Instructors

HOT YOGA AT SUNRISE

Instructors

Bobby & Robin

Patti Maura Wingsze Ping

Lisa Gena Tonya Twyla Melissa

Teachers Bio's

Bobby Carpenter

As an athlete Bobby knows how important it is to include strength, flexibility and a cardio workout as part of your overall fitness routine. Many years ago a fellow runner invited him to try hot yoga at a local studio as a way of increasing his speed, improving his form and avoiding injury. Being the athlete that he is; a runner, bicyclist, swimmer, kayaker, & tennis player; and having friends in all these activities, (that seemed to always have one injury or another) decided to give hot yoga a try. Within a month of doing hot yoga every day, Bobby’s wife Robin noticed his running stride had greatly improved, he looked more flexible, and was running much faster. Many of his racing friends were noticing his whole style of running had changed and started asking what he was doing to make him improve so dramatically in such a short time. He knew it was the hot yoga! As he continued doing hot yoga every day for a year and a half, he started winning races, playing incredible tennis, doing 2-3 activities a day (and working a full time job) & he felt better than he ever had! His excitement was so great that he told everyone he knew about the benefits of hot yoga – he knew he had found the fountain of youth! Bobby began teaching his fellow racers yoga in the park, before their workouts, using the exact series he had learned from Yoga Loca, and began doing yoga outdoors himself everyday. Eventually he was going to the yoga studio just once in awhile to do the “hot” yoga. He realized his race times were getting slower, he was beginning to get nagging injuries and his energy just wasn’t the same. He directly attributed this to not doing the “hot Yoga”. This yoga series outdoors just didn’t give the same results. He realized the incredible benefits come from the 26 postures done in a heated room. Knowing how great Hot Yoga is for overall health, he started teaching at Yoga Loka. He loved it so much he knew he had to teach the hot yoga series in a studio every day! Bobby and his wife Robin were so dedicated to the practice, they decided to share the benefits and excitement with as many people as possible! On April 9^{th 2005}“Hot Yoga At Sunrise” was born.

Robin Carpenter

I was like a lot of people, when I first heard of "hot" Yoga - Yoga done in a 105 degree room, I had no doubt - this was not for me! But, after watching Bobby "transform" I realized there really was something very special about this series. I decided to go ahead and try it, pretty much knowing I couldn't take the heat. After my first class I felt so great; I was hooked and realized this really could get me in the best shape of my life - Fast! As Bobby continued doing hot yoga I joined him, practiced at home, and found a studio that I could go to in the mornings before work. I began my formal education devouring as much as I could regarding anything remotely linked to yoga. As time went on we knew we had to do something to share this yoga with our neighbors and friends and create a place that we could do our yoga together and contribute to our community. As it is with things that are meant to be we found a great location right around the corner from home! Since opening the studio in April of 2005 Bobby and I have done the practice and shared the practice every day and continue to grow with our practice our teachers and our students.

Patti Mueller

I am a long time student of various styles of hatha yoga , but after my first Bikram class, I knew this was the style for me. After taking classes for 4 years I was able to attend the 2 month teacher training in Los Angeles with Bikram and his senior teachers. Yoga and meditation are the absolute best methods for keeping your body, mind & spirit in balance. I am amazed by the strength, flexibility and focus I have gained thru my practice. The challenge of mastering the postures keeps my always striving to do my best. My yoga discipline enhances my meditation practice and my meditation practice deepens my yoga experience - a win, win combination! It is a joy to teach this ancient art and watch my students progress on the path of enlightenment - Namaste!

Gena Foreman

Gena teaches a Vinyasa style class focusing the awareness on conscience breathing to create a slow, yet challenging class.

She emphasizes core strength to build endurance while finding the balance between effort and surrender.

Gena encourages her students to be patient, compassionate and to be present in the unfolding of each moment.

She has been inspired by many teachers including

Ana Forrest, Paul Grilley, Sandy Blaine and Shannon Wells. Her teaching is mainly influenced by Forrest Yoga.

Gena is a certified yoga teacher having completed a

200-hour Yoga Alliance approved Teacher Training.

She continues her yoga journey through various workshops with senior yoga masters.

Ping Yu

Ping truly believes Yoga can bring everyone to a higher level of positive energy and deep meditation. Her personal mantra is:

“By practicing Yoga you are practicing to be a better - higher being.”

As a student she has studied Yoga in several styles for many years. Now as a teacher, she continues to refine her skills by experimenting with several forms

of physical and spiritual practices. She is dedicated to exploring and sharing an inner connection in her own unique interpretation of the state of Yoga.

By blending Hatha asanas with Chinese Tai Chi movement the body is brought into a natural state of balance and harmony.

The two opposing, yet complementary, qualities of Ying and Yang are brought into one practice to help you develop strength and poise.

Practicing Yoga will increase your awareness of mind, body and spirit. Come and join Ping and grow.

Lisa Wood

Lisa Wood teaches vinyasa flow yoga classes designed to develop
physical strength, improve flexiblity and increase body/breath
awareness. Classes integrate pranayama, core work, and a full scope of
asanas. With a style influenced by Forrest Yoga, focus is on correct
alignment and creating a non-competitive atmosphere for building one’s
inner strength and understanding of yoga -- and to invigorate the
spirit. Lisa has been practicing hatha yoga for over 30 years, and has
a background in dance and weight training in addition to various syles
of yoga. These days, she’s an avid inline roller skater. The joy is in
the journey!

More teacher Bios to come.................

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