Mary Raska

Hometown: Chesterfield MI

Birthday Date: May 4th

Training/Education: Pilates certification, sculpt certification, injury prevention certification

Mentor(s): The teachers at Santosha. I’ve taken so many classes throughout the years all over, and I genuinely feel that I learn something from everyone, but the teachers here work so hard to make each class the best experience for the clients.

Favorite Prop: Ball, you can use it in so many different ways

What pose do you love to teach? My favorite Pilates exercise is single leg stretch, it’s challenging but feels so good!

What is your favorite pose? Favorite yoga pose is pigeon.

What is your least favorite pose? Yoga pose is probably triangle, but only because it’s very challenging for me.

What is your favorite season of the year?  Summer for sure, I like warm weather and the kids home from school.

MAC or PC? Pc, but I’m not really good with technology either way

Favorite Dessert: Lemon bars

Favorite Fruit: Blackberries

Where/when did you take your first yoga class? I took my first yoga class at Santosha! It was about 8 years ago when Missy was teaching her first class after getting her certification. I fell in love with yoga after that first class!

Interests outside of Yoga: I enjoy reading, hiking, cooking, and spending time with my family