“I would like to say a ‘Big Thank You’ to Marta – my Yoga teacher for the week with the Sardinia Yoga Holiday. Marta is just a wonderful, special yoga teacher. Expert coping with a class of mixed ability with all sorts of mis-aligned joints and muscles. Clear teaching instructions, looking after the safe symmetry of the body and creating enough challenge to all abilities. Excellent breathing exercises and the yoga nidra was just wonderful. So, I can highly recommend and just wished that I lived nearer to Marta’s London classes. Thank you Marta I feel so much better in myself.”
Suzette Pulman, Registered Osteopath
“I have been lucky enough have the experience of being taught yoga over the last few years by Marta. I can genuinely say she is a wonderful teacher – probably one of the best I’ve come across. She very thoughtfully and mindfully imparts her knowledge in a gentle and nurturing way and I always find myself wanting to go back for more. The classes are sometimes surprisingly deep and intense and Marta delivers them in such a profound way that you almost don’t realise it at the time but as you move through the postures there is a real feeling of opening and connecting at a level that is rather powerful.
Marta is a real yoga guru. I suspect she doesn’t even realise that yet herself. She is a warm and special soul, brought to us mere earthlings to help us on to the yoga path and to gain a deeper connection to our bodies and minds and to one another. I’m a run of the mill, desk bound kind of girl who totally encourages you to go along and find out what I’m talking about if you get the chance.”
Terry Ann Cramp
“My experience of Marta’s yoga is that it is gentle, deep and powerful. She built up the sessions with breathing, slowing it down and thereby calming the mind and body. Which then led to poses which helped to shift the stuckness in the hips and fascia. Her instruction was clear and at the same time humorous. It was good to stay with a theme through the week and for me it was great that was very little downward dog.”
Fraz Mukhtar
“I really enjoyed you classes, I think they were good for getting deep into the muscles (normally I do Vinyasa Flow so am not in poses for very long). What I liked best was how relaxing they were, I don’t think I’ve ever been as deeply relaxed as that at the end of a class before. So thanks!”
Helen Evans
“I found you to be a truly calm and thoughtful teacher who cared about how we all felt and our individual participation in each session . The style of yoga was suitable for all and the variety each day led us to push ourselves without us really realising it .”
Maggie Murphy
“This brings me to my little testimonial, which basically is a very positive feedback as I enjoyed your classes a lot. I had not done yoga for a year because of the problems with my lower back and your way of teaching was just perfect to start again and to realize how much I enjoy doing yoga. I loved they way you built up the postures, including the breathing, which up till now I always had neglected a little. At first I thought that 2 hours might be too long, but minutes flew by so quickly, since I was so focused on what I was doing, that I did not even pay attention to the time. I also managed to change some of my “bad habits” in terms of how I was doing the asanas, which certainly was due to the fact that you explained everything so well. Last but not least I am proud to tell you that I already started to implement “sleeping tiger” into my morning routine and I really enjoy doing it a lot.”
Sibylle Setz
“I really value Marta’s encouraging, inclusive and clear yoga teaching. She brings enthusiasm, energy, fun and deep knowledge and commitment to her classes. I have been attending yoga classes for 40 years and after a couple of her lessons discovered how to do some movements that had always eluded me. Katrina Patterson INLPTA NLP Trainer and Natural Vision Teacher Earlier this month, I took a wonderful yoga holiday in Sardinia. One of the yoga teachers was a lovely lady called Marta who taught a powerful hatha yoga class. For me, Marta’s classes were exceptional as she combined a perfect blend of meditation and breathing exercises along with challenging physical poses all at the ideal pace and I loved her calming voice – a perfect recipe for improving both mental and physical wellbeing. Marta was also quite hands on which I really appreciated, she has a really thoughtful approach and was able to make slight adjustments to ensure you get the most out of each sequence. After just 3 lessons my stress levels were significantly reduced, I had an incredible sense of calmness after each lesson and on the physical side; my posture and flexibility were much improved and strengthened. I would highly recommend; I loved the whole experience J ”
Manni Randhawa
“I would be pleased to recommend your yoga teaching to all who are serious in the practice of the Art. Firstly the benefits of private or very small classes in the home far outweigh the cost. To be able to go at a pace that more suits your abilities and the freedom to question and talk about what one is doing has added a depth of understanding, and I believe, performance which I have never felt in a classroom situation. For the first time I really feel as if I am progressing and to a marked degree. Secondly there is Marta. It is clear you practice what you preach and your enthusiasm is contagious. More important is your ability to communicate clearly. You are an ‘immediate’ communicator and eyes ‘wide shut’ I have no trouble following your instructions to the letter. Yours detailed explanations ensure that I am, at all times, fully cognisant of what you are doing to my body and always safe. I know I am in good hands. This combined with your good nature ensures that we work well, work hard and have a good time doing it!”
Debbie Wright, Artist
“I always looked forward to my weekly yoga sessions on a Monday evening as it was a great way to start off the week. The class really allowed me to switch off from my every day stresses, while at the same time, focusing my mind and energy for the week ahead. Having recently recovered from a big operation on my abdomen, the gentle reintroduction to exercise helped to build up my core strength gradually, while the one on one tutorial style nature of the class ensured I was never pushed beyond my personal limits. I’d recommend anyone with an interest in yoga, whether they are beginners or long-practicing students, to try Marta’s class.”
Kari Rosenberg, Editor, Vantage
I have found a place where I’m in my element and it is a wonderful place to be, I feel like I have explored physical and mental territory that I never would have gotten to unless I was in that room for that session. From the very start of this journey – few years ago, I have felt like Marta was a gift. I feel so blessed to have her in my life as my teacher and friend. You are truly doing a great thing for me and others with your comforting yet challenging practice. Thank you so much.
Dominika Kilian, Northwood
“Unlike most people, I look forward to Mondays. The reason I feel like this is because I have yoga at 11 on a Monday morning. What a perfect start to the week. I decided to take up yoga again after a break as I felt I needed some help dealing with anxiety and wanted to learn about meditation to help me relax. I enjoy my classes very much and Marta is a wonderful instructor. She speaks with a gentle, calming voice – which is wonderful for the meditation at the beginning of our session and also for the relaxation at the end of our practice. I enjoy my one to one sessions because they can be tailored to me – how I am feeling that particular day and also to the progress I have made with Marta. I can highly recommend Marta as a yoga instructor. She listens to what I am saying about how I am feeling – both mentally and physically and takes that into account during our yoga practice. My two daughters, who are in their twenties, also really enjoyed their sessions with Marta on the occasions that they have joined me.”
Sue Rosenberg
“I was interested in yoga for some time. Now I found my yoga class. I’m very happy with the teacher. She is good, helping me in every possible way. I started yoga 3 months ago and it is wonderful to realise that you are able to accomplish things with your body that you have never been able to do. It helps me with stress at home and at work. You feel better after every lesson. I would recommend to people who want to try.”
Ania Kwiatkowska
“You have introduced me to yoga in 2008 and since then I rarely miss a class. You have taught me how to relax and yoga helps me to counteract the effects of work on my muscles. You are a great teacher.
Fatima Ribeiro
“Marta runs a very informal and intimate yoga class, she is very knowledgeable on all aspects of yoga, and it is a pleasure to be one of her students!”
Jamie Wood
