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About Marietta Bucalo,
C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, M Ed
Marietta began her practice of yoga in 2003, immediately finding an incredible peace within her heart, strength in her physical body, and flexibility head to toe. Her once a week Ashtanga Class, kept her motivated week to week. She found added enthusiasm toward her day job. Allowing her great creativity and motivation which was contageous to her 5th Grade Elementary Students. After a couple months of taking Ashtanga Yoga once a week, she began going two to three times per week. She was astounded by the strength she gained within one week of three practices. It was immediate.
Before Marietta started her practice she had neck, back and knee issues. She had been in a car accident in 1992, where there was no damage to her car, but she acquired a migraine headache for 2 years, 24/7. It tapered down to 4 days per week for 8 years. At the beginning of her practice she was going to the Chiropractor 2 to 3 days per week, just to survive. Frightened, she was very gentle on what she would attempt, as far as any postures which focused on the neck, back, or knees, easing her way into a practice which has changed her life. Marietta is no longer a frequent patient at her Chiropractor. She believes that her Chiropractor is fantastic, and that all the yoga postures mimic the advised back and neck exercises he would prescribe.
In 2005, Marietta decided she wanted to deepen her practice and gain the credentials to teach Ashtanga Yoga, sharing her knowledge of a practice that brought balance to her life. She studied at "It's Yoga", Cincinnati, Ohio, through Amber, Indu, and Mike. After every 22 hour Yoga Teacher Training Weekend, she would observe her students absorption, into her positive energy, which flowed rampedly through out the day, the week, and the year.
After earning her Certification to teach Yoga, Marietta began sharing her gift with teachers and community members in her school district. Offering Pranayama Classes(Focusing on Breathing Techniques) , Instructional Beginners Ashtanga Yoga(Teaching an understanding of individual modifications to allow for a safe practice), Gentle Beginners Ashtanga Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga Level I, Rocket, Yoga Therapy Sequences for the Back, Neck, and Hips, and developed themed children's yoga classes.
In 2009, Marietta changed positions in her school district, from Math and Language Arts to Health Educator. She was able to share the positive aspects of Yoga with almost 300 Middle and High school students each year. Students learn about being mindful of their body, listening to signals their body gives them, creating boundaries. Learning about anatomy and physiology, correlating beneficial nutrition and movement, for each body system. Focusing on different muscles, learning how to engage and lengthen them safely. Building strength, flexibility, and endurance. Using the breath to focus on heating and relaxing muscles and joints. Creating a confidence of the mental mind, releasing stress, being in the moment.
Marietta traveled to Heaven on Earth Yoga Institute of Yoga Therapy, Stoney Creek,ON,Canada, to study with Karen Claffey, gaining another 300 hours of training, receiving an upgraded certificate from the Yoga Alliance, E-RYT 200 & E-RYT 500(Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher with 500 hours of Training)And Now is Certified by the IAYT-International Association of Yoga Therapist C-IAYT
On Thursday, April 23, 2015, Marietta received recognition from her students at Taylor High School, For Being the Change You Want to See in the World, here is what they had to say about her:
"We asked students about our next award winner and they shared the following..."She taught me how to save a life." " She has always been incredibly kind and caring to her students." "She truly cares about the health of students and the community." "She has given us important information that we can use for the rest of our lives." "Inside or outside the classroom, she gives compassion to everyone she encounters." "Please help us recognize, Ms. Marietta Bucalo."
As Marietta made her way up onto the stage, students rose to give her a standing ovation, she had taught practically every single one of the 600 attending. Her heart was so overwhelmed with joy, she was speechless. Tears Flowing - Blessings Filled the Auditorium. Beautiful way to say goodbye to her many chapters at Three Rivers Local School District. She has been teaching in the district for 22 years, the past 7 years, she has taught Health to 5th -12th grade students, teaching many of the students, 2 to 4 years. Marietta retired from teaching Middle and High School Health on Friday, May 29, 2015.
Learn More About Marietta @ My Heart. My Soul. My Purpose. BLOG
Licenses, Certifications, Memberships:
Brain Longevity Specialist - 2023 - Alzheimer's Research & Prevention Foundation
Certified Yoga Therapist C-IAYT 2017- Present
Certified Yoga Instructor E-RYT 500 2006 - Present OVER 3300 hours of Teaching Experience
300 hr Level 1 Yoga Therapy Certificate from Heaven on Earth 2014
Member of the Yoga Alliance Since 2006
Member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists Since 2006
Permanent Ohio Elementary Education Professional License(1 thru 8 grade) 1997 - Present
Ohio Physical Education Professional License(k thru 12 grade) 1987
Ohio Health Education Professional License(7 thru 12 grade) 1987
Bachelor of Science in Education
- University of Cincinnati 1987
Degree in Physical Education Kindergarten thru 12th Grade
Degree in Health Education 7th thru 12th Grade
Masters of Education
- College of Mount St. Joseph 1997
Kindergarten thru 3rd Grade Primary Education Certification
1st thru 8th Grade Elementary Education Certification
Reading Specialist - Kindergarten thru 12th Grade
Its Yoga
RYT 200 - 200 hour Certified Yoga Instructor -May 2006 to Present
E-RYT 500 - Experienced Certified Yoga Instructor 2015 - Present
Heaven on Earth Yoga Therapy Institute
Level 1 300 hour Yoga Therapy Training July 2014 - February 2015
C-IAYT - Certified International Association Yoga Therapist September 2017 - Present
Experience:
Safety Village Teacher - Oak Hills Community Ed
Kindergarten Aide - Oak Hills Local School 1987-1989
Kindergarten Teacher 1993-1995,
Sixth Grade Language Arts Teacher 1995-1996
Fifth Grade Language Arts & Math Teacher 1996-2009
Fifth, Six, Seventh, Eighth Grade Health Teacher 2009-2013
Seventh thru Twelfth Grade Health Teacher 2013 - 2015
Yoga Instructor - E-RYT 500 2005-Present
Certified Yoga Therapist - C-IAYT 2017-Present(All Certifications of Yoga Therapist originated in 2016)
Adjunct Professor @ Mount St Joseph University 2018 - 2021 - Yoga Therapy for Wellness and Yoga Practice
So Blessed!!!! Love to Teach!!! :-)
Cincinnati's Experienced Yogi
E-RYT 500 - Experienced Yoga Instructor with 600+ hours of study
C-IAYT - Certified Yoga Therapist
Over 3800 teaching hours.
Life is Good When You Follow Your Heart
Namaste!
