Traditional Hatha Yoga and Mindfulness

Ground. Strengthen. Awaken.
Step onto your mat and into a tradition that honors the roots of yoga. Our classes offer authentic Hatha yoga in the Himalayan tradition—a deeply nourishing practice that balances the body, breath, and mind.
What to Expect:
• Thoughtfully sequenced postures
• Breath-centered movement
• Guided energy work and mindfulness
• A calm, supportive space to deepen your connection to Self
This is yoga for those who seek more than just a workout—it’s a return to presence, power, and peace.
Come as you are. Leave feeling grounded and renewed.

Our Workshops are back!

Karuna Yoga Buffalo offers dozens of Specialty Workshops/Classes for Your Group, Workplace, Learning Environment, Health Fair, etc. We tailor the material to Your Individual Needs (stress-relief, concentration, motivation, general health and well-being) and bring the Peace right to Your Location. If you would like an off-site experience, we have room for 30 people. Call us at (716)432-5857 for more information on designing the best workshop/class for you or email: karunayogabuffalo@gmail.com

Our Teachers:

Jean Marie Stinson has been practicing yoga since 2001 and studying mindfulness and eastern philosophy since 1995. She received both her 200 hour (2014) and 500 hour (2018) RYT certifications at the Himalayan Institute in Buffalo, NY and continues to deepen her knowledge of traditional yoga, including pranayama, meditation and ethics through daily practice and study. Jean's main inspirations throughout the years have been the Himalayan Tradition, Rolf Sovik and Thich Nhat Hanh. She also holds a bachelor's degree from Buffalo State College with concentrations in both Psychology and Philosophy.

Joanna Paris Robertson began her yoga journey in 2003 after the birth of her second son. Struggling with postpartum depression, she looked to add a holistic component to her recovery. Self-taught for many years, she took her first community class here at Karuna Yoga Buffalo. Both diligently and naturally, Joanna absorbed the teachings of the Himalayan Tradition and the meaning of karuna as compassion in action. She has since completed both her 200 hour RYT certification and 500 hour RYT certification at the Himilayan Institute in Buffalo, NY. She also has a bachelors degree in Food Systems Management from Buffalo State College and has been working for the last fourteen years in child nutrition in an educational setting. Her greatest hope is that she can spread the healing benefits of yoga to everybody and all bodies.