About Suzanne
I’m interested in Truth. The truth of you, of me, and how we came to be. Since I can remember, I have been questioning the veils of illusion that surround us…the neighbors working day in and out to pay for their homes, cars, and fancy things, pop culture and it’s playful distraction, politicians and their rants of victory and what they believe success is, the endless amount of packaged and repackaged goods we choose from each day, you get the picture…As I look around, I find there is so much noise and the Essence of what we are all searching for – unconditional Love and Freedom, is often camouflaged.
Over the years, I have worked to filter through the noise of the culture, the time, and my blazing ego. My years in the concrete jungle of NYC were spent deliberately dying to numb myself from it all, then I found myself at art school studying philosophy and masquerading my way from one performance to the next- a relentless dig into pathos. I embodied Sysiphus, ceaselessly pushing a boulder uphill. I desperately wanted to understand the human condition and why we as a society were constantly posturing on the book of faces, working day in and day out at jobs we didn’t love, consuming so much, and ignoring the painful realities of war, climate change, and more. This unconsciousness left me perplexed.
Years later I found yoga. This practice day in and day out revealed my Spirit and showed me that there is a reality that is boundless and free of delusion. As I’ve worked to discover and align with Spirit over the years, my relationships have gotten better and we are expanding and supporting each other’s growth day by day. I have also noticed that I can navigate the ever shifting landscape that I walk on with more ease. There is harmony and it is in crescendo. This is the descending grace that falls upon you when you practice the art of living yoga.
As my guru Ram Lev says, the Truth is that “you are Spirit having a human experience and that spirit is satchitananda, wisdom, consciousness, and bliss.” I’ve experienced this first hand time and time again. When you align with Spirit aka conscience/intuition, you feel in rhythm with all that is, you feel free. The other side of this is that we often forget, and that’s why I teach…I’m here to help you remember who you are. Amidst the business of our everyday lives, the tides of the culture and what others think you should do…let’s remember who you are. Let’s get clear, unravel this mystery together, and let the Truth of life reveal itself to you. Because it’s ready at anytime, anywhere to blind you with it’s healing, joyful light, and you deserve to be happy.
In my programs, I empower my clients to take healing into their own hands through the practice of Self-Reliance. I believe that the Self has the power to heal itself and when you can attune to it, you can experience great bliss and thrive. Students learn how to free the mind, balance the body and emotions, and skillfully navigate their lives. They learn how to cultivate habits that support a thriving body, mind, and Spirit. Through evolving their habits they balance their hormones, get better sleep, heal digestion, increase their energy, build immune integrity, and fall in love with life. We work virtually in dynamic groups. These groups are fun to be a part of and hold you accountable on your journey. We laugh, we cry, we expand our consciousness for the benefit of All. Learn more about my programs here.
I speak from experience. The universe has given me a lot to work with on this evolutionary path. From a challenging childhood, to depression, to PTSD, to addiction, to multiple near death experiences prompted by various health conditions, I have used behavioral science and yoga therapy to pull myself out of rabbit holes time and time again. I have healed my body, mind, and spirit and stepped into a thriving, self-confident, and loving being.
I am an Ayurvedic health coach, spiritual guide, artist, and an E-RYT 500 hr yoga teacher. I have been practicing yoga since 2010 and teaching since 2013 and have had many brilliant teachers in yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda. I am passionate about sharing these teachings to support your holistic well-being and evolution.
I am in deep gratitude to the guru lineage that has supported my evolution to better health, happiness, and symbiosis with the universe at large. My mission is to be established in Truth and empower my students to unravel the mystery of life, live in high integrity, and experience peace, peace, Great Peace.
Contact me at Suzannemartinyoga@gmail.com
Many of the photos on this website were taken by Kristen Renee. Check out her work at www.kristenreneephotography.com/
Check out a book I produced with Jennilee Toner – The Perfect Chaturanga – a yoga anatomy book through the lens of vinyasa yoga. It has a global reach in yoga teacher training programs and is serving our community with tips on injury prevention.