Joan Nichols

Joan Nichols, E-RYT, a Yoga Ed. trainer, founded Inspire Yoga as a supportive community focused on strengthening and challenging the mind and body to create a peaceful spirit. Joan began practicing yoga to heal a back injury in 1993, and began teaching in 2001. Joan has trained with Baron Baptiste, Judith Hanson Lasater, and Beth Shaw, and has completed numerous yoga teacher trainings, including Yoga Ed.’s Early Childhood and Adolescence training. Joan is passionate about being of service through her yoga teaching.

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