Meet Christina Martini
Senior Teacher, Authorized & Certified Teacher, Educator Ashtanga Yoga Therapy primary thru advance series.
Director, Owner of Breathe Ashtanga Yoga Shala & Ayurveda Wellness.
Christina is a devoted direct student of Manju Jois, the eldest son of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, globally recognized as a foremost authority on the Ashtanga Yoga tradition, and his daughter Sathu Jois. She has also studied and trained under esteemed teachers Nancy Gilgoff and David Williams.
She is a lifelong student, 30 + years experienced practitioner, certified and authorized teacher in all levels of the traditional holistic Ashtanga Yoga Therapy lineage, and a certified Ayurveda Holistic Educator through the Chopra Center under Deepak Chopra.
Christina warmly welcomes all students—from complete beginners to experienced practitioners—to study, be mentored, or or receive coaching in the authentic teachings of Yoga and Ayurveda, integrating traditional practice with holistic wellness.
Credentials & Certifications
Certified Clinical / Medical Yoga Therapist
Certified Ayurveda Health Counselor (AHC)
Licensed Clinical Nurse (active license in CA, HI, GU, TX)
Certified Cancer Patient Health Advocate and Oncology / Chronic Care Nurse Navigator
Member: Association of Oncology Nurse Navigators, American College of Lifestyle Medicine, American Holistic Nurses Association
Registered Yoga School , RYS, E-RYT, YACEP & Teacher Trainer Facilitator RYT200 Hr with Yoga Alliance
Supporter of Yoga Gives Back Foundation and Advocate for Yoga for Veterans & Yoga for Cancer
Christina and all teaching assistants at Shala Santosha are certified and authorized Ashtanga Yoga practitioners, trained in Breath, Meditation, and Yogic Philosophy.
Scope of Practice & Application
Christina integrates Ashtanga Yoga, Ayurveda, Breathwork, Meditation, Mantra Chanting, and Mindfulness Lifestyle Coaching as complementary healing modalities that support transformation and wellbeing.
She works with individuals of all levels—including those managing acute or chronic health conditions, injuries, or post-operative recovery.
Her experience includes supporting individuals with:
Infertility • Pregnancy • Multiple Sclerosis • Parkinson’s • Cancer • Cholesterol & Hypertension • Seizures • Obesity • Insomnia • Cardiovascular Disease • PTSD • Diabetes • Stress • Substance & Alcohol Recovery • Lifestyle Change
Teaching Mission
Christina’s mission is to guide others toward healing, balance, and self-awareness through the true essence of Yoga. Her teachings honor the eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga (Ashta–Anga) and the holistic principles of Ayurveda (Ayur–Veda: “Knowledge of Longevity”) as an art of self-care and transformation.
She believes in addressing the root cause of imbalance from the inside out—empowering each person to cultivate harmony in mind, body, and spirit. Her approach bridges Eastern wisdom with Western clinical knowledge, helping students and patients build sustainable habits of health, mindfulness, and self-compassion.
“Yoga and Ayurveda are timeless. They transform us from a state of imbalance (ragi) to a state without disease (nirogi), and ultimately to a state of radiant health (yogi/yogini).”
