Thrive Hot Yoga Troy

“Practice makes Progress. You're Already Perfect” ~ Anna

Anna's Certifications: 
USA Yoga Asana Championship Participation, June 2018
Ghosh Yoga Practice Week, Participation, Feb 2018
Aum Yoga Vinyasa Teacher Training, June 2017
Reiki 1 Certification, April 2017
Yin Yoga with Lynne Teacher Training, May 2016
Bikram Yoga Teacher Training, November 2012

My yoga journey began almost 10 years back at a Bikram studio primarily to help heal from injuries related to a car accident. But in the process it altered my ego and took me through this amazing inward journey within myself. I started recognizing what I am, who I am, what means the most to me. Eventually I realized I have control on my own emotions and on my actions. This practice of breath and movement took me to whole another level of spirituality. I realized with my breath I can just hang in there for a while and find contentment, Santhosha. This space on my mat allows me to find myself and connect me to my very core. I appreciated things more than I did. Accepting where we are, what we have been through, what we have in life now and letting go of the past really helped me keep my inner peace. Yoga has made me realize to live life to the fullest not in fear, not sinking in our negative thoughts, but live, learn and love. Always!

To teach what I have learned from my own practice is what inspired me to pursue teacher training last year. It gives me a platform to connect with students, share experiences, learn from each other, and grow. Through proper guidance of breath and movement, I would like my students to find that space for themselves on their mats to explore the endless possibilities through mind body connection and leave their mats feeling totally transformed with their minds at ease, their hearts with contentment and peace. It is through this inner peace, we can all live in harmony and spread love, kindness wherever we go!

Katie began practicing traditional hot yoga during Summer 2006 while attending graduate school in Italy, and has never looked back! She completed the intense 500-hr Bikram Yoga Teacher Training in Fall 2008, then expanded her yoga education by becoming a 200-HR Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) through Yoga Alliance in 2012. Katie finds most of her inspiration and energy from interacting with her students. She strives to find a balance of focus and humor in all of her classes -- after all, if you're coming to hot yoga, you should have fun! In addition, she approaches teaching with a emphasis on technique and alignment so that the yoga can be accessible to ALL practitioners, regardless of skill or experience

Katie's Bikram Yoga Teacher Training Certificaiton, Fall 2008

You will get a warm welcome and feel supported when you meet Kim and take her class! Her steady presence will help you to de-stress and feel great about working hard in your practice.

Kim's Teacher Training, Fall 2017, 105F Hot Yoga, Chicago, IL

Linda Kay has been a Yoga instructor since 1982. Having owned her own studio, YogaChi in Birmingham, Linda has conducted countless workshops, Yoga Teacher Trainings, and has presented at Yoga Conferences for years. Educated in the Hatha tradition, her studies also include Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Restorative, Yoga for Pregnancy and Teens, Yoga Against the Wall, Healthy Backs, YogaTone and Yin Yoga.

A massage therapist since 1985, Linda combines her knowledge of anatomy and alignment to offer classes for “every-body" that are challenging, yet forgiving; demanding, yet accepting; fierce, and yet soft; and always designed to leave you feeling invigorated, inspired and rejuvenated.

For the last many years, she has been a dedicated Bikram Yoga student, and currently leads exciting monthly yoga workshops at our Detroit Bikram studios!

“I've fallen in love with being in the hot room and teaching this yoga. I enjoy teaching the safe way to practice, listen to your body, move as one, and receive the therapeutic benefits of the Hatha Yoga. This practice is more than 'just yoga'. This practice heals. It works. It's hard. It's hot and sometimes it stinks, but it's so so good for you!”

~ Melinda's Hot Yoga Teacher Training Certification, Raja Yoga Academy, Spring 2017

“I love the transformative power of yoga. It provides an accessible method for transcending the obstacles to freedom, health, happiness, and personal growth. As a student of yoga with a passion for serving others, I teach with the intention of providing a safe and supportive environment where students can discover how to create health, strengthen the will and body, and find equanimity under challenging circumstances. My intention is to encourage you to move in the direction of your truest, most joyful and vibrant version of yourself self!” ~ Sheila

'Every blade of grass has its angel that bends over it and whispers 'grow, grow.' ~ The Talmud

Sheila's Teacher Certification: 105F Hot Yoga 26&2 Training, Chicago, Summer 2017

In Triska's class you will discover an inner awareness of happiness and strength as she guides you through each posture with kindness and precision. 

“I took my first Bikram Yoga class in 2013, six months after having a baby. I walked in looking for a way to shed a few pounds during a stretch, and left felling totally fulfilled with peace & mindfulness”.

Triska's 26+2 Hot Yoga Teacher Certification, Spring 2017, Costa Rica, 105F

Ok lets begin! Deep breathe in and exhale out....

"Yoga is the dance of every cell with the music of every breath that creates inner serenity and harmony” (Debasish Mridha). Victoria was drawn to Hot Yoga, 13 years ago for this very reason. She accompanied her brother to her first class and fell in love with the practice. Heat, sweat, and healing brought her back every time.

Her passion for Hot Yoga, along with her extensive background in dance and physical therapy led her to seek teacher training. She applies her knowledge of anatomy and movement of the body to help her students fully connect mind, body, and spirit in her class.

~ 26&2 Hot Yoga Teacher Training Certification, Ann Arbor, February 2019