MARTINE BOUNET
Zen Retreat
Special Guest Yoga Teacher and
Retreat Facilitator

Alongside a rewarding career in the wine trade as a buyer and educator, she has also been keen to pursue her interest for Yoga. She is a qualified Hatha Yoga Teacher and is currently studying towards the 320hour course.
Her curious nature and voracious thirst for knowledge led her to study other styles of Yoga (Sivananda, Ashtanga & Iyengar, Acro Yoga), which allow for more creativity in her teaching.
She has successfully completed her ‘Teach Meditation’ course under Swami Saradananda’s tutelage.
Martine’s method of teaching reflects her personality; dynamic, nurturing, safe and encouraging.

A few words from Martine…

I got introduced to Yoga whilst living in the US back in 1997, but it was in London that a strong interest arose through attending regular Iyengar classes. My years practising at the London centre taught me the fundamentals and importance of proper body alignment. The more I practised and the more I loved the feeling of grounding and well being.
My experience as a Yoga practitioner spans over a decade, but it was in 2006 that I felt ready to further my knowledge and share my passion for Yoga.
I enrolled into a 240h Teaching Course under the expert guidance of Dr Elena Voyce at TeachYoga, in London. This course is Yoga Alliance accredited and respected for meeting and exceeding the international standards set by that organisation. I am currently studying to gain the 320h accreditation.
I regularly attend practical and theory workshops led by respected yogis (Jonathan Monks, Godfrey Devereux, Jason Nemer) and Swamis to ensure that my teaching is always evolving and up to date.
I currently teach group and private classes in London and lead Yoga retreats abroad.
My way of teaching is definitely dynamic with a relaxed and fun feel to it. Yoga is about harmony where body, mind and spirit can be best expressed to allow for true benefits to be achieved. I strive to bring out that harmony through the proper use of postures, breathing relaxation and meditation aiming for a thrilling and enlightening experience.
Who said that Yoga and Wine were incompatible subjects of interest? Certainly not me!
My passion for anything related to the world of wine has remained genuine since joining the Bordeaux wine trade over a decade ago. I have now been working for a number of years for a respected Wine Merchant in London. Whilst enjoying a rewarding career as a wine buyer, my thirst for knowledge led me to enrol in the Master of Wines programme –considered by the trade as the highest wine qualification- I am also a certified wine educator.
My enthusiasm for the subject should make anyone want to reach for a glass and enjoy the genius in it… with moderation of course!

Reveal your Self and enjoy yourself!