Patty Townsend is the developer of embodyoga™ In-Depth Study and Teacher Training Programs and the director of Yoga Center Amherst. She has synthesized more than 35 years of knowledge, personal practice and teaching experience into this highly educational, deeply experiential and inspiring program.

Patty was among the first wave of teacher-trainers in the U.S. while in residence at the Center for Yoga, Los Angeles in 1985 and later as co-owner of Yoga Works, Santa Monica.

Patty has practiced series 1, 2 and 3 of Ashtanga Vinyasa and has studied seriously with many of the world's foremost yoga teachers. Primary teachers have been Ana Forrest, Angela Farmer, Aadil Palkhivala and Richard Freeman. Patty currently studies with Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen.

Patty looks forward to having a presence in this teacher training and joining us for meditation in modules 2 and 3.