The vagus nerve plays a central role in this process. It helps regulate involuntary functions such as breathing, heart rate, and digestion, while also supporting our ability to sense internal body signals and process emotions. In many ways, it acts as a communication pathway between the body and the brain.
Read MoreWhy Do We Store Trauma in Our Hips?
This is a common question I receive when educating clients about Trauma Informed Yoga.
Let’s unpack it!
First, there are many definitions of “trauma.” In Trauma Informed Yoga, when we refer to trauma, we’re referring to a “stuckness” in the nervous system (specifically the Vagus nerve, another topic for another day!).
When you hear trauma is “stored in the hips” we’re talking about…
Read MorePeople 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.
Read MoreYes! 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!
Read More“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.
Read MoreMy 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.
Read MoreAlmost 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.
Read MoreBEYHealed is a healing-centered sound bath and gentle movement experience — inspired by Beyoncé’s healing music and her impact on marginalized groups.
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Read MoreThank you to everyone who helped Paths to Peace and Atlanta Yoga Teachers to raise money for Jon Ossoff, U.S. Senate candidate in Georgia.
Read MoreJoin us for our October Virtual Community Yoga Event, complimentary for our supporters.
Read MoreLearn how to maximize all the juicy benefits of yoga!
Read MoreBeginning a sadhana (yoga practice) can be exciting and also nerve wracking. Learn how to prepare and approach the start of your sadhana journey with grace and ease.
Read MoreWe had the opportunity to teach a session and present a little bit about our work with trauma and community building through Trauma Informed Yoga and the Healing Arts.
AAST are the premier scholarly organization for surgeons dedicated to the field of trauma and the care of critically ill surgical patients.
Read More“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.”
Read MoreEverything You Need to Vote and Volunteer for the 2020 Election.
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