TYC Yoga Instructor

Martha has practiced yoga for over 20 years and has more than 4000 hour of yoga teaching experience since completing her 260-hour training in 2003. She has also completed a 800- hour training in yoga therapy.

Additional certifications and education:

• Master’s in Health Psychology
• Yoga Therapy 800-hours
• Integrative health Coach, Duke Integrative Medicine
• Mindful Awareness Meditation, Duke Integrative Medicine
• Therapeutic Senior Yoga with Carol Krucoff and Kimberly Carson

Martha is the Regional Director for the Connected Warriors program representing North Carolina.

When not teaching and studying, Martha enjoys being with her 2 rescue horses, 2 dogs, 2 cats, and her human family.

Individual yoga instructors with whom Martha has trained in Yoga: Sean Corn, Amy Ippoliti, Tias Little, Cora Wren, JJ Gormley; Carol Krucoff, E-RYT; & Kimberly Carson, MPH, E-RYT.

Individuals who Martha has trained in Mindful Awareness Meditation and Coaching: Julie Kosey, MS, RYT; Sasha Loring, M.Ed, LCSW; and Jeffrey Brantley, MD.

People who have inspired me: Jon Kabot-Zinn, Ph.D,  Saki Santorelli, Ed.D, M.A., JJ Gormley, Martha W. Bartlett (mother and muse).