Welcome to LifeTemple
Align your Actions with your Desires
“I’m here to support you to connect more deeply with your joy, your body, your voice, your path… your dance.”
– Mela Amaiya
WomanSpeak Circles
Step into the power of your voice and learn to speak your truth clearly and authentically in a supportive circle of sisterhood.
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Dance Classes & Performances
Enjoy the beauty and power of Belly Dance in classes, dinner shows, or on stage.
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1:1 Coaching
Tap into the beauty and wisdom of your body, your self love, your sensuality… and align your habits with your desires.
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Join the Freedom Rituals Circle
Align Your Daily Rituals With Your Desires
Freedom Rituals Program with Mini Group Accountability
The choices you make today define the life you’ll live tomorrow...
Imagine if you had a morning routine that included movement and doing something that brings you joy… if you had mental clarity and a clutter free home… if you were eating well, with time to rest, to enjoy, and to work on that business idea or creative project… Imagine if you felt proud of the habits in your life.
Let’s grow together — in community, with a map. In this program, you have community support to create the habits you really want to have.
Work With Me One-on-One
Access your wisdom within and clear blocks to show up fully for yourself, your work, your dance, and your life.
Align your actions with your desires… with deep accountability, loving support, and a customized plan for your growth.
Because choosing to grow now will transform the rest of your life…
Interested? Schedule a 20 min free session to see what your personized plan looks like.
Dance Is Medicine
I teach Belly Dance, perform at events across the Bay Area, and offer private classes for all levels — from beginners to those training for a special performance.
Blessings, I’m Mela Amaiya
dancer, facilitator, student and teacher
With a B.A. in Dance and an M.A. in Women’s Spirituality, I believe movement creates a portal to honor the Divine within. I’m deeply passionate about dance, and love performing and teaching throughout the Bay Area. My classes and programs weave together embodiment, sacred practice, community connection, and joy.
I love learning, and continue to train extensively in Belly Dance and Cuban Dance in the U.S. and abroad. As a Licensed Instructor in the Salimpour School of Belly Dance, I’m honored to study with Suhaila Salimpour regularly and to share this rich lineage with my students.
Whether in the dance studio, leading dance tours to Cuba, visiting my teenager in NY, laughing with friends, or sitting quietly near a river with my tea in hand…
I try to listen and follow my path… in gratitude.
“I believe that as we uplift women,
we uplift society.
I believe reclaiming our own sacredness is deeply important for us all.
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I developed my programs to support others to create habits that are intentional, nourishing and sacred, and to feel empowered in their bodies, voices and lives… because when we we reconnect to ourselves, we create a better world around us.
I Believe Our Bodies are Portals
to the Divine Within
