About Julia
Julia Paddison (she/her) began practicing Vinyasa Yoga in 2011 and completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2012. In 2015, she began a daily practice of Ashtanga Yoga and completed a 40-hour Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training in 2016. With hundreds of additional hours of formal training with yoga experts, Julia has continued to expand her yoga knowledge, studying Yin Yoga, Meditation, Yoga Philosophy, and Ashtanga Yoga.
The practice of yoga has changed Julia's life in countless ways. In her body, yoga has helped her to identify and heal from several injuries. In her mind, yoga has helped her feel less stressed, more patient, more present, more confident, and more aware. Overall, the practice of yoga has deepened the relationship she has with herself and with others.
As a student, Julia's teachers have guided her through her practice to help her feel strong, self-reflective, and powerful. As a teacher, Julia strives to help her students feel this way, too. She is committed to providing students with an ideal environment for them to discover the beauty and power of their own practice and their own yoga. Her personal practice of Ashtanga Yoga heavily influences her teaching style so you will find her classes to be traditional, with a strong focus on breath and alignment.
The practice of yoga has changed Julia's life in countless ways. In her body, yoga has helped her to identify and heal from several injuries. In her mind, yoga has helped her feel less stressed, more patient, more present, more confident, and more aware. Overall, the practice of yoga has deepened the relationship she has with herself and with others.
As a student, Julia's teachers have guided her through her practice to help her feel strong, self-reflective, and powerful. As a teacher, Julia strives to help her students feel this way, too. She is committed to providing students with an ideal environment for them to discover the beauty and power of their own practice and their own yoga. Her personal practice of Ashtanga Yoga heavily influences her teaching style so you will find her classes to be traditional, with a strong focus on breath and alignment.
Certifications, Experience, and Education
Julia completed her 200-hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training in 2012 at Dana Hot Yoga under the leadership of Lisa Mitchell and Rachel Hoppenstein. Additional noteworthy trainings include: 40-hour Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training in 2016 with David Swenson; 32-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training in 2017 with Corina Benner; 18-hour Meditation Teacher Training in 2018 with Allison Sobel; and 15-hour Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training in 2020 with Randi Coen Gilbert.
Continuing education workshops, immersions, and private lessons which have been highly influential to Julia's teaching and to her practice include experiences with Meghan Kirk, Caroline Holt-Casey, Cicelee Chappelle, Lindsay Lusignea, Eddie Stern, Kino MacGregor, David Garrigues, Laruga Glaser, Kat Fowler, and David Robson.
Julia has taught yoga for more than ten years, has over 5,000 hours of yoga teaching experience, and has taught thousands of students. She has experience teaching group classes, private lessons, workshops, and immersions, has co-facilitated teacher trainings, and has led yoga retreats all over the world.
Julia has a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from Saint Joseph's University and is currently working toward a Master's Degree in Social Service from Bryn Mawr College.