For more than 25 years, certified Svaroopa Yoga Teacher and Embodyment Yoga Therapist Marlene “Matrikaa” Gast has guided students toward a profound sense of well-being. Specializing in pain relief, she combines her expertise with a compassionate approach to help each person release tension, restore balance, and reconnect with their inner vitality.
Svaroopa Yoga, founded by Swami Nirmalananda Saraswati and rooted in the authentic yoga teachings of India, focuses on well-aligned poses that gently decompress the spine. As the spinal muscles release, layers of tension dissolve, allowing inner peace and bliss to emerge. Students often experience increased strength and flexibility alongside a deep sense of calm and clarity.
“It’s amazing to gain both strength and flexibility and to feel energized and calm at the same time,” Matrikaa says. One student, after taking her first class following knee surgery, described feeling “glowy, floaty and really good,” adding, “For the first time since surgery, I had enough flexion in my knee to do Lunge. Lunge made everything flow!”
Classes take place in Matrikaa’s serene home yoga space, complete with ample props and a maximum of four students for personalized attention. Sessions are offered on Monday evenings and Saturday mornings, by registration only. Embodyment therapy appointments are also available for those seeking targeted support.
For information, call 208-515-9960, email matrikaagast@gmail.com or visit EasternShoreYoga.org.
