How It All Began

Our story begins with a love of hot yoga and all the benefits it brings - it's as simple as that. Meredith Conroy, Bend and Zen Owner, knew early into her teacher training in Brazil in 2012, that one day she wanted to open a studio of her own. Through the practice of yoga, she found peace and clarity during a difficult time in her life, and truly felt that yoga healed her. She wanted to share that with anyone who was willing, so after exiting the corporate world and teaching tirelessly for nearly two years to hone her skills, she was ready to take the plunge! Bend and Zen Hot Yoga opened in July of 2015 and has been going strong ever since! Thanks to the support and energy of this amazing community, Bend and Zen spread the love to Nashville and opened a second studio in December, 2019.

While our zip codes may be different, our motto is the same: Your Best Yoga!  What does this mean?  It is our sincere belief that the ancient practice of yoga creates peace within that translates to peace throughout. After years of meeting so many incredible people, we have learned that all students who walk through our doors are in different stages of their lives and their yoga journeys. By practicing with the Your Best Yoga! mindset, we all begin to understand that it’s not the level of flexibility or expensive spandex that define who we are as yogis, but rather the opportunity to step away from our busy lives and step on to our yoga mats in order to become a better version of ourselves. 

Namaste,
Meredith & the BZHY Team