Meet our yoga expert - Marisse Gaskell
Marisse is on a mission to make yoga as inclusive, accessible, and diverse as possible, creating a safe and comfortable space for everyone to get involved.
Multiple London studios play host to Marisse’s playful take on yoga – but her teachings are not just limited to the capital. Marisse also runs yoga retreats in the UK and across Europe, as well as teaching online classes, bringing yoga to anyone who’d like to get involved.
Want to find out more about Marisse’s journey with yoga and how we collaborated on DFS projects? Let’s jump right in.
How did Marisse Gaskell become a yoga expert?
Marisse’s yoga story began in 2011 when she attended her very first class – but it wasn’t quite love at first sight. By her own admission, Marisse found the postures too difficult, and got caught up in the aesthetics of the session.
And then Marisse had the realisation that yoga is a very personal practice, which doesn’t require you to be ‘good’ to reap the rewards. So began her journey towards becoming a yoga expert who wants to help as many people as possible. This included a trip across the world to India for training, as well as time under the tutelage of Alexandria Crow, a legendary LA yoga teacher.
Today, Marisse is an expert yoga instructor in her own right – one who wants to help people truly slow down and look after their wellbeing!
Marisse Gaskell and DFS
Perfect your posture
Suffice to say, we were inspired by Marisse’s dedication to accessibility and inclusiveness in her teachings. That’s why she was the perfect partnership for our Perfect Your Posture campaign!
Sofa yoga poses to try at home
In her amazing article, 6 Sofa Yoga Poses to Try at Home, Marisse talks through some of the best poses you can do on your sofa, which can help alleviate posture problems and back pain. The idea was to encourage yoga beginners and those with physical limitations to get involved with the practice and enjoy the many wellbeing benefits.
Where can you find Marisse Gaskell?
Feel inspired to try Marisse’s yoga teachings for yourself? Or maybe you want to find out more about her journey? Head over to Marisse Yoga or explore Marisse’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
