Hotpod Yoga
Norwich

Laurence

Laurence first encountered yoga while travelling in India in 2008. It only took a few classes before he realised that it was special.

Since then, he has returned to India many times, continuing to train and learn from teachers in various locations. He has been exposed to various styles of yoga. He learned alignment-based Hatha Yoga in the Himalayas in North India. He spent time living in an ashram learning meditation techniques. He travelled to Mysore in the south of India to experience Ashtanga. Most recently, he has studied Ayurvedic Yoga massage techniques.

He continues to remain open to learning and loves to expand his knowledge and practice by experiencing new styles of yoga. This varied background of yoga ‘lineages’ that he has experienced has given him a rounded practice and a deep understanding of the subtleties of yoga. He has a degree in eastern religions, which also gives him a sensitive understanding of the historical and cultural sources of yoga, and how they play an important part in shaping modern yoga practices.

His own regular practice helped his body become stronger and more flexible; it helped him find confidence, health, and generally become happier within his own skin and life. He teaches because he wants to share this with everyone. He believes that the tools in the ‘yoga toolbox’ are very powerful and it is his passion and joy to share these tools so that everyone can have the same opportunity to make lasting and positive changes in their life.

When not practising, thinking, or learning about yoga, his varied interests include landscape and travel photography, piano, art and craft, baduk, and hiking.

Ollie

As an ex professional rugby player, Ollie’s journey into yoga began as a quest to enhance his athletic abilities and safeguard against injuries. What started as a simple curiosity soon evolved into a profound practice that would facilitate his game, nurturing his mind and body.

After completing a degree in Marketing & Management from Loughborough University, Ollie went travelling to
Nepal, India and was lucky enough to complete his YTT in the breath-taking beauty of Nusa Lembongan, Bali. Ollie is passionate about sharing the transformative power of yoga, which has enriched his life both physically and mentally. Yoga is for everyone, and in his classes, Ollie aims to create a welcoming environment where students can explore and challenge their capabilities while disconnecting from external distractions and focusing on themselves, embracing a renewed sense of vitality.

Kasie

Kasie’s love affair with yoga began 10 years ago when a friend recommended a Hatha class in her next door village. At the time she was a frantic mum of two lovely, but lively, toddlers and wanted one thing from yoga: an hour to relax.

It wasn’t long before she started noticing changes to her mind, and then to her body. She began to feel stronger, happier and more balanced. It was as if a warm light had been flicked on inside a busy brain, and she wanted others to experience the same.

So Kasie quit her job as a busy national journalist and began working towards a career in health and fitness.

Kasie is both a qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer, Nutritional Coach and, most recently, completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher accredited by Yoga Alliance.

Kasie has a particular interest in female health and is currently studying for an additional British Wheel of Yoga certificate in Menopause Yoga. Her hope is to share practices that will bring together yoga poses, breathing techniques and mindful meditations to support women on their journies through peri-menopause and menopause.

As a fierce fan of Hotpod since the day it first opened in Norwich, Kasie is thrilled to be a part of it’s incredible family!

Eve

Eve discovered yoga eight years ago, but it wasn’t until a debilitating back injury that she felt a calling to share her love of yoga to support others to move and live better. Eve embarked on her 200HR YTT at Wild Warrior Yoga School in Spain, learning the foundations of Ashtanga alignment and philosophy, as well as Vinyasa and Pranayama.

Eve’s classes are a celebration of the joy that yoga and movement can bring. Her energetic yet soothing presence encourages creativity, and playfulness, whilst providing a supportive style for all levels of yoga students. She believes that through these elements, individuals can reconnect with their bodies, tap into their inner strength, and find balance within their lives.

Outside of yoga Eve is a Practice Nurse, she supports people with chronic conditions, women’s health and overall educating individuals around preventative health and nutrition. She also runs her own business as WellnessEve where she works as a nutrition and health coach to create long lasting health and lifestyle changes through personalised programmes.

Dianna

Dianna has been teaching since 2010 bringing kinesthetically sound movement and mindful messages to her practice. She received her 200hr YTT in Hot Yoga, continues to expand her modality range, and loves working students of all levels to support their individual journeys. Whether you’re moving in a studio or moving through life stages, motion is the key to unlocking your wisdom. Dianna loves to lead her students into accessible and soulful practices that gently weave more mindfulness onto the mat.

Dianna founded her business Motionally Available in 2020 and is also a Dance Instructor, Reiki Master, and Medium. Across her modalities, she’s known for creating a safe space to explore one’s own mindfulness. As an American who’s just recently moved to Norwich, Dianna is thrilled to join the Hotpod Team and get to know her new community of Norwich students!

Kelly

Studio Owner of HPY Norwich, Kelly had tried yoga over the years but nothing seemed to stick until she discovered Hotpod Yoga 6 years ago. After that she was hooked. So much so that she decided to open her own studio! After 7 years of working in HR in London, she left her role, underwent her 200 YTT and began looking for the perfect location for Hotpod Yoga Norwich.

Kelly fell in love with how yoga helps you switch off from the outside world, builds strength and awareness in your body as well as a sense of achievement and confidence it brings both on and off the mat.⁠ Kelly’s classes are suitable for all levels, light-hearted and fun. You’ll be sure to come away with a smile.

Millie

It was when Millie’s career in dance and musical theatre led her to live in Mexico, that she discovered her love of yoga.
After travelling in many different countries, she moved back to the UK to have her daughter, and to pursue her new career as a yoga teacher. She trained in London to become a Vinyasa Flow teacher, and has been practicing and teaching yoga for the last 10 years. – From yoga and mindfulness for children, to running her own classes and teaching in gyms and on paddle boards!

Millie aims to provide a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, giving you the space to explore and be yourself.

Hollieann

Hollieann’s journey in fitness, cognitive behavioural therapy and self discovery was all sparked by one conversation from a coach asking ‘how are you really? Let me help you.’ For the first time she felt seen. This has shaped her approach to teaching both in and out of yoga, and it’s her aspiration to be that voice for many others.

Hollieann wants movement, release and strength be the foundation to each of your practices together. Whether you are brand new to exercise, an older adult, post natal or recovering from injuries Hollieann will be there to guide you. With a strong back ground in Muay Thai and Personal Training, Hollieann has over 12 years experience and underwent her 200 YTT in 2021. She now strives for a holistic approach to create a stronger, healthier and happier you.

Abby

Abby has been teaching yoga for 23 years and practising for much longer. Her background is in contemporary dance and Ashtanga vinyasa yoga. She has been training and mentoring yoga teachers since 2008 and is the author of a PhD investigating the connections between dance education and yoga.

Her aim when teaching is to demystify the practice and make it relevant for modern busy lifestyles. Her teaching style is friendly and inclusive and her years of experience on the mat make her the perfect guide for beginners and experienced yogi’s alike.

Elliott

Elliott has been practicing yoga for 4 and a half years with a strong dedicated morning practice lasting from 2 to 3 hours a day. He completed his 200hr yoga teach training with Dylan Werner, an amazing advanced yoga practitioner. He’s always loved movement; from playing American football or going to the gym but also gets distracted by modern technology. After completing his degree in Games Design and after endless hours of sitting he turned to yoga. He found this was a great way to reconnect with himself.

Elliott teaches a challenging Vinyasa class which can be for anyone. He believes that challenging ourselves everyday only makes us grow yet also allows us to stay present. The way the world is currently, with everything changing rapidly and with so many distractions, it’s hard to find the time to give to ourselves. Elliott hopes to share his journey and practice with you.

Let’s reconnect before we disconnect.

Sophia

Sophia has been practicing Yoga for over 12 years, she completed her 200hr in Hatha at Anahata Yoga School, Hong Kong in 2015, and started conducting free classes in the parks of Hong Kong, turning up with her speaker and her mat. This led to teaching at Yoga studios and events, teaming up with a community of Yoga and music lovers to collaborate at festivals and wellness events. Founded in 2018, Sophia ran weekly DJ Yoga classes at Mihn Club in Sheung Wan. Sophia studied her 300hr advanced Hatha and Ashtanga course in India in 2019. She believes in the transformative effect of a Yoga practice, the science and techniques of Yoga helped her to find a healthy balance again after some challenging years. Now living back in the UK and teaching in London and Norwich. Bringing lots of energy and empathy to her students’ lives she believes practicing should be about joy, play and acceptance.

Alex

Alex Has been teaching Yoga for 9 years, her journey started in a gym environment, so her practice and style of teaching developed with fitness, functional movement and strength in mind. Over the years, with nearly 500 hours of yoga training under her belt, Alex has developed a style of yoga that blends yoga with everyday life. Not only do we focus on increasing our range of movement, but we work on stability and strength too. This then pairs with the mental side of yoga too, Alex encourages the use of the Yoga Sutras and meditation into both our yoga practice but also off the mat.