Maria Czechowski, OT, C- AHC, RYT-500

Maria is the owner of Lifepath Yoga Center LLC, located in Western New York, a Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor in private practice and a dedicated Yoga and Tai Chi instructor.As an Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Maria complements her Yoga & Tai Chi expertise with deep knowledge of Ayurvedic and Yogic principles and a holistic approach to wellness. She offers in-person and virtual Ayurvedic consultations nationwide, drawing on over 30 years as an Occupational Therapist to guide clients toward lasting wellness.With a background studying under Tai Chi masters and years of teaching experience, Maria brings the powerful, accessible 7-Step Tai Chi Easy form to those seeking balance, vitality, and inner calm. Her retreats, including Lifepath Retreat: Yoga, Ayurveda & Hiking as well as Tai Chi Easy: Flow into Vitality~Weekend Retreat in the Pocono Mountains, blend Ayurveda, Yoga, Tai Chi, mindfulness, and nature immersion for a unique healing experience.At Lifepath Yoga Center, Maria teaches transformative Yoga and Tai Chi classes, emphasizing personal connection and small class sizes. Maria's credentials include national board certification in Ayurveda, and certifications in advanced Yoga Teacher, Pranayama, Meditation, Qigong, Tai Chi Easy, and Yoga Nidra, with ongoing advanced studies in Ayurveda. A violinist with the Orchard Park Symphony Orchestra, Maria infuses her classes with the same balance, rhythm, and flow that music brings to life. She finds joy in living simply within a forested log home, spending time hiking, exploring mountain trails, and curating instrumental playlists to enhance her students' experience.