President,

Embody Inc.

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Marissa Anteby has been leading people in the art of healthful living for close to three decades. She has amassed a loyal following of students, including Iron-Men competitors and celebrities, through her permanent group exercise classes held in New York City's premier health clubs, such as Reebok Sports Club, Equinox Fitness Club, Crunch Fitness Intl., New York Sports Club, Clay, Asphalt Green, The 92nd St. Y, and Bally Total Fitness. Her signature, Heart Rate Cycling, Total Body Conditioning, and Vinyasa Yoga are crowd favorites. These classes attained international popularity, when Marissa lived and taught in Dubai, UAE.

 

Marissa has earned and maintains over 25 certifications from the top authoritative agencies in the wellness field. Among these, is a six-month Hatha Yoga Teacher Training she completed under industry icon, Molly Fox, a nine-month Ishta Advanced Yoga Teacher Training from Yogiraj Alan Finger, a Thai Yoga Massage certification from The Lotus Palm Centre, Usui Reiki Level 1, 2, and Master certification from Shinpiden Tom Capshew, and Medical Reiki Master accreditation by Raven Keyes. Marissa attends several fitness conferences each year, to keep current with the latest health care information. She has devoted thousands of hours, spanning four continents, attending classes, seminars, and retreats, with the most revered physiology experts. Her intensive study with John Friend, Founder of Anusara Yoga, Rodney Yee, of Gaiam Yoga video fame, Julie Kleinman, Director of Yoga Works LA, Johnny G., President of Madd Dog Spinning, and Elllie Herman, author and owner of Ellie Herman Pilates, continue to shape the way Marissa teaches. Marissa is recognized as a senior level instructor by Keiser Cycle Sculpt, Kris Kory Power Pacing, and Peleton Cycling, and as a Master Trainer for Blue Jersey Cycling and Heart Zones Cycling.

 

Marissa's nurturing style fosters individuality and inspires her students to unwrap each activity like a gift to themselves. She believes, “You are your own best teacher,” and formats her classes accordingly. Students benefit from the collaborative atmosphere she instills, and are moved to glean lessons from the inner workings of their own bodies and minds. Marissa follows her own health advice, and trains for, and successfully races in marathons.