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Easy going fitness enthusiast, unabashed spiritual seeker, inquisitive yogini, compassionate teacher, lover of movement and quiet, I was first drawn to yoga as a complement to running many years ago. My experiences of injury and pain have made me realize that wholeness is innate, healing is possible, and well being comes from re discovering that wholeness.
As a yoga teacher and yoga therapist, I guide my students and clients in that direction through mindful movement, breathing and relaxation practices. In addition to my yoga credentials, I have worked in the banking and construction industry as an architect, as well as for trademark lawyers as an administrative assistant. My husband and I live in Libertyville and have three grown children. |
Professional background
- Experienced yoga teacher specializing in stress relief in the work setting
- Yoga Therapist with a focus on working with people living with chronic pain
- Certified Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapists (C-IAYT)
- Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500) with Yoga Alliance
- Yoga of the Heart teacher, trained to teach people living with cardiac conditions or cancer,
- Yoga for Arthritis Teacher
- Somatics Yoga Teacher ( Somatics is a mind-body technique that works with the nervous system to relieve pain.)
Reviews
"Maribel is an excellent yoga instructor. She is very knowledgeable and offers invaluable input to my practice. She is extremely patient and thorough. Maribel's classes make my day!" - Estella Parker
"Maribel has been my yoga instructor for the past couple years. She is a dedicated professional who makes every student comfortable, regardless of our level of expertise. She consistently offers options allowing us to go at our own pace.
Maribel is respectful of our time, beginning and ending classes on time. Before class she asks if anyone has any injuries of which she should be aware and offers suggestions and alternative positions.
Classes are relaxed, yet challenging. Maribel keeps them interesting and keeps me coming back for more. She really cares about her students and wants us to get as much as possible from our practice." - Cathy Rogers
Maribel is respectful of our time, beginning and ending classes on time. Before class she asks if anyone has any injuries of which she should be aware and offers suggestions and alternative positions.
Classes are relaxed, yet challenging. Maribel keeps them interesting and keeps me coming back for more. She really cares about her students and wants us to get as much as possible from our practice." - Cathy Rogers
"Learning from Maribel was a very worthwhile experience. She made sure I was comfortable and most important she listened to what was important to me and tailored the lessons around that. Thank-you Maribel!" - Elsa Jenels
"I have been a student of yoga for over 20 years and I'm so glad that I was able to come in contact with Maribel in the last couple of years. She is truly a gifted yoga instructor who is able to bring yoga to a new level with her students.
She assists each student with the correct posture to make sure that each one of us is doing it correctly. She is patient and calming while demonstrating her techniques. We are truly blessed to have Maribel as our instructor and I feel that she is a truly gifted teacher in yoga and so glad that she has made my life easier to function at age 78. " - Chandra Sefton
She assists each student with the correct posture to make sure that each one of us is doing it correctly. She is patient and calming while demonstrating her techniques. We are truly blessed to have Maribel as our instructor and I feel that she is a truly gifted teacher in yoga and so glad that she has made my life easier to function at age 78. " - Chandra Sefton
"I appreciate the thoughtful planning Maribel puts into each class. They always seem uniquely designed to teach and focus on a fundamental element of yoga. She allows and encourages each pose to be individually experienced while emphasizing the proper form and alignment. Maribel is an excellent teacher and student of yoga." - Sarah Johnson
