Learn daily spiritual practices for stress relief, deep relaxation and healthy living.

Why I created this yoga teacher training

Almost 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. So, since there weren’t any online certified yoga teacher trainings available, I signed up for an in person yoga teacher training at a local yoga studio. My training was very rewarding, but it was very time consuming when it came to commuting; and it didn’t include any information about yoga helping to move trauma and stress through the body. What I learned was that a yoga teacher training doesn’t have to take place in a yoga studio! Now, there’s more yoga teachers and students who look like me that are leading up trainings (although the number of black yoga teachers still has under 2% representation in the yoga industry), and yoga can be used to address stress and trauma in the body which overwhelmingly affects Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.

Take the leap!

Paths to Peace Yoga School and our Teacher Trainings are Yoga Alliance certified. January 2023, I’m offering an inclusive, convenient and modern online yoga teacher training that’s affordable, with easily digestible information. Students will feel confident sharing their practice with their loved ones and communities by the end of the training; and they’ll be certified by Yoga Alliance to teach yoga if they choose. The answer for me was to take a leap of faith, invest in a healthier lifestyle and be open to personal transformation. I trusted the call pulling me towards yoga, even if I didn’t know whether or not I wanted to teach. Nearly 15 years later, I could not imagine a life without yoga. Teaching yoga and sharing my practice has transformed my life personally and professionally, especially as mental health, self care and trauma informed care have become more popular and accepted.

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Key Benefits

  • Online Yoga Teacher Training

    My 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.

  • Community

    You’ll be part of a community of like minded people and also receive individual support throughout the entire process.

  • Trauma Informed Care

    Space to address stress and trauma through creating a daily yoga practice.

30 Hours of LIVE TEACHING Each Month

What You'll Experience Every Month

  • 8 Yoga Classes / Monthly

  • 1- Weekend Workshop (Sat/Sun.)/ Monthly

  • 1 - Teaching Lab/ Monthly

  • Self Study, Karma Yoga (Seva), Reflection/ Monthly

You're ready for this!

What You'll Learn During the Training

1.) Practices that can help to lower stress and anxiety; 2.) How to create a healthier quality of life physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually; 3.) Understand how to enter deep states of relaxation; 4.) How to share your practice and teach others with confidence; 5.) Learn resources to help move trauma through the body; 6.) How to create daily practices that promote inner peace and inner strength; 7.) How to teach yoga in a confident and safe way

Bonuses

Referral Program + Summer Solstice Weekend Retreat!

  • Pathfinders Referral Program

    $100+ Value (open to anyone)

    When you refer someone to the Yoga Teacher Training AND they sign up, receive a $100 Commission. You can receive a commission even if you're not taking the training. Pay it forward!

  • Summer Solstice Weekend Retreat + Graduation Celebration!

    More Details to Come

    Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains, June 22-25, 2023.

Testimonials and Praises

“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

“As a health educator and chiropractor for over 16 years, as well as a yoga teacher myself, I know it’s essential for a great yoga teacher to have knowledge of the body, mind, spirit. It is also important to find a teacher that can be present and attentive to each student. In addition to being able to make all students feel welcome and safe at whatever their level or ability…”

Dawn Sissing-McGee

“Robyn has a keen eye for each student’s ability, yoga-wise, she knows how to adjust poses for each student’s level, but then also, teaches you a bit more, assisting students to advance their practice. I find her presence soothing and her classes are relaxed, yet an intense workout at the same time.”

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Instructor(s)

Robyn Donaldson, J.D.

Yoga Teacher Trainer

Co-Founder of Paths to Peace, Robyn Donaldson, J.D. became a yoga teacher after experiencing trauma and grief as a caretaker for terminally ill family members; and after working in politics, law and business. She’s been a yoga teacher for over 13 years and has advanced yoga teacher training in Prana Vinyasa, Ayurveda and Hatha. Robyn’s been practicing yoga for over 20 years. She believes in yoga’s power in addressing grief, stress and big life transitions. Robyn founded the "Paths to Peace Yoga School" which is offers 200 Hour Certified Yoga Teacher Trainings, Continuing Education and Retreats in Maui, Hawaii. Robyn is also the founder and Executive Director of “We the Peace,” a 501(c)(3), which brings trauma informed yoga to young black, indigenous and people of color. Robyn splits her time between Atlanta, GA and south suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. For more on her work: PathsPeace.com and WeThePeace.org.

Bio

Robyn Donaldson, J.D. is the Co-Founder of Paths to Peace, a team of Trauma Informed Yoga Educators, Healing Artists and Therapists who offer consulting and programming in Mental Health, Trauma Informed Care, Community Building and Restorative Justice. She’s also the Executive Director of We the Peace, a 501c3 focused on bringing trauma informed care to youth under 18 years old from marginalized groups. Robyn has been teaching yoga for nearly 15 years. She’s a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider. She has an Advanced Yoga Teacher Training in Prana Vinyasa and Ayurveda Living as created by Shiva Rea. Robyn is 1 out of 3 black identifying Prana Vinyasa teachers in the world, who has a 500 hour training and who studied personally with Shiva Rea for 3.5 years. Robyn’s the only Prana Vinyasa teacher in Georgia; and the only black woman Prana Vinyasa teacher in the southeast of the U.S. Robyn also has a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in Hatha and has studied yoga in the U.S., Kerala, India and Bali, Indonesia. She’s elevated her expertise as a Yoga Teacher by completing trainings in Yoga and Inclusivity and Yoga Revolution Through Love Leadership Training with Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts (Peloton); Trauma Informed Yoga; Prison Informed Yoga with James Fox, Thai Yoga Bodywork and I AM Meditation (Amma’s M.A. Center). Robyn has over 2,300 hours of yoga teaching experience across various platforms and communities: yoga studios, gyms, corporate settings, municipalities, junior high schools, senior living communities, conferences and virtually through online classes. She also taught yoga for 5 years to employees at the Centers for Disease Control in their Corporate Wellness Centers across 5 CDC campuses in Atlanta. Robyn was the Co-Founder of The Yoga House ATL, her private home yoga studio that centered black people, women of color and larger bodied practitioners who were interested in yoga, but did not feel comfortable going to a conventional yoga studio. Presently, Robyn offers her Paths to Peace programming to political organizations, elected officials, schools, not for profits and municipalities to build more Trauma Informed Communities across the country. Robyn’s a former lawyer who is passionate about politics. She worked on Barack Obama’s historic 2008 presidential campaign; and is an advocate and activist for social change and eradicating racism. She graduated from the University of Illinois-Chicago Law School and Florida A&M University (FAMU). She also studied International Human Rights and Constitutional Law at the University of Western Cape in South Africa and University College London in the UK. Robyn is based in Atlanta, GA and Hazel Crest, IL. She loves nature, cooking, travel and spending time with friends and family. Her favorite places in the world are Brazil, South Africa, Hawaii and Italy.

Who's Familiar With Paths to Peace Work

FAQ

  • Can a YTT be done online? Is it a credible training experience? Is it legit?

    Yes! 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. The Winter 2023 training will take place completely online with an option to attend the in person Summer Solstice Retreat. 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!

  • Is this a live course or self paced? Will there be anyone to teach me live?

    This course is live! You’ll experience 150 / 200 hours of learning and practice live with the Lead Teacher Trainer (Robyn), so you’ll be supported throughout the process with an expert yoga teacher. You’ll also have access to supplemental videos and other resources too.

  • Can I still take this training if I’m not planning to be a yoga teacher?

    Yes! There are many reasons people take yoga teacher trainings. Some people do it to deepen their practice of yoga, improve the quality of their lives or they may want to be part of a like minded community. Others take the training so they can become a yoga teacher in the future. Why you take the training is your personal choice.

  • What is the graduation retreat?

    The graduation retreat is open to the public, but it’s also an opportunity for people who completed the yoga teacher training and want an in person graduation and retreat.

  • Can I invite friends and family to the retreat? Will they be able to interact with us on the retreat?

    Yes! The retreat is open to the public, in addition to yoga teacher training graduates. Anyone you invite will sign up for the retreat as a participant. Please contact us if you want to bring minors under 18 years old. If you’re bringing a minor, special permission must be given through the retreat center.

  • How long is the entire training from start to certification?

    The training lasts for 5 months from Jan. 2023 - June 2023 to offer students time to integrate what they’re learning into their everyday life. You’ll start your journey in the winter and upon completion, you’ll be a Yoga Teacher by the summer!

  • Will we ever meet in person?

    No, the entire training is online. If you choose not to attend the in person retreat, you’ll participate in a Virtual Graduation Ceremony and you’ll receive your certificate electronically. If you choose to attend the retreat in person, you’ll graduate and receive your certificate.

  • Is the entire training online?

    Yes.

  • Do we have to attend the retreat?

    No. The retreat is optional for yoga teacher training students.

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