Salt & Soul

Salt & Soul Collective is the home base for my work as a writer, yoga teacher, and Santa Cruz storyteller.

I’m Joan Hammel, the founder.

Here you’ll find the things that shape my days — hiking coastal trails, teaching yoga, surfing, leading retreats in beautiful places, listening to good music, and telling stories about the community I love.

It’s all grounded in movement, fresh air, sunshine, humor, and good company.

You can explore yoga classes, retreats, private sessions and my weekly Santa Cruz Today newsletter for Good Times — plus the occasional gathering, special event or collaboration.

Come practice yoga.

Travel with me.

Read along.