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Experienced, extremely well trained and many have been with us since we opened 17 years ago or have trained directly with us. You are in good hands with the best long-standing and dedicated instructors in Asheville.
Get strong, focused, and energized—fast. In Adi’s classes you’ll tap into your inner power, hone your alignment, and leave feeling clear and confident.
What you’ll experience with Adi:
Meet Adi Westerman
After launching HYA “on credit cards and a dream,” Adi continues to evolve her practice—from meditation and breathwork to trailblazing retreats in Costa Rica. Though now directing daily operations from Uvita, she remains deeply connected to the Asheville community and is expanding with El Nido Uvita, a music-and-retreat center steps from the beach. She is back in Asheville often to teach and guide the stellar team.
In 2024, Adi leaned back in and purchased the condo that houses the Mountain Room and the lobby and changing areas in order to secure HYA’s long lasting future in Asheville.
Whether you’re here for a reality-check Hot 26, a strength-building Power Flow, or deepening profound Breathwork session, Adi’s passion is guiding you off the mat stronger, clearer, and more connected than ever.
Pregnancy or post-cesarean questions? Email Adi directly—she’s happy to advise.
Heather’s classes are rooted in the fire of Hot Vinyasa and inspired by the flow of life itself. In her classes, Heather guides students on a journey that begins inside you and your physical body, but then expands far beyond it.
Whether in class, workshops, or in a teacher training, Heather offers more than movement—she offers tools for personal evolution. Her approach is rooted in alignment, energy, and creative expression, helping students build strength, find flow, and tap into purpose. Expect a rhythmic experience with uplifting music, soulful sequencing, and a safe space to expand. She fuses tradition with transformation in a way that makes yoga feel accessible, artistic and deeply alive.
Heather brings 21 years of her personal practice and 10 years of dynamic instruction to the mat. She is also HYA’s General Manager, leading the dynamic team that makes us the No. 1 studio in Asheville year after year.
What to expect in Heather’s room:
Her goal is simple: To ignite your spirit. To help you rise. To make you feel something real.
Yoga is not just a practice—it’s a path to becoming who you’re meant to be.
Credentials & Accolades:
Feel energized, uplifted, and empowered to shine—every class with Brittany is an invitation to tap into your own magic on the mat.
Meet Brittany (Britt) Klach
What you’ll experience in Britt’s classes:
Britt found her passion for yoga in 2015 and began teaching in 2018. She honed her leadership in San Jose, California’s thriving yoga scene before planting roots here in Asheville. Always committed to her own growth, she’s starting her 300-Hour YTT this year—and sets new goals to deepen her expertise and inspire her students.
Join Britt for a class that not only strengthens your body but uplifts your spirit—and leaves you believing in your own magic.
Meet Lynn
Her styles include:
Lynn’s yoga journey began in 2009 as a path to recover from back pain—and within a week she was hooked. She spent 30 years as a journalist in her former career, mostly as a sportswriter, including 11 years at The New York Times. She found her future career in 2013 when she completed her Bikram Teacher Training. In 2016, she followed her heart to Asheville and joined the HYA staff, adding advanced Vinyasa trainings in 2021 and 2023 plus certifications in Inferno, HIIT, and Yin along the way.
Today, she brings that depth of experience and passion for yoga to every HYA student. Join Lynn for a practice that challenges your body, clears your mind, and honors your unique journey.
Natalie’s classes offer a grounded, soulful experience rooted in nature, tradition, and intuition. With a gentle yet intentional presence, she invites students into a deeper awareness of themselves and their surroundings. Expect to move with purpose, breathe with the rhythm of the elements, and leave feeling both energetically refreshed and spiritually nourished.
What you’ll experience with Natalie:
Meet Natalie
After a post-graduate road trip that led her to Asheville, Natalie ventured to Bali for immersive training in yoga’s history, philosophy, and sister science, Ayurveda. Now, she brings that global perspective—and her deep love for sharing yoga—to every class and studio interaction. Join her for a practice that honors tradition, embraces nature, and reunites you with your essence.
Step into Booie’s class and you’ll leave feeling relaxed, blissed out, and more in tune with your body for the rest of the day.
What you’ll gain in Booie’s classes:
Meet Booie Young:
Originally from Maine, Booie has been practicing and teaching yoga for more than 25 years. One of her great joys is seeing people improve their lives through yoga. Having experienced its transformational power during a challenging period in her own life, Booie utilized yoga to discover her authentic self while forging a path to a good life. Booie trained with Bikram in 2000 and with many other visionary teachers over the years. She furthers her yogic studies with a special interest in anatomy and functional body movement and has an advanced yoga nidra certification. Booie is passionate about teaching Hot 26 and yoga nidra. Outside of the studio, Booie enjoys spending time studying, practicing electric bass, hiking, snowboarding and traveling, especially to France, where she finds inspiration as a former French teacher.
Fun fact! Booie had a small hot studio in her house before we opened HYA. She has been on our teaching roster since day one! We are so lucky!
Get tools to face life’s obstacles with confidence, clarity, and calm—every time you roll out your mat with Lex at the helm.
What you’ll gain in class:
Meet your guide
After that first hot room experience, she realized yoga was more than exercise—it was a way of life. Today, her classes honor that transformation, inviting you to build confidence, find balance, and join a community that uplifts one another—one breath at a time.
Step into Jessica’s class and you’ll leave feeling stronger in body, calmer in mind, and more connected to your true self.
What you’ll experience with Jessica:
Meet Jessica Zoller
Jessica’s journey has carried her from early discovery in yoga to advanced trainings around the globe—and finally to Hot Yoga Asheville, where she’s found her home. Her background in social work and music informs every cue and chord, creating a practice that’s both life-changing and heart-centered.
Join Jessica for a class that not only stretches and strengthens but also guides you toward lasting clarity, resilience, and joy.
With a blend of playfulness, challenge, and heart, get ready to smile from the inside out in Lily’s energizing, music-infused flow classes.
What to expect in class with Lily:
Meet Lily:
From Lily:
“Like many of you, yoga saved my life, it gave me a sense of calm and control I never thought was possible. Now, I’m honored to help others discover that same power within themselves.”
Step onto the mat with Amber and reconnect to your inner gold, leave feeling like everything you need is already within you.
What to expect in class with Amber:
About Amber:
Amber teaches from lived experience—offering the same healing space that transformed her life. Amber’s journey with yoga began in 2012 after being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia at age 20. Facing intense pain and few answers, she turned toward holistic healing—and yoga became her sanctuary. What started as a physical outlet quickly became a spiritual and emotional lifeline.
Join Amber to rediscover balance, elasticity, and your radiant inner light.
In Tania’s classes you can expect a calm energy with a focus on breath and body awareness with precision cueing. She likes to encourage students to approach each posture like it’s the first time ever trying it, with childlike playfulness and curiosity.
What to expect in class with Tania:
Tania has been practicing yoga for over a decade and teaching yoga since 2021. She has found the practices of yoga to be powerful and transformational in her own life and continues to study and expand her learning for all types of yoga practices and traditions so that she can experience and then pass on the valuable wisdom to others.
A few things to know about Tania:
A Western North Carolina native, Tania draws inspiration from the beauty of the Appalachian Mountains and the adventurous lifestyle they encourage. Her yoga journey began during a time of injury, when she found not only physical relief—but emotional hope and transformation.
Tarah’s classes are a moving meditation—rooted in stillness, breath, and mindful presence. Whether you’re new to the practice or a long-time student, her calm energy and steady guidance will help you reconnect with yourself on every level.
What to expect in class with Tarah:
Tarah is a certified Bikram Yoga teacher who has been guiding students since 2008. Her classes are known for their steady rhythm and quiet strength, helping you cultivate balance not just in your body, but in your life.
A few things to know about Tarah:
Deep love for her husband Dave, their pup Sally, and the rolling Appalachian mountains
“Quiet the breath. Quiet the heart. Quiet the mind.
Find stillness within movement. Listen to the silence.
Meet strength with ease. Meet stability with lightness.
Move mindfully in awareness. Enjoy the peace that follows.”
Tarah looks forward to holding space for you on the mat—where the noise fades, and the peace within is remembered.
Drop into your deepest breath, your most fluid movement, and your fullest self—every time you step into Raphaela’s class.
A lifelong student of yoga, Raphaela brings over 30 years of study, soulful presence, and refined skill to every class. Her teaching blends fluid movement, conscious breathwork, and intelligent alignment, guiding students to feel grounded, radiant, and resilient—on and off the mat.
What you’ll experience in Raphaela’s room:
Join her for Hot Power Flow, Yoga B.L.A.S.T & HIIT, Hot Align Flow, Flow & Restore, and the occasional throwback to Hot 26.
Meet Raphaela
• Over 3 decades of yoga study and personal practice
• Certified in Bikram (2001) and Anusara (2011)
• E-RYT 500 through Yoga Alliance since 2013
• Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist since 2003
• Co-founder of Nectar Healing Arts 2009
• Creator of Sovereign Pearl, a 10-Week Embodiment Immersion For Women
Raphaela first stepped onto a yoga mat at 15 and has since accumulated thousands of hours in teacher trainings, workshops, and mentorships. Her passion for Tantra and Anusara Yoga infuses her offerings with heart, depth, and intentionality. While her credentials run deep, it’s her lived experience—through motherhood, marriage, dance, and personal healing—that truly shapes her teaching.
Outside the studio:
You’ll find Raphaela barefoot in the garden, dancing with her daughter, or creating art and ritual in the kitchen. She lives with her husband and family on their emerging farm in Barnardsville. Whether she’s teaching yoga, leading retreats, or guiding women through inner transformation, Raphaela is devoted to helping others embody their wholeness—mind, body, and heart.
Feel energized, strong, and ready to take on anything—Will’s classes are packed with motivation, great music, and smart movement that lights you up for the rest of the day.
What you’ll experience in Will’s classes:
Meet Will Jones
Will became a certified Hot 26 instructor in 2020 and brings a rare blend of science, strength, and spirit to every class. His passion for movement, community, and well-being shines through in every session.
Come sweat, smile, and surprise yourself—Will’s classes will leave you feeling stronger, happier, and hooked.
Feel grounded, connected, and completely at home—Amanda’s classes invite you to breathe deep, move with intention, and rediscover your place in both your body and your community.
What you’ll experience in Amanda’s classes:
Meet Amanda
Amanda teaches from a place of authenticity, care, and deep roots. Raised in a large, close-knit family in rural WNC, her childhood was filled with time in nature—running wild through the woods, gathering with family, and learning the value of community. These early experiences shaped her love for connection and the outdoors, which continue to guide her life and teaching.
Hot Yoga Asheville has become her tribe, and she’s honored to be teaching and growing with this vibrant community.
Expect a class that’s strong, focused, and full of presence. Mae blends her deep knowledge of anatomy with yogic philosophy to help you move with power, purpose, and intention.
What you’ll experience in Mae’s classes:
Meet Mae:
“My exposure into the world of yoga has given me the opportunity to learn from wise and inspiring individuals,” Mae said. “Not only do I wish to share my experiences with my students, but I hope to inspire self reflection. I hope this will evolve into a new way of thinking or acting.”
Step into Joel’s class and you’ll immediately feel the warmth of his presence and the energy of a space where everyone is encouraged to be fully themselves.
What to Expect in Joel’s Classes
About Joel
Joel Davis recently made Asheville his home, joining the teaching team at HYA. Originally from Denver, Joel brings a global perspective and a grounded, heart-centered approach to teaching.
Highlights from Joel’s Journey:
What It’s Like to Be in Grey’s Class
Grey’s class is a joyful fusion of challenge and celebration. Expect high energy, creative movement, and a whole lot of heart. From the moment you step into his class, Grey’s uplifting spirit and “spiritual goofiness” create a welcoming space where everyone feels they belong.
What You’ll Experience in Class With Grey:
About Grey
Grey brings a unique blend of structure, soul, and playfulness to his teaching. Rooted in years of diverse training and inspired by a global perspective, he helps students build both physical strength and emotional resilience.
Highlights from Grey’s Journey:
You’ll leave Grey’s classes with kinder eyes, lighter steps, and washboard abs.
Mary’s class is like a deep breath in a fast-paced world—grounded, joyful, and quietly powerful. Her calm presence and steady energy create a space where you can tune in, challenge yourself, and leave feeling more connected and confident.
What to Expect in Mary’s Classes
About Mary
Mary has been a dedicated practitioner and teacher of Bikram Yoga for over a decade. Her journey began with a spark of curiosity and quickly transformed into a lifelong commitment to the healing power of the hot room.
Highlights from Mary’s Journey:
Mary is passionate about helping students take ownership of their lives, on and off the mat. Hot 26 is her jam and she will guide you through the experience like a champ!
Natalie’s classes are a warm blend of strength, intention, and southern charm. With nearly two decades of experience, she creates a space that is both empowering and approachable—where challenge meets grace and every student feels seen.
What to Expect in Natalie’s Classes
About Natalie Sleik
Natalie Sleik is an E-RYT® 500 and YACEP® yoga teacher, personal trainer, and holistic wellness guide. With deep roots in both movement and mindfulness, she helps students and clients find strength, stability, and a deeper connection to their well-being.
Highlights from Natalie’s Journey:
Beyond the Mat
Outside the studio, Natalie finds joy in the simple, grounding rituals of everyday life. She’s passionate about cooking nourishing, whole-food meals and tending to her garden—both of which connect her to nature and support her holistic approach to wellness. Family is at the heart of everything she does; she’s a devoted wife and mother of two, and she and her husband proudly run N&M Heating and Cooling, a successful HVAC business serving the Asheville community. For Natalie, health isn’t just about movement and nutrition—it’s about creating balance, showing up for what matters, and finding joy in both the big and small moments.
Lindsay’s classes are a soulful, sensory experience—grounded in movement, mindfulness, and the deep wisdom of the body. From the moment you arrive, you’re invited to slow down, drop in, and truly feel. Her presence is calming and intuitive, and her classes offer a sanctuary for reconnection—where music, breath, and embodied awareness come together in a flow that feels both personal and powerful.
What to Expect in Lindsay’s Classes
About Lindsay
Lindsay has been devoted to movement, mindfulness, and embodied healing for most of her life. Her background in dance and massage therapy enriches her teaching with a somatic, grounded approach that invites students to feel more deeply and move more consciously.
Highlights from Lindsay’s Journey:
Dianne’s classes feel like an exhale for the nervous system. She offers a deeply grounding experience through gentle, intentional practices like Yoga Nidra, Meditation in Motion, and Yin. With a calming presence and skillful guidance, Dianne invites you to slow down, tune in, and reconnect with your own inner wisdom. Her classes are a sanctuary for rest, balance, and self-awareness—restoring harmony in both body and mind.
What You’ll Experience with Dianne
About Dianne
Dianne brings decades of personal yoga practice into her teaching, with a heart-centered approach to stillness, presence, and embodiment. Her commitment to lifelong learning is evident in the depth of her studies and the care she brings to her students.
Highlights from Dianne’s Journey: