Amanda took her first yoga class when she was 12 years old but didn’t think much of it at the time, however the seed had been planted. Amanda returned to yoga in 2005 for its physical benefits at a hatha/vinyasa class offered in her local gym. Eventually, a friend brought her to an Anusara class where she immediately fell in love with the heart-centered theme woven throughout the practice. With much encouragement and support from her teacher, Emma Magenta, Amanda enrolled in her first Anusara Immersion in March 2008, then Teacher Training in June 2009, both led by Emma and Christy Burnette. She is currently working towards her Anusara Inspired Certification.

Through her never-ending learning experiences, Amanda has had the privilege of studying under many truly amazing teachers, including Anusara Founder John Friend. Amanda strives to create a playful and supportive environment for her students on many levels. She believes that yoga practice extends from the mat into everyday life and hopes to help others cultivate that experience for themselves.

Amanda's email is amandacmarra@gmail.com. She currently teaches at South Mountain Yoga in South Orange, NJ and Blissful Living in Chatham, NJ.