Marti Foster

I started taking yoga from Marti in 2000 and I knew right away that Marti was special. Currently, I take her Hatha Yoga class at Yoga is Youthfulness in Mt View. What I really like about her teaching style is that she focuses on integrating the mind and the body together. Her class is not just about the physical aspect of yoga but also connecting with the mental and spiritual aspect of the person. I usually go to her class stressed out after work but by the time her class is over I feel more relaxed and at peace.
Recently, I had a Reiki session with her. It was an amazing experience. Before the session, I was feeling tension in my body and I had had trouble sleeping the previous night. During the session, I could feel my body release the tension like a wave and I felt completely relaxed by the end. Furthermore, not only did I feel physically relaxed but I felt emotionally more positive and better able to deal with the situations which caused me stress. I also learned a breathing technique during the session that I can use anytime to help me relax and clear my mind. I highly recommend trying Reiki with Marti especially if you get stressed out and have trouble letting it go.

Marti Foster is an outstanding spiritual guide and practical teacher who truly embodies the yoga tradition. She carries deep reverence and respect for both the students who show up to meet her, and for those who have answered to her calling along the journey of life.
Her travels near and far, within and beyond, provide a rich blanket of comfort for any process of discovery to unfold harmoniously. Gentle clarity, kind wisdom, and creativity are just a few of the many gifts to be received in her presence.
In addition to group classes, I have had the privilege of connecting with Marti for private yoga sessions on a few different occasions. Each time I reach out to her she is able to meet me in the moment and expand my experience of being human; nurturing self-​care, responsibility, and development with keen, intuitive intelligence.
By the nature of her compassionate heart, she offers a responsive platform of curiosity and genuine interest in the specific needs of each individual. The safe container that Marti so humbly provides, has allowed me to transform and step more fully into knowing that which I seek to uncover beneath my personal layers of significance and understanding.
With seated roots in the Bay Area community, Marti is skilled at hosting various types of gatherings and organizing groups. She invokes a sense of celebration and gratitude in all that she contributes.

I have been attending Marti’s prenatal yoga classes at Yoga of Los Altos since about my 6^th week of pregnancy and now my baby is due next week! Time has flown by, but one of the highlights of each week was the time with Marti. She is very passionate and knowledgeable about what she does and I love her sense of humor too! Each class we start by introducing ourselves and stating our intentions for that evening, which is great to get us in the moment. The rest is a great mix of bonding with our babies, relaxing and strengthening for labor. We work a lot on breathing deeply throughout class and then the mantras and lullabies we sing help us really to deepen our focus on ourselves, our babies and our intentions. I’m thrilled that she has added a new moms and babies class now and can’t wait to introduce her to my baby boy once he has arrived!

I’ve been doing yoga for 14 years now and Marti is my favorite teacher. Her classes feel like REAL yoga — not the yoga at gyms that are starting to feel like aerobic classes. I always feel refreshed, revised, and more relaxed after her classes. I only go to Yoga of Los Altos to go to Marti’s classes. I feel really lucky that my previous company had her teach us a weekly class. I liked the class so much that when I was considering leaving the company, her class made it to my «pro» list. She ensures that you are capturing the spirit and technique of the poses, and really cares about her students. She is phenomenal!

Wanting passion? Depth? Permission? Go play, in body, with Marti! She’s a gem of a teacher.

Marty will take you on a unique and magical journey every time. Such a creative teacher!

I highly recommend taking Marti’s Vinyasa yoga class at Yoga of Los Altos on Wednesdays at 7:30 PM. Over the past 18 years, I have been privileged to have Marti as my yoga instructor. Her expertise and interpretation of yogic teachings has guided me through gateways to a deeper and more meaningful practice. I experience each class like a unique journey back to a more centered, open, and compassionate self.

Marti is a wonderful healer who holds many resources for growth and wellness. Marti is one of our greatest Yoga Teachers here in the Bay Area. I Highly recommend relying on Marti if you are venturing into a journey of any kind. She has helped me, by providing a yoga practice that has gotten me through a divorce, IVF, surgeries and health challenges. Marti creates a wonderfully magical energy that calls to serve the greatest good. Her Women’s circles are a monthly retreat for me. I Love her knowledge of traditions and culture. You will feel strengthened and nurtured by Marti.

I’ve gotten a pre-​natal massage from Marti, and taken her 7:30pm Thursday yoga class at Harmony Birth Center in Campbell. I always leave her care feeling amazing! Highly recommend to any pregnant mama in any trimester. You can get a class card at Harmony which makes the yoga classes less expensive.
If you’re looking for a pre-​natal yoga teacher who will take time to answer questions, and work on whatever your specific needs are — this is the class for you.

Marti is an absolutely divine soul! I actually took my first class with her today, yet I feel very connected to her practice, it’s fluid, yet strong and grounding. Her language, articulation and use of Sanskrit is impeccable. She has a beautiful presence and her practice will bring you into the present moment while you build inner and outer strength. I’ve left her class tonight in absolute bliss! Her class was everything I needed. I highly recommend seeking out Marti to practice with her!

MARTI is transcendental, she transcends your limits and transforms your focus, your breath and form into pure Yoga. I started Yoga with Marti in 1995 and attended her classes until moving in 2000 and in all my travels, all the teachers, each with their own strength, Marti remains my favorite as she has the ability to really see and feel where you are, what you need and how you respond best to her as a student. Her transition, rythym and intuition is unforgettable. She is an amazingly accomplished Yogi, who seeks to heal, help, nurture and harmonize with her students, and is a true seeker. She taught me so much, she is a gift and a giver, I will never forget her. 15 years later I can clearly say having tried Yoga classes all over the bay, Marti is not only one of the Best in the Bay, she is one of the best even when compared to places far away! I took Yoga originally with her at the Decathlon Club in Santa Clara as a cross training régime, with swimming and spin, in between weights and machines and as time went on enjoyed Yoga more and more and was surprised how my strength did not wain when I lifted less and did more core work with Marti and how much more I could do due to my stretching, breathing… and I was also a lot less stressed out during that Silicon Valley buzz, which was at it’s peak of insanity back then. Marti is calmness, the calling within you that drives you to explore, stretch your limits and teaches you you can do more, with balance and pure intent, Marti is surely and purely heaven sent!

Marti is a fantastic yoga instructor and I would highly recommend her for any type of healing/​prenatal/​power yoga session needed. Her voice and breathing alone are strong, yet calm and soothing. You can tell right away that her teaching/​practice is something that she is extremely passionate about and she walks you through your practice explaining the Sanskrit purposes behind each breath, pose. You start to develop an awareness of both your mind and body. She is also sensitive to any physical limitations or sports injuries that you might have and will help you work to balance it out. I enjoy that her workouts can still be challenging but still adaptable for someone as inflexible or beginner as me. Most importantly, I always leave her classes feeling very spiritually centered and balanced. I have gone to see Marti specifically for only a handful of sessions but am hoping to continue following her wherever she takes her practice!

Marti Foster is an amazing yoga instructor. I love taking her prenatal yoga classes at Harmony in Campbell! She is inspiring, and has a great spirit for teaching yoga. She believes in her craft and loves what she does; it clearly shows through her practice.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Marti. I attended her classes at Harmony in Campbell during my pregnancy. It was so nice to have a yoga class that actually felt like a workout and was totally inspiring. Meeting Marti and attending her classes were absolutely the best thing for my pregnancy. I was able to connect with my baby in a way I hadn’t been able to. My body was totally ready for the birth experience thanks in part to Marti’s kick ass class! We did a lot to strengthen legs and I am so thankful that we did! It enabled me to get through the longest day of my life! In fact, after the birth, my legs were pretty much the only part of my body that wasn’t in pain!
We also attended her Couples Yoga class and it was incredible! My husband said of all the classes/​things we attended during the pregnancy this was hands down the best! It was nice for the three of us to connect and focus on who we would be as a family. I have been waiting eagerly to attend her new moms yoga class now that we have had our beautiful baby girl. I still sing her the lullabies we learned in Marti’s class. One of the other great things about Marti’s class is we always had an opportunity to check in with each other, so we really got to know the other people in the class. It really became a kind of community of women to support each other. It really was an incredible experience and I totally, wholeheartedly recommend Marti’s class to all the pregnant gals out there!!!

Marti is a wonderful and knowledgeable Yoga instructor. I always leave her classes feeling like I have worked out (without actually working out, if you know what I mean) and I always in a better mood after her class as well. She takes each students individual needs into account. Her classes are always unique, she doesn’t do a routine week in and week out, she customizes each week to the needs of the students in the class. She is hands down the best Yoga instructor I’ve ever met. Plus she’s gorgeous and a super nice person, so you really can’t go wrong.
I’ve taken her classes privately through my company and also her prenatal classes. I swear that because of my prenatal classes I had a much easier birth and a much quicker recovery time. I would highly recommend the prenatal class to any mom-​to-​be.

Marti is amazing.
I’ve known her from years and years and years ago at Gold’s Gym. She still teaches on Sundays at the Gold’s in San Jose! Little known secret! If you’re a member of the gym, this amazing 90 minute class is FREE. It’s Power Yoga, and we work on breathing, postures, energy flow, and much more. The class is great, the people there are very supportive of each other and we’re at all levels within our practice. Sometimes we share our «gift we bring and what we hope to gather» at the beginning of the practice, and other times we breathe synchronously for several minutes to join energy, then work into the flow of the session.
She also has amazing sessions at the Center for Spiritual Living (Willow Glen) on Friday nights now, and a Womens-​Only-​Sharing-​Group in the studio in her home on Saturdays.
NAMASTE!

I started taking yoga classes with Marti at Yoga of Los Altos and she was awesome. When I experienced some health issues in the fall, I switched to private sessions in her home. Every session is customized to meet my specific health needs and concerns. Marti is a yoga expert and leverages multiple styles in her approach. I like that each session is different and that Marti works with me to understand my goals, as well as to understand how I’m feeling and what I need from my practice that day. I highly recommend her as a yoga teacher and mentor.