Joan is a distinguished Senior Yogaworks Teacher, who weaves her personal yogic journey into popular teacher trainings, workshops and retreats around the world. Drawing upon Ayurveda, the chakras and meditation, Joan is E-RYT 500 Hour Yoga Alliance Certified, and a dedicated 10 year Ashtanga practitioner. She is a Lululemon ambassador for the company’s Robertson Store location. Originally from Philadelphia, Joan earned a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science from Temple University, and subsequently discovered yoga in New York City while pursuing a career as a professional dancer. She relocated to Santa Monica, California where she completed the YogaWorks Teacher Training with the renowned Maty Ezraty and Lisa Walford in 2002, followed by further study with Annie Carpenter, who is known for her smart flow and highly intelligent sequencing.