Joe-Paul Naughton-Travers

Instructor

Carrboro Yoga Company

Joe-Paul is a dedicated yoga teacher with decades of experience in the helping professions. He seamlessly integrates warmth, humor, and wisdom into his classes. As an RYT-500 graduate of Carolina Yoga Company's teacher training program, he possesses advanced training in yin yoga, yoga for seniors, and trauma-informed practices. Joe-Paul's journey into yoga began in his twenties, and it was during the pandemic that he felt a profound calling to teach, seeking to cultivate serenity and joy for himself, his family, and his community.Specializing in flow and yin yoga, Joe-Paul designs each class around themes nourishing the mind, body, and spirit. He has also led impactful workshops on sobriety support, grief work, and story-telling & progressive relaxation. His signature workshop, "Reflections: A Yoga Group for Grief & Loss," is offered quarterly at Carrboro Yoga Company. In this thoughtfully crafted experience, Joe-Paul invites students to use movement, breathwork, and reflection to help them navigate their journey after loss, focusing on renewal and investment in health and relationships.Whether his classes are vigorous or gentle, Joe-Paul's approach encourages students to connect with their unique experiences and expressions of body and mind. After a session with Joe-Paul, you will leave feeling calm, empowered, uplifted, and ready to embrace the world with renewed purpose.