From the mouths of yogis:
"When we heard that favorite New York yoga instructor Marisa Sako installed a yoga rope wall in her Brooklyn living room, we knew we had to do a story. The intersection of real estate and wellness is so cool." -- read the full piece and see the slide show at Well+Good
"Marisa Sako is the epitome of a modern vinyasa teacher; her sequencing is interesting and thoughtful. She worked strong external rotation of the thigh at the hip-joint throughout the whole class, prepping us for full lotus. This type of intelligent sequencing meant everything was purposeful from the very beginning. Marisa's thoughtful cuing never made me feel lost and her hands-on assists were plentiful." -- Stephanie Creaturo, writing for Alignyo
"Thank you, Marisa, for an amazing, invigorating, and relaxing weekend. I am still feeling the mellow vibe--all good. You have an incredible ability to describe postures and alignment in a way that I can translate into my body. Plugging in those shoulders--gotta keep working on that. Never have I done so many backbends with no residual back pain--you are amazing!"
--Ellen Cox
"...you’ll enjoy a nicely sequenced vinyasa class. Marisa’s instructions will have you sweating out last night’s toxins at a steady pace, and with her excellent hands-on guidance and breath instruction, alignment and pranayama are not left by the wayside." --Yoga City NYC
"Feedback from the retreat this weekend at Heathen HIll. Just wanted to let you know that Phillip and I had a great time this weekend. My husband has never done yoga (though he is quite strong and fit) and I am really still a beginner. In spite of that, we felt so comfortable and welcome. Marisa is really a wonderful teacher, making the classes challenging and welcoming for all. Thank you so much for a wonderful weekend!!" --Margie Vigneri
"...Marisa Sako's 60-minute express morning class, ideal for the busy Brooklynite. [...] Marisa helped me with another inverted pose against the wall. I floated off to work, feeling limber and strong." --Anne Hinsman writing about the Sunrise Class at Bend & Bloom for The Park Slope Reader
"Marisa offers the perfect blend of spirituality and athleticism--a soothing voice and a wonderfully sweaty flow! Her sequencing is fun and unique--always full of surprises. But perhaps my favorite part of Marisa's class is the way in which her love of teaching yoga is so apparent. It's obvious that she is where she was meant to be!" --Adrienne Shiffman
"It's hard to believe that Marisa Sako loves [grass-fed] beef and doing hard-core cardio to Lady Gaga. Young and already allied with her favorite teachers--Alison West, Schuyler Grant, Alex Auder, and Nikki Villela, she's got the experience to back up her bang. According to Grant, who started Kula [and co-founded Wanderlust] , 'She is a smart, creative teacher with an underlying sense of humor. More importantly, Marisa is a good student of yoga who never stops her own personal inquiry--and has the diplomas to prove it.' Her most recent accreditations--Grant's advanced course and West's 500 TT. I sat down with Marisa after one of her evening flow classes to get to know this well-respected yet unconventional teacher ..." --read the full interview by Katie Clancy in YogaCity NYC.
"Marisa, you helped build my confidence, which inspired me to go to the next level. I was thrilled to learn how to do some poses I'd often just watch others do. I particularly admired how you noted different body structures and detailed how to respect and work with these differences. Thank you!" --Kathleen F.
"Marisa is a teacher for beginners and advanced yoga practitioners
alike. Her attention to detail is exquisite and her knowledge of
anatomy comes through in her instruction. I have practiced yoga for
over five years now, and Marisa revolutionized my parivrtta
parsvakonasana (revolved side angle) - I accessed space I didn't know I had. Marisa composes
elegant sequences and I leave feeling balanced, stretched, and
refreshed." --Ashley Edwards
"To have such a thoughtful, sensitive teacher that is also a riotous good time is a rare treat! Her knowledge of anatomy combined with great rhythm makes each class an experience, and makes me feel safe to explore the depths of my practice." --Julia Mannes
"Marisa's class is one of my favorites in the city...She teaches a challenging and sweaty class that is never the same ...Her voice is so soothing and the class is always so fun! Her warm personality and genuine concern for her students is apparent every class" --Lori Budd
