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Yogic practice has opened me up to the possibilities of genius, self-realization, and self-mastery as exemplified by the ultimate unity of everything. I believe that yoga should be prescribed to all – as we can use it to overcome the challenges that living in a'modern’ world presents as well as the obstacles that our minds create. My journey as a yogini was foretold... and officially began in my (birth) hometown of Atlanta, GA. I have been practicing consistently since the early 2000s; teaching since 2010; and haven’t looked back since. Beginning with a Hatha Raja practice, then moving to 26 & 2 Hot Yoga, I have successfully completed several teacher training and apprentice programs in multiple yoga techniques. I continue to practice and participate in opportunities to augment my skills as a teacher, student, and most importantly, as a human. I see yoga and asana as tools designed, amongst other things, to teach us how to breathe properly, so the more you manage your breath, the more you manage your postures and your movements—on and off the mat. I am beyond grateful to have this discipline and technology as a part of my life, as it shall be forever. I am privileged and honored to share it with you. Ayodele has 14 years of teaching experience. She is trained in many styles, including Original Hot 26 & 2 yoga, e84 intermediate and 84 advanced series through the Ghosh lineage, has completed 4x Jedi fight club trainings with Esak Garcia, Tony Sanchez Core 26+, Egyptian yoga, Vinyasa, and has completed a dhamma Patapa Vipassana mediation, to name a few. She is dedicated to further education and training in yoga.

Originally from Australia, my physical discipline began young as a gymnast, which progressed into a circus career as an Acrobat and Trapeze Artist. Initially Yoga was a complimentary practice to my career, but an adverse childhood took its toll on my body and life. Through a collection of traumas, including a heart attack, PTSD, & neck injury to name a few, yoga provided a lifeline for me to put myself back together and resume living the life I'm grateful to still be living. I have been lucky to witness what an effective tool yoga is for healing, growth and freedom, & after 23 years of practice, I’m still in awe of how it has changed my life and that of so many others. As a teacher I love helping people come into cooperation with their own body and the world, so that they can live a life they love, no matter what they have been through. Credentials: Sanela is Yoga alliance E-RYT 500 certified. Level 3 OHYA certified. She holds a bachelor of Circus arts at NICA. Trained in Bikram yoga, yoga synergy (Simon Borg Olivier.) Trauma sensitive yoga, children’s yoga, yin yoga, Anatomy & Physiology of yoga, HIIT Pilates, animal flow, Level 1 Ayurvedic therapist and a Vipassana meditator.

Daphne took her first class July 2019, she fell in love and started showing up on her mat nearly everyday. Helping others has always been Daphne’s dream, she didn’t know how to achieve this until she found the 26 & 2 series. Daphne completed her 200-hour training in 2022 at Be Hot Yoga. She added Inferno Hot Pilates to her certifications in 2023, it is a beautiful compliment with the 26 & 2 series. Daphne respects the tradition and discipline of the 26&2 practice. Her class focuses on creating a supportive and empowering environment, encouraging students to explore their limits with compassion for their bodies.

I first discovered hot yoga in a tiny, stinky HOT studio in San Francisco in 1996 and vowed to never go back. But I did again and again because I was struck by how the practice focused and grounded every aspect of my life. Through the many, many moves my family has experienced, the one reliable comforting constant for me has been this practice. My favorite posture is Rabbit.

As a Native Georgia Peach, Joyce started her hot yoga journey at 26 & 2, in Atlanta on Cheshire Bridge Rd., over 20 years ago. The inspiration behind her exercise was guided by yoga leaders such as Bikram, Emmy, and Rajshree. Joyce recalls her affinity for being in the hot room, whether it was enjoying the asanas or the fact that no one could tell if the drops of water running down her face were made of sweat or tears. The beauty of practicing the various forms of 26 & 2 yoga has brought up and out many emotions, and the method has captured Joyce's love for being on the mat. Becoming a teacher in training was an immense experience that brought its own challenges, introduced more ways to listen, and provided numerous opportunities to implement patience. Joyce shares that the physical, mental, and emotional rejuvenation benefits of her practice have done wonders for her life as she begins her teaching journey at the glorious age of 61.

Born and raised in Westchester County NY, Nancy recently relocated to Atlanta with her husband and 3 children. She possesses a considerable background in fitness, whether it be growing up a competitive swimmer, her love for triathlons, or her past career, owning an incredibly successful Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP) business, fitness has always been at the forefront of her life and career. After selling her Stand-Up Paddleboard business in 2020 she focused on teaching Hot Pilates. She earned her Hot Pilates certification in 2018 in NYC and hasn’t looked back. Nancy has been a renowned instructor for SUP and Hot Pilates in the New York Tri-State Area for over 8 years. Currently, she is training for her Original Hot 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training which should be completed spring of 2023. Nancy believes in building a strong community through fun, energetic, and fast-paced Hot Pilates workouts for all fitness levels. With that being said, her classes are both vigorous and challenging, truly pushing you to your edge to maximize your class time. Her workouts will make you stronger than ever and keep you feeling accomplished every time. She utilizes a flowing musical environment with a variety of different playlists and musical genres to make you not only hear the music but feel it in every exercise you complete.

I found yoga in January of 2017 as I was looking for a way to maintain energy throughout the day. At that time, I couldn't even finish 20-minute YouTube Vinyasa flows. In October 2019, I discovered the 26 & 2 style. My first class was a 90-minute class and I was drawn back by the challenge it presented as well as how better I felt afterwards. Fast forward to 2022, and I found myself in 26 & 2 training. I graduated in January of 2023 and haven't looked back since. It's truly something I've fallen in love with. I've even ventured out to be trained in Yin and Vinyasa in 2024. I'm also a math teacher at an elementary school, where I teach yoga to the kids for our after-school program. See you in the hot room!

Rachel (she/her) found yoga during college at the University of Kansas. She fell hard in love, took a leap of faith in 2011, and attended yoga teacher training instead of graduate school. She has been teaching full-time ever since! In 2013, yoga took Rachel to Richmond, VA, where she co-owned a 26&2 studio for 6 and a half years. While running her studio, Rachel was introduced to Inferno Hot Pilates. She thought it was the most fun she’d ever had while working out, and she decided to bring it to her yoga community in Richmond. She now teaches both 26 & 2 classes and Inferno Hot Pilates classes in ATL! Rachel's classes are consistently challenging, energizing, and FUN. She can't wait to meet you on the mat.

Born and raised in Atlanta, iana started her practice in 2013 and it completely changed her life. She believes that with a little desire and curiosity, Yoga can change yours too. “You don’t learn yoga, yoga learns you. It sees you, meets you where you are, and teaches you how to meet yourself.”

Sarah Jung has been a dedicated practitioner of Bikram (26 & 2) yoga since 2006 and completed her teacher training in the fall of 2022. Sarah loves this challenging form of mindful movement and has found discipline, strength, meditation, and multiple other benefits from fostering a mind-body connection. Her classes focus on precision and mindfulness while bringing a deep understanding of the physical and mental benefits of this rigorous practice. Outside of the studio, Sarah works as a clinical pharmacist in the ICU and enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and dog-child.

Originally from Atlanta, GA, Kendell is a 26 & 2 Hot Yoga Teacher, Inferno Hot Pilates Teacher, and Slow Resistance Lagree Teacher. She is passionate about bridging the mind and body into a beautiful meditative practice and believes movement is medicine. Outside of the studio, she loves spending time outside, traveling, dancing, and spending quality time with her friends, family, and cat.

In 2015, I began my career as a therapist, and I struggled with anxiety. I knew I had to do something which led me to buying a new student 30-day special. While my first class was challenging, it left me feeling relief that I had never felt before. I am passionate about helping people address experiences, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that may be holding them back from becoming the best version of themselves. I believe Hot Yoga can help anyone and this yoga has allowed me to confront myself through balancing movement and stillness.