Johnna took her first Hatha Yoga class in 1991. She was told that it might help her with a back issue. She suffered most of her childhood with Scoliosic (curvature of the spine) this caused pain and muscle spasms often which prevented her from doing many activities. She says that; "Yoga made her feel more amazing after each class she took, but could not understand what it was doing to her or how it worked. But she felt inspired to continue." This lead her to study from many world renowned teachers in Yoga and the healing-arts. Certified in 1993 in Classical Hatha Yoga from the Olga's Academy of Yoga, 1994 from Sivananda yoga (TTC-30 day program). She has taken intensive programs with Manuso, Ana Forest, Schiffmann, and others. Travelled to India three times; once staying for 6 months to immerse herself in the culture and to practice and study yoga and meditation. Certified at Muller college in massage, Thai yoga massage and Rikie. Studied Ayurveda & Cranial Massage, and Acupressure. She is a gifted teacher and her voice and presence is considered magical by many that have meet her. She is passionate about teaching yoga and yoga nidra. Johnna opened the first yoga studio in Laguna Beach, CA. in 1998. It rapidly became a successful studio that offered yoga, teacher trainings, and many classes in ayurveda and meditation. Attached to the studio; she also ran a beautiful store, dedicated to have anything that you could imagine to assist you to create and environment to support Unity, balance, and self growth in all areas of your life. She sold the yoga studio and store in 2004. Johnna had been focused on teaching workshops and retreats and has created, "Yoga In Bed" A double Cd yoga & yoga nidra program called, "Awake on the Right Side & Sleep to Dream soundly." The program has Organic PJ's with positive affirmations, eye mask, and essential oils sprays to support a home practice that can be done daily. She also teaches/has a private yoga practice in Laguna Beach California.