About Yoga Teacher Trainings Work With Joy Classes & Events Schedule 2027 Mexico Retreat

Welcome

Welcome to a place for learning, growth, and belonging.

For more than 30 years, I've been helping people cultivate well-being, discover their unique gifts, and create meaningful lives and communities.

Whether you're here to deepen your personal practice, expand your professional path, strengthen your community, or simply reconnect with yourself, you'll find education, experiences, and conversations designed to help you live with greater purpose, vitality, and joy.

I'm so glad you're here. Explore, stay awhile, and discover what speaks to you.

 Upcoming Courses

Free YTT Info Sessions & Preview at Purusha Studio this Fall 2026

Learn about the training, meet Joy, and experience the practice — online and in person at Purusha Yoga in San Francisco.

  • Multiple dates each month
  • Attend and receive a free class + early-bird pricing
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Level I: 200-HR Holistic Yoga Teacher Training

Purusha Studio in San Francisco

  • Fall session begins November 13
  • Yoga Alliance–accredited 200HR program
  • 4 immersive weekends + flexible online learning
  • In-person, livestream on Zoom & self-paced online
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Level II: Holistic Yoga Therapy & Coaching

Ongoing/ Online/ World Wide

Join in anytime.

Take one course or go for your 300-HR Holistic Yoga Therapy Certification

 

  • Next module begins September 5th, 2026
  • Builds on your 200-HR · transfer students welcome
  • Taught by IAYT Certified Yoga Therapists
  • Somatic, Holistic, Science-Based & Classic Yoga Philosophy
  • Each Module has its own specialized certification
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The Five Elements & Energy Systems

5 Element Chakra Yoga
Saturdays: September 5, September 19 & October 3, 2026
12:00–5:00 PM PT
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Philosophy, Practice, Ritual & Rites

January 3–9, 2027 · Puerto Vallarta, Mexico retreat

A Certificate Course for advanced students is available. Learn more about the philosophy of yoga with Joy in Mexico. 

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Relax & Reset Your Natural Rhythm | New Year Retreat in Mexico

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January 3–9, 2027 · Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Join us for a relaxing and rejuvenating retreat on the coast of Mexico. Nourish your being through guided practices in beautiful surroundings.
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Work With Joy

Enjoy a completely personalized program designed specifically to meet your goals, lifestyle, and needs. Our work may focus on your personal life and/or professional career.  

  • Functional Fitness & Private Yoga
  • Trauma-Informed Yoga Therapy for loss, grief, and Life Changes.
  • Circadian Rhythm Reset for Nervous System and Total Health
  •  Thai Yoga Massage
  • Mentoring for Career Entrepreneur Skills, Business Development
  •  Energy Balancing & Intuitive Wisdom Work 
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Autumn Session

Class Calendar

Five weeks of weekly practice · August 26 – September 24

Weekly Schedule

Wednesdays6:00 PM Total Body Strength Functional strength, bone density, joint health. Online. Details
Wednesdays7:00 PM Living Yin™ A floor-based practice where stillness awakens into movement. Details
Thursdays9:30 AM Holistic Yoga Joy's signature class — ancient philosophy meets somatic science. Online. Details

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