Martina Giusto
Hi there!
So great to have you here.
My name is Martina.
I am a Yoga teacher and a forever student.
I support and inspire people in developing a steady, healing practice.
Yoga has been part of my life since 2014 and I have been teaching since 2017, specializing in many branches of Yoga as well as Daoism, trauma informed approaches and release bodywork techniques.
My teachings are strongly rooted in Yoga and Daoist philosophies as well as the teachings of nature and its seasons.
Being a trauma survivor, I know how hard it is to deal with PTSD, flashbacks and a wired nervous system.
Studying Yoga, QiGong and mindfulness I have found tools that help me self-regulate and allow me to live a normal life.
My purpose is to share these life savings tools with you all.
Because healing is possible, and it comes from within.
Co-founder of a self-care podcast On A Journey With The Self.
Originally from Italy, I am currently based in Aotearoa (New Zealand).
About me as a teacher
With a background in dancing, I started my yoga journey at the age of 19. After 16 years of arabesques and such my back was a mess and I joined the local gym’s yoga session to try ease the pain. Since that first class, I never looked back.
Over the years, I travelled a lot, studied with many teachers and explored many different lineages.
I am particularly focused and passionate about embodiment. Every body is unique and will need a different approach depending on the day, phase of the month or stage of life.
The practice is to listen: what do I need right now? How can I cultivate my energy in a way that fulfills my needs today?
No pushing, only surrendering.
About me as a human
I LOVE gardening.
I am mother to around 100 indoor plants and I find real reward in growing my own food.
I usually spend my time off in nature (my forever home) going for bush walks, smelling flowers and swimming in the ocean.
I also adore reading a good book while drinking coffee or cacao (always spiked with medicinal mushies) and I am a serial binge-watcher.
Beside Yoga, I am a huge fan of Daoist practices and have been a fervent QiGong student for years.
Overall, I am a bubbly and full of love dork, always keen for a hug and a laugh.
Offerings
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Offerings *
Do you suffer from chronic stiffness around the hips and lower back? Or are you simply keen to take some time to nourish your body?
This soothing 75min session will be all about the pelvis.
A mix of QiGong, Yin Yoga and Self Myo Fascial Release to clear stagnation and improve mobility.
Saturday 7 November
1.30 - 2.45pm
Yoga for the People, Wellington
No previous experience required.
Every body is welcome!
Mats and props provided.
The perfect practice for stress, anxiety and depression.
A core practice for trauma survivors.
A beautiful practice for everyone.
In this 90 min session, I’ll be sharing tools for self-regulation that you can do anywhere and anytime to help you come back to a sense of safety within yourself.
Expect some Yin Yoga, Pranayama (Yogic breathing), Acupressure and Yoga Nidra.
No matter the challenges you are facing, there is a peaceful place within you where you can come to at a moment’s notice.
There you are safe, loved and at ease.
Saturday 31 October
3 - 4.30pm
South Coast Yoga, Wellington
(Or online)
No previous experience needed.
Mats and props provided.
12 spots online for the in person option - unlimited for online
We give and give but forget to fill up our own cup.
Replenish is a half day retreat centered around the heart space and receiving - an opportunity to prioritize yourself and restore.
Facilitated by Lisa Oakley and myself, during the afternoon we will explore nourishing practices such as QiGong, Yin Yoga, Self Massage, Sound Bath and Yoga Nidra to help you reconnect with your heart space and nurture yourself deeply.
Props, tea, snacks and love provided.
Saturday 28 November
1 - 5pm
Innermost Gardens (Mt Vic), Wellington
Limited spots at $89 for who needs support - please contact me at martinagiustoyoga@gmail.com