Joyce McMiken has over 25 years of experience in yoga and wellness, integrating her knowledge of personal practice, philosophy and anatomy into her teaching. A KPJAYI-authorised Ashtanga teacher, she spent years in India, sparking her interest in the history of yoga, which led to an MA with Distinction in the Traditions of Yoga and Meditation from SOAS.

Joyce teaches traditional counted Ashtanga classes, specialises in Restorative Yoga, breathwork and meditation, and is a qualified MBSR teacher. She works with private clients, leads retreats and runs restorative yoga teacher training.

With a BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Soft Tissue Therapy, Joyce has also been practising therapeutic massage since 2003 and offers massage and Spinal Energetics alongside her teaching. She enjoys silent meditation retreats and challenges her fear of heights through rock climbing.