Meet Our Team
The Life of Wellness Institute thrives through the collective efforts of our talented and dedicated teachers, students, and supportive staff. Together, we give our time, energy, and heart to create a compassionate and purposeful community. Grounded in the principles of Viniyoga, we are committed to embodying and sharing practices that nurture well-being and personal growth.
Melanie Taylor – Founder and Director
Caitlin Taylor – Educational Consultant and Teacher
Tiffany Powell – Social Media Manager and Strategist
Creator of the Be K.I.N.D. Embodied Wisdom Methodology
Yoga Therapist, E-RYT500 Yoga Teacher Trainer with over 1700 training hours and more than 10,000 teaching hours. Thai Massage Therapist, Transformational Coach, MBSR, Eat Breathe Thrive™ Facilitator YACEP.
Melanie Taylor
Founder and Senior Teacher
experience as a yoga therapist, educator, and published author. Her work focuses on transforming how we understand stress, trauma, mental health challenges, PTSD, and eating disorders.
In 2014, Melanie established the Life of Wellness Institute with a clear mission: to help individuals live with peace, confidence, and authenticity, while empowering others to do the same. A key aspect of her vision was creating a compassionate community dedicated to teaching the true essence of yoga, underpinned by strong ethical values.
Melanie believes that ethical practices, client-centered care, and compassion are essential for fostering embodied wisdom. This wisdom allows individuals to understand themselves on all levels—physical, emotional, and mental—leading to clearer direction and healthier life choices. Her approach adapts yoga tools to meet each person’s unique needs, promoting balance, harmony, and a sense of well-being. These practices improve immune function, enhance structural integrity, and support better sleep, while strengthening self-identity and life purpose.
In 2019, Melanie became the Director of Education for Eat Breathe Thrive, a non-profit dedicated to preventing and helping individuals overcome eating disorders. Through this role, she guides others in developing mindful eating habits, emotional resilience, and positive self-embodiment.
Outside of her professional life, Melanie is a passionate nature lover, hiker, and avid reader. She enjoys spending her free time camping and cherishing moments with her family.
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a declared concentration in Crime and Deviance and an undeclared concentration in Work, Family, and Gender; Bachelor of Education specializing in Secondary Social Studies. RYT200 Yoga Teacher.
Caitlin Taylor
Educational Consultant and Teacher
Caitlin is an Alberta Certified Teacher with a Bachelor’s degree in Education and Sociology from the University of Calgary. She has received specialized training to support students with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Additionally, Caitlin is skilled in Trauma-Informed practices and suicide prevention and intervention. She is also a Registered Yoga Teacher.
As an educator, Caitlin thoughtfully designs practices that are meaningful for each student. Whether working in the classroom or the yoga studio, she ensures that her plans offer every student the chance to make authentic connections to their lives. Without this personalized approach, she believes students may miss the opportunity to explore different parts of their lives and, as a result, learn more about themselves.
Caitlin’s work and studies are deeply rooted in her desire to support students who feel unrepresented or unsupported. Her goal is to create educational experiences that inspire these students to explore, create, and ultimately live a life they love.
Outside of her professional life, Caitlin enjoys playing video games, spending time with her family during game nights, and having fun with her cat, Moma.
Marketing Strategist and Content Creator through The Social Shells CPD Certified Program.
You can connect with Tiffany on LinkedIn to learn more about her expertise. If you’re seeking personalized support with your social media strategy, you can schedule a consultation directly with her.
Tiffany Powell
Social Media Manager and Strategist
Tiffany is a Social Media Manager and Strategist specializing in yoga, mental health and holistic wellness industries. Tiffany is skilled in helping businesses like the Life of Wellness Institute grow their brand awareness by nurturing authentic relationships and creating engaging content that showcases their core values.
Tiffany’s expertise spans social media management, strategy development, content creation, and analytics, all tailored to connect brands with the people who need them most.
Passionate about yoga and holistic wellness, Tiffany brings a deep understanding of the wellness space to her work. Her goal is to amplify meaningful messages and help purpose-driven businesses inspire positive change in their communities.
Outside of her professional life, Tiffany spends her time volunteering at a local animal rescue and caring for her dog, Lou. She finds joy in connecting with others, practicing yoga, and supporting causes that align with her values.