Read how lives have been transformed:
"The class met and surpassed my expectations - I was not prepared to be able to move that much more easily so quickly." Sally (Retired)
UPDATE: The Friday group class on November 20, 2026 is cancelled.
The last class in 2026 is Dec. 18; classes in 2027 will resume on Friday January 8, 2027.
Welcome! I'm Joanne Pineau based in Thornbury, Ontario. I see individuals one-on-one for yoga therapy in my home studio, by appointment. I also teach group yoga classes in Clarksburg. Details about group classes. Feel free to call or text me at 705-888-9686
Review November 2026: "I have been attending Joanne’s classes for about 10 years and the benefits have been tremendous. It has been like creating a new lease on life and I am so much healthier now and continue to get better with each session.
She is very attentive to each person’s abilities and needs and keeps watch over the class to make sure we are not pushing ourselves beyond our abilities. I know that anyone would benefit from her knowledgable instruction and caring personality." FT Meaford
PDF: What is Yoga Therapy?
In my group yoga classes I focus on exercises that improve balance, posture, hip strength and body mechanics and gait when walking and daily activities. Suitable for beginners and individuals with stiff joints; classes include mat and chair exercises, and a relaxation component to quiet the mind.
A biopsychosocial approach to improving health, wellness and quality of life: The age-old discipline of yoga recognizes the importance of anatomical alignment and a strong musculoskeletal system as the main contributors to health and longevity. It also asserts that postural alignment, joint mobility, and diaphragmatic flexibility (ability to breathe properly) are essential components of good health. Yoga therapy can maximize the benefits of massage, chiropractic and osteopathic therapy with breathing techniques, and exercises that strengthen and improve joint mobility. Most importantly it empowers you to self-regulate your own nervous system. Healing happens when the relaxation response, also known as the parasympathetic nervous system, overrides the stress response.