Joanna CONVERSE

I am a teacher, student and a believer in the healing power of yogA for anyone in whatever form of the practice is most beneficial and accessible to them.

For me, Yoga has been a consistent and Familiar place of healing and growing, the practice has connected me to many wonderful people, places and experiences, for which I am forever grateful.

my hope is that yoga becomes more and more accessible and meets any willing and interested student where they are.

I began practicing yoga about 17 years ago, when my mom asked me to go to a class with her. It was offered at a small studio in the teacher's attic of her home. She taught the vinyasa class to Vivaldi's Four Seasons, and I fell in love with the movement and grace of the practice, the music a perfect backdrop to that first experience. Since that day, I've practiced many different types of yoga, with many different teachers at various studios. I have spent most of my time practicing at Inner Strength Studios in Watertown, connecting deeply to the ideology and style of yoga offered by the owner Roman Szpond, which was a powerful flow that encouraged the integration of the breath, the mind and the physical practice underscored by a mission that believed we have everything we need within us at all times. In 2013 I received my 200 hr. teacher training certification at Inner Strength and taught at the studio for 8 years.

In the last few years that I have been both teaching and practicing yoga regularly, I have come to greatly appreciate Boston as a special place for yoga, a rich community full of skilled teachers, dedicated yogis, and many wonderful studios and opportunities to learn more about ourselves and to impact the world through our practice.

I hope this space will strengthen our yoga community and offer a place to learn, to share, and bring together all the wonderful teachers and students for some meaningful and fun conversations.

 
 

YOGA BIO

 

  • 200 hr. Yoga Alliance Certification through Inner Strength Studios

  • Teaching Schedule

    • Inner Strength Watertown, Wednesdays at 6am

    • Inner Strength Sudbury, Wednesdays at 5:15, and 6:30

  • Teaching style- Vinyasa flow, that encourages students to prioritize and cultivate the breath. Energetic sequencing with an anatomical focus allows students to explore their bodies and individualize their own practice and shape their experience.