Marla Waal

Marla Waal

Following a 10 year career as a professional dancer, Marla Waal discovered yoga. Since then, Waal has studied many different styles ranging from Ashtanga to Restorative Yoga as well as various styles of meditation.

With her passion lying in teaching, Waal's classes highlight the breath along with the body alignment and awareness. After nearly 15 years, she feels she is just scratching the surface.

After training classically at the school of Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, Marla Waal then danced and toured with Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal and later with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. Waal took her first yoga class in Vancouver in 1998 and was instantly in love. In 1999/2000 she completed her first teacher training in Hatha Yoga and continues to teach and study yoga today.

Marla Waal recently completed her level one teacher training with Eric Franklin and is now a Franklin Method Educator. She hopes to continue to deepen her understanding of the great tools of yoga, and share them as best she can. More joy awaits!

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Marla Waal guides an energizing and strengthening fusion practice incorporating some of her favorite exercises. Time to wake up the body!
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Slowly start to explore your yoga practice by connecting to your body and breath through mindful postures and precise alignment. Connect first through your feet and then begin to move with your entire body.
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Get ready for some Sun Salutations! In this Power Yoga Flow, Marla Waal guides you through an intense full body workout.
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A gentle practice of classic yoga poses. Option to add your own variations, or enjoy a deeper understanding of the poses as instructed.
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This is for the Moms out there who want to shake it up a little and fit in a work out in an amount of time you can get your head around.
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This practice includes a foot massage and a deep twist to help release built-up tension, with the use of massage-style movements and massage balls. Let your hips, pelvis, and lower back breathe by sinking into gravity.
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Too much time on your computer or cell phone? If your shoulders seem to permanently reside up near your ears, you need to try this short practice with Marla Waal.
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This seated yoga class is good for a quick stretch to start the day or as a mid-day break to help get the energy flowing and body and mind back on track.
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Enjoy this mostly floor-based practice that uses breath and movement to awaken the body and mind. Explore a variety of spinal movements, such as twists and forward folds, along with hip openers and a gentle savasana.
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Enliven your whole body with this simple yet energizing practice. Begin with full body standing breath work before moving down to the mat for movements that stimulate the lower body and mobilize the spine.
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A soothing practice for those suffering from insomnia or feeling stuck in "stress mode" with a mind that won't turn off. Increase mobility and calm the nervous system with grounded and prop-supported postures.
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Get Set For A Good Sleep
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This evening class is a gentle unwind to let go of the day and soothe into restful sleep. Explore a series of seated postures, intended to help people who have trouble quieting down after the day.
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Start seated and connect to your feet with a simple massage. As you move to standing, explore how to find center and stabilize in balancing poses.
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A seated prenatal flow designed for the second trimester to bring energy, balance, and well being to you and your growing baby. Enjoy seated spinal stretches, forward folds, heart openers, and hip openers, ending with a seated meditation.
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Stretch and decompress with this hatha class by Marla Waal designed to help you release stress and muscular tension. Great for after a workout to release lactic acid from the muscles or for anytime you need to relax and refresh mind and body.
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Breath Oasis Hatha Yoga Class
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Explore mind, body and breath in this classical hatha practice. Explore a variety of backbends, forward bends, and arm balances.
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Learn how and why the ancient practice of using a neti pot works to open the nasal passages, remove debris, and allow for greater intake of breath (prana) through your nose.
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This slow flow hatha practice is designed to brighten your mood, strengthen your body, and clear your mind. Experience a variety of heart openers and hip openers, followed by a belly-down savasana.