Melissa Boyd-Sloan is a seasoned yoga educator, movement specialist, and wellness leader with over 25 years of experience teaching yoga. She holds a B.A. in Political Science, a Paralegal degree, and is an E-RYT 500, YACEP, and certified Polestar Pilates instructor. Her teaching is grounded in both anatomical precision and compassionate presence, shaped by decades of study and practice across disciplines.

She is the owner of Satya Yoga and Pilates, where she has taught yoga and Pilates for 17 years with students ranging from children to seniors. After studying under the guidance of Judith Lasater and Roger Cole in 2004 she began offering restorative yoga classes with an emphasis on deep rest, embodiment, and nervous system regulation. She also specializes in prenatal yoga and yoga for fertility with classes in both at her studio and in partnership with infertility clinics near her location on Long Island in New York.

She completed her 500-hour training with The Yoga Institute and served as Director of their East Coast branch for years before founding Yoga University East Coast. Through her own Teacher Certification Program she has spent the last 12 years teaching and mentoring the next generation of yoga teachers with integrity and heart.

In addition to her work in yoga and Pilates, Melissa Boyd-Sloan is also a trained dance teacher, bringing creativity and rhythm to all aspects of her teaching. Melissa has learned and taught a wide range of styles – from ballet, lyrical, jazz, ballroom, and even belly dancing. She has held lessons and workshops worldwide, sharing her knowledge and experience with people from all walks of life. She has made it her mission to share her knowledge with as many individuals as possible.