Cindy Payne, LPC-S, RYT 200

Bio

Cindy is a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher, Licensed Professional Counselor, and owner of Rooted Counseling Services, PLLC in Frisco, TX. Prior to opening her private practice in 2020, Cindy was a former Crisis Counselor and School Counselor. Before entering the mental health field, she taught for 10 years in public schools in both Texas and Nevada. Cindy began practicing yoga in 2003 at the recommendation of her doctor when she was struggling with infertility. She continued her practice after the birth of her first son in 2005, followed by twin boys in 2007. On April 4, 2022, Cindy made the courageous decision to become sober, and knew that yoga would need to play an integral part in her recovery. Shortly after becoming sober, she discovered the Mindful Life Practice Community online, and joined a sober yoga retreat in Bali, Indonesia, led by founder of the MLPC, Alex McRobs. It was there that she decided to pursue her 200 hour yoga teacher certification to deepen her practice and bring hope and healing to others. Cindy continues to incorporate her yoga practice into both her work and personal life. She teaches meditation to her clients and hosts Mindful Self-Compassion workshops in her community where she combines mental health content with a yoga practice. She also just led her first weekend yoga retreat for sober women. She will be joining Alex in India in March 2024 for another Sober Yoga Retreat where she continues to strengthen her connection with the sober community.