If anyone fully embodied the spirit of HYA’s March Challenge for Diversity, it has been Nicole Kerschen. Not only did Nicole crush the goal of taking 16 classes, four in each style, she committed herself to her most amazing month ever: 50 classes across all of our class styles in March. She was also the runaway winner of the private class with instructor Lynn Zinser, who offered that as a prize… Source ..read more

This month’s teacher feature highlights Joel Davis, who has been teaching at HYA since arriving in Asheville in 2022 (double check). Last month, Joel debuted the Second Saturday Sangha, a new offering at the studio that incorporates meditation and music in addition to a yoga flow. It will be held on the second Saturday of each month, on a sliding-scale basis, with a recommended donation of xx-xx. Source ..read more

Dear Hot Yoga Asheville Community, I hope this message finds you well and thriving in your practice. Today, we reach out with a heart full of gratitude and a little favor to ask. For the past 15 years, you have honored us with the title of Best Yoga Studio in Western North Carolina, a recognition that speaks volumes about the magic we create together in our studio. This year… Source ..read more

Watson Jordan has been a fixture at HYA for more than a decade, tracing his practice back to January 2014 with more than 1,200 classes under his belt! His practice started with Hot 26 and has expanded ever since. He loves the stillness of Yin and he’s also an avid handstander. It was the studio’s closure during Covid in 2020, however, that he realized how much yoga and HYA meant to him. Source ..read more

Not only does our March Ambassador Liana Hibbard practice all the styles of yoga offered at HYA, she will frequently do classes back-to-back, particularly if a Core class is available. Liana fits her yoga practice into a busy life of work and family, but brings a unique spirit to all of it. A native Californian with a deep love for the outdoors and being active, Liana came to Asheville (and… Source ..read more

If you have taken Hot 26 classes at HYA in the past seven years, you are probably familiar with Bles Vervain, who has maintained his steady practice since his first class with HYA founder Adi Westerman in March 2017. Since then, Bles has incorporated Inferno and HIIT and Yin into his practice and most recently, also Hot Power and Align Flow. No matter what class, Bles brings a big smile and an… Source ..read more

Hot Power Flow Activation. Invigoration. Strength. Energy! Curious? Then Hot Power Flow is the class for you! You will leave feeling empowered and accomplished – ready to take on anything life throws at you. This Vinyasa yoga practice mindfully links breath with movement. Each experience is fueled by modern music, paired with dynamic sequences. This includes a centering… Source ..read more

Join instructor Grey McShea for one of our Free Ultimate Member Workshops for March: Inferno B.L.A.S.T Off! This workshop will count as two classes in the B.L.A.S.T category for the Challenge for Diversity! When: Saturday March 16 4:30-6:30 pm Where: Mountain Room Dive into an interactive HIIT master class with Grey! This workshop will help perfect your HIIT exercises for… Source ..read more

Join instructor Dianne Lancaster for our Free Member Workshop: The Equinox Nidra Experience. This workshop will count as two classes in the Restore category for the Challenge for Diversity! When: Saturday, March 23 5:30-7:30pm Where: Mountain Room While resting in restorative Yin postures, Dianne will weave the five tools (benefits) of Yoga Nidra, and how they influence our… Source ..read more

Join longtime instructor Booie Young for Essential 26, one of our Free Ultimate Member Workshops for March, our anniversary celebration! When: Saturday March 2 1-3p Where: Mountain Room This workshop is for everyone! If you are new to Hot 26, or been afraid to try it, this workshop will introduce the principles behind why we do what we do. Even if you have been practicing Hot… Source ..read more