Featured Testimonials
Joanna’s approach to yoga and meditation is accessible to everyone at all levels. Because of that, students at all yoga levels enjoy practicing either on retreat or in the studio with Joanna. The benefits and healing that comes from these practices are different and unique to each student.
Read what Joanna’s yoga students have to say about their experiences.
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Powerful, nurturing, love, compassion, introspection… those are just a few of the adjectives I’ve used to friends who’ve asked. I think coming home with an inner feeling of peace and appreciation for that new sense of calm, is what I’ve mostly noticed and shared with others. I would absolutely recommend this retreat to someone, I’m so glad I went!
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“Any of Joanna’s retreat locations are mindfully chosen for reset, in lovely surroundings, and have the best of everything…allowing one to inner focus and reduce rigid structures. Joanna’s retreats are satisfying experiences which I highly recommend.”
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I have trained as a yoga teacher but always learn something new when I’m in a class or on a retreat with Joanna. Her depth of knowledge and understanding around yoga, meditation, compassion, loving-kindness, coaching, all of it, has not only made be a better practitioner, it has made me a better person. Studying with Joanna is always like a shot of ‘yoga expertise’ from which I draw sustenance and renew my personal practice.
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“It was a wonderful experience. The space Joanna holds for everyone is truly amazing. The yoga and mediation are completely accessible for all levels. This particular retreat to Isla Mujeres was just for women and the group of gals that Joanna attracted were lovely. I really let myself unplug from the world for 7 days and avoided my phone.-(I’m sure everyone was tired of me asking “what time is it?”.) I made new friends and reconnected with old ones. My soul is lighter having come off the retreat-I feel calmer and more able to handle stress. And the ocean front venue made a lot of the relaxing possible—lovely ocean views, amazing food, maid service everyday, a house attendant to see to any need was heavenly. I highly recommend going on a retreat with Joanna Dunn anywhere but the all womens retreat was something extra special. ”
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This was my second trip with Joanna. She is amazing - her ability to use words to explain the various poses is special and unique. I seldom need to “look” to see what I am doing. Joanna has developed an interesting group of like-minded women who go on these retreats and it is fun to meet them!
Joanna is exceptional at creating a special retreat environment, filling it with amazing women and easy for a group or single to join!
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“Thank you again for thinking of me and what I am experiencing with my aging body changes. I was so worried, which did not help, but gained my confidence back when I realized that you were quietly on top of my situation.
The whole day was absolutely wonderful, from the location, view from the room, lovely women, awesome lunch and well presented practice. Just what I needed. Still basking in the experience.
Thanks for all your efforts. I am planning on being able to attend the next 2. Next week will be my 82nd birthday. I had no idea my body would be so challenging.”
“Just want to say how grateful I am to have you for my Yoga teacher. As always, you are very thorough and focus on all your students’ physical capabilities (or limitations) and adjust accordingly. I continue to be amazed at how you do this with so many students at the same time!”
“For years I wanted to attend the yoga retreat in Mazama, but it never worked out until last year, 2025. It was all that I had hoped for – the snow was fabulous, the food was delicious! The yoga participants included a great mix of ages and yoga experience. It was relaxing and therapeutic for my body because Joanna has a sense of the pulse of our group and she adjusts her yoga plans accordingly. Somehow she is able to start with a simple theme that builds throughout the retreat and I feel accomplished at the end! I looked forward to the retreat this year, 2026, and again it exceeded my expectations—except for the weather and snow conditions for skiing, which were marginal. In spite of that, I am already signed up for next year! ”
“I never thought in my whole life I would ever identify with yoga. Thank you for making it accessible to me at this time. I have always been so “compressed” and your class is actually “decompressing” me as I leave each time more and more open.”
“I’ve found it difficult to find a yoga class that best suits my needs as a competitive athlete... I had been reluctant to add one more thing to my schedule, but have found that just one yoga class a week has seriously impacted my ability to recover and re-set both physically and mentally.”
“I loved how you structured your workshop - perfect balance of discussion, lecture and partner work…[Joanna] is so personally delightful. It was my honor to have met you. Your mastery of yoga was amazing.”
“Joanna Dunn is so much more than a yoga instructor. She’s an educator and her ability to create a supportive environment in the class facilitates learning and growth. Her teaching style is nurturing and caring, which results in a sense of trust and safety that is critical for growth.”
“I think that the lesson I learned was how valuable it is to take yourself out of your everyday life, and out of your ‘comfort zone’...The sessions just flew by….I didn’t want them to end. This is very different than my normal yoga classes where I often ‘watch the clock!”
“I expected to have an immersive experience where for one week I was removed from my daily life, all the distractions and I could focus on yoga, quiet time and fabulous conversations. All my expectations were exceeded...”
“I can feel the benefits of this week-long retreat of yoga and wellness-focused living…I want to maintain as much of this lifestyle as possible in my busy life. I learned from one of her workshops how I can incorporate yoga into my schedule daily, without having to change my entire daily life.”
“To be honest, I didn’t know what to expect but chose to be open-minded and try new things while at the retreat. I had no meditation experience and the thought of silence until 7:30 was beyond my comfort zone. On the first morning when the silence was broken I understood the importance of embracing the experience. ”
“This is exactly what I needed in a time in my life when I’ve been feeling stuck and a little dark. It’s been such a joy. My intention was re-set, rededicate and rebirth and I think I will carry my experience with me when I return to my life and many responsibilities. It’s been an absolute joy for me to be here this week, in this space with these people.”
“I keep coming back because this is the most relaxing week of my year. Great food prepared for you, housekeeping, yoga in beautiful places. All I have to do is enjoy!”