Teachers

Joey (E-RYT 500) is a Bay Area-based yoga teacher and Pilates instructor. After studying and training for years on the East Coast, he made his way to the Bay Area and is happy to be finding a home here at Folk Yoga. Joey began his studies in Anusara Yoga. Working from that foundation, he added studies in vinyasa yoga, pranayama, and yoga nidra. Joey apprenticed under a number of teachers, including Amy Ippoliti, Ellen De Jonge, and Dr. Douglas Brooks. Joey started practicing Pilates in his single digits! He is a Balanced Body Pilates Instructor and teaches classes in mat, reformer, and machine Pilates, working with groups and private clients in the city. Joey draws on his 20 years of practice and 15 years of teaching experience to create precise, playful, and deceptively challenging classes. Just as much as it is a personal practice, Joey believes that movement to be a deeply relational experience. Studying in community, laughing, and supporting each other is a great way to learn. Joey also serves as the Director of Education and a faculty member for Folk Yoga School, overseeing the teacher training programs and advanced workshops. When not in the studio, you’ll likely find him in a bakery.