Paul Benedict

Yoga Trainings and Certifications Background

Paul is a holistic wellness educator, author, and yoga teacher dedicated to supporting longevity and spiritual growth. Specializing in the deeper dimensions of yoga, Paul integrates various schools of hatha, rāja, vinyasa, and tantra yoga with a profound emphasis on prānāyāma (breathwork), meditation, and yoga philosophy. Beyond traditional yoga instruction, he offers transformational yoga nidrā, sound meditation (bowls, gongs), and Thai Yoga Bodywork to guide students toward holistic well-being.

Paul’s journey began in 2001 through the lens of rāja yoga and the Theosophical Society, later expanding into physical practices like Anusara, Bikram, and Ashtanga Vinyasa. He holds advanced credentials from esteemed schools, including Devanadi School of Yoga & Wellness, ParaYoga, the Himalayan Institute, SmartFLOW Yoga, and ZFlow Power Yoga, and has studied extensively with Tim Miller.

Today, Paul shares his broad yoga knowledge globally. As a staff teacher for 200, 300, and 500-hour teacher trainings, he mentors the next generation of instructors. He is co-author of Ancient Wisdom for a New Age (2012) and is currently penning a commentary on The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali. Whether he is leading transformational yoga retreats worldwide, teaching online breathwork courses, or incorporating mindfulness into his real estate business, Paul is passionate about making the Ancient Wisdom accessible and practical for modern living. When off the mat, you can find him hiking, traveling, composing music for the guitar, or exploring the latest innovations in science and technology.

Learn more about Paul here: www.newrajayoga.com