Welcome to Direct Path Institute

Serving Yoga Teachers, Yoga Students, and Wellness Seekers of all kinds for over 24 year

What We Do 

  • Teach Yoga, Mindfulness and Meditation with a deep reverence for ancient philosophy and wisdom
  • Provide training and certification to new and advanced teachers
  • Help teachers and Yoga Studios get beyond the asana and create transformational and healing programming
  • give students and wellness seekers a place to explore and learn on their healing journey

Who We are

Our Director

Jess Proulx, E-RYT 500

Director of Direct Path Institute

Jess Proulx is a 24+ year Yoga and Eastern Philosophy educator that has guided teachers just like you to take their personal journey and their teaching to the next level. 

Blending the worlds of ancient philosophy with modern research, Jess revolutionizes the way we look at mindfulness practices while honoring the teachings from which they came.

She has created both the 200 and 300 hour yoga teacher training programs and had certified hundreds of students.  

Jess was the founding director of The OM Center and has taught teacher trainings and retreat experiences across the globe. She has been featured in Women Magazine, Entrepreneur's Break, and numerous podcasts. 

Co-Founder

Mike Williams

Co-Founder, Meditation Teacher, Mentor

Mike Williams is a teacher and mentor of the meditation teacher training program, a meditation teacher and facilitator, and world-wide retreat leader. Mike brings over 20 years of public speaking and corporate training experience and is IACET (International Association for Continuing Education and Training) certified. As an Electrical Engineer, Mike spent his career conducting training seminars, traveling the world educating industry professionals, and holds multiple patents.

Meditation is a fundamental aspect of his life and one that he looks forward to sharing. As a certified meditation teacher and consistent student of meditation, Eastern philosophies, and modern approaches, Mike’s focus is on offering his knowledge and supporting students and clients through their journey.