Fit To Be You

Discover the perfect fit for your wellness goals with a one-of-a-kind mini-session.

Book your 30-Minute “Namastay-at-home” session here (all you need is a device with access to Zoom or FaceTime)
Custom-tailored to any skill level, goal, or energy level — from child’s pose to handstands
Dozens of practitioners rave they improve much faster (with less pain & confusion) than years of group classes or a live-stream instruction

It's a wild new world.

The craziest thing is we’re ALL a part of it.

And if you’re like me, you’re probably a bit scared. Maybe confused. About how to live — or, aside from trying to stay calm — find a way to thrive.

The way I see it:

Now, more than ever, our #1 goal is staying healthy (mentally and physically)

That’s why I’ve decided to open a few extra private coaching slots in my calendar.

Sadly, we can’t control the waves of change. What we can control, is our actions.

Actions can guide physical movement & mental resilience… or, they can sink us into the couch with worry… and keep us stress-eating in the pantry.

I can only speak for myself, but I know my loved ones are relying on me to keep healthy & poised in tough times.

Corny as this might sound, I also know I’m “the best me” when I’m moving & sweating. Maybe you can relate. Or maybe you just need something, anything to:

Restore some calm in your life...
Get through the weight of frustration and loneliness...
Break a sweat & bump up your heart rate -- before binge-watching another Netflix series!

Right now, I’ve opened up space on my calendar to accommodate a handful of motivated movers.

I’m not one of those “woo-woo” yoga coaches or gym rats who speak fluent "protein shake", so whatever your practice means to you… whether it’s pure sweat, mindful movement or dancing like nobody's watching (even though your dog is)... that’s yours to own.

However, one action that catapults the practice of my students including top execs at AirBNB, Google & YouTube… as well as San Francisco’s top yoga studios…

...is personalized movement.

(I’ll explain why the ‘personal’ aspect is critical in a moment).

Here’s what these private Zoom sessions actually look like:

Sandy used them to erase her ankle & knee pain so she could enjoy running like she used to!

“Before, my ankle would click so much! And now it’s not doing that… and my right knee kinda bothered me, and now I’m good. You have definitely helped my running quite a bit, and really helped my rowing.” — Sandra P, Maine

Watch how I helped Daniel improve his knee alignment to improve hip & leg strength

Hege loves the burst of motivation she gets from our weekly meetings

Scheduling is easy.

After payment confirmation, here’s what will happen next…

You'll see a link to "Schedule your session" to select a suitable 30-minute time. You can also provide details about your goals, needs or any additional information to customize your session.
Then, you will receive an email with details containing the date & time of your scheduled session, plus instructions for how to properly set up our practice together.
When the time arrives: all you need to do is be online and ready to practice.

I’ve consulted with thousands of students from Norway to North Dakota… they virtually ALL agree this 1 thing makes my approach superior to the rest

You can’t get this in yoga studios...

You can’t get it in mass live-streams all the yoga influencers are doing on Instagram...

And you can’t get it browsing YouTube for workout videos...

Now, you’ve probably guessed it by now — what I’m talking about is personalized cues.

Zara explains the power of personal ‘cueing’ & why you can ONLY get it from 1-on-1 attention

So what happens inside a 30-minute session?:

Warm-Up Assessment: I’ll run you through a quick 10-minute body assessment to gauge flexibility, mobility & body awareness
Custom-Tailored Practice: from there, I’ll work you through an efficient movement session designed to maximize time & results specific to you and your goals (no 2 sessions are ever exactly alike)
Focused Spontaneity: Depending on your energy that day, the feedback you’re giving me, and how you respond to cues — we will flow together through fun movement patterns, guided by safe alignment principles.
Build-A-Library: You have the option to have our sessions recorded so you can come back and practice to it again and again. This way you can focus all your attention on being "immersed" in your practice without the need to take notes. We can even discuss ways I can help you build a custom training library with cues, exercises and workouts that are uniquely your own!

Now you might be wondering who I am…

Allow me a brief introduction:

“Hi, I’m Mark Gonzales Pura, 18-year yoga teacher, movement specialist & peak performance coach...”

My love for yoga and movement is rooted in a 25-year obsession with both the craft and the teaching practice. Influenced by gymnastics, circus arts, competitive sports, rock climbing, capoeira, parkour, and numerous styles of dance — my students love the harmonious blend of different movement styles they get when they work with me.

This rare mix of movement mastery is why Silicon Valley’s top companies hire me to keep their top talent fit & healthy, why Yoga Journal named me the winner of their Talent Search contest, and why I’ve been able to work with Lululemon, Athleta, MyFitnessPal, YogaJournal and Livestrong

Since Zoom consultations are new to many people - let me answer a few common questions...

What if I’m a beginner, is this going to be too advanced?

Absolutely not, I adapt these private one-on-one sessions to suit any skill level, from raw beginner to super advanced. I actually LOVE working with newbies because they tend to have a more open mind.

My camera isn’t very good, is that ok?

Yes, the video doesn’t need to be super high quality for me to guide your practice. Any smartphone works just fine, too.

Can I buy this for a friend or loved one as a gift?

Sure - these tailored sessions make a unique and memorable gift to help someone you care about kickstart or elevate their practice.

What if I don’t have any equipment or yoga mat?

I actually started my movement practice 25 years ago on a bath towel! Feel free to practice on carpet or use a bath towel as padding. Fitness equipment isn't required either, unless you want to learn how to maximize your home gym with the equipment you have.

I’d be thrilled to hear from you, but if you want to hear from a few more practitioners about what it’s like to work with me, here’s what they say:

Booking is a breeze. Just click the "I want this" button to schedule your session now...