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Paula Secker-Johnston

Altoona, IA, USA

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Paula Secker-Johnston Teaches

  • Alignment-Oriented Yoga
  • Spiritually-Oriented Yoga
  • Gentle Yoga
  • Specialty Yoga

Languages

ENGLISH

About Paula Secker-Johnston

I began my exploration of yoga and meditation in 1997. My first trainings were with YogaFit and I began teaching yoga in 2000 at the fitness center where I taught fitness and spinning classes.    My love for yoga encouraged me to explore the studies and practice...

I began my exploration of yoga and meditation in 1997. My first trainings were with YogaFit and I began teaching yoga in 2000 at the fitness center where I taught fitness and spinning classes.   

My love for yoga encouraged me to explore the studies and practice more deeply.  In 2005, I left my corporate position in the circulation arena to take an in-depth teacher training in Anusara Yoga.  After years of training and studying, I received my Anusara certification in late 2011.  

In 2012 I was pronounced to have breast cancer.  Upon the news and surgeries that ensued, I was uncertain that I would be able to continue teaching and/or practicing yoga.  I made the most of the situation by developing modifications to the poses when I was able to return to my personal yoga practice.   I also used this time to dig deeper into breath work and meditation techniques.

Since my introduction to yoga, I have been fortunate to study and train extensively with many internationally recognized teachers.  I am eternally grateful for their guidance, wisdom and inspiration.  I continue to study with internationally-recognized teachers and local teachers.  I learn from each person that I meet, especially my students. 

I delight in sharing my knowledge of yoga; my personal mission being to help others feel better about themselves as they tap into their own wellspring of vibrancy, strength and joy.  I strive to teach classes that are explorative, playful and empowering; weaving themes applicable to daily living.   My students are my biggest source of inspiration, along with my dog.   
 

 

First Registered May 2012
Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider

Teaching Experience

Current

Blue Lotus Yoga & Wellness - we utilize Toad Valley Golf Course for our public classes

August 2013 - Current
Toad Valley Public Golf Course, Northeast 80th Street
Pleasant Hill, IA, United States
Previous

Shakti Yoga Shop - co-owner

April 2008 - May 2013
Des Moines, IA, USA
First Registered May 2012
Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider

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