Lynn Patton

Owner

E RYT 500

Certified Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga Instructor

"I feel truly blessed to be a part of Peace of Mind Yoga community, for I am continually amazed by it's complete sense of unity."

Lynn has been teaching yoga since 2009. She began practicing yoga in 2003 maybe once a week or once every other week. It wasn't until she discovered Baron Baptiste in 2004 at a Personal Revolution Weekend that her practice changed. She went from practicing yoga once in a while to just about every day. Something about Baptiste Power Yoga spoke to her Loud and Clear. She didn't know that weekend was going to be the beginning of a life changing transformation. Baron poked and prodded, and allowed her to dig deep within herself-deeper than she ever did in her entire life. She learned to let go of resentments, fear and self doubt.
Since that first weekend Lynn has attended many other Personal Revolution Weekends, All Day Immersions, Teacher Training Level 1 bootcamp and Teacher Training Level 2 bootcamp, and Teacher Training Level 3: Beyond Borders. The Art of Assisting and several Foundations in Action workshops.
Lynn has taken training at several Live, Love, Teach Advanced Teacher Trainings. Early in 2011 Lynn became a Certified Baptiste Power Vinyasa Teacher. There are only 3 in Northeastern PA.
As Lynn continues her journey of growth and change, she strives to take her students and those around her for the ride. She teaches from a place of love and compassion, while offering a sweaty and fun approach to her classes. Lynn is inspired by each and every one of her students as she watches them experience their own awakenings. She finds the process endlessly empowering.

200 hr RYT

Pam has been practicing yoga for 3 years. Always interested in fitness, it is a perfect fit for her. Yoga provides the mental and physical challenge she wants and needs and it is also the perfect complement to all other activities to provide flexibility, a strong core and a healthy spine. Pam is interested in all types of yoga and enjoys taking a variety of workshops.
Teaching was a natural progression for her. Pam’s approach is to promote proper alignment and form, to prevent injuries and to make yoga accessible to students of all abilities. What she loves most about yoga: strength, self-confidence and peace of mind. Yoga is for everybody and for life. There is always room for growth. Pam intends to continue her studies towards a 500 hour certification.

200 hr RYT

What is Yoga?
To be present in one’s state of mind. Yoga is a journey to the self through the self.
Tammi has been practicing Yoga for over 10 years. She has always been physically active all my life and strived for a healthier way of life. Her yoga journey began while seeking physical benefits, and then blossomed into so much more. She felt she was being led to the mind, body, spirit connection. On her journey she discovered that she had an intuitive ability. She always had a strong desire and compassion to help other people which led her to Reiki.\ Then becoming a Reiki Master/ teacher. She sought more understanding of herself and the world we live in. As a yoga instructor, her goal is to inspire others to discover their inner light. Her commitment to Yoga and wellness is a daily practice, which has developed over many years. She will continue to practice and is constantly learning. "Yoga has improved my life in so many ways and I want to help pass that on to everyone I meet. I am more concerned with helping people find the truth of who they are than get into difficult postures. Yoga will continue to teach me more about life situations. I am now practicing yoga on a mental, emotional and spiritual level everyday that is why I need to teach this beautiful practice to others".

200 hr RYT

"Yoga has changed my way of living and has made me a better person in more ways than I can explan"

Cheryl was officially diagnosed with chrons disease in 1999 and didn't know which way to turn. She tried other forms of exercise and got what she needed physically but not mentally and emotionally. She started to practice yoga at various studios and fell in love with it. She then participated in the 40 day program at Peace of Mind Yoga Studio not once but twice. From that point on she noticed her disease was getting better. Teacher training was offered at Peace of Mind so she decided to take it to the next level and since she has graduated she loves every minute of it.

RYT 200

“Its not about me - or any instructor for that matter - its about the yoga. The inborn intelligence and wisdom alive in this ancient practice that will change you.”

Maria has been practicing yoga from the time she was 10 years old and first went to a class with her mom. Sharing the practice her mother shared with her has blossomed into a passion the likes of which she never saw coming.

Maria has been teaching yoga for 2 years and has studied under the inspiring teachers Alex R. DuBois and Kelly O’Brien (Mission Yoga, Scranton), Jennifer Ciarimboli (Balance Yoga, Forty Fort), Chris Loebsack (Sundari Yoga, Stroudsburg) and Alanna Kaivalya (New York City) and has benefited greatly from exposure to their unique teaching styles.

Always a student, Maria is currently studying at the Himalayan Institute in Honesdale, PA to become an Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist so she can broaden her knowledge base and incorporate the wisdom of Ayurveda, Yoga’s sister science, into her consulting and teaching.

Maria’s classes are intended to challenge body and beliefs yet are made accessible to even the once-in-a-while yogi. Hands on adjustments are sprinkled throughout her thoughtful classes to encourage your body and mind to inhabit spaces you didn’t realize were available. Join her to inspire your practice, find balance and strength, and get a little closer to your truth.

RYT 200

I started practicing yoga in 2012 to compliment my running hobby and I have been hooked ever since. I recently completed my RYT 200 at Peace of Mind Studio under Lynn Patton and Kristen Yuhas. Yoga has helped me get over some tough hurdles in my life and I want to bring that to others. The practice of yoga itself, to me, means letting go; letting go of all the “stories” we tell ourselves when we let our minds wander, and letting go of what holds us back.
Through my teacher training, I learned where I was really stuck in my life and was able to identify the number one thing that was holding me back. In 2002, my younger brother, Michael Wagner, was killed in a terrible car accident. I didn’t realize how hard I was holding onto this and how much it was showing up in my life every day. It was showing up as fear. Fear of losing again, fear of trying new things, because to me, any risk could possibly result in a loss. I pushed people away, I was angry and reactive. Yoga has helped me to identify and to work through my fears. I was able to switch my feelings of fear to feelings of gratitude. I changed the “story” I was constantly telling myself.
Personally, I like to spread a little yoga and love everywhere I go and teaching helps me connect with people in a way that creates positivity both in others and in myself.
Ultimately, I plan on continuing my teacher training to become 500 RYT and a certified life coach.

RYT 200

In January 2011 Kristen walked into a beginner's yoga class. She had no idea what she was doing, what to expect or why she was even there. Instantly Kristen was hooked. She had no idea at the time what an impact yoga would have on her life, or that she would even be teaching some day. What Kristen found during those classes was magical. She learned so much more about my inner self than she had ever known. Kristen started thinking about teacher training and in 2015 was presented with a chance. She completed her 200 RYT at Peace of Mind Yoga Studio. There are no words for the things that were accomplished on herself during those 200 hours. She found herself calmer, kinder and smiling brighter than ever before -- others noticed too. Kristen is so thankful and humbled after each and every yoga class she teaches. Kristen loves sharing the joy of yoga with others.