Joanna Heart is an integrative mental health therapist, clinical supervisor, licensed chemical dependency counselor, hospital program director, and 500-hour registered yoga teacher with close to two decades of experience in trauma-informed care, addiction, behavioral health challenges, and whole-person wellness.
Following her own healing journey after a life-changing car accident, Joanna discovered the transformative power of yoga and now combines that wisdom with her mental health expertise. Her workshops blend somatic practices, mindfulness, breathwork, movement, and therapeutic insight to guide individuals toward self-discovery, nervous system regulation, healing, and authentic transformation.
Saturday 9:30–10:45am
Beyond the Pose: The Regulated Teacher
Go beyond sequencing and asana to discover the science behind why yoga heals. Designed for yoga teachers and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of the mind-body connection, this workshop integrates neuroscience, the principles of somatic healing, and timeless yogic wisdom through the perspective of a licensed psychotherapist and experienced yoga teacher.
Drawing from evidence-based clinical approaches woven with yogic principles, we’ll explore how stress and trauma shape the nervous system, why much of our daily experience is influenced by autonomic nervous system responses, and how yoga can cultivate regulation, resilience, and connection.
Through discussion, experiential practices, breathwork, meditation, and reflection, you’ll gain practical tools to recognize nervous system states, foster self-regulation and co-regulation, and create safer, more intentional experiences in your teaching and personal practice.
Leave with a deeper understanding of the nervous system and practical, evidence-informed tools to support healing, regulation, and connection—both on and off the mat.
Intensity of Practice: 2 – Teacher, Aspiring Teachers or those interested in the topic.
35% Discussion, 15% Pranayama, 20% Meditation, 30% Somatic Awareness & Integration
Sunday 11:15am–12:30pm
Finding Calm Within: Breath, Meditation & Nervous System Reset
Step away from the demands of daily life and into a space of rest, reflection, and renewal. This workshop explores how intentional breathing, meditation, and somatic awareness can support emotional regulation and nervous system balance. Through guided breathwork, mindfulness practices, and meaningful discussion, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the body’s stress response while learning practical tools to cultivate calm, resilience, and self-compassion.
Intensity of Practice: 1 – All Levels
40% Discussion, 15% Pranayama, 45% Meditation/Somatic Awareness