Paul Teodo
Paul Teodo has a gift of translating the depth of his practice through the strings of his guitar, creating a meditative soundscape that enhances the experiences of contemplation and relaxation. It’s a gift that comes from his own sincerity and quest.
Paul got his 200 hr. certification at YogaWorks, under senior trainers David Kim and Jesse Schein. He has been mentored by internationally known teachers Sara Ivanhoe and Travis Eliot. His meditation classes are a blend of mindfulness exercises, usually focusing specifically on body-scan. He has also been mentored by Dr. Lorin Roche for the past year and am in the process of completing his 200hr Radiance Sutras Teacher Training. He currently teaches at Yoga Barn in Ubud, Bali and leads retreats worldwide with his gorgeous wife – Leah. His mantra is:
“Keep practicing. Get out of your own way. Enjoy life. Smile. Breathe.”
Masterclass:
Power Yoga with Paul Teodo
Take a Journey through the REAL Power Yoga. In this Masterclass, we will incorporate tools, techniques, and sequences designed to build both strength and stability throughout the body. This is a great workshop for yoga teachers, or for a student that is looking to develop a home practice. The class emphasizes techniques learned at Santa Monica Power Yoga (Bryan Kest’s original studio) and YogaWorks, two of the most respected yoga studios in the United States.
Workshops:
1) Myofascial Elasticity
What the heck is that?!?! Fascia is the connective tissue that surrounds our bodies. It gives us shape and form, and our overall mobility is hugely dependent on the condition of our fascia. This workshop discusses basic myofascial movements and talks about ways to condition this connective tissue. We then go into how to incorporate elastic movements into a yoga practice. Elastic movements are designed to open up the fascia through short, quick ranges of motion. Developing more elasticity in the fascia will transform your yoga practice and your body’s overall movement in general. This is a fun challenging workshop designed for ALL LEVELS of experience.
2)A Journey to Center
A Journey to Center is my signature meditation and musical experience. It is a 90-minute combination of yin yoga, guided meditation, and sound healing. We begin practice with one hour of yin yoga to release layers of stress and tension from the physical body. After the asana, I lead some simple breathing exercises designed to prime the body for deep relaxation. We then guide you through very specific body scan techniques, to release tension from the body.
In between each relaxation period, Paul plays instrumental pieces on acoustic guitar. These pieces have been inspired by our own journey into and practice of yoga and meditation. A Journey to Center was featured monthly in 2016 at the flagship meditation studio Unplug Meditation in Los Angeles, CA, and The Yoga Collective in Venice Beach. These performances sold out typically every month and garnered rave reviews from listeners and meditators alike. Since then, Paul and Leah have been leading them together in Bali, Australia, Thailand, and all over the US.
