“The greatest joy for me is witnessing the healing transformation from the practice of ashtanga yoga therapy and ayurveda. The beautiful souls that crossed paths from all walks of life taking charge of their health and wellbeing. I am honored to share my experiences and teachings to mentor breathing well and how to integrate living true yoga. This is my seva, the highest gift of my Yoga and Life, my Dharma. ”
Meet Christina
Christina Martini, Senior Teacher and Owner of Shala Santosha Ashtanga Yoga & Ayurveda Wellness . A direct student of Manju Jois, the oldest son of K. Pattabhi Jois, who is recognized worldwide as the foremost authority of Ashtanga yoga and his daughter Sathu Jois. Christina is honored to be one of certified and authorized in all levels of traditional holistic approach of ashtanga yoga therapy through direct lineage of teachers globally and Ayurveda holistic educator through Deepak Chopra . All are welcome to study and be mentored or coached by Christina. I accept all levels from no experience to established practice of yoga.
Credential and Certification: Certified Clinical /Medical Yoga Therapist. Certified Ayurveda Health Counselor and active professional Licensed as a Clinical Nurse. Christina honors the Eastern,Traditional teachings and practices of Yoga , emphasis and lineage of Ashtanga ( meaning the 8 limbs ) which includes the integrative practice of Breathing, Meditation, Vedic Mantra Chanting and Natural remedies from Natural - Ayurveda Yogic Lifestyle as an adjuvant therapy to allopathic - western practices. All shala teacher assistants hold a Certification in Yoga , Authorization and Blessing to teach Ashtanga Yoga , Practitioner of Breath and Meditation and other degrees.
Scope of Practice and Application: Integrating Ashtanga Yoga to our Health & Wellness have great success in healing and transformation. I teach Ashtanga Yoga Therapy, Ayurveda, Breath, Meditation, Mantra Chanting, Mindfulness, and Lifestyle coaching to practitioners of all levels, including beginners to advance, acute, chronic illness, pre existing conditions, injuries and post operative recovery . I work with conditions from Infertility, Pregnancy, MS, Parkinson, Cancer, Cholesterol, Hypertension, Seizures, Obesity, Insomnia, Cardiovascular, PTSD, Diabetes, Stress Management, Substance and Alcohol cessation and Lifestyle changes. Read some of her Testimonials here. Reviews from her Clients
Christina continues to practice as a nurse license for 20+ years in California, Hawaii, Guam and Texas and a Certified Cancer Patient Health Advocate and Oncology and Chronic Care Nurse Navigator. Christina is also a member with the Association Oncology of Nurse Navigation, American College of Lifestyle Medicine, American Holistic Nurses Association, Yoga Alliance Registered School and Training Yoga Teachers Educator, Donor to Yoga Gives Back Foundation. Advocate to Yoga for Veterans and Yoga for Cancer.
My Teaching Mission is devoted to transforming lives for the better. I have a passion to share, teach and guide my patients, clients and yoga students through the journey I have experienced and believe of its positive impact on my perfect health and the health and wellness of many I have mentored, taught and coached. My mission is teaching the true understanding of yoga on our whole self, its spiritual, mental and physical benefits. The joy and profound benefits of the eastern ancient spiritual practices of Ashtanga Yoga 8 limbs, Ashtanga Vinyasa Physical Yoga Practice, Pranayama- Breathwork, Yoga Therapy, Ayurveda Health & Lifestyle Coaching and Integrative Complementary Wellbeing Practices has on our life.
I truly believe in addressing the root cause from the inside out, as the eastern therapies of yoga, Ayurveda, breath and meditation can empower the practitioner with the art of healing by taking care of the whole self ( Mind, Body, Spirit) so that we can create and expand our greatest potential for awareness, consciousness, mindfulness, livelihood and quality of a joyful- purposeful life. It is not just about temporary treating the symptoms but rather teaching each individual how to create a balance lifestyle that could or would eliminate the chronic problem or reoccurring of conditions to live a healthier- stress free life.
I believe personally in Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda Mindfulness Lifestyle can take care of our Total Wellness : The whole eastern practice supports Physical, Mental and Spiritual growth and development. Ashtanga Yoga ( Ashta - eight ) ( Anga - limbs) Yoga ( to yoke or harness mind, body and soul) and Ayurveda (Ayur - Longevity) Veda ( knowledge) are art of self care and transformation of 5000 + years ago, It worked then and continues to work today. It transforms us from our present state of conditions/disease ( ragi) to a state without conditions/disease (nirogi) finally to a state of health ( yogi-yogini)
As a healthcare and eastern practitioner with extensive background in western medicine, it is important my clients and students understands the two disciplines ( western and eastern) are needed for a healthy self. We have to place a priority to take care of you. It takes time to build the habits, disciplines, commitments and trust through the process. For Acute conditions you might need both western and eastern medicine, it is important to educate yourself of each disciplines and practices to let it do what it does best. For Chronic conditions adapting a lifestyle for prevention and / or managing for reversal of conditions, begin new lifestyle habits such as; meditation, yoga, breath practice, ayurveda, regular exercise, control of appetite, changing your attitude from negative, anger, resentment to positive acceptance, forgiveness, contentment. This then brings us to Physical, Mental, Spiritual Wellness.
