In this episode, Jodi Duval is joined by Paul Teodo, a renowned yoga and meditation teacher, and musician, for an insightful conversation about transformation, yoga, and personal journeys. Paul shares his inspiring story of how yoga became a transformative practice in his life, helping him unlock his true potential and live with purpose and healing.
Paul delves into the emotional and physical power of yoga, particularly power yoga, and explains why he is drawn to this specific practice. He discusses how yoga serves as a holistic therapy, stimulating the healing power of nature, and how his experience as a worldwide teacher has shaped his approach to yoga. Paul also reflects on how becoming a father has profoundly changed his life and what role music has played in his journey. He talks about the significance of live music during yoga classes and how it enhances the practice.
In addition, Paul shares his Yoga Teacher Evolution Podcast and gives listeners a glimpse into the future of his work. His reflections on fatherhood, his evolving practice, and his goals for the future provide an inspiring perspective on yoga, growth, and transformation.
Paul Teodo is a highly respected yoga and meditation teacher and musician from the USA. He received his Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) certification through YogaWorks under the guidance of David Kim and Jesse Schein. Paul began teaching at Bryan Kest’s world-renowned studio in Santa Monica, where he spent five years building his reputation as one of the top young instructors in Los Angeles. Throughout his career, Paul has studied with some of the most respected teachers in the yoga community, including Sara Ivanhoe, Travis Eliot, Bryan Kest, Steve Ross, and meditation teacher Dr. Lorin Roche.
In 2016, Paul was named the #1 Yoga Teacher in Los Angeles by the Culture Trip. He then moved to Bali with his partner in 2017, where he began teaching at the famed Yoga Barn in Ubud. Paul now leads workshops, classes, and retreats all over the world, teaches a full schedule in Bali, and has released two albums of instrumental meditation music.
Connect with Paul:
Instagram: @teodoyogaguitar
Website: elementsofpoweryoga.com
Yoga Teacher Evolution Podcast: Spotify
