Yoga Lifestyle with Melissa

Do you want to replace scrolling with a cozy hobby? 🧶

Over the past year, knitting changed everything for me.


What started as an attempt to learn something new became:
✨ something to do with my hands instead of my phone
✨ a way to relax during migraines and low-energy days
✨ a creative outlet instead of endless consumption
✨ connection with other knitters
✨ beautiful handmade sweaters, socks, and gifts

I would reach for my phone to doomscroll when I was tired. But I often left feeling worse.


In my newest video, I share how I accidentally replaced scrolling with knitting and all the unexpected ways it changed my life.


What hobbies do you do to help you break your phone addiction? I'd love to hear about it in the comments. 💙


🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/tySBFjXmN0k?si=oTOh2...

#knitting #slowliving #digitaldetox

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I’ve realized something: Sleep prep doesn't start at 9 PM. It starts at 9 AM. ☀️ I’ve been on a 26-day streak using my Vagus Nerve stimulator twice a day, and the results for my 3 AM wake-ups have been a game-changer.

Watch the full comparison video to find out what vagus nerve stimulator works best and to access the 7-Day Sleep Challenge
https://youtu.be/dSPPSMZGdRw?si=Sv9oi...

Who wants better sleep? 💤"

1 week ago | [YT] | 6

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I'm planning a 7-Day Vagus Nerve Sleep Challenge!

Do you already own a vagus nerve stimulator?

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 4

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I’m planning some new videos and I’d love your input! 🧘‍♀️🧶

One thing you might not know about me is that I've taken up knitting as a slow hobby and a way to support my own nervous system!

Which of these topics would you find most helpful for your own regulation journey right now?

Do you have a slow and soothing hobby that supports your nervous system regulation (including yoga)? Let me know in the comments!

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 4

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Many people believe the goal of nervous system regulation is to stay CALM.

In my latest video, I talk about why this happens and how survival states show up in everyday life in ways we often do not recognize. Understanding this can completely change how you relate to stress, rest, productivity, and even your relationships.

https://youtu.be/n79RRQmKlaU?si=lZBk7...

3 months ago | [YT] | 6

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I just posted a new comparison video:
https://youtu.be/19TInYTjJ4U
Pulsetto Lite vs. Pulsetto Fit | Which is better for VAGUS NERVE STIMULATION?


In this video, I share how I actually use Pulsetto in daily life. After workouts, during high work stress, and when my nervous system feels activated. I use it sitting or standing, not lying down. I walk through how each device feels on the body, how the fit and stimulation differ, and which one supports consistent use when you want to downshift sympathetic activation without stopping your day.


👉 Claim your extra 10% off at pulsetto.tech/pages/MelissaWest
👏 Try it risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee.


For ongoing nervous system support, you can also explore my membership community here:
melissawest.com/membership

5 months ago | [YT] | 5

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This vlog is one of my favourite kinds of days around Victoria. An easy coastal walk at Aylard Farm with a big scenic payoff, followed by Korean food at Persimmon Tree in Langford. Fresh air, ocean views, and a super yummy Korean food. My favourite.
If you are looking for what to do in Victoria BC the full vlog is up now.
https://youtu.be/MybZoXCeNqM?si=ezccs...

5 months ago | [YT] | 10

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Sleep doesn’t start at bedtime.

It starts with how we slow down long before that.

https://youtu.be/t_j5Yecc6PM


I just shared a video walking through how I actually spend my evenings from 5–9 pm and what has helped me fall asleep and stay asleep more consistently. It’s about ritual, timing, light, yin yoga,, and giving my nervous system clear signals that the day is winding down.


I also talk about tools that have supported my sleep, including the Zenowell vagus nerve stimulator.


🌀 Channel-exclusive Zenowell Gift Set
15% off with code: Yogalifestyle
zenowell.ai/?ref=Yogalifestyle


This offer is only available in December 2025 and will change when the gift set launches as a standalone product in January.


If sleep has been feeling tender or disrupted, I hope this video gives you a few ideas to explore.

5 months ago | [YT] | 8

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New video this week is a special Vlogmas style vlog.

If you enjoy the quieter lifestyle videos I share, this one brings you along on a December day here in Victoria BC. We stop at a few shops, make Chick fil A at home, go skating, and visit the gingerbread house competition at the Hotel Grand Pacific. It is one of my favourite local Christmas events.


You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/RfumJAodnT4?si=OsBWC...

6 months ago | [YT] | 20

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I just uploaded a new vlog where I reset my yoga space and redesigned the room so it actually supports how I practice in the evenings. Clearing clutter, choosing what matters, and creating a calmer environment changed the energy completely.
If this kind of reset feels inspiring, our membership has several guided yoga resets in the video library that explore how environment shapes practice. They are a great companion if you are wanting to refresh your own space and reconnect with intention.
Join our Membership: melissawest.com/membership


In the vlog I also share how I use my book Five Element Yin Yoga to choose poses and support my evening yin practice. Many of my students keep it beside their mat for grounding and inspiration.
My Book: melissawest.com/book/

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