Timetable at Hotpod Yoga Chelmsford

Danny was born in East London and has worked as a finance professional in Canary Wharf for twenty plus years. Danny moved to Essex in 2013, discovered Hoptpod Yoga and was instantly hooked. Danny completed his yoga teacher training with Hotpod in 2018.

Emma completed her yoga teacher training with Hotpod in 2018. Emma is passionate about helping everyone feel good through movement, while having fun in the process! Her classes will challenge you physically but are always upbeat and full of smiles, with no doubt you’ll leave feeling refreshed and rested.

From a young child, Vanessa has always been a lover of music, dance and singing. After attending a workshop led by Mercedes Sieff, at London’s Om Yoga Show, Vanessa was inspired by the creative flow and whacky balance inversions. Six years later, Vanessa decided to explore the opportunity to teach and went on to complete Mercedes’ 200hr Absolutely Positively, Vinyasa Flow Yoga Teaching Training . Through her own journey with mindfulness and mental health and with a focus on positive psychology, Vanessa’s classes will challenge you on many different levels.

Lauren moved back to the UK in October 2018, after four years of working abroad in Taiwan, China and Germany. She has had a successful background in martial arts, competing for the GB Judo team.

Lauren completed her 200 hours Ashtanga Vinyasa YTT in Barcelona in August 2018. She has continued her practice undertaking 50 hours of Rocket (Progressive Ashtanga) YTT with David Kyle and 20 hours of Mandala Vinyasa YTT with The yoga people.

Lauren loves the innovative conditioning of Hotpod Yoga. Her intentions are to empower her students by encouraging them to take ownership of their mind and body.

Inspired by music legend Madonna’s love of yoga, Bessie started practicing Ashtanga yoga in the late 90’s. Living in London at the time, Bessie fell in love with the practice – hot, sweaty, dynamic and athletic which transformed her physically and helped her achieve mental clarity and calmness off the mat. Bessie completed her 200 hour TT at Yoga Dharma in Southend and fulfilled a dream of travelling to New York to study with the inspirational team at Laughing Lotus.
Bessie loves working with both beginner and experienced students and her classes are aimed at delivering both balance and fun.

Anna's yoga journey started 10 years ago when she took her my first hot yoga class and has been addicted ever since. Anna completed her yoga teacher training in 2017 and has been teaching regularly since then. Anna's classes are challenging and fun with a strong focus on dynamic flows with a little bit of relaxation at the end!

Emily is Qualified Power Yoga Teacher and Level 3 Personal Trainer, with over 10 years experience practice teaching in London and Bali studios. Emily's is a creative, personable and empathetic instructor with a love of holistic therapies, power training, weight lifting and understanding of wider approaches to improve performance, mobility and prevent injury.

Zach has always been a keen fitness enthusiast and his classes are built on the three pillars of his practice and teaching. Zach's classes aim to alleviate stress, promote self-awareness and build strength, resilience and mobility

Holly’s teaching style reflects her passion for yoga as a journey of self-discovery, and she is committed to guiding her students on their own unique paths to health, balance, and inner peace. Holly’s teaching is rooted in a belief that yoga extends beyond the mat, promoting harmony not only in the body but also in daily life. Holly’s classes are accessible to students of all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, offering variations and modifications to suit individual needs. Holly will guide you through a fluid practice that seamlessly connects breath with movement and emphasises correct alignment to ensure a safe practice.

Carmelle is a professionally trained dancer and more recently she has turned her love for yoga into a career after completing her 200hr Yoga Teacher training. Combining her love for movement and expanding her knowledge of the human body, Carmelle hopes to pass her knowledge onto others and to help them to discover the benefits of practicing yoga. Carmelle is a true believer that health is not an expense, but an investment and she hopes to make people move, think and feel better.

Chloe is an ashtanga and binding enthusiast who completed her yoga teacher training in 2021. Chloe loves meeting and teaching her incredible students and always delivers a warm and welcoming vibe. Chloe's classes aim to break barriers in perceptions to show you that yoga is for everyone and can make anyone feel incredible. Chloe believes there is no greater feeling than growing as a class, seeing the growth as a student mentally and physically and achieving your yoga goals.

Although Megan only qualified in 2025 she is a student for life! Megan's classes emphasise flowing freely and mindful movement that makes you feel good!

Bryony-Joelle is a passionate yoga teacher who believes in creating a welcoming, supportive space for students to move, breathe, and reconnect with themselves. Her classes focus on mindful movement, strength, mobility, and breath awareness, encouraging students to build both physical confidence and inner calm.

After completing her training in the global hub of yoga, Rishikesh in India, Nel has been teaching yoga and hosting wellness retreats across the UK and Greece. Nel is currently studying a MSc at Kings College London in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mind-Body Interface to deepen her scientific knowledge to accompany her practical teaching. Nel has a deep love for this beautiful life practise and is looking forward to sharing this with you too.

Katie completed her yoga training in Bali in 2024, before going on to study Vinyasa Krama, a creative and playful approach to sequencing. Her classes blend energy and intention, offering a joyful yet grounded experience rooted in connection. She loves creating inclusive and welcoming spaces where everyone feels at ease.

I’ve been teaching movement since 2017 - beginning with mat & reformer Pilates (FutureFit, JPilates) and exploring further into yoga (Apanaveda). My previous career was in translation, and I love finding the right cues & phrases that help people to move and to connect body, mind & breath.
I believe strongly in the healing power of meditative whole-body movement, having experienced it myself, and hope I can share this with others on their own journey.

Fay discovered yoga in 2019 and completed her teacher training in Mexico, specialising in Vinyasa Flow and Yin. She teaches with a balance of strength and softness, offering clear direction while creating a space where students feel supported to move in a way that works for their body. Her classes weave together mindful movement and breath to leave you feeling stronger, more grounded and more connected - whether it’s your first class or your hundredth.