Soul Garden Prana

Marissa is a RYT-200, certified Sacred Breathwork facilitator, and licensed speech-language pathologist. With over 20 years of formal dance training, she brings a deep appreciation for movement into her work and has recently discovered a profound love for embodied practices, such as ecstatic and contact dance.This past summer, Marissa traveled through Southeast Asia, attending workshops and immersing herself in spiritual communities to deepen her personal practice and expand her understanding of the yogic path. She is passionate about creating spaces that encourage presence, connection, and inner exploration, while honoring the wisdom each individual carries within.She is the founder ofSoul Garden Prana, a name chosen with deep intention. 'Soul' represents the higher Self — the intuition and inner spirit that guides us. 'Garden' reflects the diversity and cycles of nature, mirroring the ups and downs of life and how all experiences ultimately come together in harmony. 'Prana' is the universal life force that flows through all living beings. Together, Soul Garden Prana embodies a space where individuals can nourish their inner landscape, grow through life’s seasons, and reconnect with their essence.Marissa hosts mindfulness-based events including yoga, meditation, and breathwork workshops. Her mission is to cultivate meaningful community and support collective spiritual growth through embodied and heart-centered practices.