About Marguerite Baca

Comedian - Keynote Speaker - Yoga Teacher - Workshop Leader

Yogini Entertainer

Many people ask how I got into yoga. I was drawn to it. While thumbing through Psychology Today magazine, I noticed an advertisement for yoga/meditation & had a deep sense of knowing that's for me.

At age 13, I began a dedicated practice of hatha yoga & meditation. It has been the through line of my life ever since. For two years I studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in Los Angeles, then applied my training in theatre, recording, & television. During my years as an entertainer, I supplemented my dance training by exploring all the yoga classes offered at the studios.

• Self-Realization Fellowship/Kriya Yoga initiate
• Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute, two years (one year scholarship)
• Theatre, Recording, Television Work
• Jazz, Ballet, Modern, African Jazz & lots of Hatha Yoga training

Yoga Video, Books, More Training

Shortly after becoming certified & teaching, Buns of Steel/Warner Vision scouted me out to choreograph, script, & perform a yoga video for them. Yoga Works in Los Angeles then recruited me for their advanced teacher-training program where I studied with renowned senior Iyengar teachers & master ashtanga teachers. For the book Yoga for Dummies, I served as a photo shoot consultant & model.

• Creator of Buns of Steel Yoga, Warner Vision
• Model & photo shoot consultant for Yoga For Dummies
• Advanced Teacher Training - Yoga Works
• Movement Expression at Continuum, Los Angeles

Marguerite The Author

The publisher of Que Linda magazine hired me as contributing editor, encouraging me to influence the direction of the magazine with mind/body articles. I continue to write freelance articles and recently did research for the book Yoga Rx by Larry Payne, Ph.D.

• Contributing Editor for Que Linda magazine
• Research for the book Yoga Rx by Larry Payne, Ph.D.

Corporate Wellness

Teaching at corporations, I am witness to the rejuvenating effects that yoga brings to others in the work environment. These simple techniques give a refreshing boost, greatly enhancing the moods & productivity of staff.

• Law firm of Bonne, Bridges, Mueller, et al
• St. Johns Medical Center
• Discovery Partners
• Staff Development Day, Southwestern College
• ...and others

Los Angeles Experience

As a former resident of the Los Angeles area, I taught for twelve years at places like Gold's Gym, Pacific Athletic Club & Sports Club L.A. I frequently presented at workshops & conferences.

• Sacred Living Conference, LAX Hilton
• Intuition through Chakra Awareness
• Meditation - Practical Applications
• Introduction to Meditation
• Creating Health weekend workshop

San Diego Experience

Since moving to San Diego, my teaching experience has broadened into school systems, the military & to other fitness professionals.

• Baca Yoga Teacher Mentoring Program
• University of San Diego
• U.S. Marines
• May 2000 Outstanding Member Service Award - Kids Yoga Curriculum
• Mind/Body Movement
• Fitness Palooza 2000, 2nd Annual
• Fitness Palooza 3rd Annual
• Kids Yoga, ages 6 -11 (at- risk & special needs) YMCA Outreach Program
• Teen Yoga, High Tech High
• The Immune System & Yoga
• The Nervous System & Yoga
• Counteract Holiday Stress
• Immune System Visualization & Yoga

To gain insights into my current perspective, please visit the Musings & Articles pages.