Melissa Shubha Abbott

Melissa Smith (Shubha) Abbott (born 1953) in Gloucester, Massachusetts, on beautiful Cape Ann, grew up working in her family's businesses, The Blacksmith Shop Restaurant, The Easterly Inn, The Cable House Bed & Breakfast, The Faraday Inn, and The Anadama Bread Bakery. She attended Monserrat College of Art and the University of Massachusetts. She studied and lived in Europe, California, New York, Florida, and Alaska with some of the top Yoga and Meditation Masters of the 20th and 21st Centuries.

Melissa Abbott is a multi-talented individual with a lifelong passion for Meditation, REIKI Healing, and Hatha Yoga. As an artist, sound healer, yoga, REIKI Practitioner, meditation podcaster, Shaiva Tantra practitioner, Vajrayana practitioner, Dakini practitioner, Tara practitioner, yogini, and writer, Melissa has dedicated her life to the practice and teachings of healing and yoga. She works as a Hatha Yoga and Meditation Instructor north of Boston, Massachusetts, in Gloucester, MA, and surrounding communities.

With a wealth of experience and knowledge, Melissa is committed to helping individuals discover the transformative power of yoga, REIKI, deity practices, feminine empowerment, and meditation. Her deep understanding of Northern India and Kashmir Tantric Meditation practices, Yoga Nidra, Sound Healing, and several variations and lineages of Hatha Yoga and Wellness have made her a sought-after guide and mentor in these fields.

Melissa's unique blend of skills and expertise offers her a holistic approach to spiritual growth and self-discovery. Through her hatha yoga, REIKI, meditation classes, sound healing, podcasting, REIKI Healing, and feminine empowerment groups, she creates immersive experiences that facilitate healing and inner exploration. Her writings delve into the depths of yogic philosophy, providing insightful guidance for those on the path of self-realization.

Melissa's dedication to her practice and continuous learning shines through in her teachings. She combines ancient wisdom with modern insights, making her teachings accessible and relevant to today's world. Her compassionate and nurturing approach creates a safe space for individuals to explore their inner landscapes and cultivate a deeper connection with themselves.

Through her yoga, REIKI, meditation, groups, art, sound healing, podcasting, or writing, Melissa Abbott invites readers and practitioners to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and spiritual growth. Her passion for yoga, deity practices, feminine empowerment, and meditation shines through in all her work, inspiring and guiding others toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.