What Makes Teaching Yoga so Different from Pilates, Cardio, Cycling, etc?

People ask me all the time, what makes yoga so different from other movement based practices.

When I first moved to Atlanta, I spent the first 5 years running The Yoga House and teaching at a popular gym chain and at the Centers for Disease Control's 5 campuses across the city. I taught yoga, Aqua Fit Kickboxing, while also dabbling in cycling, pilates and bootcamp classes as part of my own fitness practice.

For me, what makes yoga unique is the honoring and centering of embodiment.

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Q&A: Our Upcoming Yoga Teacher Trainings

Yes! Online yoga teacher trainings are the new norm. Paths to Peace Yoga School is part of Yoga Alliance. We offer 200 Hour Certified Yoga Teacher Trainings online and in person. 

Once a student completes our yoga teacher training, they’ll receive a certificate from Paths to Peace Yoga School, which will be submitted by them to Yoga Alliance. Then, they’ll be a certified yoga teacher who can teach yoga anywhere in the world!

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Student Testimonials

“I have known Robyn since my yoga teacher training days. I have always seen a light in her yoga practice. I have attended many of her classes.  She is a wonderful yoga teacher, who is very personable and approachable.  

Robyn’s yoga classes match all levels whether a person is a beginner or an advanced practitioner. She understands alignment, modifications and has a solid knowledge of the asana practice, breathing exercises and meditation.” Suchi Vatturi, Yoga Teacher.

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Become a Yoga Teacher with Paths to Peace Yoga School

My Certified Yoga Teacher Training supports change makers and healers who may be unsure about being a yoga teacher, but are drawn to yoga and want to learn how to transform their lives without needing to go to a yoga studio or taking an in person training. You’ll be part of a community of like minded people and also receive individual support throughout the entire process.

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How I Became a Yoga Teacher with over 25 years of experience

Almost 15 years ago, I started my first 200 hour certified yoga teacher training. I didn’t know anything about becoming a yoga teacher. I didn’t always relate to yoga’s mainstream culture and didn’t see many yoga teachers who looked like me. 

But, I knew I wanted a personal transformation and healthier quality of life; and I was curious about yoga even if I wasn’t sure if I would teach yoga after my training was complete. 

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National Suicide Prevention Month

“September is a month dedicated to suicide prevention and suicide awareness. Below are some resources about Suicide and Suicidal thoughts.

We’re in unprecedented times due to a global pandemic, racial violence, racial trauma, unemployment, misinformation, political chaos and a constant state of uncertainty about what will happen in the future.”

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Therapy

When moving trauma through the body, it’s helpful to have emotional and mental health support from professionals in the areas of psychotherapy and hypnotherapy.

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Robyn Donaldson