Mariela is an ardent practitioner of Ashtanga yoga. She began her practice under the guidance of her teacher Sharath Jois in Mysore back in 2003. Since then, she has made several trips to Mysore to continue her practice. In 2009, she was granted Authorization Level 2, making her one of the first among her peers to receive this recognition from her Guruji. Currently, Mariela is practicing the 4th series of Ashtanga yoga with deep gratitude towards her Guru.
Mariela's lifelong love affair with yoga began when she was just a child, introduced to the practice by her mother. Over the years, she has come to believe that Ashtanga yoga is an incredibly powerful tool for living an authentic life. Her dedication to the practice led her to open a shala in Costa Rica, where she taught for an impressive 17 years, sharing her knowledge and passion with students from around the world.
Now, Mariela travels the globe, taking her practice with her and continuing to spread the transformative power of yoga. For her, yoga is not just a physical practice, but a way of life that has completely transformed her own journey. By sharing her story and her practice with others, she hopes to inspire and empower others to find their own path and live in a way that is true to themselves.
Mariela is an accomplished lawyer with a Master's degree in Family and Environmental Law. She has had a distinguished career, including serving as the Ambassador of Costa Rica to India for two years from 2016 to 2018. Currently, she resides in India with her husband, where she continues to work towards her passion for promoting environmental sustainability and advocating for family rights. Her rich and varied experiences have equipped her with a unique perspective that she brings to all aspects of her life and teachings.
Mariela Cruz
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