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Empowered Soul Yoga
Prenatal · Postpartum · Lifelong Practice
Welcome!
If you found your way here through our Free Community Yoga in the Park event on September 6, I’m so glad you’re here.
If you’re looking for event details, you’ll find them on our Events page.
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Explore Empowered Soul Yoga, learn more about Heal True Love, and discover ways to stay connected. I hope our paths continue to cross.
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“Marcela’s Yoga at the Park class was absolutely wonderful! Her calming guidance, thoughtful pose variations, and the beautiful natural setting made the experience so special. The class was welcoming, relaxing, and the perfect reset. Highly recommend!”
— Deanna Geary
Founder, Black Hills Concierge • South Dakota
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Empowered Soul Yoga
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Empowered Soul Yoga is my evolving signature practice, shaped through intuition, soul remembrance, and the co-creation that takes place with The Field, Creator, and Spirit.
It reminds us that we are souls — divine beings having a human experience, evolving through every season of life while contributing to the greater evolution of humanity.
Together, we move slowly, with compassion and intention. This is an integrative path with conscious breath, gentle movement, deep rest, soul-centered exploration, and meditation.
Each class becomes a body–mind–spirit ritual, weaving a therapeutic flow with chakra wisdom so you become your own steady compass.
Bit by bit, your self-love cup fills. Your awareness deepens, and life begins to realign with deeper trust and truer love. With perseverance and sweetness, the path unfolds: Sthira Sukham. All it takes is one step. One YES… and then we are home.
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A space to slow down…
to listen deeply…
and to reconnect with your Higher Self, the soul-level wisdom that guides you through every lifetime.
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Each offering is rooted in self-love, the foundation of true healing, authentic connection, and the remembrance of who you truly are.
When we listen, trust, and honor that inner voice, life becomes a sacred partnership with something greater, a co-creation with the Divine.
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Here, there are no expectations, only the freedom to arrive exactly as you are… and leave feeling more centered, more connected, and more fully alive.
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Sessions available in English & Spanish.
Healing begins where we feel understood.
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Life Moves Fast, Yoga Slows It Down
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This is your pause. Your recalibration. Your homecoming.
Imagine this…
On the mat, the noise and demands fade.
The space is serene. Warm. Safe.
Your body relaxes, your energy realigns, and your spirit remembers its true voice and purpose.
There is nothing to prove and nothing to find.
What you’ve been seeking has always been within you.
All that’s needed now is a little space, to simply be, to breathe, and to listen.
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Whether you’re healing, rebuilding, expanding, or simply curious, you belong here.
I’ll meet you where you are, weaving gentle movement, breath, and mindful awareness into a practice that nourishes your body, mind, heart, and spirit.
This is more than a yoga practice.
This is the gift of Empowered Soul Yoga and Meditation: a remembrance of your inner strength, a softening into your authentic self, and a return, again and again, to the peace that has always lived within you.
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Welcome to your sanctuary.
One breath, one class, one yes at a time.
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“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
Reiki Master & Calligraphist
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My Journey
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My yoga path began in 1999 at the Hatha Yoga Institute in San Francisco.
Since then, I’ve explored many styles — from Ashtanga to Yin — and even journeyed to India to honor yoga’s roots.
Through this path, I’ve walked with grief, loss, and the tender work of healing addictions, anxiety, and trauma.
These experiences have been my teachers, expanding my empathy, evolving my spirit, and reminding me that there are many blessings and reasons in the difficulties.
Healing isn’t linear. It’s raw, necessary, and important for our soul growth as we climb up the spiral ladder of wisdom and evolution for ourselves, humanity, and our living planet.
These healings are part of our karmic cleansing and experiences our soul has agreed to for its growth and our relations. There is wisdom in surrendering and loving what is.
From sacred plant retreats to energy healing and meditation, my journey continues to unfold, and like you, I am learning and implementing as I grow and go.
Each revelation brings more insight, more peace, more love for what presents itself on the path as divine timing and an opportunity to accelerate wisdom.
I’ve taught hundreds of students across ages, seasons, and stories — in studios, retreats, weddings, and wild open spaces.
Yoga isn’t something I do; it’s part of who I am.
It’s my joy and honor to guide you home to yourself.
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Class Tips
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Come as you are. Wear what feels good, what lets you move and breathe with ease.
All you truly need is an open heart and a curious mind.
If you ever need guidance, ask before, during, or after class. I’m here to support you.
We practice barefoot to awaken our senses, though socks or blankets are always welcome for warmth and comfort.
Listen to your body.
Some days you’ll flow with energy, others you’ll need to rest. Both are divine. I’ll offer nourishing resting poses when needed.
Move without strain, without holding your breath, without judgment.
For meditation, seated on a cushion on the ground is the classic form, however find a posture that will serve your needs like seated in a chair or lying down.
What matters most is taking care of yourself.
The most powerful practice is one that’s self-loving, honoring where you are today, not where you were yesterday.
With patience and consistency, your body and spirit will naturally begin to shift and merge as one.
Each breath, each practice, is a compounding sweet homecoming.
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How Empowered Soul Yoga Can Support You
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Lifelong Practice
- Calm the nervous system
- Foster balance and resilience
- Build strength and mobility
- Cultivate presence and inner alignment
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Pregnancy
- Support your changing body
- Ease common discomforts
- Deepen connection with your baby
- Prepare for birth through breath and mindfulness
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Postpartum
- Restore energy gently
- Rebuild strength with compassion
- Reconnect with yourself
- Honor your healing journey
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Where We Can Practice Together
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Wherever you are on your journey, there’s a place to begin.
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Community Yoga
Join me for seasonal community gatherings, including Yoga at the Park and other special events in the beautiful Black Hills.
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Private Yoga Sessions
Enjoy personalized one-on-one sessions for yourself, your family, your group, or your special event. Each session is thoughtfully tailored to your goals, whether you’re seeking gentle movement, pregnancy or postpartum support, relaxation, meditation, or a deeper mind-body-spirit connection.
Private meditation sessions are also available online via Zoom.
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Practice Online
Explore guided meditations, gentle yoga, breathwork, and soulful reflections anytime through my YouTube channel and The Empowered Soul Podcast.
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The Yoga Garden (a dream in the making)
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One of my greatest dreams is to create a cozy sanctuary where we can gather for classes, workshops, retreats, and soulful community, a place rooted in love, healing, and connection.
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Testimonials
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“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
Oncology Nurse • Oregon
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“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
Songwriter & Lead Guitar in The Insect Surfers Band • California
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Hearing how this practice touches others is one of the greatest gifts. In this 28 seconds video below are a few reflections from our Yoga at the Park community.
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Curriculum
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420+ Hour Certified Yoga & Meditation Instructor
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YOGA & MEDITATION
- Kabbalah meditation with Cathy Heller
- 300 hours Vinyasa Yoga Certification With Meditation, along with various retreats, from the Laughing Lotus School of Yoga
- 40 hours Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga Certification from Jane Austin Mama Yoga Tree
- 40 hours ParaTantra Yoga Certification from Rod Stryker Yoga
- 40 hours Ashtanga Intensive Program from Green Path Yoga Studio
- 2009-2013 Meditation trainings and practices: The Shambhala Meditation Center, The Dalai Lama in Auroville, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi- Ammachi- in Kerala, TKV Desikachar, Sokyam Mipham Rinpoche, Jack Kornfield, Rusty Wells, and The Dharma Punks
- 1 week-long Bhakti/Kirtan Immersion with Jai Uttal
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SPIRITUALITY & HEALING
- Soul Initiation, Transformation, and Restoration in England sacred sites retreat and Goddess Ceremony with Tracy Ash
- Past Lives and Between Lives Soul Regression Therapist training with Dr. Linda Backman
- Soul Design Course on Soul Essence Psychology 6 week course with Dr. Linda Backman
- 14 weeks total of online coursework in Angelic Minister Training. Angelic studies, Meditations, Numerology, and Energy Healing work with Reverend Sue Frederick,
- Animal Communication 101 and 201 coursework by Mary Albanese ZenZu Animal Communication, plus Karen Anderson Basics Coursework in Animal Communication
- Ordained Minister from The Universal Life Church Monastery
- Energy Healing work and Inner Child therapy with Shar Joy
- Reiki Levels I & II from Shar Joy
- 2022 – 2026 Mommy and Baby Parenting Bright Courses
- 13 week GriefShare Coursework “From Mourning to Joy” and 2 Holiday Grief circles
- BA in Economics and Latin American Studies Grinnell College
- Certificate in Finance UC Berkeley Extension
- Italian Language, Universita Italiana Per Stranieri
- Permaculture Courses with Gaia Permaculture 2010, Earth Activist Training 2012, and Sayulita Permaculture 2012
- 2010 – 2012 Various courses in Bird Language and with the 8 Shields programs by Jon Young
- Lived abroad in multiple countries and traveled extensively since 1993, cultivating a deep appreciation for diverse cultures, traditions, and ways of living.
- 2008 – 2017 Experiential healing work with medicinal plants, detoxification practices, and nature-based wellness approaches
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CURRENT STUDIES
- Online classes with Tracey Ash.
- Completed the academic training in Past Life and Between Lives Soul Regression with Dr. Linda Backman and currently conducting practice sessions toward certification.
- Kabbalah Meditation, Manifestation Principles, & Cathy Heller’s Circle, August 2025 – Present
- “The Work” Meditation practices by Byron Katie
- Unified Science Coursework in Quantum Physics
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Stay Connected
Looking for ways to stay inspired and rooted in love — on and off the mat?
Spearfish Family Yoga
Join our Facebook community for free Yoga at the Park gatherings, class updates, new videos, podcast episodes, and gentle inspiration to help you move, breathe, and reconnect throughout the seasons.
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Black Hills Yoga Community
Connect with a welcoming community of yoga students, teachers, and seekers throughout the Black Hills. Discover local classes and events, share resources, ask questions, and support one another on and off the mat.
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From My Heart to Yours
Be the first to hear about new blog posts, classes, events, podcasts, and seasonal offerings, along with occasional reflections to inspire your journey.
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