I turned to yoga to help with my struggles with infertility - physical, emotional and mental. I was a student in Chula Vista, California and began taking Marcia's weekday evening classes because they fit my schedule, but soon, I was seeking her classes out whether they worked with my schedule or not because she was exactly who I needed as a yoga teacher. Beyond being amazingly good at yoga herself, Marcia is a great teacher of beginners (and all levels). She has a way of explaining the poses that's easy to understand, and the adjustments and physical help she offers are just right. The peaceful, soothing environment she creates in her classes are unlike any other yoga teacher or studio I've experienced. During and at the end of each class, I always experienced a deep, deep sense of peace and hope. I've never had a better teacher than Marcia!

I met Marcia while she was teaching in Fiji. In addition to a warm and talented teacher, she is person who really lives her values. And I'm still working with the tips she gave me to get to a full handstand!

First time when I met Marcia at a yoga studio,I felt really positive and great vibe from her.

I took her Chakra and meditation workshops in San Diego. They both were just amazing workshops. She has so much LOVE in every way and we all felt her great energy throughout the workshop. She is just an amazingly beautiful human being! We LOVE her so much!!!

I meet Marcia Valente when she was teaching in Baguio City. Camp John Hay.. She is my first Yoga instructor..to me she not only an instructor but a friend and a sister. Marcia stay sweet and beautiful inside and out..

Marcia was my teacher for 5 days in Fiji. She helped me get out of bed to explore my strengths and weaknesses. Then I was fit for a day of curiousness and acceptance. Thank you for all your knowledge.

I met Marcia Valene 2017. The first time I met her she always greeted me with a vibrant smile. I took her hot a mutha and heated vinyasa classes. Her yoga teachings are very difficult, but I constantly kept looking forward to her next class. Marcia’s ability to teach yoga is full of love and compassion. She always had a great smile and positive attitude. She kept me tuned in on my positive energy to continue yoga despite life’s difficulties.

I really loved practicing yoga with you during the retreat in Chiang Mai. Your warmth, attentiveness, and openness made me feel comfortable asking questions and truly supported throughout the week. Your teaching felt professional, grounded, and at the same time very human and relaxed. Thank you for being such a positive presence during the retreat. I’m really grateful I got to learn from you 💜

I’ve just returned home from a truly wonderful yoga retreat in Northern Thailand, where Marcia guided me with great professionalism through both yoga practice and meditation. What I especially remember are the intense, sweaty morning sessions and the more relaxed “letting mind and body go” classes in the afternoons. She truly opened my eyes to how powerful conscious breathing can be in helping me deepen and improve my practice.

Marcia was my yoga teacher in February 2023. Her classes were truly some of the best I’ve ever taken. She teaches with confidence and calmness, and her flows are smooth, creative, and thoughtfully sequenced. Marcia gave me the confidence I needed to become a yoga teacher myself. She takes her role seriously and is deeply committed to developing high-quality, well-prepared teachers.

Marcia was my yoga teacher trainer for my YTT and her impact on me was profound. Each morning, for two weeks, we’d start the day with 90 minutes of yoga, each one themed to a chakra. Her classes were thoughtful, kind, challenging, creative and introspective. I felt like I found myself on the mat during those classes. We also enjoyed yoga Nidra and a sound bath. Never hurried or rushed, Marcia’s words and sounds helped us find stillness and comfort. Her playlists are soooo good. She mixes unique and funky stuff with the wise words of Ram Dass, and melodies that make you float away to somewhere else whilst practicing. When we did our final practicum and taught our first yoga classes, Marcia offered detailed, constructive feedback in the form of “glows and grows.” I still use this structure for my own purposes when giving feedback now. Only a few months after my YTT, I took a chance and opened my own studio. Marcia’s mark was left on me and is reflected at my studio in my teaching style and our playlists. I often think how grateful I am that Marcia was the teacher I had during my YTT because it was exactly the training I needed to build my confidence and inspired me to immediately teach and open a studio. Thank you Marcia!! Namaste