You may think you’re here to learn more about Thrive Hot Yoga,
but the truth is, you’re really here to learn more about yourself.
You may be wondering if you’ll fit into our studio culture, if you’ll find your new favorite instructor, if yoga will end up being your “thing,” or if you’ll finally master a tree pose.
We’d love to say “yes” to all of those things. But that’s your path. We’re just here to help you along the way.
When we founded Thrive Hot Yoga in 2007, we started with a commitment to physical and mental health through yoga. We chose the name “Thrive,” because it evokes the energy of our studio mission: to create positive transformation in our community and a peaceful, healthy planet. When you thrive, you take your health into your own hands and harness its energy to live the life you want, uninhibited by illness, insecurity, stress, and negative self-talk. This doesn’t mean those elements won’t exist—you just won’t let them define you or your beautiful life.
And that’s a powerful thing.
Meet the Founders.
I’m Ian.
I had two major wake up calls related to yoga in my late 20’s. First, I discovered how the healing effects of hot yoga got my body out of chronic pain, from years of long hours in a high-stress job. Second, being a part of the health-conscious yoga community was uplifting, and made me feel connected to others in a way that was vibrant and meaningful. These were game-changing experiences for me, and kindled the desire to want to give back to others in the same way.
I became a hot yoga teacher a year after I started practicing. Five years later, my wife Jenny and I opened our first hot yoga studio. Our daily meditation practice (TM) had a huge impact on us, so we decided to become teachers of Transcendental Meditation. Soon after, we opened our second hot yoga studio. After starting a family, our yoga vision expanded to leading international yoga retreats, which are now a peak experience for me every year. Working with mentors and coaches over the years, while overcoming major life adversities, inspired me to become a coach so I could work directly with clients on personal growth.
Whether I’m leading a yoga class, a retreat, or working with clients, I love to work with the theme of re-discovering the power of your mind and purpose. There is no end to this topic, the human mind is infinite. Your mind is the one thing in all of life that has the power to change every thing. And when filled with meaningful purpose, look out!
Certifications & Milestones
Bikram Yoga Teacher Certification, 2002
Sivananda Yoga Teacher Certification, 2003
Founded Thrive Hot Yoga, 2007
Transcendental Meditation Teacher Certification, 2009
Founded Thrive Hot Yoga Retreats, 2016
Napoleon Hill Foundation Certified Teacher, 2017
Founded Thrive Mindset Coaching, 2018
Inferno Hot Pilates Teacher Training, 2021
I’m Jenny.
My yoga journey began as a small child when I would practice along with my mother to Lilias on PBS. My practice got serious when I began practicing hot yoga after having spent a year teaching English in South America. I was shocked at how clear and calm I felt after class. It was like a total transformation had taken place during the 90 minutes of yoga. Soon thereafter, I did hot yoga teacher training. I had planned to start graduate school immediately upon returning home. I deferred for a year, and then and then another, and here I am now, over 20 years later still teaching hot yoga.
One of the reasons I love this practice so much is because of its power to transform. You can walk into the room feeling tired, depressed, sad or lonely and walk out of the room feeling peaceful, centered and powerful. Yoga can shift mindset, body pain and mental or emotional unrest. It is like having a key to feeling great in your own body and mind.
In my yoga classes I specialize in calming students down in the midst of the intensity of their practice. I like to guide people to play the edge between accepting exactly where they are, while being unafraid to breathe into discomfort. It is amazing to watch people claim their own health and well being through yoga.
Certifications
Bikram Yoga Teacher Certification, 2000
Sivananda Yoga Teacher Certification, 2003
Yoga For Kids Teacher Training, 2004
Transcendental Meditation Teacher Certification, 2009
Yin Yoga Teacher Certification, 2016
Intuitive Practitioner Certification, 2020
Inferno Hot Pilates Teacher Training, 2021
Masters Degree in Leadership and Workplace Conflict Resolution, Maharishi International University, 2022