Maria Czechowski, OTR, RYT-500, AYS, owner of Lifepath Yoga Center, is a registered occupational therapist with 30 years of clinical experience. Inspired by the experience of the profound healing effects of yoga, Maria became an advanced yoga teacher, receiving her 500-hour certification through the Himalayan Institute. She furthered her studies to include Ayurveda, Yoga Nidra, and Tai Chi. Maria is committed to living simply and authentically, incorporating Patanjali's eight limbs of yoga into her daily life. She lives in a country hilltop, surrounded by nature.