Steph Barta

Lead Hot Yoga Teacher

Providence

I took my first Original Hot Yoga class in December of 2011 and was immediately hooked. Long distance running left me with achy joints, I was full of stress and anxiety, and a friend suggested I try hot yoga. After that first class I was amazed at how great I felt, physically and mentally. Just nine months later, in the fall of 2012, my toes were on the line at Bikram Yoga Teacher Training!After teacher training I began teaching regularly, starting in Pawtucket, RI. As I began my teaching journey I eagerly sought out all the continuing education I could find, attending yoga workshops all over New England with some of the best Original Hot Yoga teachers. I love to share this learning with beginners and experienced students alike. helping everyone on their yoga journey.  Along with a passion for OHY, I love exploring other fitness and body modalities. I am trained to teach HIIT classes, aerial acrobatics, myofascial release, and intermediate hot yoga. I've also discovered a passion for helping others teach. I lead our Core Fire Conditioning training and serve as assistant trainer at our Original Hot Yoga teacher training. When I'm not exploring the amazing things the body can do, you might find me working as a children's librarian, reading a book, plucking a banjo, or playing with my two beagles.