Testimonials

I am very grateful to my students for trusting me as their teacher and for letting me guide them and support them with their yoga practice, whatever stage of life they are in. Below are some testimonials on what some of my students say about my classes. You can find more on my Google page reviews.

Vinyasa Flow classes

"I have attended Marcela’s Vinyasa Flow yoga classes for about a year (with very little experience of yoga prior to that). The classes are a nice balance of work out and relaxation. I feel deeply relaxed and energized after each class. Marcela is a lovely and warm person and a gentle teacher."

Oana Pocovnicu

"Had my first class with Marcela today and will definitely be back! She exudes warmth and joy, and is clearly genuinely enjoys sharing yoga with people."

D. Arslan

"Marcela is so friendly and welcoming which makes it a real pleasure to be at her classes. She is knowledgeable and adapts to individual needs."

Valerie C

"I would highly recommend Marcela's Vinyasa Flow Yoga class. Marcela is such a good teacher, her classes have a lovely flow to them. I enjoy the challenges of the movements and always feel the benefit each week. Give the class a try."

Pam Wood

"I've attended a little over 6 sessions of vinyasa classes by Marcela and found her to be very warm and supportive. The classes change every week and go at a more gentle pace, always with alterations if needed. I'll keep coming back!"

Ana

Pregrancy Yoga & Birth Preparation classes

"Forget all the other classes - this is the only one you need! Marcela’s ante and post natal classes are wonderful. She creates a space for women to share how they are getting on, feel good about themselves and imparts her expert knowledge on all things pregnancy, birth and baby in such a gentle way. Not only a yoga teacher, she is creating a wonderful community centered around positive pregnancies and births which I have felt so lucky to be part of. I know that I wouldn’t have had such a positive experience without these classes. Indispensable!"

Harriet Jackson

"I went to Marcela’s classes throughout my pregnancy and it was one of the best things I did. Not only was the yoga and breathing perfect for keeping me moving and relaxed but Marcela is a beacon of knowledge, and I learned so much from her. If it wasn’t for Marcela, I don’t think I would have had the wonderful birth I had."

Emily Humble

"I love Marcela's classes. I did her pregnancy and post natal classes and they really helped me to take that time for myself every week and deal with the aches and pains of pregnancy! I also learnt a ton about pregnancy and birth from her class. Marcela is a great teacher, she explains everything you do in the class so well so you really get the most out of every stretch and pose. I now do her vinyasa class and its a lovely relaxing way to end the week every Sunday, but always with a couple more challenging things thrown in each week which keeps me motivated to improve in my practice."

Kerry Blair

"I attended Marcela's yoga classes throughout my second pregnancy and I also attended her active birth workshop. Marcela is so friendly, kind, knowledgeable, supportive and very inclusive. All of the yoga exercises are tailored and personalised to whatever you are experiencing during the different stages of your pregnancy.

Marcela is very generous with her knowledge and I found that I learnt something every week, whether it was a new pregnancy/baby book recommendation or a way to alleviate a symptom I was experiencing or a recommendation for another practitioner that might be able to help along the way.

Her pregnancy yoga classes are so much more than just a yoga class. By attending her classes you become part of a small community of women going through the same life changing journey at the same time and sharing your experience with each other.

I felt so supported. I would 10/10 recommend the pregnancy yoga classes and the active birth workshop. Both were amazing and I know I had a different and better experience during my pregnancy and my birth because of Marcela. My partner attended the active birth workshop and found it invaluable too. Thank you, Marcela!"

Sarah Lee

Postnatal Yoga classes

"I attended baby and mums yoga and I would recommend it to absolutely everyone. The classes are fantastic, the set up is perfect to make you comfortable with your baby, and Marcela is just great! If you have just had a baby join the class now, it doesn’t matter how young your baby is."

Irene Pérez

"I attended Marcela's antenatal and postnatal yoga classes and would highly recommend them!
Her antenatal classes are gentle, welcoming and tailored to whatever you need in your pregnancy journey. She is so knowledgeable and brings a wealth of experience about pregnancy and the aftermath, both professionally and personally in her capacity as a Mumma.
Her postnatal classes are wonderful too. She provides a really lovely space where babies are just as welcome and there is time for chats, making friends as well as yoga. I am not a natural yoga bunny, but she made it feel so easy and I really felt the benefit. Her classes were always the highlight of our week.

Kathy Strachan

"I absolutely enjoyed mum and baby yoga with Marcela. The classes are so relaxed, you can feed, change or soothe baby if unsettled. Marcela is great in adjusting postures depending on what your baby allows you to do. And mixing it up with songs and movement for babies makes it so much fun and interactive for babies as well as mummies. Marcela is so experienced in working with new mums and babies. She is so friendly and makes you feel so welcome. Highly recommend."

Wesam Gamal

"Marcela’s classes are wonderful, I wish I’d joined earlier in my pregnancy! The mum & baby class is lovely too, a great way to get some exercise with your baby and meet other mums. Marcela is super knowledgeable and reassuring, and she makes the classes fun and relaxing."

Elena Cinelli

Active Birth workshops

"I attended Marcela’s active birth workshop and cannot recommend it enough. It compliments any NHS or NCT course you may be doing as focusses in on the actual birth and what is happening to Mum and baby and gives you the science (in easy to understand way) behind what’s happening at each stage and techniques, positions and other options that give you more control and confidence over your choices and what may happen heading into the birth using natural techniques and what works for you. I did this course ahead of having my second baby but wish I’d done this for my first"

Lindsay Curry

"My Husband and I attended Marcela’s active birth workshop during our second pregnancy, having had an emergency caesarean with my first, we wanted to go into a second birth prepared to deal with all scenarios. The course has given us so many techniques from breathing exercises to feeling empowered to advocate for ourselves but also some really good techniques to help in the later stages of pregnancy to help with back and hip pain as well as taking some pressure of a very heavy bump! Would massively recommend this course to all parents and birth partners not just first time parents!"

Shauneen Tolamd

"Marcela's active birth workshop was a fantastic addition to our antenatal learning. It helped my husband and I learn how we could work as a team during the birth and we felt very positive after it. It was a good size of class and a very enjoyable session."

Erin Kelly

"My partner and I attended Marcela's Active Birth workshop It was incredibly useful, particularly for my partner to feel better prepared in supporting me during labour and understanding the physiology of it. Marcela answered all our questions. I came out of the workshop feeling prepared, empowered, and excited about what's to come. Marcela's knowledge in the subject of labour, movement and birth is vast, and I found my time with her invaluable. Marcela is also very balanced in her views, she encourages to keep an open mind and to have faith and trust in the midwifes and other medical professionals, while informing us about our choices and rights. The practical tools she taught us will make the bond between me and my partner even stronger during this time, as we will be practising them all the way until birth."

Alisa Ventura

"My partner and I attended Marcela's active birth class and found it really helpful, informative and reassuring. It has helped us think about ways we can support labour during the whole process, starting at home and then in hospital, which has made us feel more confident in the lead up.
This is my second pregnancy and it has been helpful to participate in a face to face class especially to practice different positions for labour as during my first pregnancy everything was online due to Covid restrictions. It has helped my partner and I to be on the same page going into labour and birth.
I also regularly attend Marcela's pregnancy yoga classes and have found them so beneficial to give myself time to connect with the pregnancy, learn helpful ways to position my body and reduce stress on my body. I have also found it very helpful to connect with other pregnant mothers. Thank you Marcela!"

Kate Hopkins