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Mela Moves Blog


Coming Home to the Body’s Wisdom: The Story Behind Mela Moves
Mela Moves exists because, for a long time, I didn’t fully belong in, or listen to, my own body.
Melanie Kalay
Jan 223 min read


The Wisdom of Rhythm: Learning From Nature, Science and Lineage
Nature moves in cycles – and so do we...
Melanie Kalay
Jan 253 min read


Two Years Into Menopause: What I Know Now
Two years ago, I reached menopause – twelve months after my last period. On paper, it looked like a clear milestone. In reality, it was simply another stage in a longer, more complex journey. Perimenopause had already brought years of physical and emotional change, and crossing that line didn’t magically resolve everything. It took another year beyond that for my body and nervous system to begin finding a new balance. Now, two years on, I feel steadier, stronger and more like
Melanie Kalay
Jan 225 min read
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