Donna Papania, E-RYT 500, YACEP

Donna Papania is a nationally renowned Ayurvedic Practitioner and Educator and yoga instructor. Donna spent 10 years in the desert of New Mexico studying with and working for Dr. Vasant Lad, as his assistant consultant and therapist in the cleanse department, teaching his diet and lifestyle courses and most notably, serving as the head of the Ayuryoga department.

Donna now empowers yogis to a deeper connection with themselves by learning to practice ayurveda on and off the mat. Weaving ayurveda and yoga back together with great attention to the energy body creates deep and lasting shifts for her students, unveils their authenticity and expedites the spiritual journey. In her personal journey she enjoys being a single mama to three, is a beach lover, devoted pet owner and fond of the quote by Ram Dass, ‘we are all just walking each other home.’

Degrees & Certifications

Masters of Nutrition from the University of New Mexico

B.S. Nutrition from the University of New Mexico

B.S. Exercise Science from the University of Southern Mississippi

Ayurvedic Studies Program Levels 1 and 2 from The Ayurvedic Institute

E-RYT 500

C-IAYT Yoga Therapist

Certified Reiki Master

Certified Ayurvedic Energy Point Therapist

Certified Quantum Healing Hypnosis Therapist