human first

" The power of healing is infinite "
Merlin is a wellness facilitator practicing in New York City. With a foundation in biology and nursing, including specialized work in end-of-life care, her path has always been rooted in deep compassion for the human experience and the many transitions that shape our lives. Today, her work bridges clinical understanding with holistic healing.
She is a certified yoga teacher with additional training in trauma-informed yoga, prenatal and postnatal yoga, sound healing, Reiki, meditation, and somatic wellness practices.
Through this integrative approach, Merlin creates spaces that support nervous system regulation, emotional integration, and authentic healing.
Becoming a mother to a premature baby girl in 2022 marked a profound turning point in her life. Navigating the early days of motherhood without her baby in her arms called for deep surrender, trust, and resilience. This experience reshaped her perspective and strengthened her devotion to women’s health, maternal wellness, and mental health awareness.
Merlin’s work is also deeply informed by her own lived experiences with trauma during her teenage years, which inspired a lifelong commitment to trauma-informed care and supporting individuals and families through meaningful life transitions with compassion and presence.
Today, Merlin has transitioned from traditional healthcare into a more integrative role in wellness and healing. Leading group yoga classes, offers private in-home and in-studio yoga, Reiki, and meditation sessions, and facilitates wellness workshops centered on mental health awareness and nervous system healing.
a safe approach to meet your inner world
Our mission is to help individuals like you, reconnect with your innate capacity to heal, honoring the wholeness of mind, body, and spirit.
We believe healing is not about fixing what is broken, but about learning to meet ourselves with compassion, presence, and care.

public classes
Please arrive to class 5-15 minutes before the start time.
Wednesdays:
Vinyasa: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Flow & Restore : 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Living Yoga in Forest Hills
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https://mylivingyoga.com/schedule/
Thursdays:
Hot Yin Yoga: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Warm Vinyasa: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Living Yoga in Forest Hills
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what it's like to practice together
• A personalized experience
• A trauma-informed approach
• Nervous system support
• Integrative healing modalities
• A compassionate and judgment-free space
• Support through life transitions
• Mind-body reconnection
• Private and intimate setting
• Intentional pacing
Credentials
Certified Yoga teacher
TRAUMA INFORMED TRAINED
reiki i & II practitioner
sOUND THERAPY
PRENATAL & POSTNATAL

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