By Paige Leigh Reist | Posted: September 11, 2019
Patti Montella is a spiritual teacher, inner transformation coach, and speaker who’s dedicated herself to making the world a happier, healthier place for over 25 years. But her path hasn’t been a straightforward one: before she became a spiritual pioneer, she was a busy professional working in a corporate environment, living a life that looks very different from the one she leads now.
Patti began her personal spiritual journey after the passing of a dear friend, which also coincided with the end of her marriage. Looking for a deeper experience of life and a way to heal, she found herself in the company of spiritual master Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living foundation.
Through Sri Sri’s teachings, which include breathwork, meditation, and traditional wisdom, Patti found a new way of being: a state far more peaceful, more communal, and more naturally, easily happy than she ever thought possible. She’s dedicated herself to spreading this knowledge ever since, quitting her corporate job to share what she’s learned and help others find a new equilibrium. This became her passion and purpose in life, and she’s traveled across the world to teach the Happiness Program, Silent Retreats, and many other life-transforming workshops offered by the Art of Living.
According to Patti, the secret to happiness is largely tied to something incredibly simple: the quality of our breath. In an interview with Authority Magazine, she details the importance of breathing with intention:
“Within the breath is the secret of life. Breath is the link between our body, spirit and mind. Our breath is linked to our emotions and for every emotion, there is a particular rhythm in the breath. If we understand the rhythm of our breath, we can have a say over our mind, win over negative emotions such as fear, anxiety, greed, or jealousy, and smile more from our heart.”
What people are saying
Patti’s latest offering is the story of her journey: Becoming Unshakeable: Wisdom Learned on the Journey to Inner Freedom. Already, this book has garnered shining praise from readers, critics, and cultural figures, who connect deeply with Patti’s authentic, vulnerable storytelling and her unique ability to distill spiritual wisdom down to its roots. Through the 15 Wisdom Lessons laid out in this book, readers are finding more clarity, resilience, and happiness in their lives, cultivating the ability to weather the ups and downs of life, and learning how to rise above obstacles to find their joy: just like Patti did.
Where to find Becoming Unshakeable: Wisdom Learned on the Journey to Inner Freedom
Becoming Unshakeable: Wisdom learned on the Journey to Inner Freedom was published by Lioncrest Publishing in July 2019, and as of August 2019, has reached #13 on Amazon’s Health & Spirituality bestseller list. Find it on Amazon or at your local bookseller!
Paige Leigh Reist is a writer, editor, blogger, and creative writing instructor.
