our mission.

methods & areas

yoga, meditation, breathwork

Through mindful movement and breath, yoga becomes a path of returning to presence — harmonizing body, mind, and spirit. Each practice invites grounding, openness, and a deeper connection to the self beneath the surface.

music

Vocal somatics bridges sound and embodiment, using the voice as a tool for healing and expression. Gentle toning, breath, and resonance practices help free the natural voice, allowing inner truth to vibrate through the whole body.

Somatic work cultivates awareness of the body as a living source of wisdom. By tuning into physical sensation and subtle impulse, we learn to release stored patterns and reinhabit ourselves with authenticity and ease.

somatics

about us

We are multi-passionate yoga teachers and musicians striving to create a world where people are connected to one another, feeling safe in their bodies and their self-expression.

Lauren Pyjar

Lauren is a pianist, yogi, somatic life coach, and aspiring vocalist. She found yoga when she was fourteen, and since completing her training in 2022, she has taught almost 1,000 hours of yoga classes. Lauren is based in her hometown of San Diego, California, where she also holds women's circles.

Lauren designs her classes to unlock her students’ chakras through intentional movement, powerful breath work, and focused meditation. She is dedicated to honoring yoga's history and traditions, beginning and ending each class by singing a mantra.

In addition to formal training in yoga teaching, Lauren has spent hundreds of hours pursuing independent study of yoga tradition and philosophy, including studying at ashrams in India and learning the Sanskrit language.

Education in Yoga and Somatics:

• 200h Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training (San Diego, CA)

• 120h Mind-Body Somatic Coaching Training

• 35h Yoga Nidra Teacher Training

Melina Röder

Melina is a singer, songwriter, yoga teacher and voice teacher, currently based in Cologne, Germany. 

She has practiced yoga since a child, as her mother taught yoga to children. Years later, she found her own passion in yoga & meditation, breathwork, and vocal sound healing. 
As an artist and musician, she sings and performs as 'Melina Delaney' and loves to end her classes by singing. Melina aims to connect her passions yoga & music/voice, as they became essential parts of her self-expression.
Right now, she teaches classes and workshops in German & English in Cologne and on her online Patreon platform.

Trainings in Music & Yoga:

• Bachelor of Arts - Focus: Jazz/Pop Vocals (Münster, Germany)

• 200h Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training
  (San Diego, USA)

• Master of Education - Music, English, Pedagogy (Cologne, Germany)

• 50h Somatics and Voice Training (Hamburg, Germany)

Melina’s yoga classes are a beautiful blend of movement, mindfulness, and music. Her calm, grounded presence and soothing voice create a deeply relaxing atmosphere, and when she sings or uses her voice during practice, it adds a truly special and heart-opening touch. Every class feels like a journey toward balance and inner peace.

Aaron

★★★★★

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can attend the retreats?

Our retreats and workshops are for everyone who resonates with the retreat themes such as yoga, somatics (soma =body), voice and community.
Some of the retreats might be specifically for women or people who identify as women - this differs from retreat to retreat.

Do I need singing experience?

How will I know when a new retreat is scheduled?

Where are the workshops?

How long are the retreats?

Subscribe to our email list or follow us on social media to be the first to know when a new retreat makes it on the calendar!

Retreats are typically 4-6 days, but can last anywhere from a weekend to an entire week. More info in our calendar.

Definitely not – our teachings are for any level from beginner to advanced.
Also, the vocal workshops are more about discovering our own voice and resonance within our body. It is not about singing beautifully or performing in any way.

Lauren is based in San Diego, California, and Melina is based in Cologne, Germany. We both lead workshops in these current hometowns and nearby places or we offer workshops via Zoom (online). For our retreats we'll meet in places around the world to host them together.
Check our workshop schedule for more information.