DO RED LIGHT THERAPY MASKS REALLY WORK? | Ulike Reglow LED Face Mask 🧖♀️ Shop on website: https://us.ulike.com/46BTnNh Buy on Amazon: https://lvnta.com/lv_2BF6dM7Z70vPjVbt9b Use my code MELISSAGLOW for a special discount +free $80 hydrating mask! Curious about the Ulike ReGlow LED Light Therapy Mask? In this video, I share my honest review after testing it myself. With 272 LEDs and 4 wavelengths (red, blue, yellow, and infrared), this mask offers a versatile at-home option for skin clarity, re...
Aug 15, 2025
In this video, I’m sharing my real morning routine as a yoga teacher, nervous system guide, and lover of science-backed tools 🌞💫 I blend wearable tech with embodiment practices to support my energy, mood, and focus throughout the day. ▶ Featured in this routine: Ultrahuman Ring to check my sleep score, recovery & stress JOVS Light Therapy Mask for circadian rhythm, great skin & radiance Polar H10 to check my morning readiness and guide my coherence breathing Mobility Flow to keep my bo...
Jun 14, 2025
Stop Trying to Fix Your Nervous System—Try This Instead 👉 Join our membership community here: https://melissawest.com/membership Most nervous system teachings focus on what’s wrong—fight, flight, freeze, and fawn—but what if your nervous system isn’t broken? What if it’s already working for you? Instead of constantly trying to “fix” or “heal” your nervous system, this video explores how to work with it, recognizing its natural intelligence, adaptability, and the moments of regulation that are a...
Mar 09, 2025
JOVS 4D Laser Red Light Therapy Mask 4 months later ❤️Jovs 4D Laser Red Light Therapy Mask Link for Purchase ❤️ After 4 months of using the JOVS 4D Laser Light Therapy Mask, I’m excited to share my in-depth review and the noticeable differences in my skin! Unlike traditional LED masks that target the epidermis, the JOVS mask uses low-level laser technology to penetrate the dermis layer—the source of collagen, elastin, and fibroblasts—for deep skin rejuvenation, improved elasticity, and long-term...
Feb 07, 2025
Start your day with the simple yet powerful practice of drinking warm lemon water in the morning. This refreshing ritual helps rehydrate your body after a night of sleep, replenishing your fluids and setting the tone for a healthy day. The sour taste of lemon stimulates digestion, encourages elimination, and supports liver function by acting as a natural detoxifier. Packed with vitamin C, lemon water also gives your immune system a boost, helping your body stay resilient. This small but signific...
Nov 20, 2024
I Used the JOVS 4D Laser Red Light Therapy Mask for 30 Days ❤️Jovs 4D Laser Red Light Therapy Mask Link for Purchase ❤️ https://jovs.com?sca_ref=6606651.BDN0EihsG77ZYQpa&utm_source=kol&utm_medium=melissa-west&utm_campaign=eaden-10 In this video, I’m going on a 30-day challenge of using the JOVS 4D Laser Red Light Therapy Mask to see if it can help me fall asleep and stay asleep. As a menopausal woman facing the added challenges of jet lag and time zone changes from two upcoming trips...
Sep 10, 2024•10 min
100G+ PROTEIN WHAT I EAT IN A DAY ✪ PDF WITH RECIPES https://melissawest.com/protein/ As a menopausal woman, I hear again and again, eat protein, lift heavy. Well, I’m constantly worried that I’m not getting enough protein in my diet every day. This video helped me track my protein throughout my day to see that I actually am getting enough protein in my diet. Pre Breakfast Chia Pudding 25 grams of protein Mega Protein Breakfast Salad 65 grams of protein Burger Bowls 44 grams of protein Light Din...
May 24, 2024
Try these vagus nerve exercises to find relief from stress and anxiety with these easy to follow techniques by Melissa West. In just a few minutes, Melissa guides you through simple yet powerful nervous system regulation designed to activate and stimulate the vagus nerve, your body's natural stress-relief system. Learn how to use mindfulness and breathing exercises specifically tailored to calm your nervous system and promote relaxation. This video offers quick relief that is easy to implement i...
May 10, 2024•5 min
In this short video I am going to share 6, easy to remember acupressure points to help you overcome insomnia. These points are specifically designed to get to the root cause of insomnia: overexcitement, anxiety, and worry. The acupressure points are designed to calm your nervous system and promote deep rejuvenating sleep. These acupressure points can be easily incorporated into your bedtime routine. They are simple to follow even if you are completely new to acupressure.
Mar 11, 2024•5 min
In this vlog style video I am finally sharing my story with you about “yoga for weight loss” across my 22 years of yoga teaching, 15 of them on YouTube. It has been quite a journey and I have a lot I haven’t been saying about it over the years. It is time to speak my truth about this. I’m ready!
Feb 10, 2024•12 min
Unlock the secret that experts like Stephen Porges, Deb Dana, and Stanley Rosenberg prioritize but you might not be! Dive into the intriguing world of polyvagal theory, the polyvagal ladder and the vagus nerve where we explore the wisdom of Deb Dana, Stephen Porges, Stanley Rosenberg and their profound insights into the nervous system. Discover what is most important about vagus nerve regulation. Find out about emotional regulation and safety.
Dec 03, 2023•2 min
To purchase my Book 🙏👉https://melissawest.com/book/ 💕 Join Our Membership Community 💕http://bit.ly/ywmmembership In this short video, I will share with you the secrets behind the basic exercise. If you are curious what creates a parasympathetic nervous system response in the nervous system reset, I will show you in this video. This video will begin by going step-by-step through the vagus nerve reset or basic exercise. Then we will delve into the science behind the yawn, sigh, and saliva prod...
Dec 02, 2023•3 min
In this video I will demonstrate 2 easy acupressure points on your feet to relieve headaches fast. Great surge: Also known as LIVER-3 or Tai Chong, this point sits in the valley between the big toe and the second toe around 1-2 inches back from the toes. It may help decrease stress, insomnia, and anxiety. Above tears: This is also called GallBladder-41 or Zulinqi, and is located between and slightly back from the fourth and fifth toes. A 2017 studyTrusted Source suggested that acupuncture at GB4...
Nov 30, 2023•1 min
Struggling with sleepless nights? 🌙✨ In this video I will share with you 3 breathing exercises to guide you into restful sleep. These three breathing techniques are designed to access your parasympathetic nervous system or your “rest and digest.” It will help you unwind, relax, before you go to bed. 🌙 Moon Channel Breathing: Allows you to access the calming energy of the your parasympathetic nervous system and rest and digest. Regulate your nervous system and create calming and soothing energy...
Nov 29, 2023•5 min
Self Massage Constipation Relief in 2 mins 💩 Constipation Course 💩 https://melissawest.com/constipationcourse 💩 Yoga for Constipation 💩 http://bit.ly/youtubeconstipation Self Massage Constipation Relief in 2 mins Abdominal massage is one of the best ways to solve constipation. You can do it right before you go to bed and right after you wake up in the morning. Usually you will feel the need to clear your bowels after doing this abdominal self-massage for constipation. 1. Lie on your back wit...
Nov 28, 2023•2 min
If your stomach and spleen meridian system is out of balance you might experience worry. One of the best poses to release worry in yin yoga is lunge pose. There are two ways to do it. One is more active and one is more passive and doesn’t require weight bearing on your knees. In yin yoga lunge pose is also known as dragon pose. It pulls and pressurizes the stomach meridian. If we do winged dragon, we can also draw on the transformative power of the spleen to transform worry. We can receive the n...
Nov 27, 2023•2 min
4 Vagus Nerve Massage for Stress & Anxiety Purchase my Book 🙏👉https://melissawest.com/book/ 💕 Join Our Membership Community 💕http://bit.ly/ywmmembership Vagus nerve massage, or vagal nerve stimulation is a technique that involves gently massaging the general area where your vagus nerve innervates your body. Your vagus nerve is a major nerve that runs from the brainstem down to the abdomen. Of course you are not directly stimulating this nerve, but you are indirectly soothing the areas th...
Nov 26, 2023•4 min
Yoga Stretches for People Who Stand All Day | Relieve Pain & Fatigue Stay Up to Date on My Forthcoming Book 🙏👉https://melissawest.com/book/ 💕Join Our Membership Community 💕http://bit.ly/ywmmembership Standing all day can take a toll on your body, causing muscle fatigue, foot pain, joint pain, and back issues. In this short video, I will share my simple, beginner friendly yoga poses to relieve your pain and fatigue.! I will guide you through a series of yoga stretches specifically designe...
Nov 25, 2023•3 min
Nature is always writing codes that you can align with to experience harmony in your body and life. Through Traditional Chinese Medicine and Five Element theory you can activate the dormant nature codes and frequencies that are traveling along the meridian pathways of your body. Avoid these 9 mistakes in earth element season. 1. Worry - emotional, wasted energy 2. Weak Boundaries 3. Lack of Support 3. Continuing to be Yang 4. Not being nurturing and compassionate toward yourself 5. Not nesting a...
Nov 24, 2023•3 min
Unlock the soothing benefits of this head, neck and scalp self-massage for headaches and migraines. I know what it is like to suffer from frequent headaches and migraines. I also know how beneficial self-massage can be when I am experiencing headaches and migraines and as a prevention to getting headaches and migraines. In this video I am going to share with you some simple self-massage techniques to help alleviate the tension associated with headaches. I will show you step-by-step how to releas...
Nov 23, 2023•2 min
How & Why of my Barefoot Transition + Foot Exercises 👣 Joomra Minimalist Shoes https://amzn.to/3KgI29r 👣 Join me as I share my beginner journey of transitioning safely and slowly to barefoot shoes and the reasons behind it. I realized that despite practicing yoga and myofascial release for my feet, my traditional shoes were undoing the progress I made. So, I decided to try barefoot shoes as they have minimal cushioning and encourage natural foot movement. I compare Vibram's which are highl...
Nov 22, 2023•4 min
Nature is always writing codes that you can align with to experience harmony in your body and life. Through Traditional Chinese Medicine and Five Element theory you can activate the dormant nature codes and frequencies that are traveling along the meridian pathways of your body. In the summer season, fire element is at its peak and influences your body, thoughts, emotions, energy and spirit. This happens in June, July and August in the Northern Hemisphere and December January and February in the...
Nov 21, 2023•3 min
Gentle Massage with Diaphragmatic breathing can indirectly stimulate your vagus nerve and help to relieve anxiety. Your vagus nerve is part of your parasympathetic nervous system, also known as “rest and digest” and can help you to feel more calm and relaxed if you are experiencing stress. Your vagus nerve innervates several organs of your body, including your heart, lungs, diaphragm and digestive system. When you stimulate your vagus nerve, it can help to activate a relaxation response, slow do...
Nov 20, 2023•3 min
Abdominal Massage & Yoga Pose for Constipation Relief 💩 Constipation Relief Under 10 Days 💩 https://melissawest.com/constipated/ 💩 Constipation Course 💩 https://melissawest.com/constipationcourse Constipation is uncomfortable. You might have pain in your abdomen or low back. You might experience infrequent bowel movements. Maybe you strain to have a bowel movement. Maybe your stool is hard and dry, difficult to pass. Perhaps even once you’ve had a bowel movement you don’t feel like you h...
Nov 18, 2023•6 min
If you suffer from digestive issues such as IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease), Crohn's, or ulcerative colitis, characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, this video is for you! In this video, I will guide you through a soothing yoga pose (with a block) that gently stretches your abdomen, calms your nervous system, stimulate your vagus nerve, and promote relaxation, all while supporting digestion. The vagus nerve, also known as the "wandering nerve," is a crucial componen...
Nov 16, 2023•5 min
Join me for this short daily face yoga where we will begin by applying moisturizing skin cream in a way that is beneficial for your skin. The way you apply your skin care can support you in calming and clearing your mind. It can boost circulation in your face, encourage lymph flow, release tightness and tension and wake up your skin. Throughout this follow along self massage facial video I will share with you acupressure points and meridians for your liver and gallbladder that will release stres...
Nov 15, 2023•3 min
This follow-along video shows you how relieve neck and shoulder pain with self massage and other tools. When we experience an injury or an illness that continuously saturates our brain with pain or other unpleasant sensations, those pathways will strengthen. Neuroplasticity tells us, neurons that fire together, wire together. Pain, means more pain. The good news is that we can offer our brain a counter-stimulus. We can literally give our brain something to process other than pain. It could be se...
Nov 14, 2023•7 min
Best Affordable Yoga Clothes | CRZ Yoga https://ca.crzyoga.com/discount/MELISSASWEST?ref=DbD5tMlB for 10% off MELISSASWEST for 10% off I’m so excited to share with you my review on these super affordable line of yoga clothes that are not only soft and comfortable, but also affordable. In this video I will share with you my thoughts on the material, fit, functionality, price, and style. Whether you are a seasoned yogi or just starting out, you won't want to miss my review of these buttery soft yo...
Nov 13, 2023•9 min
Golden Milk Turmeric Recipe for Sleep 7 days of Yoga to Better Sleep https://melissawest.com/sleep/ Do you struggle with sleep? Do you experience insomnia? Today we are going to make a simple Golden Milk Turmeric Recipe for Sleep. Golden Milk is a warm drink that you can drink before bed to help you sleep. How does Golden Milk help you sleep: Certain compounds in milk — specifically tryptophan and melatonin — may help you fall asleep. At its base, turmeric reduces inflammation, lowers your blood...
Nov 12, 2023•2 min
In this video I am going to be reacting to a self massage technique called perineum self-massage for constipation. Your perineum is the area between your anus and genitals. Now I am a total prude, so the idea of massaging this area, doesn’t actually appeal. However, apparently massaging this area stimulates the muscles of the pelvic floor and can support you in having a bowel movement. It is supposed to be a natural way to relieve constipation. In this video I am going to react to a popular vide...
Nov 06, 2023•6 min
