Finding peace and strength together — on and off the mat

The Path to Steel Peace

Who I Am

I’m Amanda, the heart behind Steel Peace. My journey is about finding inner peace and sharing that gift with others. As a Certified Chopra Vedic Educator — in Yoga, Meditation, and Ayurveda — I guide practices that go far beyond the mat. My work blends Chopra wisdom with Pilates, mindfulness, breathwork, and holistic health, nurturing balance in body, mind, and spirit.

How I Teach

My approach is rooted in accessibility and care. I currently Substitute teach gentle online group yoga classes with MelWell (founded by my mentor, Chopra teacher Melanie Salvatore-August), and I continue to deepen my practice through ongoing mentorship, study, and community.

My Training & Certifications

  • Chopra Vedic Educator — Yoga, Meditation, Ayurveda

  • YogaRenew — Mindfulness & 300-Hour Yoga Certification

  • Yoga Alliance — Registered RYT 500 hr

  • IIN — Health & Wellness Classes - Hormone Health Certification

  • ISSA — Pilates Instructor

    Together, these trainings shape an integrative approach accessible to any client,

    at any stage of life. I want to meet you where you are.

My Caregiving Story

Beyond certifications, my deepest lessons come from being a full-time caregiver to my brother-in-law, William, who has Down Syndrome. Together, we navigated his health journey; including a 250-pound weight loss that I supported through mindful movement, nutrition guidance, and compassionate care. That experience showed me the profound impact of holistic living and accessible practices, and it continues to inspire my mission: to meet people where they are and walk beside them on their path to wellness.

Community & Growth

I’m honored to be part of the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center’s Milestone Circles Program, presented by Wells Fargo, supporting small business entrepreneurs.

I also deepened my yoga practice through a 200-hour Yoga Audit with my mentor, Melanie Salvatore-August — Chopra Yoga Teacher and founder of MelWell/OmStead an experience that continues to shape both my teaching and my personal growth.

My Invitation to You

With me, wellness is not about perfection, but about self-discovery and creating space for peace. Whether you are seeking calm, building strength, or navigating life’s challenges, know this: you are not alone. Together, we can cultivate balance, strength, and flexibility; in body, mind, and spirit.

Namaste,
Amanda


Completing courses from Chopra, IIN, and YogaRenew including Hormone Health, Nutrition, Detox, Ayurveda, Meditation, and Yoga, has profoundly transformed my approach to holistic well-being.

These programs have helped me make mindful lifestyle choices and deepen my connection to body, mind, and spirit. If you feel called to explore your own path, I invite you to check out these offerings that can support your growth and well-being.

Completing my 200-hour Gaja - Chopra Vedic Educator certification — which includes Chopra Yoga, Meditation, and Ayurveda — has been a truly transformative part of my journey. It gave me the tools to guide others with depth, compassion, and accessibility, and it continues to shape everything I share through Steel Peace.

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Completing my 300-hour Yoga Certification and Mindfulness Certification with YogaRenew has been a transformative experience. These trainings deepened my knowledge, refined my teaching, and strengthened my ability to guide others with confidence and care.

If you’re ready to grow on your yoga and mindfulness journey, explore YogaRenew’s programs through my affiliate link below.

I love practicing with Yoga Design Lab mats and props — especially their beautifully designed mats, supportive blocks, and versatile straps. They’ve become my favorites for both personal practice and teaching.

If you’re looking to refresh your yoga essentials, you can explore Yoga Design Lab through my affiliate link below.

Expanding my health and wellness education through IIN deepened my understanding of how strongly nutrition, mindset, and lifestyle shape our overall well-being.

If you’re curious about holistic health, you can explore IIN’s programs through my affiliate link below and use my discount code AMANDABUTLERXIIN to save as you begin your own journey.

Earning my Pilates certification through ISSA has been a rewarding journey, giving me the tools to help others build strength, flexibility, and balance in both body and mind.

If you’re considering becoming certified in Pilates, I invite you to explore ISSA’s program through my affiliate link below.

  • "Our most natural state is joy. It is the foundation for love, compassion, healing, and the desire to alleviate suffering."

    Deepak Chopra

  • "When we meditate, we go beyond the swirl of thoughts, memories and emotions that tend to keep us stuck in our ego's story of who we are. We enter an expanded state of awareness and discover our own inner fountain of joy, a source of happiness that isn't dependent on anyone or anything."

    Deepak Chopra

  • "Thinking happy thoughts literally creates a positive chemical change in the brain which stimulates both positive physical and psychological benefits."

    Deepak Chopra

  • "As you embrace the present and become one with it, and merge with it, you will experience a fire, a glow, a sparkle of ecstasy throbbing in every sentient being. As you begin to experience this exultation of spirit in everything that is alive, as you become intimate with it, joy will be born within you, and you will drop the terrible burdens of defensiveness, resentment, and hurtfulness... then you will become lighthearted, carefree, joyous, and free."

    Deepak Chopra

  • "Life is the coexistence of all opposite values. Joy and sorrow, pleasure and pain, up and down, hot and cold, here and there, light and darkness, birth and death. All experience is by contrast, and one would be meaningless without the other."

    Deepak Chopra

  • "Joy is a return to the deep harmony of body, mind, and spirit that was yours at birth and that can be yours again. That openness to love, that capacity for wholeness with the world around you, is still within you."

    Deepak Chopra

  • "It takes as little as 1% of a population to create positive change, and I believe that if 100 million people underwent a personal transformation in the direction of peace, harmony, laughter, love, kindness, and joy...the world would be transformed."

    Deepak Chopra

Private sessions designed to meet you where you are.

Personalized attention

Private virtual sessions are tailored to your needs, goals, and abilities. With focused one-on-one instruction, you’ll receive customized guidance and modifications that support your growth all at your own pace.

Deeper exploration and growth

Working together privately allows us to go deeper into techniques, principles, and mindful practices. This dedicated time fosters a stronger understanding of both body and mind, helping you expand your practice in meaningful ways.

Increased confidence and comfort

Private virtual sessions offer a safe, supportive space for all levels. With personalized guidance, you’ll feel more comfortable and confident, building the resilience to move through challenges with ease.

Metallic medallion with text: 'Certified Chopra Vedic Educator'.
Silver badge showing 'Certified Chopra 200-hour Yoga Teacher'
Silver medallion with the text "Certified Chopra Meditation Instructor."
Badge with text "Certified Yoga Alliance RYT 500"
Silver badge with the words "Certified Chopra Ayurvedic Health Instructor."
YogaRenew 300-hour Yoga Teacher Certified badge in silver and pink colors
Silver badge with the words "Certified ISSA Pilates Instructor" embossed.
Graphic text reading "CEIIN Detox Your Life Specialty Course" on a textured, oval badge.
CE IN Hormone Health Specialty Course logo
CE III Nutrition for Life Specialty Course badge
CE YogaRenew Mindfulness Certification Course logo
Logo reading 'Chopra Yoga Foundations' on a textured background
Logo of Chopra Ayurvedic Health Foundations
Logo featuring the text 'IN CHOPRA MEDITATION FOUNDATIONS' on a rounded rectangular plaque with a textured design.
Certificate for Chopra Vedic Educator with signature and Chopra logo.
Certificate for Chopra Meditation Instructor with geometric designs and signatures of Deepak Chopra and Roger Gabriel, dated February 21, 2025.
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Certificate for Chopra Ayurvedic Health Instructor with abstract design and Chopra logo.
Certificate for Amanda Butler as Certified Pilates Instructor from TrainFitness and ISSA, including logo and signature of Andrew Wyant, with issue and expiration dates.
Yoga teacher certification for completing 300-hour training from YogaRenew, dated October 11, 2024.
Certificate from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in Hormone Health, awarded to Amanda Butler, featuring official seals, signatures, and accreditation information.
Certificate from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition awarded to Amanda Butler for "Nutrition for Life" on March 2, 2024. Includes seals and signatures, and mentions approval from AFAA and NASM.
A certificate from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, certifying completion in Whole-Person Health by an individual named Amanda Butler on February 22, 2024, with approval from the Ohio State Education Department.
Certificate from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition titled "Detox Your Life," awarded to Amanda Butler. Includes signatures, and approval stamps from NBHWC, AFAA, and NASM. Dated February 5, 2024.
YogaRenew Mindfulness Certification for Amanda F. Butler, dated August 5, 2024.

Because at the end of the day, it’s about finding the balance, strength, and flexibility that create your Steel Peace