Welcome to LifeTemple

Align Your Life and Your Desires — through ritual, embodiment, and one-on-one guidance.

“I’m here to help you connect with your joy, your body, your voice, your path… your dance.”

– Mela Amaiya

Create the Life You Desire

Ritual & Habits

Because the choices we make today transform the life we live tomorrow…

Body & Embodiment

Because our bodies store deep wisdom, and it feels good to move…

Voice & Expression

Because your voice is important and holds deep power…

Work With Me One-on-One

Because choosing to grow now will transform the rest of your life

Access deeper wisdom within and clear blocks to show up fully for yourself, your work, your relationships, and your life. Align your actions with your desires… with deep accountability, loving support, and a customized plan for your growth.

Three Ways to Work Together:

Embodied Life Coaching

When you are ready for a deep transformation, consistent accountabilty and a guided journey for YOUR growth.

Offered in 3 or 5 month containers.

Sensual Embodiment Coaching

Reawaken your internal beauty, sensuality and juiciness in a safe and sacred container, with movement, self-love practices, and more.

Offered in 3 or 6 session packs.

Private Dance Classes

Grow exponentially in your dance training with 1-on-1 attention focused exactly on what you need.

Offered in 1, 3, or 5 class packs.

Join the Freedom Rituals Circle

Align Your Daily Rituals With Your Desires

Freedom Rituals Program with Mini Group Accountability

You know what you want. Maybe it's working out consistently, finishing that creative project, meditating, dancing, eating well — things you've been trying to integrate, but haven't quite managed to make stick.

The difference between where you are and where you want to be is a shift in your daily choices. It's more simple than it feels — and it's so much easier in community, with a map.

Hello I am Mela

I'm a dancer, embodiment coach, and ritualist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a BA in Dance and an MA in Women's Spirituality, I've spent my life exploring the body as a portal to activate the wisdom of the Divine within.

I work with women who are ready to stop waiting and start living — deeply, sensually, on their own terms. I believe that your body already holds the answers. My work is to help you listen.

I teach Belly Dance at Dance Mission Theater in San Francisco and Berkeley (Salimpour School), lead WomanSpeak Circles, host women's embodiment retreats, and run programs in Cuba on music and dance.

I believe out bodies are portals to the Divine within

Dance Is Medicine

"I believe dance is medicine — and that our bodies are portals for the Divine Within."

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.

  • "Through my ritual, I've discovered that I am my own healer."

    Sonia W.

  • "I have more energy!"

    Cheri H.

  • “The simultaneous accountability and total acceptance makes me feel safe to grow."

    Rosie O.