iYogaPrivate & semi-private
Move with
awareness.
Personalized hatha yoga for all levels, from beginners to experienced students. Gentle movement, stretching, breathwork, relaxation and mindfulness in a calm, supportive room.
Carver, Massachusetts
Movement.Rhythm.Stillness.
A private studio for yoga, meditation and tabla. One to three students at a time.
01 — The studioNada — sound
A different way
to practice.
Nada Yoga Studio is a private yoga and meditation studio in Carver, Massachusetts, offering personalized sessions for adults of all ages and mobility levels — by appointment, for one to three participants at a time.
Each session blends gentle hatha yoga, seated yoga, meditation, breath awareness, rhythmic movement, and the foundations of Indian music and Kathak dance. Alongside movement, traditional North Indian tabla is taught in a classical learning environment.
02 — The practiceThree doors, one attention
Three doors into
one practice.
Yoga, tabla and Vedanta are not three separate services here. They are the same attention approached from three directions — through the body, through the hands, and through the question underneath both. A single session can move between them.
Move with
iiTablaNorth Indian classical
Discover rhythm.
Two hand-played drums with an intricate rhythmic language. More than rhythm alone, tabla is a study of listening, precision and dialogue — each stroke has a name, a tone, and a place inside a larger structure.
Instruction is rooted in the Farrukhabad and Lucknow gharanas, informed by over 13 years of study and performance with the Toronto Tabla Ensemble under Ritesh Das, and guided today by ongoing advanced study with Satyaprakash Mishra of the Benaras Gharana.
iiiVedantaAdvaita — not two
Explore
stillness.
Advaita Vedanta is a non-dual philosophical tradition rooted in the Upanishads of India. Advaita means not two — it points to the understanding that beneath the changing experiences of body and mind there is a single, unchanging awareness.
Rather than a belief system, it is a method of inquiry. Guided meditation at the studio is based on this tradition: study, reflection and stillness, approached simply.
Who am I, really?
The three are one motion. Watch it move.
03 — The thread · i
Movement
The body learns to pay attention. Breath sets the tempo before anything else does.
03 — The thread · ii
becomes rhythm
Counted, named, repeated. The same attention, moved from the body into the hands.
03 — The thread · iii
becomes stillness.
What is left when the counting stops. This is where Vedanta begins its question.
04 — Private instructionNo experience necessaryNo experience needed
A practice built around you.
Sessions are shaped in conversation. Nothing is prescribed before the studio understands how you move, what you want and what your body would rather not do today.
Experience
No experience is necessary. Beginners are always welcome.
Mobility
Many sessions can be practiced fully seated in a chair, or with minimal floor work.
Impact
Gentle and low-impact throughout, supporting balance, coordination and focus.
Shape
Seated movement, standing movement, or rhythm-based flow — adapted to comfort.
05 — Your guideAmsterdam → MassachusettsAmsterdam → MA
Melissa
A yoga and meditation instructor and tabla student, originally from Amsterdam, Netherlands, now based in Massachusetts.
She completed a 500-hour yoga teacher training in 2010, with studies in hatha yoga, meditation, pranayama, Ayurveda, Sanskrit and yoga philosophy.
Today she continues her studies in Indian music and meditation while teaching personalized movement and meditation sessions that blend gentle yoga, rhythmic movement, breathwork and the foundations of Indian music — alongside traditional tabla instruction.
She completed a 500-hour yoga teacher training in 2010, with studies in hatha yoga, meditation, pranayama, Ayurveda, Sanskrit and yoga philosophy. Today she continues her studies in Indian music and meditation while teaching personalized movement and meditation sessions.
2010500-hour yoga teacher training
13+ yearsToronto Tabla Ensemble, under Ritesh Das
LineageFarrukhabad & Lucknow gharanas
OngoingAdvanced study with Satyaprakash Mishra, Benaras GharanaAdvanced study with Satyaprakash Mishra
Meet Melissa
Practice is not about becoming someone else. It is about paying attention.
06 — SessionsBy appointment onlyBy appointment
What is offered.
Every session is personalized to your comfort level, goals and mobility needs. Pricing depends on the type of session, its length, frequency and whether it is private or group-based.
Private Yoga & Meditation
From $25Gentle hatha yoga, stretching, breathwork, relaxation and mindfulness. Seated postures, standing postures, meditation and rhythmic movement. Individuals or small groups of up to three.
Tabla Lessons
45 min · $40Traditional North Indian instruction for beginner and intermediate students: foundational technique, rhythm training, hand development and repertoire. Optional monthly online classes with Satyaprakash Mishra.
Vedantic Meditation
On enquiryA guided meditation based on Advaita Vedanta — study, reflection and self-inquiry, offered within private and semi-private sessions.
Mobile & Group Classes
On enquiryOn-site wellness classes and workshops for groups of eight or more — community centers, senior programs, schools, wellness events and private groups.
Monday — FridayMon — Fri
5:30 PM — 8:00 PM
Saturday — SundaySat — Sun
8:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Good to know
Most classes begin at $25 and up. Contact the studio for current pricing and scheduling.
07 — The experienceAbove The Country Groomer, CarverCarver, MA
The experience
Arrive.
Park in front, up the stairs, turn right. Shoes come off at the door.
Breathe.
Allow fifteen extra minutes the first time — a short talk about goals, comfort and mobility.
Move.
Mats, cushions, pillows, chairs and blankets are here. Bring your own if you prefer.
Listen.
Rhythm enters as counting, then as language. Tabla students bring their own instrument, or ask about rental.
Be still.
A private changing area, a restroom on the same floor, and a quiet room to finish in.
An hour, a quiet room, and no one else waiting for the mat.
08 — QuestionsBefore your first sessionBefore your first
Good things
to ask.
No experience is necessary. Beginners are always welcome. Classes are designed to be supportive and accessible for all levels, including those new to yoga, movement, rhythm, meditation or Indian music.
No. Many sessions can be practiced fully seated in a chair or with minimal floor work, depending on your comfort and mobility. Sessions are gentle and adaptable, with seated and standing options available.
Comfortable clothing is recommended. Mats, meditation cushions, blankets and chairs are available in the studio, though you are always welcome to bring your own. Tabla students should bring their own instrument or inquire about rental options. Only bottled water is permitted inside the studio space.
Nada Yoga Studio is in Carver, Massachusetts, directly above The Country Groomer and next to Carver School of Rock. Parking is available directly in front of the building. Head up the stairs and turn right to enter the studio. There is currently no elevator in the building; on-site classes may be available for anyone not able to take the stairs.
Yes. Tabla lessons are offered for beginner and intermediate students, taught in the classical tradition with personalized one-on-one instruction. Students may also join optional monthly online classes with tabla teacher Satyaprakash Mishra for continued study and guidance.
A restroom on the same floor, a private changing area, and yoga mats, cushions, pillows, chairs and blankets available for use. Fans run during warmer months — please note the studio does not currently have air conditioning.
All sessions are by appointment only. Use the registration form to book a class or consultation, or email melissa@nadayogastudio.com directly.
09 — Begin
Your practice can begin exactly where you are.
By appointment only · Carver, Massachusetts
10 — ContactMelissa answers directlyMelissa answers
Say hello.
Telephone
(+1) 508-591-5251Studio
Carver, Massachusetts, USA
Above The Country Groomer, next to Carver School of Rock