Mara’s personal yoga practice began in
Rise Yoga
Mara runs her own company “Rise Yoga” where she offers corporate yoga, private yoga consultation, yoga retreats and yoga events at conferences or parties. Mara currently teaches public classes at YYoga, Semperviva Yoga, and The Steve Nash Club. She has taught yoga on film sets, at corporate events, to professional athletes, and has years of experience offering private yoga sessions.
Rise Yoga Retreat - December 5-12, 2009
Join Mara for 7 days of yoga bliss in the wonderland of Haramara, known as a Mecca for personal rejuvenation and a sanctuary for the soul. Click here for more info on yoga retreat. Also see Rise Yoga Retreat feature on Sweetspot.ca here.
Bali Yoga and Surf Getaway - March 22-29, 2010
Join Ally Bogard and Mara Branscombe for 7 days of yoga and surf in Bali, Indonesia. For more info click here.
"Yoga" which translates to union, is an ancient technique of exercise and healing. Throughout a yoga class, a series of exercises linking breath with movement is performed to increase strength and flexibility in the body while creating a sense of calm in the mind. The history of yoga dates back to 5000 years ago.
WEEKLY YOGA SCHEDULE |
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MONDAY |
9:30-11:00am YYoga Flow (hatha) |
| TUESDAY | 9:30-11:00am Semperviva City (power) |
| WEDNESDAY | 12:10-1:00pm Steve Nash Club (yoga/pilates fusion) |
| THURSDAY | 4:00pm Semperviva City (Vinyasa Power Flow) |
| FRIDAY | 9:30-11:00am Sempeviva Sea (Vinyasa Power Flow) |
Why do Corporate Yoga?
- reduces stress and anxiety and lower back pain
- draws awareness to mental clarity, peaceful thinking, and overall well being
- improves flexibility, posture, and core strength
- corporate yoga enhances team-building, boosts employee morale, and increases work efficiency and focus
Rise Yoga Testimonials
“The yoga sessions have made a positive impact on our team and we welcome Mara to work alongside lululemon in the near future. We are looking forward to her upcoming sessions that will be sure to reduce stress throughout the busy holiday season and boost the teams health and wellness.” (David Negus, Controller, lululemon athletica)
Mara did an amazing job teaching yoga to a group of physicians. She was extremely inspiring and managed to make her session challenging while tailoring her session to our various levels of ability within one class. She taught EVERY member of our group to do a headstand! As a group, we felt both invigorated and relaxed. Each member went home with a yoga mat, and since we have been practicing. Thank you for the amazing experience! (Deepak, Chief Associate)
“Yoga is definitely a stress reliever”………after I practice I feel both relaxed and alert.” (Roy Speers)
“When I practice I am less stressed, more energized…“what I love about Mara’s class is that she recognizes people’s abilities and restrictions, she’ll find a way to challenge you in a way that is professional, pleasant, and encouraging." (Nancy Nesbitt)
“Yoga practice is the one place where I am able to focus 100% on what I am doing without thinking about any other issues, work related or personal. That in itself is a wonderful stress reliever.”(Al Archibald)
“I can confidently say that Yoga has made a positive impact in our workplace from a wellness and cultural point of view…I believe there is substantial positive return on investment by offering Yoga instruction in our company.” (Jody Sawchuk, Human Resources Manager at Molson Vancouver)
Above: some photographs by Cowie and Fox