Joan Hyman is a highly respected yoga teacher, educator, and mentor with decades of international teaching experience. As the founder of the School of Yoga, she has led trainings, workshops, and retreats throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and the Pacific, supporting thousands of students and teachers in deepening their practice and understanding.
Her teaching is grounded in intelligent sequencing, alignment-based movement, and a nuanced awareness of how yoga changes through the stages of life. Joan is recognized for her clarity, depth of knowledge, and ability to meet students exactly where they are, from foundational practice to advanced study.
Drawing on years of leading international retreats and teacher trainings, Joan designs immersive experiences that reach beyond the mat. Her retreats are carefully shaped journeys that weave together philosophy, embodied practice, and meaningful engagement with place. This South Island retreat reflects her signature approach: disciplined yet spacious, adventurous yet grounded, and created for students ready to expand within extraordinary natural surroundings.