She has trained in Hatha and Arhum Yoga under numerous accomplished and exacting instructors, including Indian Masters. She is registered with the Yoga Alliance at the 500 hour level.

Pat, also known as Swami Padmananda, has been a householder Swami in the Jain Tradition since 1978. She received diksha through the auspices of H.H. Shri Archarya Sushil Kumar Maharaji.

H.H. Acharya Sushil Kumarji Maharji

Pat has tutored in fitness and stress reduction at hospitals, women's groups, and in private industry. Her well-received and specialized program for arthritis, to reduce body discomfort and increase stamina, is an apt example of her individual and pioneering approach to exercise and good health. This dynamic teacher believes that the particular needs and desires of each student must be the basis of any program offered.
 

Massachusetts: Pat has taught popular courses in  at Tufts University, Salem State College, had her own television show on cable for three years and her own studio of yoga in Medford, MA.

New Hampshire: Pat created a popular and successful yoga program at "Synergy", Exeter Hospitals Health and Fitness Facility.

She now holds Teacher Training Programs, workshops and teaches Arhum Yoga at

The Yoga Room

472 Route 111, Village Plaza, Hampstead, NH.

Her Level I and II students are RYT approved at the 200 hour level; Level III students complete a 500 hour YA program and  Level III AOC is a PYS certified 1000 hour Wellness Teacher program.