Martha began studying yoga in 1990, starting with Iyengar yoga and then exploring other forms of Hatha and Kundalini yoga.  In 2010, after experiencing how Iyengar yoga helped heal a running-related injury more quickly than physical therapy, she decided to enter the Iyengar teacher training program with Peggy Kelley and Devon Dederich.  Martha also has a Ph.D. in public health communication.  Her approach to teaching emphasizes awareness of the body and the development of strength, flexibility, and meditative calm.