Our Staff

Satya Yoga & Pilates

Meet Our Team

When Melissa Boyd opened Satya Yoga & Pilates, she was on a quest to create a sanctuary where both her students and staff could nurture their physical and mental well-being. By building a team of experienced and dedicated instructors, she has brought a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the studio. With diverse backgrounds and specialization areas, the Satya crew is committed to empowering students to live their healthiest, happiest lives.

Get to know our team and discover the personalized instruction and guidance that sets us apart!

Our Owner

Melissa Boyd

Melissa Boyd is a master yoga instructor and the owner of Satya Yoga & Pilates in Port Jefferson Station, NY. With over 30 years experience as a movement practitioner Melissa has dedicated herself to helping people live healthier lives through the ancient practice of yoga, Pilates, and dance. She is certified by The Yoga Institute and holds a E-RYT-500 certification, specializing in prenatal, fertility, and chair yoga classes. She is also a certified relax and Renew Trainer, teaching restorative yoga for over 20 years.

Melissa has spearheaded the program of yoga for fertility in Long Island New York, teaching at different fertility centers, and teaching privately at her center for over 18 years. She has also been a guest teacher for various other teacher trainings in yoga and yoga for fertility.

Education has always been at the forefront of Melissa’s career she was Director of Yoga Institute-East Coast under Lex Gillan for three years and started her own teacher training school Yoga University-East Coast over fourteen years ago.

Melissa is a certified Polestar Pilates teacher, who has also completed her Studio certification and has taught Pilates in workshops and festivals all over the country.
With an extensive background in dance, Melissa has learned and taught a wide range of styles – from ballet, lyrical, jazz, ballroom, and even belly dancing. She has held lessons and workshops worldwide, sharing her knowledge and experience with people from all walks of life. You can join her for dance yoga workshops or schedule a private class today and discover the joy of dance with her!

Melissa Boyd is an incredible resource for health and healing. As the owner of Satya Yoga & Pilates Wellness studio and Yoga University-East Coast she has made it her mission to share her knowledge with as many individuals as possible. In addition to offering yoga and Pilates classes and yoga teacher trainings, Melissa also offers at her center nutrition seminars, massage therapy sessions on-site, acupuncture, pain management, therapy sessions, and Esthecian services.