This is evidenced by the fact that she didn't start practicing yoga until the age of 34. At this time, she was newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Upon asking her neurologist what his best advice was for her to stay mobile and out of a wheelchair...he responded with one word...

YOGA!

Since falling in love with both the yoga asanas and mindset, she has continued to beat multiple sclerosis and in turn become a better human.

Joya's classes are filled with dynamic beats, energized vinyasa flows with a sprinkle of mantras, mudras and mindfulness. She strives to encourage all of her students to open themselves up to a journey of self discovery every time they roll out their mat in her class.

Joya is a retired attorney who is truly living her best life. Her husband, Greg, has been a true supporter of all her endeavors ... including starting a yoga studio in the midst of a global pandemic. Her favorite students are her sons, Rocky and Tino, who willingly serve as her cleaning crew after each class.