About Us

Pathways Yoga Systems is a teaching school which uses a fundamental and uniform approach to the teaching of the esoteric and scientific art of yoga.

Traditionally, yoga teachers are certified in their knowledge of; and ability to teach; the various aspects of the yoga "Ashtanga"* system. Most excellent schools of yoga training are historically based on the tradition of their founding teacher and have a distinct lineage. 

As the teaching branch of Arhum Yoga, Pathways Yoga Systems is dedicated to using the most effective techniques of all Hatha and Raja yoga traditions and incorporating them into classes in a basic, educational, easy to understand manner.

The goal of Pathways is to create a consistent method of instruction. To achieve this goal:

   Classes are standardized. Teachers of this method are able to

   use the same class formats and teaching techniques.

   PYS Teachers are able to easily substitute for each other to

   insure an uninterrupted flow of on-going classes.

   Pathways classes can be formatted to the specific needs of 

   their clients.  Since all students are individually recognized in each

   class; PYS teachers are able to incorporate an awareness of each

   of their student's personal needs/preferences in each session. 

About this System of Teaching

   Employers will enjoy knowing not only that their teacher is

   certified and self-insured, but has a trained support group to 

   ensure on-going programs.

   PYS students feel confident attending PYS classes because they 

   can expect a consistent class format.

   Yoga is highly recommended by the medical profession as a

   Complementary Alternative Modality... a healing form of   

   wellness exercise.  Certified PYS wellness teachers are trained to

   honor the therapeutic needs of each student and give them the

   tools and self-motivation needed to practice at home.  

 PYS Teacher Training

* Yoga is based on the eastern teachings of the Ashtanga.

   Translated as the" Eight Limbs of Yoga", this consists of:

   Yama........ethical codes of Do's
   Niyama........ethical codes of Dont's
   Hatha........Physical exercises
   Pranayama........Breathing exercises
   Pratyahara........focused energy systems
   Dharana........concentration
   Dhyana........meditation
   Samadhi........enlightenment

Level1 training will focus on Pathways Yoga System's "Deconstructed" method of teaching four of the Asthanga branches:
     Hatha Yoga....Pranayama....Pratyahara....Meditation

The spiritual aspects of yoga are intrinsic to any deeper understanding of this path. In view of this, it is recommended that teachers be versed in the other limbs of the Ashtanga as well as the ones in the Level 1 training course.  This can be attained through general and private classes, workshops and reading material.

Further in-depth instruction will be part of Level ll and Level lll courses.