From Yoga Teacher to Wedding Officiant: Marla Cantor’s Unexpected Path

Описание: Ep 17 Radiantly Rooted with Rachel

In this episode, I’m joined by Marla Cantor, a longtime yoga teacher and wedding officiant whose path to creating deeply meaningful ceremonies unfolded in a way she never expected.

Marla discovered yoga more than 30 years ago by chance, at a time when studios were rare and she never imagined herself teaching. What drew her in wasn’t performance or achievement, but the quiet. The feeling of being in her body without expectations. Over time, yoga became a steady anchor in her life - shaping how she listens, how she holds space, and how she shows up for others.

Years later, that same presence led her somewhere surprising. A yoga student asked Marla to officiate her wedding, and with a mix of nerves and trust, she said yes. What followed was the beginning of a new calling - one rooted in the same skills yoga had been teaching her all along.

In our conversation, Marla shares how she brings yoga off the mat and into sacred ceremony. We talk about how she works closely with couples, the thoughtful ways she gathers their stories, and how she weaves breath, presence, and deep listening into each ceremony she creates. For Marla, weddings aren’t about performance or perfection - they’re about connection, calm, and honoring love heart by heart.

This episode is a beautiful reminder that sometimes the practices that ground us most can quietly guide us into work we never planned, but feel deeply aligned.

🔍 What You’ll Take Away from This Episode:

Marla’s unexpected journey from yoga teacher to wedding officiant
How yoga skills like presence, breath, and listening translate into meaningful ceremonies
What it really means to “hold space” during emotionally charged moments
How Marla works closely with couples to tell their love story with care and intention
Why gentle presence often matters more than perfectly chosen words

🌿 Connect with Marla Cantor:

Wedding Ceremonies:
https://www.sacredgroundceremonies.co...

Yoga (Yoga Sparks Cville on Facebook):
  / yogasparkscville