Community . Ritual . Embodiment

Welcome to LifeTemple

Align your Actions with your Desires

Create the Life You Desire

WomanSpeak Circles

Step into the power of your voice. Speak your truth clearly and authentically

Belly Dance Classes and Performances

Enjoy the beauty and power of Belly Dance.

Sensual Embodiment Coaching

Enjoy your body and sensuality, and deepen into self love.

Join the Freedom Rituals Circle

Align Your Habits With Your Desires

Refine Your Habits to Create the Life You Desire, with loving community accountability. Create New Habits. Make Your Habits Intentional and Sacred. Align Your Daily Rituals with Your Desires.

January 1 - July 1, 2027.

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

    Sonia W.

  • Mela has a lovely way of cultivating a safe space for our voices. Her ability to share tools and techniques with a heart based approach creates a welcoming environment for us to explore and grow our speaking ability from an authentic center. Our growth and the courage to speak is fostered, encouraged and nurtured! ...paired with intuitive guidance and a deep commitment to embrace and uplift women who speak.

    Adrienne

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

    Rosie O.

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.

“I believe that as we uplift women, we uplift society.”
— Mela Amaiya

Blessings, I'm your host, Mela Amaiya

I believe Women hold deep medicine for our world and that reclaiming our own sacredness is deeply important – for ourselves and for the world around us. I'm passionate about dance, mothering, and the art of refining everyday rituals. I believe movement is medicine, so you'll often find me in a dance studio or performing, or I may be laughing with friends, or sitting quietly by a river with my tea in hand.

My intention is to support you in creating habits that are intentional, nourishing and sacred, and in feeling empowered, beautiful and aligned in your body, voice and life. My classes/programs weave together embodiment, sacred practice, community connection, and joy. Looking forward to growing with you!

Frequently Asked Questions

I Believe Women Hold Deep Medicine for Our World