Yoga

Yoga (for CrossFitters) is a program we added to the Ultimate CrossFit stable of offerings in September, 2011. There are lots of variations in the Yoga world. Ours will concentrate on improving/developing better flexibility and strength for CrossFitters.

Classes are held Sundays from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. in the main gym and Thursdays from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. in The Pit. Bring your own mat and a towel.

MELISSA HICKOK is your instructor.
I began my yoga journey in local Charlotte gyms and fell in love with the fluid movement and how it tapped into my former dance background. I desired more knowledge and deeper connections within my practice, but before that opportunity would come, I would realize another dream by the name of roller derby. As a founding member of the Charlotte Roller Girls, I devoted four years to training hard and playing harder. That sport and the amazing women that I called my family taught me the strength and confidence that I didn’t know I had. I served as trainer to the league incorporating cross fitness and yoga whenever I could get them to take off their skates. When I chose to retire, the search for a studio within which I could challenge myself in new ways was on! I came to Y2 Yoga in October of 2009 and found my home. In this relatively short amount of time, the exploration of my practice and personal journey has been truly transformative. I went on to seek my 200 hour teacher training through Y2 instructors Tanner Bazemore and Johnna Smith and am so pleased to now be sharing my passion for yoga through teaching.
When not teaching yoga, you can find me teaching, painting in my studio, studying and reading about yoga and playing with my two funny dogs. I teach photography and run my recently launched business, Inner Child Art Studio. Other interests are meditation and energy healing as a Reiki practitioner and the health benefits and clarity of a vegan lifestyle.

If you are an instructor and are interested in teaching or if you have questions, email dee@ultimatecrossfit.com.