Most people don’t live the lives they want because they don’t believe they can.

Together, let’s change that!

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Hi, I’m Paula Tursi

Welcome to Life Design, a space where transformation begins. As a teacher, counselor, journey guide and lifelong seeker of truth, I’m here to help illuminate your way toward  living with intention and authenticity.

Whether you’re looking to improve your health, relationships, career or spiritual path, Life Design is about rediscovering wholeness—even if it feels like you’ve never known it before. Through movement, meditation, and holistic principles, I offer more than just guidance; I provide a roadmap for your future.

Life Design is both a course and a lifestyle, blending actionable practices with deep reflection. Together, we create a path aligned with your beliefs and values, supported by a vibrant community of fellow life designers who, like you, are committed to intentional living.

Let’s chart a course toward the life you’re meant to live—one step, one moment, one breath at a time.

Programs & Counseling

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Counseling

Have you been in therapy but feel stuck, unable to move past certain blocks and take meaningful action to create the life you desire? I work privately with individuals, couples, and entrepreneurs to navigate relationship challenges, achieve career goals, deepen their parenting journey, and awaken their spiritual potential.

My approach combines action-oriented strategies with hypnotherapy and medicinal journey work, peeling back the layers of your life to uncover the truth of who you are. Life isn’t about fixing yourself or struggling to get by. It’s about uncovering the joy, clarity, and growth already within you. Together, we’ll create a path that’s tailored to your unique needs and aspirations, helping you step into your truth and purpose.

Appointments are available in-person in New York City or online.

Are you ready to take the first step? Let’s start today.

  • Every great journey starts with an idea and some faith. Whether it’s launching a business, pursuing a passion, or reimagining your future, it all begins here. The first part of our work will be understanding “why” you are not already where you want to be.

  • Turn your vision into your destiny. Define your goals, map your steps, and create a blueprint for you to live your purpose. We will then take the things that once stood in your way and make them assets as we come to the knowing that nothing happens to you, it happens for you.

  • Bring your dream to life. Through action, perseverance, and support, transform your aspirations into your elevated reality. Traditional therapy is based on a you that needs to be fixed. Together we will move beyond the “issues” to a place of creativity, harmony and Joy! The life we were created for.

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Life Design Classes & Membership

Your journey to an intentional, fulfilling life starts here. The Life Design Membership is your gateway to uncovering inner strength, harnessing the transformative power of love, and finding the serenity that’s already within you.

This program offers a dynamic three-part framework for healing, growth, and transformation:

  • Tap into the power of meditation to connect with your deepest self—your Unshakable Self.

    What is the Unshakable Self?
    It’s the part of you that exists beyond judgment, fear, and limiting beliefs. It’s your authentic core, the still point where clarity and purpose begin. Together, we’ll use this practice to unlock profound self-awareness and inner peace.

  • Where Functional Movement Meets Yoga.

    This thoughtful, slow-paced practice is designed to meet you exactly where you are, guiding you to connect your body and mind in meaningful ways. Through simple functional movements, resistance training, and intentional breathing, Loving YOU Yoga helps you build strength, vitality, and resilience.

    Aging doesn’t mean slowing down—it’s your opportunity to become more vibrant, attuned, and alive than ever before.

  • Be part of a warm, welcoming space dedicated to mindfulness, growth, and connection.

    Our community is a sanctuary for shared insights, guided practices, and mutual support. Together, we explore meditation and movement that nourish the mind and body, offering stress relief, clarity, and balance.

    Move, meditate, and grow with us—one mindful step at a time.

Are you ready to design the life you’ve been waiting for?

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The Shift: Rewrite the Story of
Your Life

Are you ready to step into the life you were meant to live? The Shift is a transformative, three-part journey that empowers you to break free from old patterns, uncover your true self, and design a life filled with purpose and joy.

Rooted in the timeless wisdom of yoga and guided by a supportive community of visionary thinkers, this program will help you create a clear and actionable path to the future you’ve always dreamed of.

    • Peel back the layers to reveal your authentic self. Uncover the unconscious conditioning, self-sabotaging behaviors, and limiting beliefs that may be holding you back in work, love, money, and family. This is where transformation begins.

  • Equip yourself with a powerful toolkit for mental clarity and control. Once you understand the forces driving your choices, you’ll learn proven strategies to take charge of your mind, overcome obstacles, and live with intention and focus.

  • This is where dreams meet action. Using everything you’ve learned, you’ll create and implement a personalized plan to manifest your goals. Whether it’s landing a job you’re passionate about, starting a thriving business, nurturing a loving relationship, or building a flourishing family, we’ll be there to guide and support you every step of the way.

Are you ready to make The Shift?
Step into a new chapter of your life—one filled with clarity, confidence, and endless possibilities.

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A Perfect Little Salon Healing Center

Are you a wellness practitioner searching for the ideal space in NYC? Look no further! My charming and serene studio is available for rent, offering the perfect setting for your private practice.

Conveniently located at 32 Union Square East, right next to Union Square Park, this space is at the heart of New York City and easily accessible by public transportation.

Whether you’re meeting clients for healing, coaching, or wellness services, this centrally located oasis provides the professional yet peaceful atmosphere you need to thrive.

  • Ideal for massages and energy work. (room dimensions 9’ x 11’)

  • Ideal for any healing modality as well as counseling. (room dimensions 11’ x 12’)

  • Ideal for movement workshops, lectures, group classes and can accommodate 12-15 people depending on how you choose to set up the room. For seated lectures, 20-25 people max. (room dimensions 20’ x 17’)

  • "I thought I had seen it all when it came to self-help, but this experience has given me an entirely new perspective—and a whole new toolbox."

    I have been in therapy for many years and have certainly made progress and felt "better." However, after a significant relationship ended, I realized I needed a different kind of support—my existing tools weren’t enough to get me through it. That’s when I was referred to Paula, and she has truly helped me transform on what feels like a cellular level.

    I have never felt more like myself—I finally understand who I am. Paula is like a tutor; she sits with you and helps untangle the thoughts and emotions you once believed were just the way things had to be. I feel incredibly fortunate to have her in my life, and I cannot express enough gratitude for her work.

    I thought I had seen it all when it came to self-help, but this experience has given me an entirely new perspective—and a whole new toolbox. In fact, this work doesn’t feel like self-help; it feels like having someone guide you to truly understand yourself and what you want from your time on this earth.

    — M.C.

  • "The ‘aha’ moments felt natural and guided—without the usual pressure of “Why isn’t this changing?” Instead, I’ve started to trust myself more."

    I met Paula at one of the most challenging moments of my life—because isn’t that when the biggest changes happen? Traditional therapy wasn’t working anymore, and the critical voice that had always pushed me forward was now paralyzing me with anxiety.

    Working with Paula for the past six months has felt like fast-tracking my personal growth. Her words resonate deeply, the way she reframes things just makes so much sense (which I need! ), and I can truly feel the shifts happening. She encourages me, pushes me when necessary, and calls me out with the utmost compassion. For the first time in my life, I feel truly seen and heard for who I am.

    What amazed me most was how quickly Paula understood the patterns in my personality and life that were holding me back. The ‘aha’ moments felt natural and guided—without the usual pressure of “Why isn’t this changing?” Instead, I’ve started to trust myself more.

    I wholeheartedly recommend Paula to anyone ready to change their life in the most meaningful and transformative way.

    — M.A.

  • “She shined a light on a path I couldn’t see for myself,”

    My life would be drastically different had I not met Paula. She shined a light on a path I couldn’t see for myself, and with her penetrating wisdom and boundless support, helped guide me towards a life that is authentic, magical, and uniquely my own.

    — R. R.

  • "Paula has offered such a bright star and compass point in my development as both a human and a psychologist."

    “I have been so lucky to work with Paula for the last 20 years in a variety of capacities - yoga teacher, meditation teacher, individual counselor/coach, and satsang leader. Paula’s incredible clarity, pragmatism and grounded positivity around some of the most nuanced, complex, and life-affirming physical, psychological and spiritual principles have truly offered such a bright star and compass point in my development as both a human and a psychologist. I would be so excited for anyone who can find their way into her orbit and have her guidance in making sense of things on all levels.”

    — G.O.

  • "She literally brought me back to life, to love and to myself!"

    "I met Paula when I was in a very dark place in my life, and she literally brought me back to life, to love and to myself! Since then, Paula has been coaching me through some very big transitions in my personal and professional life and I could not have navigated through these changes with as much honesty, grace and love without her help."

    — N. H.

  • "Paula is richly intuitive and at the same time, pragmatic in her guidance."

    "Paula is richly intuitive and at the same time, pragmatic in her guidance. The depth of her tremendous presence helps me explore the patterns of my conscious and unconscious mind, but also speaks to the heart of the matter. I leave our sessions feeling heard, grounded and clear."

    — R. M.

  • "Her wisdom, compassion, guidance and love saved me in so many ways."

    Paula was a gift to me from the universe. Working with her WILL change you in big ways or small ways. But always in what matters on your journey. I don’t know where I would be without her. Her wisdom, compassion, guidance and love saved me in so many ways. I owe lifetimes of gratitude. I hope and imagine you will feel the same.

    — M.B.

  • "She has skillfully distilled the essence of my thoughts, often revealing insightful truths that, while challenging, are fundamental to understanding myself."

    I have had the privilege of working with Paula in several capacities, and each experience has been enriching. As a counselor, Paula is an exceptional listener, carefully considering my words on multiple levels. She has skillfully distilled the essence of my thoughts, often revealing insightful truths that, while challenging, are fundamental to understanding myself.

    Beyond counseling, we have also collaborated in yoga and meditation. Paula consistently brings thought-provoking philosophical perspectives to these disciplines, enhancing my practice and deepening my understanding. She has the ability to bring together diverse concepts and practices in a unique and thoughtful way.

    I look forward to continuing our work together and exploring her other offerings, further insights and growth that her guidance generously provides.

    — A.R.

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