He is a practitioner of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, and studies under the direction of Saraswathi Jois at the Sri K. PATTABHI JOIS ASHTANGA YOGA INSTITUTE in Mysore India. Additionally, he has completed ERYT200+ hours with the Association for Yoga and Meditation in Rishikesh, India as well as 100+ hours with the Bhakti Yoga Shala in Santa Monica, California. His work as a Registered Nurse in Southern California supports his passion for offering donation based yoga study and practice. In 2012, Johnny was honored as a lululemon Ambassador in recognition for his philanthropic work in the Coachella Valley. He is the founder of "Poses for the People", a community yoga fundraiser that benefits the Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine.