Hot Fusion


This class is taught by:

Abbey Brooks

BZHY Instructor
RYT-300 hr, E-RYT-200 hr
 
Signature Style:

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Top three things I love about teaching yoga:

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Yoga teaching philosophy:
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When I'm not teaching yoga...

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Favorite yoga pose:

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One thing I can’t live without:
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One thing on my bucket list:

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Fun fact:
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Kristen Schellhaas

Instructor, RYT-200 hr
Signature Style:
- Strength focused while maintaining seamless flow
- Fun transitions to cultivate deeper body awareness
- Emphasis on connection between mind and body with the breath
- Creative, playful energy and expression
Top three things I love about teaching yoga:
- The community yoga builds.
- The physical and emotional strength we build within the self.
- Practice of mindfulness with movement that carries into our daily lives.
Yoga teaching philosophy:
- We celebrate the body by giving it movement linked with the breath and controlled by the mind.

When I'm not teaching yoga...
- I am a full-time physical therapist specializing in pelvic health.

Favorite yoga pose:
- Half moon because it requires strength, balance, and focus on both aspects.

One thing I can’t live without:
- My dog.

One thing on my bucket list:

- Travel to Australia.

Fun fact:
- My nickname is Monkey.

Lindsay Dudgeon

Instructor, RYT-200 hr
Signature Style:
- Creative, customized flows every class
- Accentuates a holistic, balanced experience
- Spiritual aspects of yoga emphasized
Top three things I love about teaching yoga:
- Sharing the beauty of yoga with others.
- Being part of a journey with other yogis.
- Watching the transformation happen while people are healed from the inside out.

Yoga teaching philosophy:
- Pray over the sequence and ask your higher power to speak through you. People will always hear and receive what they need if you come from an authentic place.

When I'm not teaching yoga...
- I take care of my son and step-daughter, fur baby and husband.

Favorite yoga pose:

- Bird of Paradise- from the name, to the shape of the pose- BOP sounds, looks, and feels exotic. You can go on a trip every time.

One thing I can’t live without:
- Coffee.

One thing on my bucket list:

- A trip to Italy.

Fun fact:
- Sobriety Anniversary is 8-02-15.

Donna Meyer

Instructor - RYT-200 hr
Signature Style:
- Functional movements emphasized for long-term health and mobility
- One-on-one adjustments to facilitate proper positioning
- Longer hold times allowing practitioners to fully realize each pose
- Background in functional anatomy, biomechanics, and alignment are evident in every class
- Be prepared to experience distinctive and diverse cues to maximize muscular engagement.
- Props often used including blocks, straps, and resistance bands

Meredith Conroy

BZHY Owner, Instructor
RYT-500 hr, E-RYT-500 hr

Signature Style:

- Well-balanced, progressive sequencing

- Emphasizes holistic benefits of yoga; mind, body, and spirit

- Challenging yet accessible

- Improvisational teaching style

- Takes requests and sequences/selects postures congruent with the class make-up

- Relaxed approach and highly customizable

Top three things I love about teaching yoga:
- Sharing the joy/peace yoga brings with others.
- Getting to be one of the best part of peoples’ day.
- Seeing the physical progression in students, but more so, witnessing the person who never stays in savasana meditation finally lay in stillness the entire time!

Yoga teaching philosophy:
- Yoga should be accessible for all, even yoga in 100 degrees! My job is to create the space for students to meet themselves where they’re at every time they step onto their mats.

When I'm not teaching yoga...
- Traveling or planning my next trip. Strength training, loving on my four fur babies, puzzling, or hanging with the hubs.

Favorite yoga pose:

- Savasana. Every time.

One thing I can’t live without:
- My wiener pups – Steve & Mabel! And, of course, my amazing husband and daughter, Ava.

One thing on my bucket list:

- Travel to six continents – I’m halfway there! (Antarctica didn't make the cut).

Katharine Stoate

Instructor - RYT-200 hr
Signature Style:
- Deep background and training in Hatha yoga & Barkan vinyasa inform her teaching style
- Seamlessly sequences flowing yoga elements and held postures to create a balanced class experience
Top three things I love about teaching yoga:
- The community.
- Empowering others.
- Continuously learning and growing.
Yoga teaching philosophy:
- Have fun!
When I'm not teaching yoga...
- I can be found at a local restaurant.
Favorite yoga pose:
- Camel pose because it keeps me honest and humble.
One thing I can’t live without:
- Chocolate and coffee and I consume both everyday!
One thing on my bucket list:
- Visit the 6666 Ranch in Texas.
Fun fact:
- I’m Canadian.
***ALL LEVELS WELCOME***
 
Hot Fusion combines the "flow" of our signature class (Hot Vinyasa) with longer-held poses found in Hatha yoga. This class offer a balanced experience with time spent flowing and holding poses. Each instructor brings their own flair, ensuring a unique and intelligently crafted class every single time!
 
Check out our website under "Class Descriptions" for those details.

www.bendandzenhotyoga.com/yoga-class-descriptions

Temperature range - 97 to 100 degrees. 


Upcoming classes:

  • Mon Sep 15 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm with Abbey Brooks
  • Tue Sep 16 6:00 am - 7:00 am with Kristen Schellhaas
  • Tue Sep 16 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm with Lindsay Dudgeon
  • Wed Sep 17 6:00 am - 7:00 am with Donna Meyer
  • Wed Sep 17 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm with Meredith Conroy
  • Thu Sep 18 8:00 am - 8:45 am with Meredith Conroy
  • Fri Sep 19 8:00 am - 9:00 am with Meredith Conroy
  • Fri Sep 19 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm with Katharine Stoate
  • Sat Sep 20 8:30 am - 9:30 am with Lindsay Dudgeon
  • Mon Sep 22 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm with Meredith Conroy
  • Tue Sep 23 6:00 am - 7:00 am with Lindsay Dudgeon
  • Tue Sep 23 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm with Lindsay Dudgeon
  • Wed Sep 24 6:00 am - 7:00 am with Donna Meyer
  • Wed Sep 24 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm with Meredith Conroy
  • Thu Sep 25 8:00 am - 8:45 am with Meredith Conroy