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Personalized sessions designed to help you uncover and overcome self-limiting beliefs, and find strategies to help you connect with yourself.

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Extensive library of yoga and mindfulness videos to help you get started on your own personal practice.

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Testimonials

"Julia's nature is calming, empathetic, and skilled in her knowledge of the mind and emotions connecting within the body. All the skills I have learned I feel I can now apply on a regular basis personally and professionally"

-Sarah, Coaching & OnDemand Member

"I started yoga in late 2021 for the first time in my life, at 35. I have learned that I need to practice for my mental and physical health benefits, and I'm so grateful for Embrace Joy Yoga's membership that allows me to practice at leisure. Thank you, Julia, for investing in your clients!"

-Amy, On Demand Member

"Taking yoga classes with Julia has helped me find peace with myself and truly destress from the craziness in my life. She is extremely knowledgeable and helped me understand the positions and alternatives to fit me and my experience."

-Chris

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Hi, I'm Julia!

I am a mindfulness coach and 500-hour registered yoga instructor, with experience teaching and coaching groups and individuals. My background includes trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness, breathwork, and nervous system regulation practices. These aspects work together to bring my holistic and empowering approach to working with clients. I am fueled by my passion for living yoga "off the mat", mindful self-study, and joyful movement. I am currently studying to become a certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), certified Personal Trainer (CPT), and certified Enneagram coach.

I truly believe that yoga provides tools for living a fulfilling and mindful life. As a busy mom of three, I have experienced the holistic benefits and grounding daily routines of the yogic lifestyle. I am passionate about empowering you to embrace your joy through your own mindful practice. Book a call with me and we'll create a personalized plan to help you connect with your authentic self and achieve your personal goals with intention and inspiration!

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Frequently asked questions

I am a 500 hour yoga instructor registered with yoga alliance. I am certified in trauma - informed yoga and mindfulness coaching through My Vinyasa Practice. I am currently studying to become a certified yoga therapist through My Vinyasa Practice. I am studying to become a certified Enneagram coach through Enneagram University, and a Certified Personal Trainer through NASM. I have continuing education in Applied Polyvagal Theory in Therapeutic Yoga (the Embody Lab), Yoga Nidra (My Vinyasa Practice), Yin Yoga (My Vinyasa Practice), Restorative Yoga (My Vinyasa Practice) and Adaptive Yoga (My Vinyasa Practice).
Mindfulness coaching is designed to help you learn to observe your thoughts and emotions without judgment. It is a tool to guide you in identifying self-limiting patterns and beliefs that may be holding you back from your goals and desires. Mindfulness coaching teaches you through the yogic tool of self-study (Svadhyaya), and develop daily routines that align with your values and help you live authentically. Over the course of several sessions, I will work with you to determine your desires and goals and identify self-limiting beliefs that may be hindering you from realizing those desires and goals. We will use journaling, meditation, and breathwork to help you apply self-compassion and work towards responding mindfully to activating situations. If you think mindfulness coaching might be for you, schedule a free 15 minute call to discuss your goals and needs. We can determine if my coaching will be a good fit for you. Disclaimer: Mindfulness Coaching is not a substitute for medical care or mental health care. Mindfulness coaching may complement mental health therapy, but is not a replacement for therapy. Julia Townsend (Embrace Joy LLC) is not a licensed medical or mental health practitioner. She cannot diagnose or treat any mental health conditions. Please seek evaluation and treatment from a licensed clinical therapist or psychiatrist if you have mental health symptoms that are of concern.
The Embrace Joy On Demand membership includes access to 40+ recorded video practices. You will find yoga, meditation, breathwork, and mindfulness videos in your members portal. To sign up, click the "Start a Free Trial" on this homepage. You will be prompted to create an OfferingTree account. Once you have activated your free trial, you will be able to access the Members content. After your free trial, you will be charged $11.99 a month. Cancel at any time in your OfferingTree account.

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