Through health and fitness, Marja’s goals are to inspire and produce strength, health, and clarity of body and mind for everyone.
Including trips to India for studies in Yoga and Ayurveda, her personal practice follows the lessons of Pattabhi Joi, BNS Iyengar, BKS Iynegar, Dharma Mittra, Shiva Rea, and Bikram’s trademark yoga along with the philosophical teachings of the Dalai Lama, Deepak Chopra, David Frawely, Anodea Judith, and Swami Rama.
She is an avid gardener and was a musician for twenty years before transitioning into transformative wellness care. You can still find her cds on CDBaby.com
Marja is a teacher, health promotion and disease prevention advocate in the private, corporate, and public sectors.
Public Schedule:
George Mason University, adjunct professor.
- Tuesday/Thursday 9 & 10:30 am. Intro/Intermediate Yoga (PHED 129 & 130)
- Wednesday/Friday 1:30 & 3:00 pm. Intro/Intermediate Yoga (PHED 129 & 130)
Little River Yoga Studio check times/dates
Northern Va. Community College, adjunct professor.
- Wednesday/Friday 9-11:30 am. Fitness & Wellness (PED 116)
- Friday 9-11:30 am. Yoga (PED 107)
Lord Fairfax Community College, adjunct professor.
- Tuesday 1:30 pm. Intro Yoga (PED 109)
Yoga classes taught by Marja at Sport & Health.
- Wednesday 6:30 pm. Crystal Gateway location
- Thursday 4 pm. Crystal Park location
Creds: Degrees, Certs. & Courses
- Degree: MS Exercise, Fitness & Health Promotion. George Mason University
- Degree: BS Health Science, George Mason University
- Certificate: Post Baccalaureate -Nutrition, George Mason University
- eRYT 500 upgrade. Yoga Alliance.
- RYT 200 (300 hr. Program at Sun & Moon Yoga Studio)
- Master Gardener, Virginia Cooperative Extension, (Intern) VA Tech
- Exercise Physiology, Marymount University
- Weight Training and Conditioning, George Mason University
- Advanced Yoga Teacher Training 500 Level (RYT500) Himalayan Inst., Allahabad, India
- Personal Trainer Certification, International Sports Medicine Assoc. (ISMA)
- Fluid Power Certification (Vinyasa) with Shiva Rae, Kripalu Yoga. Stockbridge, Mass
- Evolved Pilates Mat Science, Bally Total Fitness
- Prenatal Health and Group Exercise (American Fitness & Aerobics Assoc. (AFAA)
Red Cross CPR & Professional Rescuer’s First Aid (renewed 2011-2013)- Adult Health and Development, Northern Va. Community College
- Pilates with Resist-A-Ball Certification, Resist-A-Ball, Inc.
- Mat Science Level I and II, AFAA
- Group Exercise Certification, AFAA
- Bally Powerflex Certification (weight training)
- Bally Total Fitness, B-Fit University Certification - High/Lo & Step Aerobics
- Yogafit Instructor Training Level II, Yogafit, Inc.
- Yogafit Instructor Training Level I Yogafit, Inc.
- Marathons: In training for her 5th Marine Corps Marathon. (2012)
- Las Vegas and Chicago 1/2 Marathon.
Marja has provided yoga, meditation, and fitness classes to such venues as National Geographic Headquarters, Time/Life, various Federal Bulidings in Washington DC, Manchester Lakes Senior Community, The Patent Trade Office, and the Fairfax County Government Building. She also lectures, leads workshops and conducts a six week meditation series at regional yoga studios and health clubs.
Member: Mid-Atlantic Yoga Association, Himalayan Institute Teachers Association, Yoga Alliance, Washington DC Yoga Teachers, Virginia Cooperative Exension.
