Joni began practicing and teaching yoga when, at age 13, while considering topics for a school report, yoga chose her. Researching through reading, attending yoga classes, and experience, she began and continued a personal practice. With the yoga and genuine Consciousness Raising of the early 70s Women's Movement, her personal and spiritual journey began.  She endured many hardships and learned through many struggles about balancing all aspects of Living for greater happiness.  From the science of yoga to nutrition, to living our Life Purpose, Joni trains others with shortcuts about how to form a great spiritual and practical toolbox.  She shares how to tap into one's Inner Guidance for the best possible mentoring.

She attended Rutgers University, passionate about Political Science and especially Women's Studies. Joni has had the unique privilege of having several precious apprenticeships: in the 70s with her main massage teacher and mentor, Gael Parks; with Master Shiatsu teacher Wataru Ohashi; and starting in the late 90's, a 7- year intensive apprenticeship with Aadil Palkhivala, who was, at the time, the most Advanced level of teacher under BKS Iyengar.