Joanna-May Sta. Ana is a meditation and yoga practitioner with a background in engineering (BEng) and commercial management (MSc). She specialises in community projects within the third sector, bridging Inner Work, Occupational Health, Food Systems & Climate. Her most recent studies include ancient religions and philosophy with a focus on the traditions of yoga and meditation at SOAS.

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Since 2017 Joanna has been sharing the benefits of supporting wellbeing practices including yoga, meditation and mindfulness in the work place and was an Associate trainer with The Lighthouse Construction Charity and the lead pillar for occupational health for the All Party Parliamentary Group for Yoga in Society.

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Joanna has a daily meditation practice and is the Chair of Trustees for London Insight Meditation. She also acts as a Board Advisor for The Mindfulness Initiative. 

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She joined Rising Minds as Executive Director in 2025.

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