tapas [tuhp-uh s]
noun Yoga: 'to burn’,
evoking 'fiery discipline', ‘internal fire’ or
'passion'.
Please Note: The Shala will be closed for a short time over the festive season:
LAST CLASS: Tues 24 December
CLASSES RESUME: Sat 4 January
Private Groups & 1:1 sessions still available
The Shala
Nestled in the leafy corner of Mckail Street, Ulladulla, the Yoga Tapas Shala is a humble place of learning.
A place to discover and develop an understanding of yoga through the regular practice of asana, pranayama & meditation.
Offering a choice of dynamic (Sun) and restorative (Moon) sequences to encourage an energetic balance in your yoga practice and overall wellbeing.
Alignment focused and adapting the sequences with the individual practitioner in mind. Students are provided with 1:1 tuition in a group setting.
Both methods are designed for Self-Practice.
Allowing the student to explore and deepen their practice at their own pace and in their own time.
Self-Practice = Self-Awareness.
We practice: 7am Tuesday & Thursday. 8am Saturday &
6pm Thursday.
Discover a practice that makes you
STRONGER CALMER LIGHTER
BALANCED FOCUSED PATIENT
S · P · A · C · I · O · U · S
Registered L1 Teacher Yoga Australia
200+hrs Apprentice Thirroul Yoga Shala
Yoga Synergy Anatomy & Physiology Course 2019 (High Distinction)
L1 Pranayama with Gregor Maehle
L1 Meditation with Gregor Maehle
Chandra Krama (Moon Sequence)
Authorised by Matthew Sweeney 2023
Atapa Krama (Sunshine Sequence)
Authorised by Matthew Sweeney 2024
Developing own practice (asana & pranayama) under the guidance of Matthew Sweeney since 2020
Vinyasa Krama Mandiram (VKM)
Melissa with Matthew
Receive gentle, technical guidance
With an experience teacher you can trust
Yoga practitioner circa 2005, Melissa Waters is the owner and heart & soul of Yoga Tapas.
Originally a student of Ashtanga Vinyasa, Melissa Waters began her teaching apprenticeship with Alyson Johnson at Thirroul Yoga Shala, completing her training with a year assisting & observing Alyson Johnson in her hugely popular classes.
Upon moving to South Coast NSW, Yoga Tapas was created and the studies continued.
Due to the lockdown and the acceleration of Zoom, Melissa connected with international renowned yoga teacher Matthew Sweeney and embarked on learning his sequences including pranayama & meditation practices.
Melissa Waters is now authorised to teach Matthew’s Atapa Krama (sun sequence) and Chandra Krama (moon sequence) - a first on the South Coast of NSW.
VINYĀSA KRAMA MANDIRAM