flow don’t sink

Welcome!

I’m Melanie Gordon, founder of Living in Flow and lover of Life, Movement, and Art in all forms. Thanks for being here!

Click the button below to read my story, or keep scrolling to learn how we can work together.

  • Writing & Web Design

    Since receiving my degree from the University of Colorado in 2017, my professional life has consistently involved Writing, Web Design, and Marketing. I’ve published 100+ articles (music and travel related), designed websites for two international hotels, and created marketing materials for numerous business. I work punctiliously and creatively while maintaining brand cohesion to ensure utmost client satisfaction. Click here to get a feel for my work.

  • living in flow retreats

    Retreats & Events

    Travel adventurously, connect with like-minded women, and enhance your well-being at a Living in Flow retreat! In 2023, Surf Hoop Yoga Retreat provided inspiration and enrichment to attendees who left with new friendships, skills and empowering travel experiences. LIF is committed to donating a portion of proceeds from all retreats to local charities in the communities we visit. Join us for SURF HOOP YOGA in Nicaragua in April 2024!

  • Hula Hoop

    As a certified Hoola-Fit hula hoop dance & fitness instructor, I teach hula hooping to groups, as well as create customized lesson plans for private students with specific goals, like Burlesque! I also perform LED hula hoop as a visual artist. Hula hoop workshops & performances are a delightful addition to birthday parties of all ages, team building activities, and private or community events. Want me to perform or host a hooping class at your event? Drop me line!

  • Yoga

    Yoga is a path to self love through deepening awareness of body, mind, and spirit. Through this presence, we live in flow! It’s been an honor to teach yoga to all levels, as well as freedivers and surfers since receiving my RYT 200 in Boulder, Colorado in 2018. I offer personalized yoga classes in-person, as well as through Zoom and pre-recorded video. Classes are designed to suit your unique Being, with a focus on breath, alignment, and presence.

Retreat

APRIL 4 - 10th 2024

FIND YOUR FLOW in the waves, on your mat, and with a hula hoop. Your luxury stay includes a cultural excursion, private chef, new friends, and so much more!

Popoyo, Nicaragua

  • "I loved working with Melanie on the new 99surflodge.com website! Her wide range of digital competencies and meticulous attention to details were fundamental for the success of the project. I highly recommend Melanie if you are looking to upgrade your digital presence."

    Simone Zanini, Italy

    Owner of 99 SURF LODGE

  • "Melanie is an inspiring leader and I felt confident in the itinerary and locations that were planned for us. I had a great time going somewhere new and learning how to surf. I found her hoop teaching style to be incredibly accessible."

    Rachel Richmond, Colorado
    Surf Hoop Yoga Retreat Attendee

  • I work as a travel publisher and engaged Melanie to write creative, SEO-focused articles about the places she visits. For many years prior, I have known Melanie to be a passionate, creative, kind, open, and honest person. Unsurprisingly, these qualities come through in her work too, as she consistently churns out detailed and soulful pieces, on time, that always hit the brief. I thoroughly enjoy working with Melanie and would recommend her writing services to anyone looking for stellar content!

    Maddy Cornelius, California

    Founder of Maddy’s Avenue Food & Travel blog

  • "I highly recommend a retreat hosted by Melanie and Mariah. You will have so much fun, experience a new culture, and learn many new skills. And gain a new amazing community for life! Appreciate the time they spent making us comfortable and on every detail of the retreat. Wonderful memories I will cherish forever. <3"

    Dania Zinner, Colorado
    Surf, Hoop, Yoga Retreat Attendee

  • “I took Melanie’s yoga classes when she taught at Freediving Nicaragua. Not only does she have an open and welcoming energy, but her knowledge of yoga and the human body are outstanding. With even just an entry-level knowledge of freediving she was able to adapt her classes to fit the physical needs of freediving students. As her experience in freediving increased so did the specialization of the yoga classes she offered. Taking class from Melanie was an absolute joy and I would highly recommend her as both an individual and a teacher.”

    Rae Lewark, USA

    Freediving Instructor, Science Teacher

  • "Melanie helped me so much to get a personalized daily routine that fit my athletic needs. Her training is key to keep in excellent shape. She teaches proper breathing and yoga poses that help to strengthen my weak areas and also increase my flexibility. Melanie is an excellent personal instructor and also a large class instructor. I highly recommend her services and skills to help you achieve your goals in Yoga and Breathing exercises."

    Jeff Handy, Florida

    Surfer, Private Student

  • "Melanie was amazing! She did a really good job improving our website and creating a bunch of arts and blog posts we needed. She adapted to our vibe and requirements super fast and was always improving in order to give the best of herself. The communication with her was perfect, everything was clear and we could be very open together. She gave yoga classes to our customers and we got great feedback from them. As a person, Melanie is wonderful. We became good friends and although her Spanish was not perfect she made efforts to socialize with the staff. Everyone loved her!"

    Rafa & Iban, Paris

    Founders of Casa Marimba in Laguna de Apoyo, Nicaragua

  • "Melanie is a gifted instructor. In the months I went to her hula hoop classes at University of Colorado, Boulder I noticed my hooping improved so much because she taught various individual tricks and how to flow them together too. She knew how to make every single human that came to her class have fun with the welcoming environment she created, especially if it was their first time picking up a hoop. Melanie can teach anyone how to waist hoop and she always had the best music to get down to. I miss her classes dearly and can’t wait for the day that I get to be in them again."

    Erynn, USA

    CU Boulder, Hula Hoop Dance & Fitness Class Student

  • "Melanie is a special teacher because she drives step by step each movement of my class. She focuses on the details of the yoga discipline, breathing and stretching. She controls every position that you do in the best way. She puts her passion and her heart into giving the class to every one of her disciples. Her details like stick incense and singing bowl make the class very holistic."

    Mauricio, Italy

    Surfer, 99 Surf Lodge in Popoyo, Nicaragua

  • "Mel is a fantastic yoga teacher and is amazingly holistic and intuitive in her approach. I felt instantly comfortable and relaxed and totally loved our yoga sessions together. I could not recommend Mel highly enough."

    Anne, UK

    Private Student

  • "It was such a pleasure and honor to share space with Melanie. As a yoga instructor, Mel offered a warm and positively energetic atmosphere that helped me feel relaxed, comfortable, and open to my environment. She also did a great job at intertwining the needs of a freediver (breath awareness, flexibility in certain areas, mindfulness) with dynamic yoga sessions. I always felt like the most centered version of myself after her sessions! Both on and off the mat, Melanie is an absolute joy to be around and I will be in her classes anytime we are in the same part of the world!"

    Sophie Crossley, UK

    Freediving Instructor, Author