Hotpod Yoga
Edinburgh | Haymarket

John

John came to yoga practice for peace around work in London and delved deeper by travelling to India to complete his training. He loves Hotpod for enhancing the physical practice in flow classes, but also has a love for the slower more meditative classes. He always loves a chat about yoga philosophy and the mental health benefits of yoga.

Kiera

Kiera trained with Hotpod and Bristol School of Yoga. She is a nurturing soul, and a nature & adventure lover who is hooked on yoga. She can’t wait to share all its incredible benefits with you. Join her for Hotpod Flows and experience the value that yoga can offer.

Benji

Originally from Peru, Benji moved to Edinburgh in 2018 and started practicing Yoga since then. With a background in Psychology, Benji was immediately drawn to the benefits of Yoga on mental health, by reconnecting body-breath-mind in a respectful but also empowering way.

Benji’s style of teaching is focused on strength, alignment and linking breath with movement. In his classes you will find different movement paces and a good range of modifications to help you find your own natural rhythm and the right amount of challenge for you.

Amber

Amber has a deep love for all styles of yoga but found her true passion with vinyasa. She emphasises the power of community and how yoga not only challenges the body, but the mind too. She completed her YTT in Tenerife where she was also deeply connected to the sounds rooted in yogic traditions, gaining her nada yoga certification.

Jana

At 22, I left Belgium to travel across Asia, exploring big existential questions. I dedicated a year in India and Nepal to studying Buddhist and Hindu philosophy through various meditation retreats and courses, immersing myself in diverse spiritual traditions and cultures. After returning to Europe, I continued my journey through regular silent retreats at centers like Samye Ling, Nalanda Monastery, and Sivananda Ashram.
I have integrated yogic principles into modern Western life, blending meditation, philosophy, and asana practice. Now based in Scotland, I teach a variety of classes with a joyful and passionate approach.

Lena

Lena started practicing yoga at the age of 16 as an addition to fitness oriented classes and got carried away by the unique and impressive benefits of this ancient practice.

On her yoga journey she discovered the different styles of yoga like Ashtanga, Yin, Flow and Power Yoga. Travelled to India on numerous occasions to learn from the traditional teachers and yoga schools in Delhi, Rishikesh and Mysore, India. This provided a deep knowledge of philosophy and traditions of Hatha Yoga. And in the same time dedicated lots of time and thought to combining the traditional approach with modern western approach of deep exploration of yoga anatomy and posture alignment.

You will find her classes beneficial for both beginner and intermediate students offering an individual approach to every student and providing hands on adjustments in postures.

Jo

Jo has a wealth of experience and has been practising yoga for over 35 years after starting out with Iyengar yoga as a child.
She has a strong interest in breathwork and more recently myofascial release (MFR) and incorporates these in to her Hotpod flows for overall well being.
Jo’s nature is very joyful and friendly with community being at the heart of her classes. Her classes in the pod are suitable for all abilities from beginners and up so there is something for everyone.

Agatha

Hello, I’m Agatha and I am excited to share my passion for yoga at Hotpod! I Yoga is such a powerful tool, connecting one’s mind, body, and soul; something that is so integral in our busy day-to-day lives.

Ciara

Ciara is from Los Angeles, CA, with her 200-hour RYT completed in Washington, D.C, where she lived and worked prior to Edinburgh. She discovered yoga as a tool for mindfulness and healing when dealing with her own health, and eventually pursued teaching in hopes of sharing the benefits of yoga on well-being with others. Currently pursuing a master’s degree in climate change studies, Ciara combines her love for nature and wellness in her classes. Join her Hotpod Flows and cultivate grounding through yoga.

Emily

Emily is an energetic teacher who creates a fun and nurturing environment for you to experience your practice. Emily has been practising yoga for over 12 years and was drawn to the practice as it helped her feel grounded and strong within her body and mind. She is trained in Ashtanga Vinyasa, Rocket and yin and infuses elements of these into her classes. She loves to challenge her students to explore their bodies’ capabilities from a place of curiosity and compassion, and to find the joy in the journey!

Sabine

Sabine was introduced to yoga while traveling in Australia in 2018, and it quickly became a cornerstone of her life. Throughout her psychology degree, she maintained a regular yoga practice, deepening her understanding of its mental and physical benefits.

Sabine completed two teacher trainings in Greece and Bali, where she deepened her practice and developed a passion for creating a space where students can press pause on their busy day and focus on themselves. She loves guiding her students through movement and mindfulness, with a strong focus on their well-being, helping them find moments of peace and flow in every Hotpod class.

Dee

For me, Yoga is an adventure within the connection between body and mind. I started my self-practice in my early 20’s and it’s been a regular therapy ever since! My classes focus on the power of a moving meditation and how this can help you feel into those stickier parts of the body and begin to heal. Always teaching from a place of personal understanding, my teaching style is light and playful. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking for more – I teach to possibility. I will always offer a variety of options to grow and expand your practice. Let me guide you into a space where you can gain insight into your body, your breath and your mind, so that when you step off the mat you can feel confident implementing Yoga into your everyday life.

Naomi

Naomi’s yoga teaching career began in 2013, and she is currently training as a Yoga Therapist. The yoga she teaches and practices is grounded in the therapeutic potential of yoga to enhance our unique sense of self and wellbeing.
She focuses on providing students with the tools and techniques to meet their individual needs, fostering new connections between body and mind that help anchor them in the present moment, with a sense of deep curiosity and care. Join her for a Hotpod practice, where you can immerse yourself in a warm, welcoming, and unique environment.

Charles

Charles first qualified as a yoga teacher in 2019 with a 200 hour Yoga Alliance Professionals (UK) training at Red Hot Yoga in Guildford after embarking on a regular yoga practice 7 years earlier – at age 50. Since then Charles has continued to train with a variety of yoga schools and works with all levels. Join him in the pod and expect classes that focus on alignment, detailed cueing, and working his students hard but always with love, support and a sense of humour.

Maryla

Maryla came to yoga many years ago because she wanted a hot shower (long story!) but had to do the studio class first. Luckily, that first class happened to be a Hotpod class and she has been hooked on the challenge, flexibility and nurturing atmosphere of Hotpod yoga ever since. Inspired by the teachers that she met there, Maryla undertook her YTT on the Island of Women whilst working in Central America.

Known for strong, inclusive and uplifting classes, she proves that yoga can be fun and creative, as well as powerful and profoundly moving. Drawing on her background in mindfulness and wordsmithing, she enjoys sharing her unique blend of yoga and meeting people wherever they are at on their yoga journeys – especially those who came to it by accident…