Martha Sims

Initially drawn to yoga for the benefits it offers in dealing with depression, Martha discovered the strong connections yoga reveals between the body, emotion and the breath. She grew to appreciate the physical benefits provided by regular asana practice and developed a fascination with the role of the breath in the mind-body connection. After 4+ years of practicing at Yoga on High as a student, Martha entered the teacher training program and became a certified 200-hour Hatha teacher in 2006. She currently teaches Hatha New Beginners and Hatha Level One (continuing beginners) at Yoga on High. Martha’s special areas of interest as both yogi and teacher include exploration of the breath and its role in both asana practice and connection to emotion and mood. Martha’s students enjoy the sense of humor she brings to the yoga classroom and her reminders of the importance of humor and yoga both on and off the mat. She believes that since yoga is a lifelong journey, it can be met and practiced with humor, another essential element of life.