Joan Varini

She is a poet, having received her MFA in creative writing. Joan’s fascination with the power of the mind and the effectiveness of the liberated spirit is reflected in her study and practice of many forms of meditation including Yoga Nidra, Guided Visualization and Regression. She works one-on-one and leads workshops through the practice of releasing physiological and emotional blockages by witnessing the inner recesses of the mind through the guidance of the heart. Joan is an avid believer in the power of intuition and honors the wisdom gained through communication with the higher self. Joan’s skill set is based on a passion and long standing study of yoga and many other mind, body, spirit balancing techniques such as energetic and shamanic work, Thai massage, channeling and Akashic reading, Chakra balancing and Body Talk. Joan communes with her spirit guides and master teachers in order to undertake the constant endeavor of finding and maintain balance within her life. Joan’s daily quest is to be a pure vessel and guide, a bridge, a light for others to find their own truth and path within. Joan is an avid lover of fitness and practitioner of many forms of physical movement, and she is a strong proponent for the importance of proper nutrition. Joan’s multidimensional awareness of the body from the etheric/energetic body to the anatomical, gives her a depth of awareness which is felt in her compassion towards all body types, enabling her to understand how to sculpt sequences and curriculum that connect to anyone’s health needs. As many students have commented, Joan is a Yoga artist in her creative one-of-a-kind approach to weaving unity consciousness and soul connecting philosophy with transformative sequencing via many forms of Yoga, from her challenging Vinyasa flow to her gentle Restorative Vinyasa. Joan is an inspirational speaker, teacher, councilor and offers a wide array of group and private classes, workshops and retreats.