Joe Taft is a certified Anusara Yoga instructor who has cultivated a steadfast and non-wavering dedication to the practice and study of yoga since 1997.  In his classes, Joe weaves Anusara’s life-affirming and heart-felt approach through myth, story-telling, tantric philosophy and the wisdom gathered throughout his own life’s journey.
After years of avid white-water kayaking, Joe’s quest to relieve his chronic back pain lead him to his life’s passion, the study and teaching of yoga. Anusara’s principles of alignment and therapeutic components match Joe’s keen awareness of body biomechanics and his long history as a dedicated athlete. He has completed hundreds of Anusara training hours with John Friend, Sianna Sherman, among other senior Anusara instructors. Joeteaches weekly classes for all levels, teacher training’s, Anusara immersions, workshops, retreats, and offers private one-on-one instruction. His teaching style is approachable, light-hearted, uplifting, humorous and transformational. Joe currently lives in Asheville, North Carolina with his wife, Susanne, and their loving daughter, Taytum.