JOY MANIFESTO
BREATHE deeply and fully.
MOVE with freedom, feel your body, create space.
EAT with joy, nourish yourself. Food brings us together.
CONNECT to yourself, to others, and to the world around you.
CREATE with curiosity. Experiment, makes a mess, celebrate failure.
ABOUT JOY
Welcome to Joy —a place where movement, connection, and nourishment come together. Founded by Autumn Laskey-Downs, Joy was born from a deep passion for food and yoga, two pillars that have grounded and inspired her since her teenage years. As a young adult, Autumn discovered cooking as a creative outlet, a chance to unwind and connect with family and friends around the kitchen table. Around the same time, she found yoga—a practice that allowed her to come home to her breath, her body, and a sense of peace.
Joy was created to share this passion with others and to build a community around mindful movement, nourishing food, and meaningful connection. In today’s fast-paced world, where routines are often rushed and screen time high, there’s a pressing need for spaces that foster balance, presence, and well-being. At Joy, we believe that everyone deserves a moment to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and connect with others.
WHAT WE OFFER
At Joy, we offer an inclusive approach to health and community, welcoming people of all backgrounds and experience levels. Through our movement classes, food events, retreats, and workshops, we encourage people to explore creativity, embrace playfulness, and find joy in the simple moments. Our approach to yoga is one of openness—whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned practitioner, you’ll find a space here that invites you to move freely, connect to your breath, and experiment with mindful movement.
In addition to movement, we believe food is a powerful way to bring people together. Our seasonal recipes, cookbook, and food events focus on creating meals that are nourishing for both you and the planet. By connecting with local, sustainable ingredients, we aim to make eating a joyful, community-centered experience.
OUR MISSION
Joy exists to make health and connection accessible to all. We want to inspire people to care for themselves, their communities, and the environment. By fostering an inclusive, creative, and supportive atmosphere, we hope to encourage everyone who joins us to slow down, breathe, and embrace life with curiosity and joy.
Join us as we move, cook, connect, and create together. Welcome to Joy—a space to truly be.