by Jeff Martens Several years ago Norbert Rosing, a photographer, was traveling with a dog handler around Hudson Bay near the Arctic Circle. Rosing was photographing a group of tethered huskies at sunset when a hungry 1200 pound male polar bear stalked onto the scene. Now polar bears and huskies are considered to be natural enemies in the wild and …
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The Way You Are
by Jeff Martens You are the way you are because you tell yourself you are that way. – Don Juan to Carlos Castaneda Notice how you are feeling right now. Become aware of your body, your energy level, your attitude. What do you notice to be your experience of yourself in this moment? Now consider this: You are the way …
Jeff Martens Co-Owner, Co-Director of Yoga Therapy Master Teacher Training
Co-Owner of Inner Vision Yoga C0-Director of 300 and 500 hr HEY Yoga Therapy Master Teacher Training Program Jeff Martens has been teaching yoga and holistic principles principles since 1989. His understanding flows from diverse sources including a Psychology and MFA degree, a deep love of sacred stories, and a three year study of the world’s sacred texts. His classes …
Donna Martens – Co-director Healing Emphasis Yoga Therapy
Donna DiNunzio Martens (500 E-RYT) teaches Therapeutic Yoga classes informed by the classical yoga tradition to work kinetic chains, create healthy spinal alignment and improve core stability. She combines the latest science with ancient yoga techniques for mindfulness, meditation and spirituality to create an embodied healing experience. Her love of evidence-based strategies in Stress Reduction, Functional Anatomy and Therapeutic Interventions …
Once I was Blind… Living Yoga on a Cellular Level
By Jeff Martens Your cells are blind. They don’t have ears. And their sense of smell leaves much to be desired. What they do have though are inter-membrane proteins. And this is the key to putting a smile on your cell’s DNA (or a frown). In yoga, the teaching of samtosha or fulfillment is the secret of contentment and gratitude …
Ask the Yogi: Twists
Ask The Yogi Twists and Calmness Question: Why do twists, which are often challenging postures, often have such a calming effect? Answer: This question can be answered at many levels, which ultimately all flow together, linking physiological and anatomical details to amazing sensations of wholeness and integration. The muscular-skeletal system provides structural stability and controlled mobility, which allow you to …
Ask The Yogi – Bored with practice
Boredom Q: I love yoga and coming to class. At times, like with anything, my routine can get monotonous. Do any of you ever feel you need to take a break with yoga or change it around? My day wouldn’t be complete without my morning routine. It’s like my coffee to get me going for the day and puts me …
Terrifying Meditation
Ask The Yogi Terrifying Meditation with guest ‘Yogi’ Maredith Q: I was meditating recently, looking into a mirror in a class when I saw what, for me was a terrifying sight. My body began to decay like a corpse right before my eyes. The only thing left on my face were my eyes, perfectly unchanged by the situation, the little …
Ask the Yogi-Urdhva Dhaurasana
Strength for Practicing Deep Backbends Q. How do I get strong enough to do urdhva dhanurasana? A. A: Urdhva Dhanurasana or Upward-Facing Bow is a deep backbend requiring the significant integration of strength, flexibility and alignment. It also requires a fairly open thoracic spine and a harmonic integration of the heart, rib cage and shoulders. Many people believe that it …
Ask the Yogi: Pranayama and Metabolism
Ask The Yogi Pranayama and Metabolism Q. I have heard that starting the day with breakfast is needed to get the metabolism going… My question is around getting the metabolism going with breath work. Would the metabolic system increase in activity in the same fashion as with breakfast (I am thinking of a breatharian, too.) I think that beginning the …