Dr. Melissa West
Yoga Lifestyle with Melissa
Short Video Podcast from Dr Melissa West – Real Yoga for Real People – Answering your Yoga Questions about a Yoga Lifestyle and Weekly Vlog from Victoria BC.
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wait… is the INIA GLOW WIRELESS going to replace my JOVS 4D Laser? Video 16.10.2025
wait... is the INIA GLOW WIRELESS going to replace my JOVS 4D Laser? Shop INIA Glow Wireless red light mask here: https://us.theinia.com/3W8WEgx Discount Code: MELISSAGLOW for $20 off Will my INIA Glow Wireless LED Mask replace my JOVS 4D Laser? 👀 I was not expecting to be this impressed, but since the INIA Glow arrived, I’ve been reaching for it every morning instead of my JOVS. In this video, I...
How I *actually* HEALED MY NERVOUS SYSTEM (and changed my life) Video 19.09.2025
How I *actually* HEALED MY NERVOUS SYSTEM (and changed my life) Regulate Your Nervous System 👉https://melissawest.com/membership For over a decade I lived in dorsal shutdown, disconnected and frozen. My healing didn’t happen overnight, it unfolded slowly, through isolation, creating space, and practices like restorative yoga, yin yoga, and yoga nidra. As I thawed, I moved into sympathetic activat...
DO RED LIGHT THERAPY MASKS REALLY WORK? | Ulike Reglow LED Mask Video 15.08.2025
DO RED LIGHT THERAPY MASKS REALLY WORK? | Ulike Reglow LED Face Mask 🧖♀️ Shop on website: https://us.ulike.com/46BTnNh Buy on Amazon: https://lvnta.com/lv_2BF6dM7Z70vPjVbt9b Use my code MELISSAGLOW for a special discount +free $80 hydrating mask! Curious about the Ulike ReGlow LED Light Therapy Mask? In this video, I share my honest review after testing it myself. With 272 LEDs and 4 wavelengths...
My Morning Routine Picks: Keep or Pass? Summer 2025 Video 14.06.2025
In this video, I’m sharing my real morning routine as a yoga teacher, nervous system guide, and lover of science-backed tools 🌞💫 I blend wearable tech with embodiment practices to support my energy, mood, and focus throughout the day. ▶ Featured in this routine: Ultrahuman Ring to check my sleep score, recovery & stress JOVS Light Therapy Mask for circadian rhythm, great skin & radiance Polar H1...
Stop Trying to Fix Your Nervous System—Try This Instead Video 09.03.2025
Stop Trying to Fix Your Nervous System—Try This Instead 👉 Join our membership community here: https://melissawest.com/membership Most nervous system teachings focus on what’s wrong—fight, flight, freeze, and fawn—but what if your nervous system isn’t broken? What if it’s already working for you? Instead of constantly trying to “fix” or “heal” your nervous system, this video explores how to work...
JOVS 4D Laser Red Light Therapy Mask 4 months later Video 07.02.2025
JOVS 4D Laser Red Light Therapy Mask 4 months later ❤️Jovs 4D Laser Red Light Therapy Mask Link for Purchase ❤️ After 4 months of using the JOVS 4D Laser Light Therapy Mask, I’m excited to share my in-depth review and the noticeable differences in my skin! Unlike traditional LED masks that target the epidermis, the JOVS mask uses low-level laser technology to penetrate the dermis layer—the source...
Warm Lemon Water in the Morning | Mindful Morning Ritual Video 20.11.2024
Start your day with the simple yet powerful practice of drinking warm lemon water in the morning. This refreshing ritual helps rehydrate your body after a night of sleep, replenishing your fluids and setting the tone for a healthy day. The sour taste of lemon stimulates digestion, encourages elimination, and supports liver function by acting as a natural detoxifier. Packed with vitamin C, lemon wa...
I Used the JOVS 4D Laser Red Light Therapy Mask for 30 Days Video 10.09.2024 9:45
I Used the JOVS 4D Laser Red Light Therapy Mask for 30 Days ❤️Jovs 4D Laser Red Light Therapy Mask Link for Purchase ❤️ https://jovs.com?sca_ref=6606651.BDN0EihsG77ZYQpa&utm_source=kol&utm_medium=melissa-west&utm_campaign=eaden-10 In this video, I’m going on a 30-day challenge of using the JOVS 4D Laser Red Light Therapy Mask to see if it can help me fall asleep and stay asleep. As a menopausal w...
100G+ PROTEIN WHAT I EAT IN A DAY | Quick & Easy Protein Video 24.05.2024
100G+ PROTEIN WHAT I EAT IN A DAY ✪ PDF WITH RECIPES https://melissawest.com/protein/ As a menopausal woman, I hear again and again, eat protein, lift heavy. Well, I’m constantly worried that I’m not getting enough protein in my diet every day. This video helped me track my protein throughout my day to see that I actually am getting enough protein in my diet. Pre Breakfast Chia Pudding 25 grams of...
Vagus Nerve Technique for Stress & Anxiety Video 10.05.2024 5:10
Try these vagus nerve exercises to find relief from stress and anxiety with these easy to follow techniques by Melissa West. In just a few minutes, Melissa guides you through simple yet powerful nervous system regulation designed to activate and stimulate the vagus nerve, your body's natural stress-relief system. Learn how to use mindfulness and breathing exercises specifically tailored to calm yo...
How to Beat Insomnia in 6 Acupressure Points Video 11.03.2024 4:52
In this short video I am going to share 6, easy to remember acupressure points to help you overcome insomnia. These points are specifically designed to get to the root cause of insomnia: overexcitement, anxiety, and worry. The acupressure points are designed to calm your nervous system and promote deep rejuvenating sleep. These acupressure points can be easily incorporated into your bedtime routi...
I’m not going to be Silent about this Anymore Video 10.02.2024 11:52
In this vlog style video I am finally sharing my story with you about “yoga for weight loss” across my 22 years of yoga teaching, 15 of them on YouTube. It has been quite a journey and I have a lot I haven’t been saying about it over the years. It is time to speak my truth about this. I’m ready!
1 Thing Vagus Nerve Experts Do that you Probably Don’t Video 03.12.2023 2:02
Unlock the secret that experts like Stephen Porges, Deb Dana, and Stanley Rosenberg prioritize but you might not be! Dive into the intriguing world of polyvagal theory, the polyvagal ladder and the vagus nerve where we explore the wisdom of Deb Dana, Stephen Porges, Stanley Rosenberg and their profound insights into the nervous system. Discover what is most important about vagus nerve regulation....
The Secret Behind the Vagus Nerve Reset Video 02.12.2023 2:59
To purchase my Book 🙏👉https://melissawest.com/book/ 💕 Join Our Membership Community 💕http://bit.ly/ywmmembership In this short video, I will share with you the secrets behind the basic exercise. If you are curious what creates a parasympathetic nervous system response in the nervous system reset, I will show you in this video. This video will begin by going step-by-step through the vagus nerve...
2 Easy Foot Acupressure Points Instant Headache Relief Video 30.11.2023 1:04
In this video I will demonstrate 2 easy acupressure points on your feet to relieve headaches fast. Great surge: Also known as LIVER-3 or Tai Chong, this point sits in the valley between the big toe and the second toe around 1-2 inches back from the toes. It may help decrease stress, insomnia, and anxiety. Above tears: This is also called GallBladder-41 or Zulinqi, and is located between and slight...
3 Breathing Exercises for Deep Sleep Video 29.11.2023 4:34
Struggling with sleepless nights? 🌙✨ In this video I will share with you 3 breathing exercises to guide you into restful sleep. These three breathing techniques are designed to access your parasympathetic nervous system or your “rest and digest.” It will help you unwind, relax, before you go to bed. 🌙 Moon Channel Breathing: Allows you to access the calming energy of the your parasympathetic ne...
Self Massage Constipation Relief in 2 mins Video 28.11.2023 2:04
Self Massage Constipation Relief in 2 mins 💩 Constipation Course 💩 https://melissawest.com/constipationcourse 💩 Yoga for Constipation 💩 http://bit.ly/youtubeconstipation Self Massage Constipation Relief in 2 mins Abdominal massage is one of the best ways to solve constipation. You can do it right before you go to bed and right after you wake up in the morning. Usually you will feel the need to...
Yin Yoga for Emotional Release | Worry Video 27.11.2023 1:54
If your stomach and spleen meridian system is out of balance you might experience worry. One of the best poses to release worry in yin yoga is lunge pose. There are two ways to do it. One is more active and one is more passive and doesn’t require weight bearing on your knees. In yin yoga lunge pose is also known as dragon pose. It pulls and pressurizes the stomach meridian. If we do winged dragon,...
4 Vagus Nerve Massage for Stress & Anxiety Video 26.11.2023 3:32
4 Vagus Nerve Massage for Stress & Anxiety Purchase my Book 🙏👉https://melissawest.com/book/ 💕 Join Our Membership Community 💕http://bit.ly/ywmmembership Vagus nerve massage, or vagal nerve stimulation is a technique that involves gently massaging the general area where your vagus nerve innervates your body. Your vagus nerve is a major nerve that runs from the brainstem down to the abdomen. Of...
Yoga Stretches for People Who Stand All Day | Relieve Pain & Fatigue Video 25.11.2023 2:41
Yoga Stretches for People Who Stand All Day | Relieve Pain & Fatigue Stay Up to Date on My Forthcoming Book 🙏👉https://melissawest.com/book/ 💕Join Our Membership Community 💕http://bit.ly/ywmmembership Standing all day can take a toll on your body, causing muscle fatigue, foot pain, joint pain, and back issues. In this short video, I will share my simple, beginner friendly yoga poses to relieve...
Don’t Make These 9 Mistakes in Earth Element Season Video 24.11.2023 2:41
Nature is always writing codes that you can align with to experience harmony in your body and life. Through Traditional Chinese Medicine and Five Element theory you can activate the dormant nature codes and frequencies that are traveling along the meridian pathways of your body. Avoid these 9 mistakes in earth element season. 1. Worry - emotional, wasted energy 2. Weak Boundaries 3. Lack of Suppor...
Self-Massage for Headache-Relief Video 23.11.2023 2:09
Unlock the soothing benefits of this head, neck and scalp self-massage for headaches and migraines. I know what it is like to suffer from frequent headaches and migraines. I also know how beneficial self-massage can be when I am experiencing headaches and migraines and as a prevention to getting headaches and migraines. In this video I am going to share with you some simple self-massage techniques...
How & Why of my Barefoot Transition + Foot Exercises Video 22.11.2023 4:08
How & Why of my Barefoot Transition + Foot Exercises 👣 Joomra Minimalist Shoes https://amzn.to/3KgI29r 👣 Join me as I share my beginner journey of transitioning safely and slowly to barefoot shoes and the reasons behind it. I realized that despite practicing yoga and myofascial release for my feet, my traditional shoes were undoing the progress I made. So, I decided to try barefoot shoes as they...
Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes in Fire Element Season TCM Video 21.11.2023 3:11
Nature is always writing codes that you can align with to experience harmony in your body and life. Through Traditional Chinese Medicine and Five Element theory you can activate the dormant nature codes and frequencies that are traveling along the meridian pathways of your body. In the summer season, fire element is at its peak and influences your body, thoughts, emotions, energy and spirit. This...
Vagus Nerve Massage for Anxiety and Stress Relief Video 20.11.2023 2:51
Gentle Massage with Diaphragmatic breathing can indirectly stimulate your vagus nerve and help to relieve anxiety. Your vagus nerve is part of your parasympathetic nervous system, also known as “rest and digest” and can help you to feel more calm and relaxed if you are experiencing stress. Your vagus nerve innervates several organs of your body, including your heart, lungs, diaphragm and digestive...
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