Margabandhu Martarano, E-RYT 500, founded the Integral Yoga Institute of New Jersey in 1969 at the request of Sri Swami Satchidananda and has served as its Director for nearly six decades. Throughout his years of dedicated service, he has shared the teachings of Integral Yoga in a wide variety of settings, including drug rehabilitation programs, mental health facilities, maximum-security prisons, colleges, and community organizations.
Margabandhu continues to teach three accredited college yoga courses each semester, his popular Sunday Morning Intermediate Integral Yoga class, and a variety of 6–8 week online Pranayama series through the Integral Yoga Institute of New Jersey. As a Senior Certified Integral Yoga Instructor with extensive experience in all branches of Yoga, Margabandhu is especially known for his deep understanding of Pranayama, including the advanced practices of Mudras and Bandhas. His teaching reflects a lifetime of study, practice, and compassionate service, inspiring students to discover greater health, inner peace, and spiritual growth through the authentic teachings of Integral Yoga.