#39 - Keen on Yoga Podcast with Marque Garaux

Marque, a US Marine Veteran, long time rock climber and
overall outdoor enthusiast, discovered Ashtanga Yoga while
seeking different ways to alleviate his lower back pain.


After noticing an almost immediate physical change, Marque then
slowly began to see other positive changes happening in his life
as well. With no Ashtanga teachers in the area, he found himself
with no choice but to get up early and practice on his own before
work everyday. During this time Marque also attended a 200
teacher training and several Ashtanga workshops and intensives to
deepen his understanding of this beautiful system.


In the fall of 2014 Marque decided to follow in the footsteps of
the teachers that he most respected and applied for study at the
K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute (KPJAYI). Marque was
accepted and spent the first 2 months of 2015 in Mysore, India
learning under the guidance of R. Sharath Jois. Marque has
practiced with Sharath during multipe US tours and has also
returned to India each year since and has practiced with both
Sharath and Saraswathi. Marque received the blessing (Level 2
Authorization) from Sharath on December 12th, 2017 during his
morning practice.


Marque is the owner of Great Lakes Ashtanga Yoga, where he runs a
full Mysore program, teaches private lessons and hosts workshops.
He, his wife and their adopted Indian street dog travel as often
as possible to climb or to share yoga with others.