JoAnn Drasdis is the founder of JD Yoga and a yoga educator with more than 20 years of teaching experience. She integrates yoga, Qi Gong, meditation, breathwork, Ayurveda, and energy awareness to create meaningful practices that help students regulate their nervous systems, reconnect with their intuition, and cultivate greater presence, resilience, and well-being.

Her teaching is rooted in the belief that healing begins within. Through trauma-informed, spiritually grounded classes, JoAnn honors the body as both teacher and guide. Whether leading Gentle Heated Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Restorative, or meditation, she encourages students to move with curiosity, compassion, and authenticity, meeting themselves exactly where they are.

Before dedicating herself fully to teaching and holistic wellness, JoAnn spent more than 25 years leading communications, digital transformation, and organizational change initiatives for Fortune 500 companies. Today, she brings that same passion for connection, growth, and transformation into every class, creating welcoming spaces where students of all levels feel supported, empowered, and inspired.

JoAnn is an E-RYT 500, YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider), and RYS Lead Trainer with Yoga Alliance. She is also certified in Qi Gong and is currently pursuing advanced studies in Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda, bringing an integrative, heart-centered approach to every class she teaches.