ABOUT MARTHA
Having practised yoga for over 25 years, I have felt the positive effect it’s had on my body and – more importantly – my mind. I originally practised Astanga and Scarivelli inspired yoga and gained invaluable insight into traditional Hatha style yoga postures and the body’s response to these.
It was in 2007 that I discovered Kundalini yoga and quickly realised how powerful this practice was. For the first time I realised the connection between the practice of yoga, and heightened awareness a more deeper relationship to who I am. It has unlocked many shackles in my mind and opened me to a world of peace and creativity.
I have been lucky enough to have travelled extensively and I have had the good fortune to work with some outstanding Kundalini yoga teachers from all over the world. India has always felt like a second home to me and on one of my extended trips I worked at the Miri Piri Academy in Amritsar, where I had the opportunity to go deeper into the Kundalini philosophy and practice, and to see the benefits it had for children and teenagers.
Moving into my late 40’s has been another transformative time. I am happily married and have two beautiful daughters. I like the saying ‘the only constant is change’ and this has lead me to extend my professional practice to include, Sacred Somatic Journeys, Breath Work and 1-2-1 work with clients in-person and online.
Qualifications and awards
I completed my Teacher Training Level I (200 hours) and Level II (1001 days in total) with the Amrit Nam Sarovar School in France between 2007 and 2010. One of the most defining process I have been through was 40 days of Seva at the Golden Temple in Amritsar in 2009. This experience continues to ripple through me offering teachings all these years on. In 2011 I became a member of the Aquarian Teacher Academy and have gone on to become a level 1 Lead Trainer. In 2013 I completed my conscious pregnancy training and in 2015 I took part in 21 Stages of Meditation, completing three meditative journeys toward the peak of contemplative awareness, defined as The Infinite Pulse.
In 2019 I took part in the Reman Meditation in Mexico – reciting 11,000 repetitions of the Reman Shabd. From this grew a deep respect for the transformative power of Japa and I have since worked with many cycles of 40 hrs Japa mantra meditation.
My experience of yoga and mediation is something that continues to change as my perspective on life changes. It feels really important to me as a ‘student’ of yoga to gain new experience by continued self development and training. This way I can continue to serve the wider yoga community.
In more recent years I have also trained in Breathwork and Somatic Journeying, and I now offer these powerful healing modalities on a one-to-one basis.
My work with kundalini yoga
In 2012 I started a Level I Teacher Training programme in Devon. The training has grown steadily and has qualified over 90 Kundalini yoga teachers. Recently rebranded as PREM, the programme continues to go from strength to strength, often working with visiting teachers from all over Europe to provide students with a diverse and enriched experiential teaching programme.
In 2023 PREM introduced its first Level 2 teacher training module, Mind and Meditation, and Conscious Communication with others to follow. The PREM programmes are accredited by the Kundalini Research Institute (KRI) and Level 1 is open to any student who wishes to gain deeper understanding of kundalini yoga and develop a practice of sadhana – and of course, there is always the possibility to go on and teach!
Outside the PREM trainings I teach in person and online. I offer retreats nationally and internationally as well as workshops and short courses. Japa meditation is a passion of mine and for the last few years I have been offering immersive experiences for students to chant sacred mantra for 40 hours while in a supportive space. I continue to be amazed at how deeply profound this is for all who join.
I look forward to welcoming you to a class, training or retreat.
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