About

It was during a 14 month long backpacking adventure in Asia in the mid 90’s that my attention peaked in regards to Yoga and the Healing Arts from the East. Upon returning from my journey, I immediately registered myself into a 6-week yoga course in Charleston, SC. I distinctly remember floating out of that first class and declaring to anyone listening in the parking lot that I was going to be a yoga instructor! In 1999, I embarked on my first yoga teacher training in San Francisco with It’s Yoga, specializing in Ashtanga Yoga. In 2003, I packed my yoga mat and my surfboard and headed to the beautiful country of Costa Rica for a month-long intensive yoga training at Nosara Yoga Institute. The days were filled with yoga, surfing and exploring the jungle; it was my idea of heaven. Over the past 2 decades, I have had the pleasure of sharing yoga with thousands of people from all over the world and it brings me great joy. I love teaching beginner to advanced students and focus on a flowing style that explores the journey of mindfulness of body, mind and spirit on and off the yoga mat.

What students say:

  • Pam Perkins

    “I have taken yoga classes from Marla for the past three years. After each class I feel renewed and refreshed. She begins class by checking in with each of the students in order to identify particular needs and then she tailors the class to meeting those needs. She knows her craft and is able to address the needs of all levels, beginning through advanced during each class.

    Marla is a very positive, happy person and all students, whether new or regular are welcomed into her classes with a smile.”

  • Kelly Rogers

    "Working with Marla has helped me become a better mother, better partner and better person all around. Thank you Marla!"

    Namaste Marla for keeping me healthy and young at heart. “

  • Marie-Hélène Turgeon

    Marie-Hélène Turgeon

    “When I met Marla, yoga for me was just another workout. Through her love & passion for yoga, Marla showed me all the other exquisite layers & that yoga is a way of life that extends well beyond the mat. Thank you my friend for this beautiful gift.”