...is a simple, fun, engaging, eye-opening, contemporary, non-dogmatic, dedicated entrepreneur of the yogic arts. He challenges students to search inward and find their unspoken reality which is accompanied by spontaneous joy. During class he is known for directing students to find their internal rhythm allowing them to resonate with their heart and relax in the flow. His classes have been described as "Poetry in Motion" allowing one to leave the competitive sphere while touching new ground never dreamed possible.
His niche is in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, where his delivery not only makes the message of the text clear and pertinent to a practitioners life but is vibrant, alive, and relevant as if it were written for the 21st century contemporary man. His patient way of revealing the text allows illumination of it's deeper meaning and gives students confidence with the material so they're inspired to make the changes that are suggested possible. He is masterful at integrating the asana instruction with the chanting giving seasoned teachers as well as novices a visceral experience of the text.
He offers teachers a firm grasp of the theory behind adaptation of poses and the principles behind class planning. Insights from his practice allow him to profoundly effect one's understanding of breathing and asana and how they play with each other. His primary virtue is simplicity and adaptability which once understood could take years to embody in one's practice.
His creation YOGA for ALL: Any Body. Any Condition. At Any Age. bears testimony to his grounded approach toward the joy and health of anyone who desires to radically change their practice, their consciousness, and their day to day happiness. If you want transformation in your life, he's there with you to help each step. He knows what it's like to be in pain, to suffer, to be devastated by illness, to lose in love, to feel life pressing in on all sides, to feel inadequate and the all around frustrations that our life can offer. Because of this, Paul has the ability to connect with his students with ease and to teach them at their own level of ability. His non-threatening and accepting manner is always part of his demeanor as well as his professionalism.
