In a word, Nova Yoga Retreats are delicious! Melanie and her co-leaders hold space beautifully, guiding the group through yoga and meditation practices and "off campus" excursions with gentle mastery. You can show up and know that everything has been taken care of. Her groups are always welcoming; I attended two retreats solo and left both with amazing friends.​  Melanie chooses retreat locations with natural and artistic beauty and most importantly--soul. Her love of travel and exploring new cultures adds so much to the experience. Last, but not least, the food and accomodations are always a delight!

It felt like a true escape from my normal life. I feel like I was able to connect to the area and the people who journeyed with me. Your ability to curate a safe space to be and a place to play for people is truly a gift, Melanie. Thank you.

I can’t recommend Nova Yoga’s retreats highly enough. Melanie put together an amazing week that stretched our bodies and our minds, and left both stronger and more restored. This experience was much more than “just” yoga — it was truly a reset physically and mentally, and a wonderful opportunity to restore and refresh alongside amazing and kind women.

I felt supported and was able to turn off my internal dialogue for the week and be fully present.   I felt at ease.  The yoga was everything I needed and more, thank you for sharing your gift to guide and to hold space in such a beautiful way.  Thank you for a life changing week Melanie.

Melanie, the retreat you facilitated was absolute perfection. Every moment felt so thoughtfully held—from the practices and teachings to the sense of community you nurtured. It was more than a retreat; it was a true journey of presence, connection, and renewal. I came away feeling deeply restored, inspired, and grateful for the space you created for all of us. Thank you for bringing such care, wisdom, and heart into every detail.

Melanie has created a unique and magical experience that allows people of all ages to deepen their yoga practice in beautiful and comfortable locations. Mel makes you feel safe, able, and confident. She offers opportunities to modify all poses to accommodate your body. Her suggestions and "challenges" allow for growth in both body and mind. You leave the retreat feeling empowered and refreshed. I just returned from my second retreat with her, and am looking forward to planning my next one. Absolutely amazing experiences. 

Melanie finds the best places and brings together the most amazing people.

From the moment I arrived, I knew it would be a transformative journey. Each class left me relaxed and rejuvenated. This, along with amazing food and people, made for an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for the perfect yoga getaway.

I have been doing yoga for more than 20 years and I highly recommend Melanie’s yoga retreat! She selects amazing environments to do yoga so that your experience is enhanced by nature and your surroundings. Whether you are new to yoga or experienced, Melanie’s instruction is inspiring, informative and you will come away better at yoga, relaxed and with more internal and external strength. I plan to do another one of her yoga retreats in the future. 

From the retreat lodgings to the food to the excursions and of course yoga for all levels and styles, it was a travel highlight of my life!

Highly ecommend this enriching yoga retreat experience. This was my second time attending a Nova Retreat, and I’m already looking forward to returning. It’s a truly enriching experience—an opportunity to step away from the busyness of everyday life and reconnect through yoga, mindfulness, and a warm, supportive community. I wholeheartedly encourage anyone seeking rest, renewal, and inspiration to take this time for themselves—you won’t regret it.

Melanie has a gift for creating a space that is both grounding and transformative, and a space where everyone feels connected.  Melanie's teaching is inspiring-  she makes every practice accessible and deeply meaningful. The retreat was a beautiful balance of experiences - yoga and meditation blended with opportunities to experience the culture, local towns, food, people and language. I am full of gratitude for this experience.

The Nova Yoga Retreat an amazing experience! The instructors created a very welcoming and relaxing atmosphere. I’m not sure I’ve ever been more relaxed than I was during this retreat. I challenged myself both physically and mentally and I felt stronger in both ways by the end of the week. I made new friends, learned new yoga skills, breathed in the epic beauty of the countryside and really enjoyed the excursions! A beautiful country and yoga retreat experienced with an amazing group of strong, vibrant women! I can’t wait to plan my next trip with Nova Yoga Retreats.

I love the opportunity to get away from the tourist areas and get to know the local scene.  The food was fabulous, staff and accommodations were excellent.  The yoga was wonderfully therapeutic. And I really enjoyed getting to know the group. This was a wonderful experience for me and my first time travelling as a single.  It gave me the confidence to try it again.