Nicole Wildman was born and raised in Nitro, WV. She studied Theatre (Acting/Directing) and Dance at Marshall University where she had the opportunity to work on the set of We Are Marshall. 

 

Her yoga journey began many years ago and she has applied it to strengthen her 21 years of dance studies and competitive swimming. Yoga has been a key part of her training and fitness routine as she journeys the world as a Professional Mermaid known as Wild Wonderful Mermaid.

 

She is a swim instructor, lifeguard, Rescue SCUBA diver and training in free diving. She uses yoga to focus her mind when at depths near 100' as well as to control her breathing and heart rate.

 

Nicole loves being a part of the Yoga Power family and has found a home in her practice here. She completed her 200 and 300 hour teacher training in the Class of 2019-20 Yoga Power School. She enjoys being a part of the vibrant community in this studio and as part of the Travel Staff.

 

She is thankful for the many adventures Yoga Power has provided her and looks forward to more. Whether it be leading a hike, standing on water (SUP yoga), or taking on fears like heights (thank you Snowshoe lifts and Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum ghost yoga) she is packed and ready for the next challenge Yoga Power affords her. 

 

Melanie Thomas first began practicing yoga twenty years ago for chronic pain management. After finding Yoga Power as a student, she began to move from healing into strengthening. Melanie completed her 200 hour teacher training from the Yoga Power School Class of 2022 as a means to commit her yoga practice to a life dedication to physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. She completed the 300 hour yoga teacher training Yoga Power School Class of 2023.

 

She loves to encourage and inspire others along their individual journeys. She believes that anyone at any ability can walk in and take a class – anyone can do yoga!

 

Melanie was born in West Virginia, and received her Associate’s and Baccalaureate’s degrees in Letters, Arts and Sciences from Penn State University. She received her Master’s in Foreign Service from Georgetown University. Her career in public relations, international relations, and government service has given her the opportunity to travel extensively, but she is content and grateful for her home here in beautiful Charleston.

 

She is a softie for any animals (yes, even you spiders…), loves her friends and family, and enjoys her time best hiking or just being outdoors.

 

Calissa was raised in the small town of Clendenin and was in the Roane County High School Class of 2019.

 

She has always been an active person, participating in numerous sports throughout her adolescent years. Gymnastics and cheerleading were the ones she really enjoyed and stuck with the most. These activities have opened up many doors and opportunities in her life while teaching her many lessons.

 

Yoga is a form of self expression for her. Following the flow of the movements and my body is similar as going with the flow of day-to-day life. It has also provided an outlet for her  to release stress and tension helping find inner peace. Yoga keeps her strong, healthy and happy. Being centered is a blessing that she plans to keep.

She received her 200 hour yoga teacher training certificate in the Yoga Power School Class of 2023. She is extremely excited and ready for this new chapter of her life!

We have found a solution to the age-old problem of never having a yoga class scheduled that is convenient for you. Our practice rooms have high def televisions giving our Team the ability to include online streaming video as part of the classroom experience. This gives you the luxury of learning from top instructors who are experts in their field, in addition to our teaching staff, with a great studio experience at a time that fits into your busy day.

 

While we strive to have a live instructor available for all classes, we have listened to our clients who prefer more class options daily. In an effort to accommodate client requests while growing our Team, we offer Virtual Yoga classes. All Virtual Yoga classes will include a member of the Yoga Power Team and are designated as such on the class schedule.