Maria Czechowski, OT, C-AHC, E-RYT, YACEP, is the owner of Lifepath Yoga Center LLC, a National Board-Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor, experienced yoga teacher, and former Occupational Therapist with more than 30 years of clinical experience.

Maria leads life-enhancing weekend retreats in the Pocono Mountains, including Yoga, Ayurveda & Nature and Tai Chi Easy: Flow into Vitality. Through Lifepath, she also offers small-group Yoga and Tai Chi classes, workshops, and in-person and virtual Ayurvedic consultations, emphasizing individualized attention, meaningful connections, and accessible approaches to wellness.

Maria's personal journey into yoga began after sustaining spinal injuries, when a daily yoga practice introduced her to its profound potential for healing and transformation. Inspired by this experience, she completed her 500-hour yoga teacher training through the Himalayan Institute. Her extensive teaching experience has earned her the designations of Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT) and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP).

Her dedication to natural healing has led her to pursue additional coursework in Ayurveda, advanced pranayama and meditation, Qigong, Tai Chi Easy, Yoga Nidra, and sound healing. Drawing on her Occupational Therapy background, Maria integrates these complementary practices with the wisdom of Yoga and Ayurveda to help people cultivate greater health, balance, and well-being.

Maria strives to live the principles she shares with others, embracing simplicity and authenticity in her small log home surrounded by forest. She enjoys hiking, spending time in nature, guiding her young granddaughters, and participating in dog agility with her Pomsky, Luna. A violinist with the Orchard Park Symphony Orchestra, she also draws inspiration from music, creating relaxing and uplifting instrumental playlists for her classes.

Through her teaching and retreats, Maria invites others to reconnect with themselves, discover the restorative gifts of nature, and cultivate a more balanced and joyful life.