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)

Matthew & Melissa

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.

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VINYĀSA KRAMA MANDIRAM