Joan is an RYT 200 certified instructor. She is also certified in Yin Yoga (Josh Summers School of Yin Yoga Teacher Training, 50 hours, following the approach of Paul Grilley and Bernie Clark, as well as Yin Yoga Therapeutics by Prema Yoga Institute, 25 hours. In addition, Joan is certified in Trauma-Informed Yoga by Exhale to Inhale.

Following a rewarding career practicing employment law, Joan migrated to yoga to find a very different practice as a source of satisfaction and focus. First drawn to the physical aspects of yoga, she became equally intrigued by the philosophy and the energetic components of yoga studies. Joan now guides classes in Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative and Yoga Nidra.

Joan continues her yoga evolution with inspiration and joy, exploring opportunities for growth and clarity. She sees yoga as an invitation to expand boundaries, internal and external, and is grateful for every chance to continue her yoga journey, sharing and learning from others in her classes, on and off the mat.