Rimi had never heard of João’s homeland before they met, and now the two are devoted to sharing it with the wider world. A mindful leader, he uses teaching and communication to connect high-performing individuals and organizations with purpose. Formerly a management consultant, he draws on training in yoga, energy healing, and mindfulness to offer tools, teachings, and experiences that support greater global consciousness.
He holds a B.S.E. from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. from MIT Sloan School of Management, along with teacher trainings and certifications in Forrest Yoga, Yin Yoga, Reiki, Energy Medicine, and Yoga for Trauma. João is the co-founder of MINUVIDA AZORES and Quinta Minuvida, where guests can experience a sustainable, spiritual, and nature-based approach to travel. He teaches yoga and mindfulness in the studio and online worldwide, drawing on more than 20 years of personal practice.
He has also created customized mindfulness programs and courses for the University of Toronto and for management teams in private and public companies, and he is the founder of the Mindful Business Leader course.