Martin

Martin Standring - Bikram BrookvaleAKA: “The Housewives Favourite!”

Bikram Certified: 2007

Favourite Posture: Eagle Pose

Iconic Figure Whom I Most Admire: Lance Armstrong

Favourite Food: Angus grain‐fed fillet steak
(huge and aged 120 days)

Favourite Drink: Mango juice during the day,
Jack Daniels and Coke at night

Number 1 Song: Wild Horses – The Rolling Stones

Favourite Quote: “It ain’t over ‘til the fat lady sings” - Colloquialism, often attributed to final operatic arias

“Trust the universe” - A  philosophical belief

Most Likely to Say: “Shimmy, shimmy, shimmy”

Least Likely to Say: “Dandayamana‐Bibhaktapada‐Paschimotthanasna”

More About Me

For most of my life, I have enjoyed and participated in various sporting activities many of which were high impact.

As I got older I began to suffer from pain in my knees, ankles and back, mainly due to the wear and tear of my body as a result of sport. This severely affected me to the extent that I was unable to continue pursuing many of the sports and activities I had loved doing for years.

In 2004 a friend introduced me to Bikram Yoga and to my surprise it was one of the most challenging exercises I had done, giving me a complete cardiovacular workout without impacting on my joints. At this time, I had little balance, even less flexibility and a very busy mind! After only a few classes I noticed the pain in my knees and ankles had lessened and I felt calmer.

In 2007, I completed the intensive Bikram Yoga teacher training course and qualified as a Bikram teacher which has given me a more positive, healthy and happy life.