About me
People fascinate me; how similar yet uniquely different and beautiful each one of us is. I love finding people's potentials and help them free themselves from what no longer serves. I believe we all have a chance to live a happy life and enjoy being here.
Now in my 40s my child-like spirit is coming out stronger than ever: curiosity, exploring, laughing, experimenting, creating, being free and spontaneous like it’s nobody’s business ;) - simply being madly in love with life. But it took me years to discover that part in me.
Years of depression and struggle led me to a spiritual path in my late 20s. After catholic upbringing followed by a few years of atheism, I discovered yoga (initially just for fun), dived deeply into Ayurveda to heal my physical issues (it worked!) and Vipassana meditation to help with my mental/emotional challenges. This was just the beginning of my journey.
Deep healing, expanding my awareness and finding the magic of everyday life became my priority. Whatever I learned, I would always ask (as a typical Virgo) ‘How can I use it in real life? How does this actually help?’ Theories, philosophies, and understanding on an intellectual level are secondary to me - I learn mainly through experimenting and putting teachings into practice to see how they actually work in life. Wisdom can’t be found in books or podcasts but only through life experiences; through courageously embodying the insights, knowledge and spiritual experiences.
I’ve lived in different countries for over 20 years, I learn from teachers, shamans, healers of many different traditions so I am not closed to one trend, culture or religion. I don't believe there is one right way that fits all. There is so much beauty to discover if we open our mind and go beyond the shoulds and shouldn'ts :)
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Grounded spirituality, responsibility, honesty, compassion
The path that I am following and which I propose to you is the path of grounding, making spirituality real, tangible - a sincere look at yourself, noticing what requires some work, understanding what your soul wants to manifest in this life and finding that part in you which is already whole, perfect and full of love.
The most important aspect of my work is respect to your inner wisdom and trusting your process. I guide, ask questions, help you find your own answers. I will not philosophise, theorise or tell you how you should be or act. I believe that only in this way what you learn, heal, understand during our meeting will be your personal truth and will allow you to continue your growth without my support. I hope that cooperation with me will allow you to become a more independent person and that you will take your life and your happiness into your own hands.
"Walk as if you are kissing the ground with your feet"
~ Thich Nhat Hanh ~

Marta Pondel
My courses and trainings
and how I started working with healing & spiritual guidance
All I ever studied was for myself, not to work. I studied because I was curious, I wanted to understand myself and the world, and find healing. I always knew there is more to life than what meets the eye. At some point my friends started asking if I can give them sessions or teach them what I learned and that's how it all started. Slowly, organically, naturally I transitioned into helping people in overcoming mental/emotional pain and guiding them on the path to Wholeness. I've been doing it professionally since 2017.
Some of my most impactful teachers & trainings
My deepest gratitude to all my wonderful teachers that I've been privileged to learn from. Without their wisdom and enormous patience I wouldn't be where I am today.
And how blessed I am that they were/are the wise teachers who never imposed their philosophies on me but instead gave me pointers to where I could explore within.
Adyashanti
meditations, self-inquiry, teachings
All of these led me on the path of compassion, loving what is, surrendering to life. Life-changing is an understatement :)
Hatha & Ashtanga Yoga
Teachers training certificate 200 hours, Yoga Alliance - Rishikesh Yogpeeth, India
Rebirthing Breathwork
With Edward Matthews and Prema Julia, Koh Phangan, Thailand
Tantra - ancient lineages from Nepal and India
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Fierce embracing of all of life. Practices with mantras, mudras, visualizations and meditation, channeling energy. Practices with Goddess energies.
Laura Amazzone: Kaula, Shakta and Sri Vidya lineages
Christopher Hareesh Wallis:
Tantrika Institute, Shaiva Tantra from Kashmir
B. Naga Kumar
Mumuksha Center for Transformation in Mysuru, India
Past Life Healing, Yoga Nidra, Ayurvedic Massage and many many more
Astrology
First course with Alena Leushyk, and then many many many books, online trainings and summits with:
S. Forrest - evolutionary astrology
D. Giamario - shamanic astrology
B. Hand Clow - her mind-blowing insights on Saturn, Chiron, Uranus and Kundalini energy
M. Jones - psychological and karmic astrology
Compassionate Inquiry
Professional 1-year Program
Trauma informed, psychotherapeutic approach developed by Gabor Mate
Shamanism
First initiations in 2015;
Plant medicine and master plant dietas in the Amazon, Andean Munay-Ki Rites, shamanic journeys, opening sacred spaces, ceremonies with the elements, Slavic energy transmissions, phantom surgeries and more
Conscious living, conscious dying
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With RamDev Dale Borglum from Living/Dying Foundation
Assisting the dying and their family to go through the process of illness, death and grief

