Dr. Manzanares has been on the path of yoga for many
years. After graduating from medical school, she was
introduced to yoga, and during her time working as
Assistant Professor of Radiology at the University of
Miami Sylvester Cancer center, she became a Naam Yoga®
Therapies instructor.
She believes stress and disease requires an integral
approach, including the body, mind and spirit, which
leads to deep and lasting healing. Maria also has a
background in alternative medicine included homeopathy,
chromotherapy and herbal medicine and has been trained
in the psychological origins of disease, Scenar
technology and energy healing medicine in France.
Her classes are unique and refreshing, with each
reflecting a beautiful alchemy of practical medical
application and her personal experiences with movement,
breath and sound healing meditation. Maria likes to
have fun in class and inspires her students to do the
same. She encourages students of all experience levels
to move their body in accordance with their individual
rhythms. In Maria's classes, it's easy to let go of
whatever you came in with an embrace your true you!
Enjoy!
Teaches Weekly Community Classes in Santa Monica.