yoga studies
Since her Yoga Teaching Training in India, Paola has taught over 1500 hours of classes to students worldwide, partnered with globally recognized companies, organized retreats and events, taught at International Summits and Yoga Congresses, and taken countless hours of workshops, programs and certificates.
Amongst her Yoga Focused studies :
- 200HR YTT Hatha-Vinyasa from Om Shanti Om, Rishikesh, India
- 300HR YTT Hatha from YogaDarshanam in Gokulum, Mysore, India
- 100HR YTT Pregnancy Yoga from YogaDarshanam in Gokulum, Mysore, India
- 50HR Meditation Teacher Certification from Arrant Yoga Ashram in Netherlands and India.
- CPA & CMA Certified Mindfulness Therapy
- 8 course from Embodied Philosophy in NYC focusing on The Energy Body & Yoga Philosophy
- Buddhism & Modern Psychology from Princeton
- Science of Wellbeing from Yale
- Advanced Meditation with Jack Kornfield & IMS
- Bhagavad Gita Study with Swami Chidananda
- Private Teachings from Experienced Monks & Gurus
- Ashram Retreats and continuing studies
Paola is now an E-RYT (Experienced Yoga Teacher) and is considered a Pioneer in Yoga in her home Country and community.
"What drives me as an Instructor and Guide, is the will to Empower others to develop their own Spiritual Wisdom which is ultimately, one's greatest teacher." - Paola Cruz
Some Fun Facts :
Paola has hiked in major Mountain Ranges such as The Himalayas in Nepal, The Andes in Peru, Tatras in Poland, AT in USA, PCT in USA.
Paola travels year round and has visited 50 countries so far.
She has visited India on four separate occasions.
One of Paola's favorite things to do is to watch the sunset and listen to the birds.
Paola collaborates with many wellness brands and supports local, women-owned, conscious companies.
Her morning routines include having a green vegetable drink, turmeric-ginger shot, fasting for a few hours, and working out with her boyfriend Brandon.
Paola loves to answer any questions and share advice with her community.
