Joanne Nowa

is a yoga instructor and therapist known for her passionate and inspirational style of teaching that incorporates both the physical and spiritual aspects of the yoga practice. Her classes integrate an energizing vinyasa flow with the application of precise alignment, relaxation and meditation to create an inner journey towards healing, self-awareness, acceptance and empowerment. Joanne lived in the Himalayas for twelve years where she studied healing modalities and philosophies of the East. She holds a comparative BA in philosophy from the University of Miami, she is a certified Yoga therapist, Aroma therapist, Meditation teacher, stress management therapist, and is a certified Physical Fitness and Wellness coach. Her first wellness center was opened in 2000 at the Williams Island Spa in Miami Florida. She is the director of Yoga Gym.

For the last 25 years Joanne has studied with some of the most renowned teachers in the world including, Joseph Lepage, Jon Kabat- Zinn, Bobbi Goldin, Shiva Rea, Swami Vishnudevanada, Gary Kraftsow, Erich Schiffman, John Friend, Rodney Yee, Baron Baptist, T.K.V Desikachar, Donna Read, Helen Vanderburg, Hart Lazer, Sean Corne Rod Stryker and Eckhart Tolle.

Through the integration of body and breath, movement and meditative awareness we are reminded of the interconnectedness of all things, and their SOURCE