Balance Work Yoga and Massage

I recently had an hour long massage from Mark and I can honestly say it was worth every penny. My pet peeve with massage therapists is not going deep enough or using a sufficiently firm pressure. I end up feeling like I’m being petted or stroked; not therapeutically massaged. Mark consistently used a very calming, very grounding, very firm pressure throughout the entire massage, and it felt amazing. I had just come from a hot yoga class so the timing was perfect and overall the experience was very therapeutic. Thank you, Mark for an excellent massage!

Mark is an incredible yoga instructor. I have followed him across multiple locations for over 10 years. There is no question that he has kept my mind, body, and soul balanced all of these years. He never repeats a class so you stay alert and continually learn about the workings of the body. Not only is Mark in tune with the body and its musculature, but he is just as much in tune with every student in his class. During a class, he is able to address each student’s specific needs/​issues while maintaining a seamless practice. He is patient, and just gentle and rigorous enough so that you leave every single class feeling relaxed, a couple inches taller, and 200% better than when you arrived. He is the best!

Three words for you: awesome, awesome, awesome. He’s the best and totally worth your time.

Still a 5 star yoga instructor. I can’t say enough about how awesome Mark is! And especially if you have any injuries. Mark’s constant updating of his skills and knowledge always inform how he teaches. Plus, he’s just a wonderful person!

Mark is a yogi and a true healer! I have studied with him for almost two years and have felt the transformation of my body and spirit. Some yoga instructors stand at a distance calling out postures. Not Mark-he’s hands on, gently aligning my postures for maximum benefit and minimum injury. And his massage skills are even more profound.
I would follow him anywhere!

I have been doing private yoga sessions with Mark for about 3 months now to help with some back issues. He is very patient and knowledgeable of the human body. He has taught me a lot about the importance of balanced strength and posture. While my pain is not 100% gone, YET, I now know what I need to do and I’m more hopeful than ever!

Mark is amazing in both yoga and massage. He can explain poses in a way that no one else does and will tweak your body. His is patient and kind. He encourages and pushes you to YOUR limits. Then there is the massage!!! He can read your body and work out the tension. I cannot recommend him enough for both!!!

One of the things I miss most about living in LA– Mark’s yoga class!
After my first yoga class with Mark at Gold’s gym, I was hooked on his style. His presentation of the yoga postures is not too fluffy yet very relaxing. He provides just enough instruction and encouragement during the class to keep you motivated and making progress in your own practice.
Although I moved from LA before getting the chance to see Mark’s new studio, I encourage you to try it out (from the photos of the place, it looks fantastic). With Mark’s expertise and down to earth personality, you are guaranteed a fantastic yoga experience.

I have taken instruction with Mark in a group setting several times as a total beginner with a friend who has taken yoga for years. He is kind, patient, and is helpful. He provides just enough personal gentle guidance during a session without making me feel uncoordinated or self conscious.
After attending occasional yoga classes with friends at Gold’s Gym and other places, I would have to say that Mark is definitely my favorite teacher by far and I have physically felt the best after taking his classes. He is highly recommended!

Mark is my all-​time favorite LA yoga instructor. I combed central LA looking for a truly great teacher (ie. one worth paying LA yoga prices for), and Mark was the only one that fit the bill for me. He is incredibly knowledgeable about physiology, and instructs students on the proper form for each and every pose. I would highly recommend him to both beginners and advanced students; as he is a highly individual-​focused instructor you will never feel lost, even in a large class. I’ve since moved out of LA, but I still employ all that he taught me about form in my private practice and with other (less competent) yoga instructors.
I also strongly agree with Janet’s statement about Mark’s gift for balancing precision and mind/​body awareness: «All this transpires with a gentleness and good humor that make every practice a special occasion.»