About Rise & Shine Yoga
Rise & Shine Yoga is inclusive yoga for everybody. Located in the beautiful Anderson Building in historic downtown Lincolnton, NC, we offer weekly group classes, private sessions, and workshops for every body, every age, and every stage of practice.
At Rise & Shine, yoga is more than the poses. Every class is designed to support nervous system regulation, build strength and flexibility, and help you reconnect with your breath. Whether you're managing stress, rebuilding balance, or simply making space for yourself, you'll find a class that meets you where you are.
From restorative evenings to energizing morning flows, our weekly schedule offers something for every body and every season of life.
More Than Movement
For the caregiver who forgets to care for themselves. For the person rebuilding strength and balance. For anyone ready to make their practice a priority, not an afterthought. Whatever brought you here, you belong on the mat.
New to yoga or easing back in? Start with Gentle Flow or Relax & Restore. Need an energizing start to your day? Try Morning Rise or Pi-Yo Express. Looking to build strength and challenge yourself? Rise Strong will meet you there. Want connection as much as movement? Community Flow and Rise Together are built around showing up for each other.
Who It's For
Meet Melissa
My yoga journey began in 2014. Like many people, I started practicing occasionally, appreciating how it made me feel, but it wasn't until I committed to a consistent practice that everything changed. What started as attending classes twice a week quickly became a daily practice as I experienced the profound physical, mental, and emotional benefits yoga has to offer. Those experiences inspired me to learn more and eventually share yoga with others.
After completing my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in February 2025, I began teaching wherever I could-at a local church, studios in neighboring towns, and community classes. While I loved every opportunity to teach, my dream was to grow the yoga community right here in Lincolnton.
That dream became a reality in May 2026 when I opened Rise & Shine Yoga, a welcoming space where people from all walks of life can come together to move, breathe, and build community.
As a registered nurse, I've spent my career caring for people during illness. Through yoga, I've found another way to serve - helping people cultivate strength, balance, and overall wellness. Whether you're stepping onto a mat for the first time or have practiced for years, I hope that you'll always feel supported, encouraged, and at home at Rise & Shine Yoga.
We keep things simple and intentional, from soft, natural-fiber props to a space designed for genuine connection. This is a place to show up as you are, breathe, and grow, on your own timeline, at your own pace.
Ground. Breathe. Rise.
Our Approach
Ready to Begin?
Browse our class schedule or reach out with any questions. We can't wait to meet you on the mat.