I offer wellness education based on my personal yoga practice and study.
I first stepped on the mat in 1992, and I continue to step onto the mat daily as well as teach full time. My teaching is informed by the master instructors who have guided me as well as the perspectives and understanding gained in credited coursework in anatomy, physiology, biology, kinesiology, cadaver dissection, and therapeutic movement. I hold a master of science in yoga therapy from Notre Dame of Maryland University’s School of Integrative Health (formerly Maryland University of Integrative Health).
I am a certified yoga therapist with IAYT, and regularly complete IAYT-approved continuing education to maintain my professional certification. My scope of practice includes physical postures, breathing exercises, restorative yoga, and mindfulness techniques such as meditation and heart-centered communication. While all this training may sound rather serious, I do not take myself seriously. When we come together on the mat, we are going to have fun!
I primarily study with Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph.D., PT. I serve as a guest lecturer for Judith’s advanced trainings in Restorative Yoga. Judith, Lizzie Lasater, and I co-teach several online courses. We offer classes to support your personal practice as well as to earn continuing education credit. For a taste of how we work together, check out our different series on YouTube.
My first book, Teach People, Not Poses, was released by Shambhala Publications on August 29, 2023.
Continuing education is my specialty.
I offer digital courses and in-person instruction as a yacep and C-iayt.
Virtual sessions like Asana Lab via Zoom. Online courses at lasater.yoga. Retreats and weekend class intensives with me in person. Whether you are interested in exploring a personal practice or building skills as an instructor, I teach body and movement sciences as they relate to practice along with asana, pranayama, and other limbs of yoga.
If you'd like to learn more, please contact me.
“Mary’s classes have the gentleness and compassion needed for beginners as well as the challenge required for advanced students. She finds ways to help her students develop their own daily practice.”
