Joy Ravelli is a transformational education architect, founder, and senior yoga educator devoted to designing learning environments where personal growth, leadership, and community come alive. For more than three decades, she has built schools, nonprofit initiatives, and advanced training programs that bridge classical yogic philosophy with modern science, functional movement, and nervous system-informed practices.

As the Owner of Holistic Joy Yoga and the Founder of Purusha Yoga in San Francisco, Joy continues to lead teacher trainings and mentor students around the world, guiding thousands of practitioners toward deeper embodiment and authentic self-expression. Her work integrates tradition and innovation, creating pathways where individuals and organizations reconnect with purpose, resilience, and meaningful connection.

Joy is also the founder of the Purusha Seva Project, bringing yoga and mindfulness practices to underserved communities including incarcerated individuals, veterans, and those with limited access to wellness resources. As a collaborative partner with wellness organizations and educational institutions, she designs transformative programs that support sustainable cultural change.

Known for her warm, welcoming presence and depth of insight, Joy creates spaces where people feel seen, supported, and invited into genuine transformation. She is the author of Threads, an accessible guide to the Yoga Sutras for everyday life.