Joelle Akl

Joelle’s journey into yoga began over a decade ago, driven by her deep love for movement and self-discovery. She was captivated by yoga’s ability to profoundly quiet the mind and connect to the true self.After completing 500+ hours of Yoga Alliance-certified training in India, Joelle returned to Beirut, where she opened one of the city’s earliest yoga studios in 2015.Her vision was simple yet powerful: to create a sanctuary where individuals could grow, heal, and connect through yoga.With over 3,000 hours of teaching experience and having guided more than 500 students, Joelle’s approach fosters self-trust, mindfulness, and inner transformation.In 2017, she established her Yoga Alliance-certified school, empowering aspiring teachers to find their unique voices and approaches.In 2023, Joelle opened Studio Sukun in Montreal, a sanctuary for movement and mindfulness. She co-leads Sukun’s signature Aerial Yoga teacher trainings and obtained her BARRE certification that same year.Her teaching style combines Yoga, breathing, and fitness in a creative and sometimes challenging flow. Her philosophy is to approach life with the curiosity of a student, always keeping her cup empty and open to new experiences.Her special interests include nature, cats, neuroscience, and psychology.