GROUP CLASSES + GATHERINGS
In Person Classes at Yogasource Palo Alto:
Vinyasa Yoga: Mon/Wed/Fri 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Vinyasa Yoga: Sundays 1:30-2:30 pm
Hot Pilates: Sundays 12:00-1:00 pm
In Person Classes at Transform Fitness Mt. View:
Lagree: Thursdays 4:30-5:15 pm and 5:30-6:15 pm
What students are saying…
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It's hard to describe in words the immense gratitude I feel for Mara - her energy, her teaching, and her incredible ability to connect our minds, bodies and hearts. In every class, whether it's Endurance Based Movement or Vinyasa, Mara pushes us in different ways. Just when I think I know what's coming, she throws us a curveball and really makes us think! Mara encourages us to be curious and playful (her laugh is contagious!), but she also pushes us to focus and not let our minds wander. Because of Mara, I have gained strength, endurance and mobility - but even more importantly, I have become more aware and appreciative of my own body. Every week, I look forward to connecting with Mara. She helps me open my heart, she makes me work (and sweat!) - and I always leave her classes. feeling stronger, more energized and more grounded.
Maya Watts
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To take a class with Mara is to be transported. There are many ways to describe the experience, but the overriding feeling is of being in the hands of a master. I don’t use the term lightly -- and I’m certain Mara would resist it because she is among other things too humble and far too committed to continuing to learn to contemplate this as a fair description. But I have taught in higher education and martial arts for decades and from what I know about pedagogy, the term is apt. At the level of teaching craft she is self-possessed, ceaselessly creative and intellectually curious, confident but humble, joyful, a real-time problem solver, deeply embedded in the traditions she has studied, and consummately well prepared (even her real-time improvisations are so seamlessly integrated as to appear fully anticipated and richly conceived in advance). Unlike many modern teachers for whom teaching is all too often merely didactic or a thinly veiled lever for imposing the trajectory of their own ‘work’ and healing upon others, Mara is the rare teacher who draws on her own experience and hard earned knowledge to inform her teaching, but does so while upholding the highest integrity of teaching as a practice of being present to and for others. Students gravitate to the powerful, challenging, and supportive learning environment this creates – a space in which people feel safe in their vulnerabilities and seen in their needs even as they are invited and inspired by her to explore new limits and set higher ambitions in everything from a yoga pose to a new aspect of emotional intelligence and personal reconfiguration in relation to past trauma. She is exceptionally gifted, and it is an honor to write in support of her.
anonymous
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Mara's classes are what started bringing me back to practice yoga on a regular basis. She leads you through a physically challenging, and mentally focused class with her soothing, confident yet gentle voice. I admire her innate ability to read the energy of the group to create each unique class. Mara creates a safe space to relax your mind and focus on your pose and inner strength and I am eternally grateful for the experiences that I have had in her classes. Can't wait for more!
Taylor
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Mara is a rare find. A multi-talent yogi and healer, she has helped me in both body, mind and spirit. In yoga, her playful energy lures you into challenging workouts focused on strength, endurance and balance. She brings laughter to each class as the most pleasant distraction whilst safely motivating you to push just a little more...with a smile. During the pandemic she has brought this same energy to her virtual classes and inspired us to be strong, be engaged, all while we were isolated in our own space. I've also had the joy of experiencing a few energy sessions with Mara. She has an incredible way of going from laughter to a beautifully still, calm and comforting presence. Her natural intuition - of where she needs to be, where to focus - guided me to a place of relaxed openness. I rolled off her table with a glow of awareness and presence. Whether it is after a workout or an energy session, time with Mara feels like being enveloped by a wonderfully nurturing hug.
Kat
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Mara has been my teacher in both yoga and hot pilates for what I want to say is about 10 years now. Her classes have a true following and she is among one of the most beloved teachers I have ever met. Sunday hot pilates at noon became my religion. Not only is she technically gifted and extremely talented in providing a relaxing yet challenging vinyasa flow, or my absolute favorite hot pilates class, but her compassion for others comes through in her teaching. What makes her the most special to me and what I look for in a teacher is their ability to connect on a human level. Mara is by far the most welcoming, kind, and genuine teacher I've come across in my many years of trying different studios. I truly can't say enough about the positivity, light, and love that Mara and her classes have brought to my life. Anyone would be lucky to have her teach them and I hope that her beautiful spirit continues to touch more and more students.
Jessica
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For anyone looking for healing - - for your soul or body, or both - - let Mara be your teacher. Mara brings unique, unexpected music (some of which you will not hear anywhere else )- along with fun rhythmic favorites. Then she brings creative combinations of movement that at first you think are impossible - - but then realize - you can do it--all as part of the community she creates. Nothing better!
Eileen
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Where do I Start! I love Mara!! She’s the sweetest, toughest instructor I’ve ever met. I’ve been a student of hers for 7 years now, her Hot Pilates class is no joke! Her workouts are tough, she finds way to challenge you. No matter how advanced or new you are to the class.She makes you feel so welcomed and loved. Even with a full class, it feels like it's just you and her. A session with her is one of the best ways to start/end your day, I promise!
J Iglesias