“Be where you are. Not where you think you should be”
About Garden Path Yoga Triad (GPYT)
GPYT is a unique, year-round studio in historic, Ardmore neighborhood. The climate-controlled, indoor/outdoor garden studio allows us to experience and align with Mother Nature to awaken all the senses. Listen to birds chirping and feel the breeze blow as you rediscover the joy of movement.
Your yoga practice can:
improve your balance and posture
increase and modify your breathing patterns to calm and energize the body
improve your mental and physical flexibility and build strength and confidence
enhance relaxation and reduce negative stress levels
help regain functional movement and lessen pain
GYPT offers private, personalized sessions or small groups (2-3).
$45 per hour; packages available.
Can’t make it to the studio or have a large group? GPYT can come to you with a practice tailored for your event and accommodate all levels. Please email for pricing.
“You can’t stop the waves from coming but you can learn how to surf”
About Karen Hill Martinez,
RYT 200
Yoga literally saved my life, both mentally and physically.
Six years ago, I became very ill with extreme fatigue, pneumonia and several undiagnosed symptoms that kept me bed-ridden for months. Doctors tried to help yet nothing was conclusive and I became more anxious not having a diagnosis. Without a diagnosis, no medicines, procedures can be given. I had a strong yoga practice for three years prior and considered trying again though in a very weakened state. I rolled out of bed to the floor and began to do "easy" yoga poses that left me breathless and in tears. I promised myself to do 5-10 minutes of yoga each day. After a week, I could feel the difference in my body, my strength and my mood. By week four of my home practice, I was out of bed entirely and going back to work part-time. I am absolutely certain that yoga saved me.
After much soul searching since that time, I know that my physical and mental decline was, in part, based on years of avoiding emotional pain through unproductive, destructive paths (you name it, I did it). The last straw of the proverbial camel's back were my parents' deaths, children headed to college and my husband launching a new career in another state and quickly became a long-distance partner. My years of planning birthday parties, being "room mother," cooking, cleaning, being a supportive wife, mother, child, full time employee and being the heart, eyes and ears of my family abruptly came to an end as everyone "left" me.
My daily yoga practice forced me to think about me and to move and breathe just for me. I want to share with you how to be grateful for who you are and how to create an abundance of positivity through yoga. Yoga is for every body no matter the age or flexibility. I would like to help you rediscover strength inside and outside, breath by breath.
I can’t wait to share my space with you and welcome you to Garden Path Yoga Triad!
“The longest journey of any person is the journey inward”
Testimonials
“Having, actively done yoga about 20 years ago and now having multiple sport related injuries—I was really looking for a teacher who would work with my situation. Karen is thoughtful, gentle, and definitely knows what she’s doing! I have been able to take time for myself and under her guidance have started to find calmness in my yoga practice. What a delightful studio to visit.”
“Due to physical limitations yoga was something I never believed I could do. Karen has designed a practice that is very challenging yet safe for me physically. I really enjoy my time on the mat and am grateful for her intuitive teaching skills.”
“As the manager of a private Fitness Club, I extend a huge thank you to Karen Martinez for her high caliber Yoga Instruction. Karen brings a calm wholeness to our community and gently guides our yogis to higher self-awareness. We love that she encourages us to go at our pace while helping us to expand our flexibility, strength, breathing techniques, and balance. Her patience and encouragement for the newest beginner to the longtime master makes her a beloved and invaluable part of our growing yoga community.”
“I had wanted to try yoga, but felt intimidated by classes at a gym. Karen’s private lessons are a perfect fit for me.
As a bonus the view is breathtaking!”
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