Kristine Ward

Thanks so much for taking the time to visit our site and inquire on our program offerings.  I have been practicing Yoga since 1999, after looking for many years for the "right" form of exercise and have also completed more than 200 hrs training with accomplished teachers including Shiva Rea, Shakta Kur and Tim Miller.  I fell in love with Yoga when I discovered so many benefits that affected me physically, mentally, and spiritually. It also greatly helped me combat the chronic back pain that I had been fighting since the age of 18, along with the stress that seemed to always bring it on.

In 2003, I completed the Hatha Yoga Teacher Training program at Therapeutic Approach Yoga Studio in Halifax, Nova Scotia.  My classes are a good work out, yet my approach is always gentle to encourage my students to build their own practice.

Stephen Joyce

Hello and thanks for visiting.  I have been practicing yoga for more than 15 years and meditating for 9 years and received my Yoga Teacher training in 2006 and a year later, I completed my PSM TT.  These programs have given me the knowledge and skills necessary to provide my students with optimal training.  To add to my area of expertise, I have also received  training from Beryl Bender Birch, Tim Miller and currently studying with Jody Manley who is the most senior Ashtanga teacher east of Montreal.  From a physical and emotional level, I can honestly say that yoga and meditation have done more to enhance good health and emotional well-being than any other single thing I have done.

I received my Yoga certification in May 2006 from the Chopra Center in Carlsbad, California.  This, along with my instructor certification which allows me to teach the Primordial Sound Meditation program, has given me the knowledge and tools for which I am excited to share with you. We look forward to welcoming you to our studio.

Jenn Carson Garnhum

Artist, author, and educator Jenn Carson Garnhum has been creating and delivering children’s programs since 2006, first at the New Brunswick Museum, and now for the Kennebecasis Public Library, where she has been for the last two years. Students of Amana Institute’s retreats and workshops that have enjoyed Jenn’s delicious and mindfully prepared vegetarian meals can now partake in her newest adventure, becoming a yoga teacher for children. Jenn received her Yoga Playgrounds Teacher Training from its founder, Leah Kalish, in February 2010 at Kripalu in Massachusetts. 

"The teachings and instructors at Amana are professional, personable, and help improve my daily meditation practice as well as my life emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. For whatever healing reasons that lead you to meditating, Stephen and Kristine at the Amana Institute are outstanding guides to seek for your journey."