Jo Crowder

Jo is a Yoga Alliance certified teacher RYT500,EYT200 YACEP and Health & Wellness Expert who has been practicing for over 30 years and running International Yoga Retreats for over a decade. Initially attracted to yoga for its mental and spiritual aspects, Jo later realized yoga's healing benefits on her body and mind after damaging her neck and back in car accidents. Her classes are fun and engaging, drawing on aspects of different yoga styles and energy work, emphasizing awareness of mind, body, and breath whilst focusing on correct alignment. Her intention is to inspire her students to connect with themselves, exploring and discovering their unique potential in a safe and healing environment. Over the years, Jo has practiced, studied and been influenced by various styles of Yoga. She teaches a mix of gentle, but dynamic Hatha/Vinyasa Flow morning classes and different styles for the afternoon classes including Sivananda, Restorative, Yin, Qigong, Guided Meditation, a taster Ariel session and a gong/sound bath. She will incorporate and focus on the healing power of guided meditation and qigong exercises throughout, allowing you to really slow things down to create balance in your life. Jo is also a Transformational Life Coach, Medical Intuitive, Reiki master and teacher, and Gong/Sound therapist. In addition, she holds qualifications in Curative Hypnotherapy and Nutrition for Disease Prevention &Treatment plus other modalities that relate to Health & Wellness. She runs Tranquil Times Holistic Retreats from her base in Varna .