Welcome
 Welcome to a place for learning, growth, and belonging.
For more than 30 years, I've been helping people cultivate well-being, discover their unique gifts, and create meaningful lives and communities.
Whether you're here to deepen your personal practice, expand your professional path, strengthen your community, or simply reconnect with yourself, you'll find education, experiences, and conversations designed to help you live with greater purpose, vitality, and joy.
I'm so glad you're here. Explore, stay awhile, and discover what speaks to you.
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Upcoming Courses
Free YTT Info Sessions & Preview
Learn about the training, meet Joy, and experience the practice — online and in person at Purusha Yoga in San Francisco.
- Multiple dates each month
- Attend and receive a free class + early-bird pricing
Level I: 200-HR Holistic Yoga Teacher Training
Purusha Studio in San Francisco
- Fall session begins November 13
- Yoga Alliance–accredited 200HR program
- 4 immersive weekends + flexible online learning
- In-person, livestream on Zoom & self-paced online
Level II: Holistic Yoga Therapy & Coaching
Holistic Yoga Therapy Certification with Joy Ravelli:
- Next module begins July 25, 2026 · Monday night sessions July 27–Dec 14
- Builds on your 200-HR · transfer students welcome
- Taught by IAYT Certified Yoga Therapists
- Somatic, Holistic, Science-Based & Classic Yoga Philosophy
- Each Module has its own specialized certification
Holistic Therapy & Life Coaching
The Five Elements & Energy Systems
Philosophy, Practice, Ritual & Rites
January 3–9, 2027 · Puerto Vallarta, Mexico retreat
Life is about the journey, not the destination
Begin your training or advance your certifications, start today
Private Sessions
Enjoy a completely personalized program designed specifically to meet your goals, lifestyle and needs. Learn a complete system to achieve:
- Functional Fitness for strength, flexibility, endurance, balance and energy
- Post Traumatic Healing and thriving
- Optimal Diet for your body and lifestyle
- Energy Optimization through breath work
- An optimal daily schedule of sleep, food, play/work balance
- Improved Focus and mental health
- Consistent flow state
Begin Your Journey This Fall
Join a free YTT Info Session — online or in person at Purusha Yoga in San Francisco — and receive a free class plus early-bird pricing on the 200-HR Fall session beginning November 13.
Join a Free Info Session