Marysia Gensler: YOGA

I began studying yoga over 30 years ago, at the age of 18. Initially the attraction was to the spiritual practice of yoga; the philosophy of yoga gave me answers that my religion did not. Later, I began to appreciate the physical effects of yoga through the practice of asana (body positions with breath awareness).

There are many yogic traditions. I chose to study Iyengar yoga. Iyengar yoga was created by its originator, BKS Iyengar. Mr. Iyengar lives in Pune, India. At his present age of 93 he continues his devoted practice of 73 years. He is acknowledged for his innovative use of props (such as blocks, belts, ropes, blankets and bolsters) to help support the body in precise alignment and to establish balance and symmetry. I have chosen Iyengar yoga as my yoga path and am fortunate to be able to teach others this powerful healing discipline. This method of practice is especially helpful for those with stiffness or for those healing from injury.

Marysia gensler, yoga instructor

When I began my initial yoga studies I observed the difficulty some students had due to their inability to move through the stiffness in their bodies. I was excited to learn of this therapeutic style of yoga. Iyengar yoga makes the practice of yoga accessible for all.

I offer individual private instruction for a 30 minute session. The session will review ergonomics and posture to help support spinal alignment and yoga poses to strengthen and increase mobility. Private sessions are suited for those students who need to begin slowly on their way to healing and recovery.

I offer small group classes to beginning and continuing students.

Class Schedule (Six students maximum in group classes)

Sunday 9:30 - 11:30 am Level 2
Tuesday 5:30 -7:00 pm Level 1

"I have been studying Iyengar yoga with Marysia Gensler for eleven years. Marysia's instruction is inspirational. She has the rare ability to bridge internal body sensation with technical explanation. This makes for an effective, deep yoga experience for all who study with her. This skill enables her students to progress and benefit from the richness of Iyengar fully. Her vast experience and expertise with poses (asana) is obvious, and it is a treat to observe her demonstrations as she imparts a new concept or posture.

Marysia's warmth and humor are unmatched by other yoga instructors with whom I have trained. She is well aware of the daily stressors imposed on us in the 21st century and addresses them by guiding her students to focus on the power of specific stretches. We always come away from her classes feeling energized by our practice. Her passion for yoga is infectious and joyous. It is truly an honor and a privilege to be Marysia's student." SK