Melisa

Born and raised in Huntington Beach, California aka Surf City USA, Melisa has been surrounded by surfing and the ocean her entire life. She only picked up the art of surfing more seriously in her adult life but it quickly became her greatest teacher. That and yoga have together shaped her into the person she is today. Constantly being reminded to slow down, flow with the rhythms of life, and trust. Living in Bali the last 2 and a half years throughout the pandemic she was able to dedicate much of her time and energy to her yoga practice and progressing her surf skills. This dedication has led her to now being in a place to share these gifts with the world. She could not be more excited to be able to share the gift of ultimate presence and connection to those who join these retreats. Yoga and meditation have been incredible tools to help her come back to stillness, balance, and clarity in her own life and she is honored to share the wisdom of these ancient teachings; the perfect balance to the yang and stimulating world of surf. Melisa is also co-producer of the new surf documentary, Surfers Dharma.