Studio & Joyful Teachers

Joyful Yoga Studio - The heart of yoga in Truro, Nova Scotia

The first space to open in town devoted entirely to yoga - Joyful Yoga Studio

has a beautiful location in downtown Truro on Inglis Street. The spacious

second story location above Inglis Jewelers boasts high ceilings, natural

lighting and an amazing selection of yoga classes to choose from. Joy

Nicholson, owner and yoga instructor is joined by several knowledgeable

and friendly teachers to offer classes for everyone. Remember- if you can

breathe, you can do yoga.

As well as being an amazing physical exercise, yoga offers so much more. You will leave class feeling refreshed, relaxed and

inspired.

	Joy Nicholson - Studio Owner and Registered Yoga Teacher

	Joy has been practicing yoga for nearly two decade and feels born doing it.
	Learning to de-stress and take care of herself while counselling adults with
	disabilities drew her to yoga. She loves the grounding effect for her mind
	and the lengthening effect on her body. She first began teaching yoga to
	adults with mental health issues in the non-profit industry and loved seeing
	her clients move beyond the label of their diagnosis. Joy soon began
	teaching more in her community- offering months of free classes- until she
	opened up Joyful Yoga Studio five years ago. She continues to study the
	ancient art and has been a student of Seane Corn, Shiva Rea, Beryl Bender
	Birch, Todd Norian, Jenny Kierstead, Frank Jude Boccio and Cyndi Lee to
	name a few.

Joy is delighted to lead a studio in her hometown-sharing & connecting health and well-being within the community. Her

compassion, creativity and enthusiasm shine throughout her classes and studio space. Joy and her studio have been

recognized by the Nova Scotia House of Assembly as Best Young Entrepreneur for 2007 and Best Small Business in Colchester

for 2007.

	Lynn Marie Mattie

	Lynn Marie is an RYT who did her training at Omega in New York. She
	teaches several classes at the studio and balances that out with her
	accounting & astrology work. Lynn Marie loves introducing people to yoga
	and helping them tap into their power & peace.

	Linda Campbell

	Linda is a newly Certified Yoga Teacher & long time Fitness Instructor. She
	loves moving her body & will surely inspire you with both her strength &
	gentleness on the mat.

	Jennifer Stevenson

	Jen is another new yoga teacher to the studio with a great background of
	massage & acupuncture. She is full of enthusiasm & wisdom that is perfect
	for healing what ails you!

	Kathy Connors

	Kathy Connors is trained in a unique form of yoga called Kundalini which she
	completed down in the states. A true yogi as well as a counsellor at our local
	NSCC.

	Jan Sommers

	Jan Sommers is a trained physiotherapist, medical doctor, yoga instructor
	joining the Joyful team. Her wealth of knowledge & down to earth nature will
	enrich your time on the mat.

	Diane Mahoney

	Diane Mahoney is another multi-faceted woman with an inspiring personal
	practice that translates beautifully into her classes. This mother of 5 is also a
	teacher at our local French school.