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John Schoggins

I have studied Bikram Yoga extensively since 2010 after branching out from my Vinyasa practice in 2007. My love for exploration of the body and different styles of Yoga has not slowed since. I was the 2016-17 International Yoga Sports Federation champion, as well as the 2015 and 2016 United States Yoga Champion. Fun Fact: In my professional life, I am an academic research scientist specializing in the study of viruses.

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Joslin

I fell in love with the hot room on my first day. The challenge of every class, the subtle and hard won depth within each posture has been a saving grace both mentally and physically. After taking a break to rehabilitate from major surgery, I was encouraged to try Inferno Hot Pilates and found the strength perfectly balanced the flexibility from my Yoga practice, and I soon became a teacher. The joy of leading a class is a privilege and truly a labor of love. Fun Fact: I'm a westcoast girl at heart and can be found in my happy place hiking in the mountains or anywhere near water!

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Kristin

I went to my first Bikram yoga class on a (hot) date and immediately fell in love with the practice. As a teacher, I strive to give every student a positive, supportive environment to discover themselves through the 26 and 2. Fun Fact: I've also taught in Tampa, Buffalo, Brooklyn and the DC Metro area.

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Laine

I took my first 26 and 2 hot yoga class in 2010 during a bout of depression after I graduated college. The mental and physical therapeutic benefits created a monumental shift in my life which propelled me into yogic studies. I hope to empower people through the yoga postures, sharing them as the powerful healing tools that they are. Fun Fact: I love learning about all different styles and modalities of Yoga, and enjoy learning from teachers around the world.

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Lea

Born and raised in the South of France, I first came to the United States on a three-months tourist visa to attend my yoga teacher training and "turn my passion into action". Shortly after, I moved permanently to the United States in 2013, and started teaching Bikram Yoga full-time, sharing my tremendous love for this practice. Fun Fact: I am currently working at St David’s Medical Center in Austin, as a RN in the cardiac rehab unit where I also take care of amputees and post-operative patients.

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Lindsey P.

I first experienced Original Hot Yoga at PURE South in 2012 as an attempt to collect another tool for managing stress and anxiety. It was hot, and the effort to HEAR instructions, rather than SEE each posture, was a challenge. But, I went back. And, a 30-day trial turned into 10 years of practice. I quickly recognized the quiet that yoga brought to my mind and body. Struggling through 90 minutes of yoga in the hot room assuaged the challenge and fear of struggling through life outside of the hot room. Fun Fact: My decision to complete teacher training in 2022 was two-fold: simply, I am a better person when I practice yoga, and I am a better person when I can spread peace and calm to others.

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Maddie

I took my first hot yoga and pilates class back in 2017. I instantly fell in love with the practice and saw so many improvements within my life. Not only did my physical health improve, but my mental health as well. I couldn’t go a day without practicing. I began my teaching journey May 2021 and my favorite part of teaching is creating a space where you can be the best version of yourself. Fun Fact: I got certified to teach in IHP. after years of playing collegiate soccer.

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Mardy

The greatest reward of being a studio owner is witnessing the startling transformations in beginning students and helping them motivate themselves to develop long-term yoga practices to reap and maintain the health benefits of this unique system of hatha yoga. Since starting my own practice in 1998 and opening my first studio in 2003, I can think of no greater calling than sharing this practice. Fun Fact: One of my favorite things is curating the aesthetic of the studios, keeping them chic, simple, and a canvas for your transformation.

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Martha

When I found Pure Yoga in 2011, my crush on hot yoga quickly turned into love. The mental and physical benefits and challenges are what keep me coming back. The heat is a tool that helps me focus and meditate. This yoga keeps me present and in the moment. Pure Yoga is a safe, inclusive, and amazing community of yogis. Fun Fact: I'm also a High School science teacher!

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Megan W.

My mind was blown after my first class, and by my third I was hooked. Yoga has carried me through life’s ups and downs offering a caring community and grace. The never-ending opportunity to exercise my curiosity keeps me coming back. I took the plunge and signed up for teacher training in 2021 after my work had gone full remote due to COVID. I completed teacher training in May of 2022 in Mexico and will cherish memories from that time forever. Fun Fact: I first found Bikram Yoga in 2006 while working next door to a studio in San Antonio.

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