Hatha Class / Beginners

Hi, Yoga Garden is my alma mater, and I’ve been teaching here since its beginning. In my classes, the physical practice is always a bit stronger, with an emphasis on breath and respect for each individual. No matter who you are, yoga has a deep impact. In my own practice, yoga provides me with pillars I can lean on and tools to find my center and regulate my nervous system. Whether you are just starting with yoga or are somewhere along your own journey, we can mutually inspire each other toward better tomorrows.

I see yoga as a wonderful tool that can help harmonize the entire body—not only physically but also mentally. My personal practice has constantly evolved over the years. In recent years, I have focused a lot on pranayama and meditation, and during asana practice, I aim to direct attention to the body and the movement itself, which is also how I guide others in my classes. I enjoy exploring the possibilities our bodies offer and playing with the connection between breath and movement, allowing us to dive inward during practice.

I first came to yoga ages ago as a form of “compensatory exercise” to balance my contemporary dance practice. Today, I live yoga as a path that allows me to meet myself; it has become a bridge between the physical (tangible) and the inner, invisible world. I love being part of a community that flows together in the same rhythm, in one breath.

In my classes, I guide attention with an emphasis on the breath. I enjoy concentration, dialogue, laughter, and the shared exploration of possibilities.

Yoga entered my life six years ago and has since become both my path and my support. I love movement in all its forms, enjoy exploring the body’s possibilities, and playing with the flow of practice. Studying physiotherapy has given me a deeper understanding of movement and enriches the way I work with the body—sensitively, mindfully, and healthily.

In addition to traditional Hatha yoga, for which I completed a teacher training course, I also enjoy teaching Vinyasa. In my classes, I like to focus on conscious breathwork and concentration. I believe yoga doesn’t end on the mat—it teaches us to carry calm, love, mindfulness, and balance into everyday life.

For me, yoga is a journey full of discovery, inspiration, and joy, and that is exactly what I strive to share with everyone who comes to my class.

Yoga Garden truly holds a special place in my heart and in my life, and I want you to experience that same special feeling in my classes. My name is Martina, and yoga has transformed and continues to transform my life—not only in terms of physical practice but also in shaping my overall perspective on life.

In my classes, I try to combine the classic principles of yoga with functional movements and recovery techniques. I believe that yoga, in its traditional form, often meets the modern needs of our bodies and minds, so I adapt classic asanas to address the challenges of a sedentary lifestyle and constant mental overload. I invite you to move with awareness, and perhaps end with an intention.

For me, yoga is a way to stay connected with myself, my body, and the present moment. I studied pharmacy, but my heart has always been drawn to conscious movement and holistic health. After years of competitive sports, an injury taught me to slow down and listen to my body, and that’s when yoga entered my life. I spent several months in Bali, where I completed my Yoga Teacher Training and discovered the beauty of traditional yoga philosophy as well as the healing power of the breath.

In my classes, I create a space where everyone can feel accepted as they are and discover the strength they’ve long carried within themselves.

I see yoga as a path to better physical and mental health. It helped me overcome certain challenges in my life, which led me to practice more. Now, through teaching yoga, I aim to help people feel good in their own bodies. I’m still at the beginning of the journey to discover all its secrets—a journey I consider beautiful and endless—and I love every step along the way!

In my classes, I focus mainly on connecting movement with breath and staying present in the moment.

I first encountered yoga in 2015 when I was looking for a new form of exercise, and yoga was the only movement that I started to enjoy and that brought benefits to my body. At that time, I saw yoga simply as a regular physical workout. Gradually, however, I tried different teachers and styles of yoga and realized that it also made me feel great mentally. I began to take a deeper interest in yoga and practiced on my own at home. Later, I decided to go to Rishikesh, India, where I completed a teacher training course.

I am also studying medicine, and it’s fascinating to observe the positive effects yoga can have on the human body and mind. In my classes, I focus on connecting movement, breath, and mind. I want everyone who comes to my class to forget, even for a moment, about life off the mat and focus solely on their body and breath in the present moment. Yoga is about the unity of mind and body; it teaches us to slow down and to concentrate on ourselves without comparing to others. This is the spirit in which I strive to guide all my classes.