Author Archives: Melissa Abbott Yoga & Meditation Podcast

with Melissa Abbott FREE Origins of Goddess Tārā, History, Roots, Migration to Tibet – Tara Illuminated The Mandala of the 21 Taras Practices History and Teachings of each individual Tara, delving into the layers and nuances of her practice. You will learn the specific mantra ( sonic vibration) with breakdown, seed syllables, offering techniques, visualizationContinue reading “Tārā Courses on Teachable”

Beltane Spring Renewal Yoga Nidra 2024  To listen on Spotify click here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gxRakLb64pxxZ4Rz2WZIo?si=G0O2ygmZT3CXyCy0p1RZoA&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A11lKBLSofn5ZcwBhPvu5ZK Recorded live May 1, 2024, at Blue Hot Yoga http://www.bluehotyoga.com by Melissa Abbott after 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises in a Hatha Yoga class.  This Spring Renewal Yoga Nidra honors the tradition of May 1 or May Day, which is knownContinue reading “Beltane Spring Renewal Yoga Nidra 2024”

Earth Day, April 22, 2024 Three Bindu Meditation with Ocean Sounds and Healing Crystal Bowl Sound Bath Earth Day 2024 Three Bindu Meditation with Ocean Sounds and Healing Crystal Bowl Sound Bath by Shubha Melissa Abbott. Recorded live at TreeTop Yoga, 3a Pond Rd., Gloucester, MA, http://www.treetopyoga.com, during a Gentle and Restorative Earth Day YogaContinue reading “Earth Day Three Bindu Meditation with Ocean Sounds and Healing Crystal Bowl Sound Bath”

Another 5 Star Review on Etsy for my recent publication “ Tārā Illuminated The Mandala of the 21 Tārās” – Purchase with confidence from both my Etsy Shop ( where the Practice Deck is also available) or you can purchase it worldwide on Amazon. Learn, Evolve, Grow with the Practices of the Female Buddha Tārāhttps://melissaabbottdesigns.etsy.com/listing/1552388357

Just returned from a fantastic 8 day retreat in Colorado ( where I got to teach, meditate, dance, puja, learn new translations of yoga texts and got to spend time with my amazing teacher Dr. Christopher Hareesh Wallis and 108 other International Yogis and Yoginīs from tantrailluminated.org ). So looking forward to seeing my localContinue reading

Embark on a transformative journey with me, Melissa Abbott, author of “Yoga Nidra Illuminated” and “Tārā Illuminated The Mandala of the 21 Tara’s” My lifelong love for meditation and Hatha Yoga has led me to explore various practices, including art, sound healing, and teaching yoga. I am dedicated to the practices of Śaiva Tantra, Vajrayana,Continue reading “Reposing in the Life Force Yoga Nidra with Crystal Bowls & Chou Gong”

I am thrilled to be conducting a Three Hour Training/Presentation via zoom today on my book “Yoga Nidra Illuminated, Art of Crafting Yoga Nidra Meditation for Yoga Teachers and Students” with the Native Strength Revolution Group and Kate Herrera. This group is dedicated to training Indigenous Native Americans to become Yoga Teachers in their communities,Continue reading “Yoga Nidra Trainng”

Come to Treetop Yoga ( either in person or zoom) on Thursday Night 7pm ( Eastern) Feb 15 to learn the Female Empowered practice of Red Hum Tārā. She is a powerful ally for setting boundaries, taking control, and creating a better future. She provides strength, courage, and guidance to make decisions aligned with yourContinue reading “Tārā Illuminated Goddess Circle Feb 15 7pm studio or Zoom”

In this Green Tara Mini-Course, Shubha Melissa Abbott, author of “Tara Illuminated The Mandala of the 21 Taras” offers a step-by-step mini-guide to a Green Tara practice sequence which includes a history of the Tantric Non-Dual Vajrayana Buddhist Female Buddha Green Tara, her Teachings or Praises explained in detail, her Seed Syllables, method of MantraContinue reading “Green Tara Practice Mini-Course on Teachable $27”