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Amy is the owner of Hot Yoga Stowe and an avid yogi. She has been practicing yoga for more than 30 years and took over at Hot Yoga Stowe in 2019. You've probably seen her around the studio! Amy completed her 250-hour Hot Yoga Certificate through Evolation Yoga and Inferno Hot Pilates Training with Gabby Walters.
Amy is into movement of all kinds and enjoys running, working out, and any other physical activity that allows her to move her body. A friend invited her to her first yoga class and, from that day on, she was hooked. She loved the physical and calming aspects of the class, and it quickly became her number one way to move her body and stay fit. From Amy - In my classes we focus on breathwork and finding an inner sense of calm. I want students to leave feeling calm, centered, and satisfied. Many of my students may not know that I'm also a hairdresser and have been cutting hair for well over 30 years now! Practice with Amy:
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Maggie first fell in love with Bikram yoga as a student in Burlington while she was pursuing her Masters degree in mental health counseling. A year after graduation, she ran into a friend at a Christmas party who was completely transformed and glowing - all because of Bikram.
The Bikram series strengthened Maggie’s body and mind. She joined the Bikram yoga community that January and never looked bank. In 2009, Maggie graduated from Bikram’s Yoga College of India. Maggie taught for several years all over New York City before starting her family. She and her family have now returned to Vermont and she is grateful to have come full circle and rejoin the community as a teacher. From Maggie - In every class, I will tell you how to find depth and alignment in every posture. I want you to leave class feeling amazing - grateful and lighter both physically and emotionally. Something that students may not know about me is that I am petrified of public speaking but for whatever reason I can stand on podium and teach Bikram to a packed room. Practice with Maggie:
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Emma started practicing yoga as a complement to gymnastics and ballet. Her mother took her to her first hot yoga class at 10! Since then, she has practiced all types of yoga from hot acrobatic vinyasa to slow and mindful Kundalini. She completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training at Sangha Studio in Burlington, Vermont in 2018.
For Emma, yoga is tool to break old mental patterns and form new ones. All of her classes center on a physical or emotional theme designed to improve your flexibility and strength, while clearing any emotional/mental/spiritual blocks. From Emma - I want students to leave my class feeling grounded, peaceful and blissful. All of my flows are designed to get you out of your head and into your body. Something that my students might not know is that I am also a health and mindfulness writer. I love writing and telling stories, and I want to use 2024 to improve my dharma talks! Practice with Emma:
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Jess is a passionate bodyworker, energy healer, yoga teacher, and outdoor enthusiast based in Waterbury, Vermont. Since 2010, her yoga practice has been a catalyst in cultivating calm, peace, and presence in her life.
Her playful classes will create a meditative mind-body connection that emphasizes feeling, rather than thinking, one’s way through the movement. She will challenge your limits while encouraging you to honor yourself and modify poses when needed. Learning this balance of when to push and when to surrender will benefit students beyond the yoga studio. In 2019, Jessica completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training at Gypsea Yoga School (now InnerSea Academy) in Uvita, Costa Rica, and returned a few years later to complete their Facilitator Program. She helped facilitate a 200-hour teacher training in the Spring of 2022. In addition, she completed a 50-hour Yin and Yoga Nidra certification with Lora Ksieniewicz of Yoga on the Vine. Jess is a Certified Reiki Master and Registered Massage Therapist who has a passion for cultivating a space for healing, relaxation, and self-discovery. From Jess - Teaching yoga has empowered me to speak my truth, love deeper, and live out my dharma. I aim to inspire my students to be who they are meant to be with confidence! Practice with Jess:
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Abby has always found yoga to be a soothing practice, something she can return to, to help gather strength and energy for challenges in life. Yoga has ebbed and flowed through her life, always remaining a constant, no matter how much time has passed between practices. Abby completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Sangha Studio in Burlington in 2022.
Abby’s classes are supportive spaces where students can show up exactly as they are. She brings her joy of dance and choreography to each class, welcoming students to expand awareness throughout the body. Her flowing sequences allow a shift in perspective and an exploration of all corners of the mat, stimulating the mind and cultivating strength in and out of the studio. Some people might not know that Abby loves to act, sing, and choreograph dance! From Abby - I welcome ideas like forgiveness, compassion, and exploration in all of my classes. I focus on full embodiment and a cultivation of a deeper trust within yourself! I believe that yoga is a practice of noticing how you feeling without any judgement. Practice with Abby:
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Sadie is a compassionate and dedicated yoga instructor whose profound journey with yoga began during her own health struggles. About 10 years ago, she turned to yoga as a source of healing to help her face personal challenges and found solace in its transformative power. Through a comprehensive yoga teacher training, she deepened her knowledge of yoga and now guides her students with a harmonious blend of Vinyasa, Yin, and restorative yoga.
Sadie's class emphasizes on mindful movement, breath work, and meditation to create a nurturing space for students of all levels to find balance and inner peace. With a soothing voice and empathetic approach, Sadie inspires others to embrace mindfulness and self-awareness so you can navigate life’s obstacles with resilience. From Sadie - Step onto your mat with me, and embark on a transformative journey that heals the body, mind, and soul. Namaste. Practice with Sadie:
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In Bonnie's Inferno Hot Pilates classes, she focuses on full body strength and cardio training with an emphasis on core and glute strength. She adds in basic movements in all planes of motion to help you improve your fitness and strength in everyday life.
Bonnie was hooked on Pilates after her first class! The combination of energy from the instructor and her fellow classmates, and how energized she felt after class left her wanting more. She is excited to be in a place where she can share that energy with other people. As a lifelong lover of fitness and nutrition, Bonnie is proud to have earned a Certificate in Personal Training through National Academy of Sports Medicine. She is also currently working towards her Certificate in Nutrition Coaching. Bonnie lives in Wolcott with her son, husband and two sweet pups! From Bonnie - I hope that after my class, participants feel strong, energized and accomplished. We are building a great little community of Pilates members, so I also hope participants feel that love! Practice with Bonnie:
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Millie is a dancer first and foremost. Yoga and Pilates have always been medicine for the wear and tear she does to her body. Yoga, specifically, has been medicine for calming her mind and detaching from worldly afflictions. Millie completed her 250-hour Hot Yoga Certificate through Evolation Yoga and Inferno Hot Pilates Training with Gabby Walters.
In Millie's classes, she teaches discipline, commitment and the art of letting go. She wants her students to leave class feeling strong, light, and empowered. From Millie - I am a dancer and performance artist who merges original music with multiple styles of movement. I am an artist whose work centers around empowerment through sensuality. My passion lies in unlocking voices of the body; I believe that as human beings, we are all dancers, singers, movers and artists--we've just forgotten and forget sometimes. Practice with Millie:
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Jacquie completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training in Ashtanga Yoga at Yoga Vermont in 2011. She has since studied with many Ashtanga teachers, including Beryl Bender Birch, David Swenson and David Williams. Jacquie has also spent time studying with Tibetan Bon Buddhist and Mahayana Buddhist teachers, including Tenzin Wengyal Rinpoche, Tempa Dukta Lama, and Tenzin Bob Thurman. She continues her study in Hatha Yoga with Michele Loew.
Jacquie has worked with all levels of Yogis and Yoginis – from at risk youth and adults, to healthy, fit children and adults, as well as elderly adults who may have restrictions. Jacquie’s classes at Hot Yoga Stowe are heated, include a breath awareness practice and build through a sequence so each client can strengthen, align, stretch and find themselves deeply rejuvenated by the end. From Jacquie - I practice yoga for the mental-physical-spiritual rooting and rising that I experience. Yoga has been tested over centuries and continues to offer a method for wellness that is extraordinary. Yoga is a way to relate to self, with nature, and to share with others. Practice with Jacquie:
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Christie has been practicing & studying yoga for over a decade. She loves both the modern physical practice and the rich yoga philosophies. She feels that yoga, which was originally intended to unify one’s mind with the divine, remains a living, dynamic, & ever-evolving map with underlying golden threads for optimal wellbeing and self-realization today.
In 2019, Christie completed her 200-hour teacher training with Tirza Dawn at Dhyana Studio in Sebastopol, CA, and in 2023, she completed a Yin Yoga training with Bernie Clark through Yoga International. Each training has played a uniquely wonderful role in helping her more deeply understand the functionality of yoga poses for individuals over merely aesthetics. Practice with Christie:
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