Bsod Nams Yoga — Local services in Bellevue

I came to Martina at the end of my first trimester when I still struggled with early pregnancy reactions. I’d stopped exercise for a while and was quite weak with very little muscle mass at that time. So, I was quite anxious about everything that could have happened during my pregnancy.

After about 6 months’ training, Martina’s extremely professional guidance and charming personality help me manage to successfully control my weight, starting with 100 lbs. before pregnancy and is 115 lbs. around 9 months, and enjoy a healthy and relaxing journey of pregnancy.More importantly, the exercises not only thoroughly strengthen my muscles but give me enough confidence and motivation to try higher-level Yoga as well.

Martina is a phenomenal coach since she individualizes the teaching approach to each person’s aptitude, personality and interest. She inspires us to set proper goals that are challenge yet achievable to ourselves. Due to my weak foundation, we started with a few one-to-one sessions in which she precisely pointed my weakest parts and immensely improved my understanding of Yoga and performance in a short period of time. What’s more meaningful was that those sessions helped me overcome my timidity and inner fear, and a breakthrough was achieved after 2 sessions.

Martina, seemingly strict at the first glance, is actually very gentle and considerate, always paying attention to students’ physical and mental feelings in each class. This is crucial especially to pregnant students like me since it provides us enough sense of security and flexibility to explore and realize the limits of our bodies during this special time and do what really benefits our own bodies.

I also get the chance to meet and communicate with classmates in similar stage of lives who further help me better adjust to all the rapid changes during pregnancy.

If you are seeking for a place with an outstanding coach who provides you an opportunity to truly witness your own changes that Yoga brings to you with your own eyes, and to get connections with a group of lovely people who share the same enthusiasms with you, Bsod Nams Yoga is...

I've been practicing Yoga with Martina for 7 months now, and it's been a transformative experience. Pressures in life almost made me lose track of my weight and health. Thanks to her that helps me establish a regular workout habit. Martina is a very experienced coach. She knows all the excuses you want to give up and keeps on irritating your fighting spirit. In the first 5 months, I lost 18 lbs and still can keep the number during the holiday season. I'm able to do push-ups first time in my life or some challenging Yoga poses for beginners. More importantly, during the class, I was trained to be focused. Now I am more energetic and efficient in daily life both physically and mentally.

What's incredible is that every class feels fresh and new, yet they all align toward the common goal: strengthening muscles and expanding flexibility to lay the groundwork for mastering higher-level yoga techniques in the future. Her approach to Yoga training goes beyond just physical training. it delves into exploring your next limit step by step.

Though I am in a group class, I've got enough attention, no matter in the online class or in the studio. She always corrects my poses immediately, even it is a tiny fault such as back not straight etc. Also, she encourages us to learn from classmates and see drawbacks from others to correct ourselves. I've been in other studio or group classes before, the size is too big and the coaches rarely know you much, not to mention keep track of your progress. But this won't happen with Martina. She knows all of us well. We are not just students, but also friends.

If you're seeking a coach who doesn't just train your body but empowers your inner self, Martina is an exceptional choice. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a...

I started going to Bsod Nams yoga during my 2nd trimester of my 2nd pregnancy. I don't usually exercise, but wanted to stay active during my pregnancy. Martina scheduled a 1:1 with me first to access my level, and assigned me to a group class that fits me the best. From the first class, I fell in love with the class. Martina is not only a diligent teacher, but also really cares about each of her students. I never felt bored during the class (each class has different yoga poses, it never repeat), and each class has a good level of difficulties that I become stronger after each class. As my belly gets bigger, Martina will modify the poses to make sure they are appropriate for me. Because I was taking her class 2-3 times/week, I never had swollen feet in my 3rd trimester, and my back pain from my 1st pregnancy was also cured. I was feeling really good during my 3rd trimester, and I can't thank Martina enough for that. The best part is the breathing class during 37-38 weeks. I had a couple 1:1 class with Martina to practice breathing, and it worked magically during labor. I arrived at the hospital at 4cm, and it progressed to 9cm in one hour. During that time, I was walking and practicing breathing I learned between each contractions. I was in control of the pain the entire time. It was a very smooth labor and my baby was born in less than 2 hours after we arrived at the hospital. I am currently in postpartum and can't wait to return to Martina's class after 6 weeks to continue my postpartum recovery. I strongly recommend Bsod Nams yoga to every expecting mother who is looking for prenatal yoga for a healthy pregnancy and a...