Timetable at Hotpod Yoga Leyton (London)

Mia started her yoga journey in a bid to find some calm in her busy life and instantly fell in love with the whole practice. Mesmerised by the philosophy of yoga as well as the physical aspects, she undertook her yoga teacher training with no real intention of actually teaching - more as a way to deepen her own practice. However it quite quickly became clear that this was her true passion and what she wanted to be doing daily.

Mia's classes are mindful, inclusive and aim to strike a balance between strengthening your body and finding your inner calm.

Courtney's journey into yoga started when she discovered Rocket yoga in her twenties. It ignited a passion for the meditative flows, playful sequences and the endorphins yoga induced leaving her feeling strong and relaxed afterwards. Inspired by her sister's yoga training in India, Courtney persued her own teacher training and began the transition out of school teaching.

Her classes are strong and dynamic, they offer opportunities for playfulness and will leave your body feeling invigorated and your mind feeling relaxed. Expect a grounded approach with a little something for everyone - a welcome space for everyone.

The youngest sister in a family of yogi’s, Taylor has attended the myriad of classes that London has to offer since childhood, but it wasn’t until she trained in 2019 that she found a deeper appreciation of yoga’s endless power to do good on the mind, body and soul. She has completed 450 hours YTT in Hatha and Kundalini in yoga’s historical home - Rishikesh, India. Taylor’s classes are comprised of fluid and meditative flows that will leave you feeling relaxed, empowered and nourished. When we turn our focus inwards, this is when wonderful things happen.

Alongside yoga, Taylor is a full time artist with a Master’s in Painting from Royal College of Art. She has travelled the world taking her art and yoga practices with her, and allowing one to inform the other along the way.

Charlie comes from a background in acting and has always been drawn to movement and its positive impact on both body and mind. She discovered yoga in her twenties as a way to navigate life's ebbs and flows, leading her to train in India and Bali, where she found a deeper connection to the practice.

For Charlie, yoga is about more than movement. Alongside its strengthening and balancing benefits, she values its ability to ground the nervous system, create space for reconnection, and inspire curiosity.

Teaching at Hotpod Yoga has been a natural fit. She loves how the pod helps people step out of their heads and into their bodies, creating a playful, welcoming space where community and connection can flourish.

Roxanne found yoga after years of sitting at a desk. With a background in gymnastics, she teaches a strong yet playful class with a focus on not taking yourself too seriously and full of options for all abilities.

She believes movement is medicine and loves how unique the Hotpod experience is.

Bex found herself on the mat for the first time over 6 years ago after suffering from a severe riding accident which left her in great deal of pain. Yoga happened to be the only exercise to relieve it - she came for the workout, but ended up staying for the way it transformed her in every way.

Yoga has been the ultimate tool in positively affecting her mental and physical well-being. She completed her 200 hour training in the city of Rishikesh, India. She submersed herself in their culture and learned from some of the most insightful yogis in the world. The course covered a range of practices including; Ashtanga, Hatha, Vinyasa and Meditation. Bex also completed her 50 hour Yin Training and trained in Disco Barre Flow Floor and Restore.

Bex wants to encourage and help others to flourish in new ways and get out of their heads. She provides an empowering and supportive experience suitable for all.

Orly began her Hotpod teaching journey in 2016. She'd just come back from completing her yoga teacher training in Kerala with monks when she started at the Newcastle studio, and she's never looked back.

She has an MA in sociology, and she is currently training to become a psychotherapist. She weaves aspects of this learning into her teaching.

Orly considers yoga to be a therapeutic process whereby students can play, connect, and get to know their most authentic selves.

Phoebe is a professional dancer and loves to draw on her years of dance training as inspiration for her classes. Whilst being dynamic and challenging, Phoebe aims for her classes to be accessible, fun and a place to play around with your practice; making your mat feel like a safe space and a fun opportunity to move your body.

Adam came to teaching after 20 years of personal practice.

He teaches strong hot yoga flows that combine dynamic movement, steady breath and creative sequences. His classes challenge body and mind, helping students build strength, develop focus and cultivate a greater sense of presence.

A chance encounter in 2016 lead Tola to yoga, mostly as an attempt to relieve the stress of her 9 to 5. It quickly became an anchor.

Tola leads a dynamic, well-considered practice that prioritises the breath to tune into one's internal rhythm, build strength and flow fluidly, with control.

Elle is a creative yoga teacher, committed to the personalisation of classes serving students of all backgrounds and abilities.

An artist outside of the yoga studio, she is passionate about sharing the practice of yoga, making it as inclusive as possible, encouraging you to find connection with your breath, body, and mind, encouraging a deeper sense of wellbeing.

Bex has been practicing yoga for 16 years, discovering its transformative power at university. What started as a curiosity quickly blossomed into a lifelong passion, and today, yoga, meditation, and breathwork are integral parts of her daily life.

Bex’s teaching is rooted in self-connection and inner trust, creating a space where students can deepen their awareness of both body and mind. Through her classes, she encourages students to cultivate peace, rediscover their inner joy, and strengthen their connection to their intuition.

Her classes are fun, safe and supportive, ensuring that everyone feels empowered, held and at ease to go wherever is right for them. No matter where you are on your yoga journey, Bex’s classes provide a nurturing environment where you will leave feeling calmer, more grounded, and in touch with your true self.

Allie’s obsession with yoga started in 2010, when her mum started bringing her to classes, and then after a trip to India together years later, the obsession was solidified.

Allie completed her training through Hotpod’s own 200 hour YTT in 2023, and is so excited to share her passion with the Hotpod community. Allie loves to create a safe space in her classes, where her students can feel empowered through moving their bodies in a playful and nurturing way.

Her classes are suitable for all levels and really encourage everyone to connect to the sensations of each posture, whilst maintaining a sense of calm in the mind. Prepare to leave feeling grounded, revitalised and proud of yourself.

Alice finds focus, hope and a sense of authenticity and alignment in her more than 15 years of practicing yoga.
In her teaching, she loves to encourage others to find their own flow, connect to a purpose and discover aligned action with their practice. Her classes are inclusive, playful and uplifting as well as meditative and spacious.

When Becca discovered Hotpod in 2022, she fell in love immersive experience and sense of community.

She sees our yoga journeys as unique and ever-evolving, encouraging people to extend their practice beyond the mat. There is nothing she loves more than supporting others as they navigate their own.

Hannah first came to yoga drawn to the physical practice but soon discovered it offered so much more, a way to reconnect with herself, move with intention, and live more mindfully both on and off the mat.
Her classes are heart-led and thoughtfully balanced, designed to feel both grounding and uplifting. You can expect a flow with plenty of space to explore, finding strength in both movement and stillness.
Hannah has completed trainings in Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Yin, and 4Beat, and weaves elements of these styles into her teaching. She is passionate about creating supportive, welcoming spaces where students feel safe to explore, and hopes that each person leaves feeling lighter, more present, and more connected to themselves.

Davia started her yoga journey almost 20 years ago when she first set foot into a hot yoga studio and instantly fell in love with it. She has now been teaching yoga for more than 7 years.

In Davia's classes, she aims to provide a safe and encouraging environment to allow students to let go of the outside world and come home to themselves.

Amelia's first experience of Hotpod was reading about it in the local paper and going to her first class in the local town hall over 10 years ago - instantly her mind was changed about yoga.

Later, when Amelia started attending the pod, the immersive nature of it made her stop looking around and start to look inwards. That’s all she wants to keep gifting people: an hour to stop comparing or pushing and just listen to self.

Growing up in India, Mahi was fascinated by the yogic way of life. Mahi did her first training in India and then in the UK. Through her life across various continents, one thing remained constant, the practise, it gave her a sense of purpose while being true to her authentic self.

Mahi cherishes the deeper knowledge gained as a teacher and is grateful to be able to share that with others. She believes time on the mat is powerful, it quietens the noise around you, helps you slow down and reflect.

Mahi’s classes are rooted in the traditional yogic practices that include breath-work, creative sequences and meditation. She has grown to understand that each body is different and offers variety of ways to explore the pose.

Mia completed her yoga teacher training in 2022 during drama school, after having moved from Boulder, Colorado to Liverpool for university.

Her classes are made accessible for any level to join, always encouraging you to show up exactly as you are. Each class closes with one final moment of gratitude, to always remember and celebrate movement as a celebration of what your body can do, never a punishment.

Her favourite part about Hotpod is the lovely community and the comfort the pod gives you to switch off and really tune in.

Grace completed her 200-hour YTT with Hotpod, having practised yoga for over 10 years. She was drawn to deepen her knowledge and share a practice that has become such an important part of her own life.

Her love for yoga deepened during lockdown, when it became an essential daily ritual and a space to move, reset and reconnect. She believes yoga offers an opportunity to pause and take a moment for yourself in the busy world we live in.

Her classes focus on thoughtful, accessible movement designed to help students feel strong and empowered in their bodies, while creating space to quieten the mind. Her teaching is grounded, warm and welcoming, making yoga feel accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

Chloé has been teaching at Hotpod studios since 2019 and is passionate about creating a warm space for all to feel welcome in, regardless of ability or experience. Expect a relaxed and fun approach, with a little something for everyone - be it a nourishing moment of calm or a focus-demanding challenge that will leave you smiley, sweaty and feeling revitalised!