Martin Yoga

Martin Yoga Yoga that is taught with Love. Compassion. Joy. Equanimity. The mat is the launching pad, the Yoga is the vehicle and the destination is the Self.

I believe that yoga is a lifelong journey that never ends and we can all do yoga in some way shape or form. I ask my students to do their best and I remind them that their Yoga practice is a metaphor for life. When the going gets tough, just take a breath and keep your drishti. My philosophy is "It's YOUR practice".

12/19/2025

A sweet gift from a student who recently came back from India!
Google AI says:
In India, Rudraksha (Tears of Shiva) are sacred, dried seeds from the Elaeocarpus ganitrus tree, deeply revered in Hinduism for their spiritual power, believed to grant protection, well-being, and spiritual growth, traditionally worn as malas (necklaces) by yogis and devotees to aid meditation, focus, and connection to Lord Shiva, with different “faces” (mukhis) associated with specific divine energies and planets.

12/14/2025

Wow! What an amazing weekend at Ratna Ling with an amazing group of people. I’m so grateful I’m so thankful for everyone that came along for the ride and trusted me to guide them through the weekend with some movement lots of breath lots of meditating to really just decompress. My goal for this weekend Retreat was to unplug and for everyone to just go. And that’s what happened. Really grateful for everybody who came along and so grateful to be able to do this.

12/14/2025

Places like this remind me of the simple things that can bring so much peace. We live in trying times - and Yoga Sutra tells us that present actions can alleviate future sufferings.
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Yoga Sutra also teaches us A LOT about non-attachments.
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Being in this beautiful place even for just 2 days helps me regain perspective and reconnect to the deeper teachings of yoga - not just the alignments of Warrior 2 - but to stay connected to myself and to do the best that I can each day.
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Seeing the warm yellow glow of the sun rising in the east - makes me think of the Manipura Chakra which has a relation to personal power - the transition of night to day - remembering the cycles of energy and the passing of time - to do the best that I can with what I have each and every day. Because doing something is more than doing nothing.
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12/13/2025

The night sky here is so big and beautiful - sometimes we forget how amazing it is to just stop and look up for a moment.
Goodnight from Ratna Ling.

12/12/2025

Let the retreat(ing) begin! First practice will be to start unwinding the body, calming the mind and finding that groundedness within.

12/12/2025

So grateful to have to opportunity to teach this weekend retreat in this magical place.

Happy Birthday Sri Dharma Mittra !!! I’m so grateful to you and for everything I learned from you through all the traini...
05/14/2025

Happy Birthday Sri Dharma Mittra !!! I’m so grateful to you and for everything I learned from you through all the trainings. Those have been some of the happiest times of my life. I carry your teachings with me in my heart and share them with every class that I teach. Your love, joy and kindness is an inspiration for the world. I’m forever thankful for the opportunities that I’ve had to learn from you and all your wisdom that you share with your students.
Om Namah Shivaya
Om Tat Sat

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04/16/2025

I’ve decided to go here too.
We will see what happens since I’m SOOOOO good at posting!
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martinyoga is my 🦋handle.
We will see how it goes.

A student from the most recent 200hr TT gave their fellow students and me a random card from the Mindful Meanings deck. ...
04/09/2025

A student from the most recent 200hr TT gave their fellow students and me a random card from the Mindful Meanings deck. This is the one I got.⁣
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I found Yoga 25 years ago and the rest is history. I never felt like I fit in - too big, belly not flat enough, too old, not strong enough, not flexible in the right ways, blah blah blah. Yeah, all this was from my insecurities but it was also very clear messages I received from establishments. I didn’t fit, don’t fit “the mold” - I’m not “on brand” - I won’t care - I don’t want to - I don’t care if I’m not what someone else expects me to be. As a human and as a yoga teacher. I’m me.⁣
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My love for Yoga has kept me going all these years - and I have zero intention of ever stopping because, in so many ways, yoga saved me from a lot of suffering.⁣
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At (almost) 58, I know I’m enough. I’m not for everyone and that’s totally cool. So receiving this card reminded me of that. And for that I’m really grateful.⁣
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I FINALLY caved in.There’s a Martin Yoga Spotify account. You’ll find music I play in classes and soon you’ll also find...
03/27/2025

I FINALLY caved in.
There’s a Martin Yoga Spotify account. You’ll find music I play in classes and soon you’ll also find podcast episodes there!
More to come!!!

One world united⁣𝗔𝗟𝗟 shades invited⁣⁣We 𝗔𝗟𝗟 have a contribution⁣To the ways of the world, a revolution⁣We 𝗔𝗟𝗟 have a con...
02/21/2025

One world united⁣
𝗔𝗟𝗟 shades invited⁣
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We 𝗔𝗟𝗟 have a contribution⁣
To the ways of the world, a revolution⁣
We 𝗔𝗟𝗟 have a contribution⁣
So get on up, say hey, make no excuses⁣
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Search inside your hearts and make a stand⁣
Don’t be blind⁣
Hand in hand, we’ll try to understand⁣
Now’s the time, people⁣
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One world united⁣
All shades invited⁣
It’s time to tear these walls on down⁣
What good is love if we don’t spread it around?⁣
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We 𝗔𝗟𝗟 have a contribution⁣
To the ways of the world, a revolution⁣
We 𝗔𝗟𝗟 have a contribution ⁣
So get on up, say hey, make no excuses⁣
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In our lives, we see the good and bad⁣
And that’s fine⁣
Don’t forget you’re on the winning side⁣
Look around you⁣
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One world united⁣
𝗔𝗟𝗟 shades invited⁣
It’s time to tear these walls on down⁣
What good is love if we don’t spread it around?⁣
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We 𝗔𝗟𝗟 have a contribution (Ooh, 𝗬𝗘𝗦 𝗪𝗘 𝗗𝗢)⁣
To the ways of the world, a revolution⁣
We 𝗔𝗟𝗟 have a contribution⁣
So get on up, say hey, make no excuses⁣

Virabhadrasana IIVira = HeroBhadra = FriendThis pose represents the warrior’s preparation to confront whatever challenge...
11/21/2024

Virabhadrasana II
Vira = Hero
Bhadra = Friend

This pose represents the warrior’s preparation to confront whatever challenge lies ahead, observing the battlefield in a strong, grounded, balanced brave stance.

In Hindu mythology, Virabhadra is an avenger who was brought to life when Shiva tore out one of his dreadlocks and slammed it into the ground. The Warrior was born out of anger but ultimately works for the good. An army of warriors for love.
We all need a LOVE RESURRECTION.

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