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Soul Yoga & Soul Connection

Prenatal · Postpartum · Lifelong Practice

I’m Marcela, a certified yoga and meditation teacher, Reiki practitioner, artist, podcaster, and mother devoted to the sacred unfolding of the soul.

I am currently studying with Dr. Linda Backman to become certified in Past Life and Between Lives Soul Regression Therapy, guiding others into a deeper remembrance of their soul’s journey and evolution on Earth.

As a mystical mama, I weave gentle yoga, meditation, breath work, intuitive energy healing, and emerging soul-level insight to support women and families through every season of life — from prenatal and postpartum to lifelong spiritual growth.

This is the heart of Soul Yoga: an integrative path of embodied movement, conscious breath, meditation, and soul-centered exploration that reconnects you with your Higher Self and inner knowing.

Each offering is rooted in self-love, the foundation of true healing, authentic connection, and the remembrance of who you truly are.

The path to true love begins with self-love.



Reconnect with your Higher Self, the soul-level wisdom that guides you through every lifetime. When you learn to listen, trust, and honor that inner voice, life becomes a sacred partnership with the Divine.

This journey is one of healing, expansion, breath, and purpose.

You get to live in flow with your divinity…

Through yoga, meditation, and mindfulness, you begin to unravel fears, discern what is true, soften self-doubt, and rise into the wise, creative power of love that has always been yours, and that is you.

Here, there are no expectations, only the freedom to arrive exactly as you are and leave more centered, luminous, and alive.

Come as you are. Leave as your truest Self.

BENEFITS:

  • SUPPORTING PREGNANCY FOR SOULFUL PRESENCE
    • Soothe your body and connect with your baby through your own intuitive knowing and gentle practices that ease back pain, swelling, tension, and emotional overload.
  • RESTORING POSTPARTUM ENERGY & SELF-TRUST
    • Nourish your body with breath, circulation, and mindful movement that help you show up for yourself and your newborn from a centered and soul-connected place.

“Just what I needed. I really enjoy your classes. I like how yoga brings clarity into my life & how I feel centered &balanced.”

~ Susie Alling, California, Reiki Master & Calligraphist

IMAGINE THIS…

Your body relaxes.
Your mind clears.
Your heart expands.
No rushing, just space to be fully you, to feel, and listen.

Tension melts. Alignment returns. Joy stirs.


You remember: you are never separate from the Divine, your wholeness, your soul wisdom, your light.

This is the gift of yoga and meditation:
calm for the nervous system,
communion with your Higher Self,
and a life that moves with harmony and ease.

Whether you’re a mama with full hands or a seeker craving stillness, you belong here.

Together, we move slowly, with compassion and intention.
Each class becomes a body–mind–spirit ritual, weaving therapeutic flow and chakra wisdom so you become your own steady compass.

Bit by bit, your self-love cup fills.
Your awareness deepens.

Life begins to align with trust and true love.

With perseverance and sweetness, the path unfolds: Sthira Sukham.

All it takes is one breath.

One step. One YES!

WELCOME HOME.


STRENGTH

Discovered through gentle movement

AWARENESS

Awakened by slowing down

JOY

Felt when you return to self-love

“Healing is an Art. It takes time, it takes practice. It takes love.”

~Maza Dohta


TESTIMONIALS

Tailored Yoga

“Marcela has a heartfelt & spiritual approach to yoga! Classes are truly tailored to each participant. The emphasis she places on the mind-body-spirit continuum is unique & her own style. I love the way she does her hands-on approach & adjustments.” 

~ Rayoung Chung, Oregon, Oncology Nurse & Events Organizer

Great Sequencing

“One of the best yoga instructors I’ve come upon in a long time, Marcela is an expert in leading a great sequence.  And just as important, her running commentary is insightful & one of the best ever!”

~ David Arnson, California, Songwriter & Lead Guitar in The Insect Surfers Band

Transformational

“Marcela leads you on a transformational yogic journey into your own body, providing a safe & magical space for healing & movement meditation.  Her patience & empathy are limitless, as is her ability to zone in on & suggest modifications to your personal practice needs.”

~ Renee Reeser, California, Healer and Founder of Sonics Sound Yoga & Creative Director at Represented by Famous Frames


Here’s What You’ll Get

  • Anytime assistance

“There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it’s going to be a butterfly”

~Buckminster Fuller


CLASS LOCATIONS

Available online, in the comfort of your home, or in the heart of Spearfish

Your practice. Your pace. Your peace.

Discover private yoga sessions designed just for you, gentle, grounding, and deeply healing.

From Late April to September, I teach a few Free Gentle Yoga Classes with Meditation at the beautiful Spearfish City Park.

Nature & Nurture

“Marcela’s yoga class in the park was absolutely wonderful!

Her calming guidance through each position was perfect, and practicing with nature as the backdrop made it even more special.

She thoughtfully shared alternate poses which made the class comfortable for everyone.

The movements felt amazing, and the one-hour class was the perfect resethighly recommend!”

~ Deanna Geary, South Dakota, Founder of Black Hills Concierge and Mother

Get excited: The Yoga Garden Studio is coming to Downtown Spearfish!

We’re creating a cozy yoga and healing studio in the back of our downtown property, a family dream years in the making. While the vision continues to unfold, we’re trusting the journey and can’t wait to welcome you into this sacred space.

Stay connected by subscribing to our Newsletter for updates on the studio’s progress.

Our hope is that The Yoga Garden Studio becomes a space not only for classes, but also for your workshops, healing sessions, gatherings, and community offerings. Come join us in one of America’s best-kept secret small towns, a little gem tucked away off the beaten path.


Are you ready for more freedom?

It starts with creating a support system that truly lifts you up from the material plane to the cosmic realms. When you shift the energy once spent on worry or procrastination, it transforms into momentum, focus, and meaningful productivity that is sourced by aligning to your Higher Self.

“The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own reward.”

~Amelia Earhart


Curious about my style?

Explore my yoga offerings on YouTube, listen in on the podcast, perceive through my cozy digital art collection, or spend time with the blog. Each is a doorway into my approach.

“MC Mama Bird is inspiring beyond measure. Her beautiful soul shines through her topics. And she deeply cares helping her listeners with meaningful conversations.”

~ Eva Gallant, South Dakota, Founder of South Dakota Caring for Canines

“When the soul speaks we listen. When Marcela speaks we hear. Her voice is calm, her wisdom is deep. There is so much to learn and many ways to grow while listening…”

~ Heather Dimick, Oregon, What’s That Whisper Podcast


READY TO FLOW A LITTLE DEEPER?

Your journey doesn’t stop here.

In this space, you’ll discover more about how these practices nurture you, my history and teaching path, explore the curriculum I’ve developed, and get a feel for the structure and style of my classes.

You’ll also find practical tips and rich resources to support your yoga practice, both on and off the mat.

Self-Healing Begins with Self-Remembering

I believe healing accelerates when we stop trying to “fix” ourselves and start remembering the inalienable truth of our divine nature.