The School of Yoga with Joan Hyman

The School of Yoga with Joan Hyman World traveling yoga teacher leads teacher trainings, retreats, & workshops. I believe yoga is a tool for transformation. Welcome to my Yoga Page!

This page is dedicated to spreading the joy of yoga thru my travels, writings, and wisdom I gain from my teachers and practice. I am passionate about bringing people together and spreading the benefits of yoga and community throughout this big beautiful world!

Hi Yogis,I am offering my online class this week:- Weds at 9am - 10:30am PDTRecording IncludedAs I am preparing my APP, ...
08/24/2026

Hi Yogis,

I am offering my online class this week:
- Weds at 9am - 10:30am PDT
Recording Included

As I am preparing my APP, please message me if you would like to rent a pre-recorded class.

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I made it to Brussels this week! 🇧🇪✨I’ve spent most of the week settling in and transitioning into a completely differen...
08/21/2026

I made it to Brussels this week! 🇧🇪✨

I’ve spent most of the week settling in and transitioning into a completely different rhythm of life than I’m used to in Los Angeles. It’s definitely much quieter here—especially when the fog rolls in—but I’m enjoying slowing down and taking it all in.

It feels so good to be reunited with my partner, Fitzjoy Hellin, and I’m so proud of Leanne for making the long journey from LA with me. She was such a trooper! 🐾❤️

We’re enjoying our special apartment here in Brussels, and I have one more week to relax, decompress, and teach a little before we hit the road again.

This transition feels like the beginning of a new chapter, and I’m giving myself some space to settle into it.

Feels great to be back in Europe. 🇪🇺❤️

Hi Yogis,I have arrived in Brussels! It will take sometime to settle in, so I am only offering one online practice this ...
08/17/2026

Hi Yogis,

I have arrived in Brussels!
It will take sometime to settle in, so I am only offering one online practice this week:
**ONLINE** at Joanhyman.yoga
- Weds at 9am - 10:30am PDT
Recording included

Vimeo is no longer available as most of you know,

But something better is coming soon!

If you would like a recording from this channel please message me privately.

🙏

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Surf’s up! 🌊🏄‍♀️That pretty much sums up my summer.Instead of complaining about the heat, I’ve managed to beat it! 🔥I’ve...
08/14/2026

Surf’s up! 🌊🏄‍♀️

That pretty much sums up my summer.

Instead of complaining about the heat, I’ve managed to beat it! 🔥

I’ve been trying to get to the beach as much as possible and spend time in the ocean. Learning to surf in Costa Rica was definitely a highlight for me. It’s been a little more challenging here in LA, but I’ve managed to get out there, enjoy the ocean, and soak in the amazing energy of the beach.

I’ve also been teaching lots of group classes here in LA, and it’s been great to reconnect with community and spend time with others on this same path of practice and transformation.

And, of course, lots of time with Ms. Fitz 🐾 and other dogs, along with friends and people from my community.

LA has treated me well these past five months. It’s been grounding to be home, teach, practice, spend time by the ocean, and reconnect.
And now I’m ready for a whole new adventure…

This Sunday, I’m heading to Brussels for the next three months! 🇧🇪

Feeling excited for this next chapter and everything that comes with stepping into the unknown. 🙏

08/13/2026

Getting up into a handstand can be scary and exciting at the same time. 🙃

When you’re helping someone find their balance upside down, it’s really important that you remain stable so they can feel secure.

I think the wall is a great place to start.

You can see here that my hips never leave the wall, and my hands are holding her hips, helping her feel supported and secure through her center.

Her shoulders stay stacked over her wrists, creating stability in the upper body so she can begin to navigate her plumb line and understand where balance actually lives.

Eventually, it’s fun to move away from the wall. Here, I like to think about rooting through both ends. As she presses firmly into the floor through her hands, my hand at her heels helps her organize her legs over her pelvis and find that vertical line.

The goal of assisting isn’t to hold someone in the pose — it’s to give them enough stability and feedback that they can begin to feel the pose for themselves.

Let me know what you think in the comments below, and when you’re learning or practicing assists like these, work with an experienced teacher. 🙏

Hi Yogis,I’m down to my last week in LA before I leave for Europe for three months.Please join me for class:**LIVE** at ...
08/10/2026

Hi Yogis,

I’m down to my last week in LA before I leave for Europe for three months.

Please join me for class:

**LIVE** at
- Tuesday & Thursday at 12:15pm - 1:30pm

**ONLINE** at Joanhyman.yoga
-Weds. at 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. PDT
Recordings included

**OnDemand Channel** at Joanhymanstudio.com

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📸: Susi Drobez

08/06/2026

Join me this Saturday, August 8, at in Malibu, California.

Together we’ll explore the many benefits of yoga by refining our postures while learning how to access what is often called the subtle body—the energetic dimension of the practice. This is one of the fundamental differences between yoga and exercise.

Asana teaches us how to direct and expand the breath into different areas of the body, creating greater lightness, stability, and buoyancy. Over time, the physical practice prepares us for pranayama, the practice of refining and directing the breath. As the breath becomes steadier and more subtle, the mind naturally begins to quiet, creating the foundation for meditation.

In this workshop, we’ll explore the relationship between asana, pranayama, and meditation, and then conclude with a walk along the beach, taking in the restorative prana of the ocean.

I hope you’ll join us.

See the link in my bio for more information and to register.

Pranayama Meditation

08/05/2026

Travel has been one of my greatest teachers.

Over the past 30 years, I’ve been fortunate to explore many beautiful corners of the world, but there are a handful of places that continue to call me back. These aren’t just destinations on a map—they are places where I have felt deeply connected to the people, the culture, the landscapes, and ultimately, to myself.

This list isn’t based on what I think are the “best” countries. It’s simply the places I’ve returned to again and again because they continue to inspire me.
🌏 My Top 10:
🇮🇳 India
🇳🇵 Nepal
🇨🇭 Switzerland
🇪🇸 Spain
🇮🇹 Italy
🇦🇺 Australia
🌿 Costa Rica
🌴 California (my home for the past 25 years)
🇳🇱 Netherlands
🇻🇳 Vietnam

Each has left its own imprint on my heart.
Some have taught me to slow down. Others have challenged me to grow. Some have deepened my yoga practice, while others have reminded me of the joy of community, adventure, and stepping outside of my comfort zone.

Travel has a way of shifting perspective. It reminds us how big the world is and how much there is to learn from cultures different from our own.

I know there are still many places waiting to be discovered, but these ten will always feel like returning home in their own unique way.

✨ I’d love to know—what country keeps calling you back?

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