Mel Padilla

Mel is a passionate yoga educator, creative, and lifelong lover of nature whose path has gracefully woven together movement, mindfulness, and education. She is Reiki Master certified before becoming adding a 200HR RYT certification, along with advanced training in yin, restorative, hands-on assisting, chair yoga, yoga nidra, meditation and Thai massage/ stretching. Her classes are known for their grounded presence, intuitive flow, and deeply supportive energy that invites transformation on and off the mat.

Before transitioning full-time into wellness, Mel spent over two decades in higher education and operations. She holds a master’s degree in education and two business degrees, and served as a college professor for seven years—teaching both business and education courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. She also worked with the Massachusetts Department of Education to develop program pathways, helping shape accessible and meaningful educational opportunities across the state.

Now the owner of Monarch Yoga in southern New Hampshire, Mel brings it all together in one radiant hub—a space to move, breathe, and return to what matters. Off the mat, you’ll find her chasing sunsets, listening to the sea, or watching moonrises with quiet reverence.