Book your 30-Minute “Namastay-at-home” yoga session below (all you need is a device with access to Skype, Zoom or FaceTime)
Custom-tailored to any skill level, goals, even your “day off” energy levels — from child’s pose to handstands
Dozens of yogis rave they improve much faster (with less pain & confusion) than in a group class or a live-stream
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Dear Yogi,
Weird times, aren’t they?
I just got off the phone with my parents, they’re in their 60’s — and never in their lives have they seen a global panic this widespread.
The craziest thing is we’re ALL a part of it.
And if you’re like me, you’re probably a bit scared. Maybe confused. About how to live — or, aside from donating a spare roll of toilet paper — how you can help.
The way I see it:
Now, more than ever: our #1 goal is staying healthy (mentally and physically)
That's why I've decided to open a few extra private coaching slots in my Skype calendar
Sadly, we can’t control the pandemic. What we can control, is our actions.
Actions can guide physical movement & mental resilience… or, they can sink us into the couch with worry… and keep us stress-eating in the pantry.
I can only speak for myself, but I know my loved ones are relying on me to keep healthy & poised in tough times.
Corny as this might sound, I also know I’m “the best me” when I’m moving & sweating. Maybe you can relate. Or maybe you just need something, anything to:
Get your mind off the madness & restore some calm in your life...
Crush through the cabin fever...
Break a sweat & bump up your heart rate -- since the dang gyms & studios are closed!
Right now, I’ve temporarily reduced the rate and opened up space on my calendar to accomodate a handful of motivated yogis via personal, at-home video workouts.
I’m not one of those “woo-woo” yoga coaches, so whatever your practice means to you… whether it’s pure sweat, or straight spirituality... that’s yours to own.
However, one action that’s helped me… and thousands of my students including top execs at Airbnb, Google & YouTube… as well as San Francisco’s top gyms and yoga studios…
...is personalized movement.
(I’ll explain why the ‘personal’ aspect is critical in a moment).
Here’s what these personal
Skype lessons actually look like:
Sandra used these yoga sessions to erase her ankle & knee pain so she could enjoy running like she used to!
“Before, my ankle would click so much! And it’s not doing that… and my right knee kinda bothered me, and now I’m good. Yoga has definitely helped my running quite a bit, and it’s really helped my rowing. ”
— Sandra Pyne (Dixmont, Maine)
Watch how I helped Daniel find better overall stability by fixing his knee alignment to improve his hip & leg strength
Hege loves the burst of motivation she gets from these weekly meetings
After you book a slot that fits your schedule, here’s what will happen next…
After selecting a suitable 30-minute time, you’ll enter your preferred Skype ID to do the video call (Or, I can also send you a Zoom video link.)
Then, you will receive an email with details containing the date & time of your scheduled session, plus instructions for how to properly set up your yoga space.
When the time arrives: all you need to do is accept my call, be ready on your yoga mat, and open to my instructions.
I’ve taught yoga to thousands of students from Norway to North Dakota… they virtually ALL agree this 1 thing makes my approach superior to the rest
You can’t get this in yoga studios (which aren’t even open anyway)...
You can’t get it in mass live-streams all the yoga influencers are doing on Instagram.
And you can’t get it browsing YouTube (not even on my personal channel).
Now, you’ve probably guessed it by now — what I’m talking about is personalized cues.
Zara explains the power of personal ‘cueing’ & why you can ONLY get it from 1-on-1 attention
So, what happens inside these 30-min sessions?
Warm-Up Assessment
I’ll run you through a quick 5-minute body assessment to gauge flexibility, mobility & awareness
Custom-Tailored Practice
From there, I’ll work you through an efficient workout designed to maximize time & results specific to you (no 2 sessions are exactly alike)
Focused Spontaneity
Depending on your energy that day, the feedback you’re giving me, and how you respond to cues — we will flow together through fun movement patterns, guided by specific alignment principles.
And if you’re wondering who I am…
Allow me a brief introduction:
Hi, I’m Mark Pura, 15-year yoga teacher,
movement specialist & peak performance coach...
My love for yoga is rooted in a 15-year obsession with both the craft and the teaching practice. Influenced by gymnastics, circus arts, competitive sports, rock climbing, capoeira, parkour, and numerous styles of dance — my students love the harmonious blend of different movement styles they get when they work with me.
This rare mix of movement mastery is why Silicon Valley’s top companies hire me to keep their top talent fit & healthy, why Yoga Journal named me winner of their Talent Search contest, and why I’ve been able to work with Lululemon, MyFitnessPal, Equinox, Athleta, Yoga Journal magazine, and Livestrong.com.
Since this Skype yoga setup is new to many people
Let me answer a few common questions
Absolutely not, I adapt these private one-on-one sessions to suit any skill level, from raw beginner to super advanced. I actually LOVE working with new yogis because they tend to have a more open mind.
Yes, the video doesn’t need to be super high quality for me to guide your practice. Any smartphone works just fine, too.
Yes, to get the most out of the session I recommend at least 1-3 sessions with each individual first. This allows me to get familiar with each person's abilities, their level of body awareness, answer every question and teach modifications if needed. I'll make sure every session feels uniquely your own. Usually 1-3 sessions is enough.
Buddy sessions, couples and small groups can be powerful. While everyone is forced into isolation, a private virtual yoga session can be the perfect bonding experience. The best part is regardless of where you or your other guests are physically - I can join you together virtually through the shared yoga experience*. Message me directly to set this up.
*Makes a great gift, too!
I actually started my yoga practice fifteen years ago on a bath towel! So while I recommend getting a mat, any large towel, rug or bare floor will work just fine if you don’t have a yoga mat. Bring extra towels or blankets to pad your knees, elbows or wrists just in case.
I’d be thrilled to hear from you, but if you want to hear from a few more yogis about what it’s like to work with me, here’s what they say:
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