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In The Alpha-Omega Male – Volume 1: From Macho to Monk, Paul Rodney Turner shares his journey from misguided youth to celibate monk. Volume 2 shares the lessons learned and provides practical guidance.
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A Former Monk!
Paul Rodney Turner – The Pragmatic Spiritualist
Paul Rodney Turner is a global spiritual teacher, humanitarian strategist, and soul coach known as “The Pragmatic Spiritualist.” With over 40 years of experience spanning monkhood, nonprofit leadership, and conscious entrepreneurship, Paul helps seekers bridge the sacred and the practical.
As the founder of Food for Life Global, he has led the world’s largest plant-based food relief program, delivering over 8 billion meals in 70+ countries. His spiritual insights are grounded in lived service—from war zones to temple kitchens—and his teachings merge ancient Vedic wisdom with modern mind science to create real, lasting transformation.
Paul is the author of acclaimed works including FOOD YOGA, SOUL POWER, and The 7 Maxims of Soul Happiness. Through his Calm Compass coaching and public talks, he empowers others to align their inner compass with their outer mission—no robes, no fluff, just soul-aligned action rooted in compassion and clarity.
“I’m not here to float in the clouds—I’m here to help you plant your soul into the soil of purpose.” – Paul Rodney Turner
Whether guiding spiritual entrepreneurs, training nonprofit leaders, or mentoring individuals seeking balance, Paul brings a refreshing mix of depth, humor, and grounded wisdom to every conversation.
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NumeroWellness
NumeroWellness is a soul-aligned wellness app that uses numerology and lifestyle tracking to help you find clarity, balance, and purpose—based on your unique birth numbers.
Retreat and Yoga Center
Soul Power Institute
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Spiritual Growth Courses Join our Soul Power course to deepen your spiritual journey and embrace the 7 maxims of life.
Retreats
Food Yoga Retreat Nourish your body, mind, and soul in a transformative journey where sacred food becomes your teacher. This immersive retreat blends plant-based living, conscious eating, yoga, and meditation to reconnect you with nature, spirit, and your inner self. Discover the alchemy of food as a spiritual practice and leave feeling grounded, inspired, and deeply nourished—inside and out.
Workshops
Vegan Cooking Class Discover the art of food yoga through our vegan cooking class, promoting health and mindfulness.
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FAQs
Who is Paul Rodney Turner?
Paul Rodney Turner (also known by his spiritual name Priyavrata / Priyavrata Das) is a monk-turned humanitarian, author, social entrepreneur, and life coach whose work bridges food relief, conscious living, and spiritual practice.
What is Paul best known for?
He’s best known for founding and leading the global plant-based food relief movement behind Food for Life Global / Food Yoga International.
What is Food Yoga International (formerly Food for Life Global)?
It’s a global network distributing pure plant-based meals prepared with loving intention, with a mission often summarized as “Uniting the World With Pure Food.”
How big is the impact of Food Yoga International?
In Paul’s writings, the organization is described as operating with thousands of volunteers in 65+ countries and having served over eight billion free meals since 1974.
Where is Paul from, and what’s his background?
Paul was born in Sydney, Australia (1963), and later spent 14 years as a celibate monk studying Vedic teachings—an experience that deeply shaped his approach to service and spirituality.
What does “Food Yoga” mean?
Food Yoga is Paul’s approach to nourishing body, mind, and soul through conscious eating—treating food as a medium for upliftment, gratitude, and spiritual connection (often rooted in the tradition of offering food with intention).
What books has Paul Rodney Turner written?
His works include titles such as Food Yoga, The YOGA of POOL, SOUL POWER, and The 7 Maxims of Soul Happiness, The Alpha Omega Male, among others (focused on service, mindset, spirituality, and practical life philosophy).
What is “The Yoga of Pool,” and what is the BAT?
The YOGA of POOL is Paul’s billiards-and-life mindset book, and he also invented the Billiard Aim Trainer™ (BAT™) to teach aiming concepts like the Three-Cut System.
Does Paul do consulting or ESG / social-impact strategy work?
Yes—his professional background includes charity consulting, ESG strategy & management, social entrepreneurship, and work on impact measurement/transparent reporting.
Where does Paul live now, and what is he focused on today?
In his recent writing, Paul describes living in Chía, Colombia, while continuing his humanitarian leadership, teaching Food Yoga, and creating spiritual tools (including numerology/yantra work).
What is Paul’s main business?
Paul is the founder of Master 22 Solutions, a custom application builder that incorporates numerology for more effective branding.