Heartfelt • Grounded • Spacious
Amanda Martinez
Amanda is a powerhouse for radical compassion and self agency, dedicated to creating inclusive environments for folks to explore breath and presence in community. Her heart-centric Classes blend strength and softness, guiding students through dynamic meditations of movement to cultivate trust, possibility, and a deeper connection to self.
With a balance of internal fire and kind energy, Amanda encourages each practitioner to move safely, breathe fully, and embrace the ever-evolving journey of being human. When she's not on the mat, you can find her facilitating inclusion training in wellness, supporting My Comunidad, a non-profit providing wellness in under-represented areas of Los Angeles, or snuggled under a dogpile of her pug children.
Get to know Amanda
Influences
Humanity, Adrienne Marie Brown, Michelle C. Johnson, Kerri Kelly, love, BIPOC representation, animals, music, community.
Training
Yoga Certified (200 hours), 200hr TT assist, Yin Yoga, Yoga With Weights, Hot Yoga, 305 Fitness, Level ½ Training—Emotional Freedom Technique, Embodied Somatic Justice, Social Justice in Wellness (75 hours), Trauma-Informed Wellness, Animal Flow Level ½ Training, Human Design.
Tell Us a Secret
I don’t scare easily, but I do startle really easily. If you aren’t in my eyeline, most likely I’m going to jump and make some random noise.
Share some resonant words
“Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right.” — Henry Ford
“I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness the astonishing light of your own being.” — Hafiz
“Nothing in this world is without formidable obstacles except LOVE. But only when it begins.” — Hafiz
What students are saying
“Amanda!!!!! Thank you for the light you carry. It’s such a joy to come back to this class for joy with you time and time again. I always learn or feel something new about myself within it and for that and so much more I am grateful you share your presence with us.”
Nimea
The Class to Spark Joy with Amanda“Amanda, you are a beautiful soul. I love how this soothing class ends with a big heart opener-- staying open, staying open. Thank you for this and all your classes.”
Monica
Flow for Regrounding with Amanda“This class gave me goosebumps! Incredible vibe! Thank you, thank you Amanda!”
Francine
The Class for Empowering Choice with Amanda