Hotpod Yoga
Pretoria I Lynnwood

Sam

Greetings, seekers of serenity! I am Samantha, a passionate and dedicated yoga instructor committed to guiding you on a transformative journey towards holistic well-being. With a deep-rooted love for both the art and science of yoga, I am here to help you discover the profound benefits that this ancient practice can bring to your modern life.

My classes are a harmonious blend of dynamic movement and gentle introspection. With a focus on alignment and breath awareness, I guide students through asanas (poses) that promote flexibility, strength, and balance. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi, my classes are tailored to accommodate all levels, fostering a non-judgmental environment where growth and exploration thrive.

Drawing inspiration from various yoga traditions, I aim to create a nurturing space where you can explore the connection between breath, movement, and mindfulness.

Melissa

I have been practicing yoga since 2017 and completed my 200hr Teacher Training with Hotpod Yoga in 2022.
I am committed to providing an extensive experience and I’m excited to share my passion with all students from beginner to advanced.
I believe that yoga is personal, totally unique to you – I honour this and I am grateful to offer space to guide you into your breath and movement to expand, accept and release.

Mieke

I attended my first yoga class in 2021 and I immediately fell in love! Completed my YTT in 2023. I am incredibly grateful for the guidance and inspiration I received from my trainers. My goal is to grow with students and to add value wherever my teaching journey may lead.

Qualified SABOD HipHop dance instructor. I have a passion for music and movement and I strongly believe that health is wealth.

Deoudon

I started doing yoga in 2003, and immediately fell in love! What initially started as a physical fitness routine quickly evolved into a profound journey of self-discovery and well-being. Over time, as I immersed myself into the practice I started experiencing the transformative power of yoga on the mind. Wanting to learn more and go deeper, I completed my 200-hour yoga teacher’s training with Hotpod Pretoria.

I am so thankful for everything that my teacher’s have shared with me, and hope to offer students the same space in class that has enriched my life.

Claudia

Claudia is an Italian former professional dancer. After dancing and teaching worldwide for many years she retired from the dancing scene and completed her YTT in 2020. Yoga has helped Claudia through her years as a performer; It helped her gain more flexibility, strength and stamina. “Yoga was an important step before and after every performance, it was the only way I could find focus and it taught me how to use my breath efficiently as a performer and in my daily life.”

Claudia is always learning something new that can integrate into her classes. She is also using her dancing background to train young and mature dancers through Yoga with the specific “Yoga for Dancers” , which is specifically addressed to sport professionals. Her motto is “ Acknowledge, Accept and Let go.”

Lazane

Lazane initially went into yoga for the physical aspect but when she noticed the mental shift she knew she wanted to share it with others. Her love for people , connection & authenticity shines through her passion & drive. She strives to make people the best versions of themselves. Lazane did her 200 yoga teaching training in 2016 and is currently busy with her 300 hours yoga therapy.

Kirsten

Kirsten has over 20 years of working with moving bodies, trauma, and building trauma informed curriculum. She is the Executive Director of Legacy Motion, an NGO that supports individuals and communities impacted by trauma by offering sustainable programing and trainings to community members in trauma informed, restorative movement based practices and somatic therapy modalities. Each program and project honors traditional healing methods, supports the collective human experience, and provides learning opportunities to aid in accessible and equitable mental healthcare through the mind/body connection. She is also the founder of Healing Motion, a private practice that offers somatic coaching and embodied practices that support mental health by assisting individuals in discovering their innate wisdom, restoring their embodied strength, and transcending to holistic wellbeing.

Liza

Liza discovered yoga in 2013 while studying acting in Los Angeles. She initially used it as a tool to deepen her breath and physical awareness. Since then it has become her primary source of regulating her nervous system and has also helped her overcome major mental health issues. Liza completed her YTT in 2021 and has been teaching non stop ever since. She believes that yoga is for EVERY BODY and loves finding variations that work for every Yogi. She is a professional dancer who has taught dancing since 2013 and has her own digital marketing business. Her other passions included free-diving, surfing and hiking.

Christa

I attended my first yoga class in 2008 and has never stopped since. As my love and passion for yoga grew and I noticed how every aspect of my life was being transformed, a deep desire to share this with people developed.

So, in 2015, after spending some time in the Sivananda Ashram in the South of India, I completed a 500hr TTC course in Integral Hatha Yoga. I became a registered teacher with the Yoga Teachers Fellowship shortly thereafter.

My aim is to present students with the tools to cope with the many challenges they face daily. To help them find inner peace amidst their stressful lives, connect with a deeper part of themselves, still their minds, and at the same time move and strengthen their bodies.

Inneke

After my first class in January of 2019, I was hooked! I started once a week with one of my close friends and within 6 months I had a daily practice. I recently completed my teacher training through a 200-hour Hotpod Yoga course and I will always be a student of the practice and am deeply grateful for the wisdom my teachers have shared.

I love the strength yoga has given me, both physically and mentally! In my classes, I love to combine creative sequencing, the strength of playfulness and a dose of inspiration to help you deepen your practice. My hope is that you step off the mat feeling refreshed, nourished and balanced.

Mischa

Mischa is proud to be one of the first representatives of Hotpod Yoga South Africa – and is leading HPY Pretoria!

She obtained her 200 hour yoga teachers training qualification in Rishikesh, India where she had the pleasure of learning under the guidance of Acharya Vinay Chaitnyaryt. Her classes are dynamic Vinyasa Flow, integrating alignment, core work, and breathing techniques with basic poses and the creative sequencing from the Hotpod Yoga UK team. She has a simple yet dynamic way of communication and believes in understanding each and every individual she teaches. She loves teaching people to move their bodies for all round physical and mental goodness. Her understanding and hands-on ability to teach deepens from having experience as a gymnast and a former Pilates instructor. She finds joy incorporating yoga into her own everyday life.