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OUR TEACHERS
Our team at Joy Movement Arts is made up of skilled and dedicated teachers who are passionate about helping people find joy and healing through movement. We offer a variety of classes to fit different needs and levels, and our teachers are experts in adapting poses and sequences to fit your unique body and goals. Whether you're looking to strengthen your practice or simply take a break from the stress of daily life, we're here to support you.
BERYLN HERRIN
E-RYT 500
Beryl has been a student of yoga and contemplative traditions for over 40 years and has been teaching yoga, meditation, and mindfulness for over 20 of them.
She is certified in many styles of Hatha Yoga including Kripalu Yoga, Anusara Yoga, Rasa Yoga and Kundalini Yoga. She is also a certified Martha Beck Coach and trained in family therapy. In addition to her position at The Penn Program for Mindfulness, she leads classes, teacher trainings, workshops and retreats.
Beryl imparts her radiant spirit, wisdom, alignment expertise and sense of humor to her classes and brings together a potent mix of asana, breath, meditation, and relaxation that leaves students uplifted and empowered.
DONNA MONTROSS
E-RYT 500
Donna is a yogi, a certified holistic health coach and very blessed mother of two beautiful humans. She is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT200) and is currently working on completing her 500-hour certificate. She found yoga over 20 years ago out of curiosity and the search for a new and different way to exercise. From the moment she stepped on her mat, she felt a deeper connection with yoga beyond just the physical practice and has weaved it throughout her life ever since. She also received her holistic health coach certification through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2022. Donna is very passionate about sharing the transformative practice of yoga and nutritional health, and empowering others to take control over their own wellness to become the best version of themselves.
When not on her mat, Donna can be found spending time with her family, running with friends, enjoying the outdoors, or in the kitchen cooking up nourishing meals.
“Yoga continually reminds me of the importance of patience, presence and playfulness, and I am grateful every day for the lessons, opportunity and purpose along this incredible journey.” – Donna
SAMA'RA BODHISATTVA
E-RYT 500
Dr. Sama'Ra Kamui Bodhisattva is a Certified Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher, Natural Health Practitioner, Integrative Medicine Physician, Coach, and Consultant who specializes in the mind, body, and spirit philosophy of wellness. He is a former gymnast and dancer who has taught yoga for over 15+ years for youth and adults. Yoga was the saving grace that healed injuries from the trauma of corporate burnout and a motor vehicle accident.
Dr. Sama’Ra’s first yoga teacher was Shiva Rae. He later furthered his yoga studies with the work of Rodney Yee, Natasha Rizopoulos, BKS Iyengar, and Dan Ming Qigong with an International World Renowned Master, Robert Peng. The different styles of yoga he teaches are Yin Yoga, Prana Flow Vinyasa, Vinyasa Flow, and Restorative Flow, and his style - Dharvana Tao Flow™: a marriage of Qigong & yoga.
Dr. Sama’Ra’s background includes 30+ years of Integrative Medicine from Mount Shasta Institute of Theology and the New England School of Acupuncture, as well as BS from Philadelphia University and Osteopathic Medicine, Albert Einstein Hospital, and Medical College of Pennsylvania – Hahnemann University.
Dr. Sama’Ra’s mission is to inspire and enrich people to live healthy, extraordinary lives that are
purposeful and meaningful. He received the 2024 Golden Heart Award for his contribution to his
community - an award honored by Congresswoman, Madeline Dean, 4th District of Pennsylvania, and President & Founder, Dr. Jana Mallis. He continues to employ his knowledge and experiences through coaching, counseling, and teaching. He practices full-time in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
JENNA EAGEN
E-RYT 500
When Jenna embarked on her yoga journey 15 years ago she never imagined how it would change every aspect of her life. Through a 500 hour teacher training at Amma Yanni Yoga Center and School she learned the capability of the body to heal both physically and mentally.
She wants to share how those changes helped her to become a stronger, healthier, and happier person. Her focus on the yoga practice is not just the movement and asana, it is to dig deeper emotionally and physically by aligning the body and mind. Her approach to the practice involves protection of the joints and muscles to prevent injury; while also building strength, balance and endurance.
She strives to create a low stress, welcoming and inclusive environment for students of all ages and body types to explore their bodies in a safe, respectful, and responsible way. Our yoga community is deeply important to her as are the health and happiness of each and every one of my students. Her wish is to spread the joy of movement so people can live more optimally and happily in their bodies.
SCOTT MUIR
E-RYT 500
Scott J. Muir, LMT, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, IPT
Massage Therapist, Yoga Teacher, Yoga Therapist
Certified in Integrated Positional Therapy (Lee Albert Protocols for Muscle Pain Relief)
Scott studied Hatha Yoga at the Amma Yanni Yoga Center & School where a special therapeutic approach was developed. After that, Scott became certified in the Lee Albert Protocols for Muscle Pain Relief. Scott is also a licensed Massage Therapist and a certified Yoga Therapist.
JASON BROWN
E-RYT 500
Jason Brown has been coaching in the fitness and performance fields since 1999. He is a former U.S. Marine with Black Belts in several martial arts. Jason teaches Qigong/Tai Chi and our creative movement t based classes in the greater Philadelphia region. His classes focus on the importance of a play-based, creative approach to movement, physical education, athletic development & learning.
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”The body benefits from movement, and the mind benefits from stillness” Unknown
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