Our Story
Meet the Owners
I founded Jiva Yoga in 2001. It was my passion and I wanted to just share with as many people as possible.
I started by supporting my yoga passion thru my massage therapy business, it was literally the caboose pushing and encouraging the growth of the yoga program. Over the years it has organically grown into this amazing community of teachers and students beyond anything I could have imagined.
My husband, Ken joined me in 2009 in co-ownership and we have grown so much since then. We are fortunate to be surrounded by such a talented and passionate team of teachers, Therapists and Staff. We do our best to create conditions for each teacher to come alive and be themselves.
We are forever grateful for this practice and everyone and every experience it has provided.
Namaste' Jean & Ken Rioux
Love From Our Community
“Jiva Yoga has been my treasured family for over 10 years! I am so grateful for our yoga community which offers amazing classes and instructors and positive vibes and outcomes! Thank you Jean and Jiva for making my life complete.”
— Joy S.
“I had a wonderful experience at Jiva Yoga and will make it a point to go the next time we vacation in Hilton Head. The North location was beautiful, clean, peaceful and welcoming. Ken and Vickie made us fee very welcome and were most accommodating. I highly recommend this studio. The instructors message well, and inspire you to continue yoga practice. Thank you for helping us keep our bliss going”
— Sharon S.
“I came in not knowing ANYTHING about the discipline of yoga and their enthusiasm, their non-judgmental expertise, and their caring to keep me motivated made me want to learn more and more. The facilities are spotless, all of the staff are friendly, engaging and supportive, and I can't say enough about them. I only wish I had more time to go, because I have never had a bad session.”