Joel Davis
Joel was born and raised in Denver but has spent the last 5 years living and traveling abroad and just recently decided to plant roots in Asheville, NC with his partner Jessica. Yoga came into his life at a young age and it quickly became a perfect supplement to his athletic trainings as a lacrosse player all throughout high school, college and beyond. Although it was the physical practice of yoga that drew Joel in, it was the mental and more subtle aspects of the practice that made Joel fall in love with yoga for life.
After attending studio classes on and off for years in the Denver area, his first glimpse into the more internal world of yoga and meditation was a vipassana silent meditation retreat in Thailand in 2015. From that point on Joel’s world shifted and he knew there was so much more to learn, discover and experience within the body and mind. While Joel is still passionate about the physical movement, he has discovered that the real magic of yoga lies within the mind and most importantly within the heart. He has attended teacher trainings in Thailand, Peru & Bali and has taught yoga at various places all over the world. Off the mat Joel also works as an accountant, has an MBA in Finance, loves to travel and has a passion for playing music.
He has a warm inviting smile and personality, and he creates a safe space that allows students to feel comfortable and to truly be themselves. You can expect his classes and teaching style to be challenging, fun, creative, intentional, meditative, and almost always even includes a little live music! Joel has a dedicated asana and meditation practice and has a passion for sharing the gifts he has received from the practice of yoga with the community around him!