ABOUT DIANA

Diana Paschal is a 1000 E-RYT Yoga Teacher & Somatic Coach who helps individuals find inner peace, harmony, and wellbeing. For over a decade, she’s taught in a variety of settings: corporate, rehab and healthcare centers, conferences, international retreats, yoga teacher trainings and studios throughout NYC, Los Angeles, and Austin.

Diana’s has a syncretic offering from her studies in Vinyasa, Iyengar, Katonah Yoga, Toism, somatic therapies, FRC, CBT, yoga therapy and meditation with master teachers around the world.

Diana holds an advanced yoga therapeutics certification from Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman; She is certified to teach Katonah Yoga® from the founder Nevine Michaan. Diana is also Trauma certified and studied Somatic Experiencing with Peter Levine & Bessel van der Kolk.

Diana utilizes the body as a vehicle to bring insight and harmony within oneself and to deepen our connection to life. She is grateful to share the wisdom that has supported her own healing and evolution.

Diana resides in Austin, Texas. Join a class here.

MY STORY

Born a lover of movement, animals, nature, and all art forms, I grew up in a small town in west Tennessee and spent my youth riding my bike, swimming, dancing and climbing trees. My parents had me as teenagers, and they struggled to find stability and peace in their lives. They went through divorce and re-marriage, where I was shuffled from various homes, and step-parents and step-siblings came in and out of my life. I was abused and witnessed addiction and struggles around me.

In high-school, I found fulfillment and community through athletics, Church, music and mentoring other kids. I loved cheerleading, gymnastics and dance and used movement to get out of my head. I got out my angst with Nirvana, Alanis Morisette and Weezer. I became a competitive Cheerleader throughout high school and college, while also teaching kids gymnastics and swimming. I discovered Yoga in College, but I would not dedicate myself to the practice for many more years.

After graduation, I spent half a year living in London, traveling Europe, then officially left the south for the concrete jungle of New York City to create "a better life," but it wasn’t as easy as I’d hoped. While pursuing a career as an actress, I spent too many nights partying with anybody and everybody, washing down pizza with Tequila. I wasn’t connected to myself. I avoided and numbed my pain. I felt restless, scared and alone. I protected myself, closed myself off from vulnerability and deeper relationships. I built a shield and bottled everything up inside, until I eventually, learned how to process and be with my difficult emotions. I learned how to trust again.

After a few meltdowns, at 27, I dove deeply into self-inquiry with tools from wisdom teachings, yoga, somatic work, holistic health, coaching and conscious relating. I quit drinking alcohol. I recovered from co-dependent, toxic relationships. At 30, I took a sabbatical to Asia, exploring, studying and uncovering more truth. I’ve been on the path ever since and began coaching and teaching in 2014, and my offering continues to evolve with my own growth. Through years of practice, I've cultivated deeper presence, sensitivity, compassion and connection to divinity, and I am grateful to share and guide others on their path.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Middle Tennessee State, B.S. Communications, Minor Psychology, Cum Laude

American Academy of Dramatic Arts, NYC, Theater Conservatory

LYT Yoga, Lara Heimann, 200 HR YTT

YogaShanti NYC, 300 HR YTT: Yoga Therapy, Pranayama, Meditation, Rodney Yee

Katonah Yoga, Nevine Michaan & Mentors, New York, 200 HR YTT

YogaVida NYC, 100 HR Teaching Mentorship

Wanderlust, CA, 75HR Advanced TT, Vinyasa, Iyengar, Schuyler Grant    

Trauma Informed Yoga, 100 HR SoulWork

Somatic Experiencing, Esalen Institute, Peter Levine & Bessel van der Kolk

Cognitive Behavior Coaching Cert, Renaissance Life Therapies

TEACHER TRAINING MENTOR

SkyTing NYC: Asana Lab, Sequencing, Myths & Meaning

SoulWork Costa Rica: Asana Alignment & Art of Sequencing

  • — Sarah Anne Stewart, Founder Holistically Slim

    Diana offers an incredibly deep and extensive knowledge of yoga to her students - one that blends love, light and possibility. Being in her presence will allow you the opportunity to ground into your body, yet create a shift in awareness that will leave you feeling uplifted, inspired and renewed. She powerfully reminds her students that we are all human, to come as you are, yet connected to a much greater purpose and passion. Her teachings truly show you how to take all that you learned on the mat into your journey in the world. Beyond yoga, Diana bridges real-life with the spiritual, offering tools to support your mind, body, spirit - and heart to be more joy-filled, and empowered.

  • — Hilary, Stylist

    “Well, let me put it this way, Diana changed my life. In the last year I had an extreme amount of change. There was awesome change along with challenges, sadness, and grief in my life. Many people had told me to start doing yoga. In the past, I belonged to a gym, weight lifted and did lots of cardio exercises so yoga just seemed like a simple stretching exercise. Well that all changed when I met the beautiful and compassionate Diana. We started doing private yoga twice a week. She came into my home with such amazing energy, no judgement of my abilities and drive to really help change my physical and emotional health. I am a hairstylist so I am constantly on my feet and using my hands. At the end of my days I definitely have some aches and pains, but since I started working with her, I have seen a tremendous change in my posture, my body feels leaner, and my emotional being has progressively become more free. Although I could just say that’s yoga, it is not, it truly is Diana and the way she has guided me. She is one of a kind and I highly recommend her for anyone. I don’t know what I would have done without her this past year.”

  • — Nivea, Designer

    “I highly recommend the 6-week embodiment course. Diana is naturally gifted teaching women self love, self awareness and self healing. I recognized my own self growth after the first week and how it continued to build as the weeks moved along. Diana provides enriched material to practice weekly and holds a virtual session with small group activities and discusses. I’m sad the 6 weeks went by so fast. Nevertheless, I’m thankful for getting to know Diana and the other women participants.Thank you, Diana for your authenticity, love and guidance.”

  • — Justin, Executive

    “Diana is a truly remarkable woman. She is a terrific listener, able to really take the time in a wholly empathetic and caring way to understand her clients so that she can offer support and guidance. She presents her coaching work in a non-judgmental and safe way. I have grown to truly trust and appreciate her ability to help me see various life challenges, large and small, with a fresh and healthy and balanced perspective. More than anything, I feel that she is an irreplaceable asset in my life for supporting so many positive and healthy goals. She cares deeply about the people she helps. She has a wisdom that defies her age – but a deep curiosity to always be learning, growing, challenging. ”

  • — David, Entrepreneur

    “While working with Diana, I began to improve my relationships, career goals and take better care of myself. First of all, I lost 25 pounds by changing my negative habits and unleveling my mentality on diet. I also made major improvements in my business, removed toxic relationships and created a more peaceful work environment, and I also started to focus on bigger career opportunities outside my home town. Diana gave me the tools to find peace every day. She taught me how to look within, uncover my deeper desires, and understand my internal blocks to going after those. Mostly, I feel empowered and totally in control in all areas of my life now.”

  • — Chloe Good, Entrepreneur

    “Diana is a phenomenal yoga instructor, a true master. Her classes flow so perfectly through the parts of my body. I often have lower back pain at the end of a yoga class, but not with Diana. She understands the body so deeply that she offers the perfect sequence to ensure any sensitive areas are protected. Diana also has an amazing gentle presence. I highly recommend Diana!”

  • — Akash Bhat M.S. Sports Management Columbia Business School

    “I would like to extend my gratitude to Diana, on behalf of the Professor, the students and Columbia Business School. Diana’s yoga session was part of a 3-day retreat program focused on personal leadership and development. Diana creates an environment of authenticity, an environment where you can step onto the mat and expand into your body, breathe into darkest of spaces. She induces a sense of relaxation and comfort through her light hearted humor filled, story-like session. Her intense yet introductory yoga session left us feeling de-stressed and focused. This was a unique and first time experience for most of us, leaving us with the temptation to embark upon a new journey with yoga."