Jill Marek
Jill’s yoga journey stems from a love of movement, in all forms. Before beginning her ever-evolving path as a yogi, she pushed her body to extremes—as an Ironman triathlete, surfer, backcountry skier, and entrepreneur. Her entry into yoga began with the experience of Pranassage®—a specialized blend of yoga and massage, created by her teacher, Amba Stapleton. This practice elegantly translates the benefits of a traditional yoga asana practice into an immediately accessible passive massage. In Amba’s words the experience is, “deeper than massage, stimulating the bones where Prana flows, loosening joints to connect to the nadies, and directing pressure on the respiratory system to create deep breathing—resulting in a more intelligent and articulate body and nervous system.”
Jill believes in embracing the adventure of life, in constant exploration, in the pursuit of growth, and in overflowing gratitude for every. single. beautiful. moment.
Her life motto: “Go. See. Do. Explore. Love. Live. Give. Dream. Create.”
She obtained both her 200 RYT and 500 RYT in the vibrant Costa Rican jungle-surf town of Nosara, including an in-depth certification in the practice of Pranassage®.
Leslie Glenn
“Pranassage with Jill was pure bliss. It is a unique offering that integrates yoga and Thai massage inspired movements with customized pressure and energy work to support deep relaxation, rejuvenation and release. After the session I felt refreshed and renewed physically, mentally and energetically. It created a sense of spaciousness and lightness that stayed with me for days after our session.”
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Abby R.
"Goodness, what just happened to me??! How do I even begin to describe the unique bodywork/healing technique and (juicy! meditative! evolving!) experience that is Pranassage? If anything it might suffice to some degree to relate it to a combination of several more widely known techniques. Perhaps you can imagine any number of delicious, parasympathetic nervous system yielding Yoga “adjustments” or treatment one would receive during Savasana, Yin and Restorative yoga poses meets the passive reception of an intelligently choreographed fuller-body, sensational tension and release type of interaction one might relate to a Thai massage… meets meditation! Jill Marek facilitated this unique therapeutic experience in a way that allowed me to surrender almost immediately into a state of receptivity. The atmosphere of music, lighting and other spiritually inspired elements was beautifully curated. I hope for everyone to be so lucky to receive the healing bliss of Pranassage from Jill and her incredible skills and intuitive gifts. I cannot wait for my next opportunity!"
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Mia Tarduno
"Pranassage with Jill was the most magical experience of full body nourishment. I immediately had complete trust in being held and supported by Jill and my body felt loved and exploratory throughout the process. Through the aspects of touch, stretching, movement, and support, my body was able to let go of physical and emotional tension leaving me with a feeling of lightness and deep connection to myself. I could not suggest this experience enough for anyone looking for relaxation, healing, support, and love."
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