Timetable at Hotpod Yoga York

Growing up in Hong Kong with years of training in dancing and as an aspiring anatomy geek, Victoria has always had a love of movement that combine biomechanics with proprioception, a focus on physical challenge and exploring that feel-good factor.

With the inspiration and passion for sharing something she loves - Victoria has breathed and lived the Hotpod Yoga journey truly when she discovered it in Nottingham - from customer, to teacher, and after making the plunge to quit her corporate career to now proud owner of Hotpod Yoga York: building up both national and international teaching experiences from classes, guest teaching at teacher trainings and hosting retreats. There’s definitely something magical about practicing with the heady aromas, down tempo beats and of course, in the wonderful purple pod!

Vix’s classes are always evolving, sharing how she sees the world. Playful yet mindful, joining Vix on the mat is an invitation to be curious of your own movements and permission to be who you already are; challenge yourself but have fun along the way, all to reclaim that realm of serenity in your headspace - a class with Vix will always incorporate the mind as well as the body to cultivate a full rounded practice. Expect coming out from her classes feeling lighter and liberated both physically and mentally, maybe even an unexplainable smile!

Passionate for all things fitness, Oli has a background of marathon running and CrossFit. Having discovered through injury just how important self-maintenance of our muscles, bones, joints, ligaments and tendons can be, Oli was inspired, and without hesitation added Yoga into his regime as part of his mobility, recovery and strengthening training.

As an established Personal Trainer, CrossFit coach and proud co-Founder for Hotpod Yoga York, Oli wishes to share his passion for the discipline with others, in the form of focused and clear anatomical vinyasa flows.

Oli believes yoga should be accessible to everyone, be it age or condition, and his classes will offer you just that: a true space for that calming mindfulness and a journey to self-discovery.

Busy mum with two teenage children and a long career in retail and sales, health and fitness have always been a part of Emma's life. The turning point for Emma was when she found us at HPY York and started her journey with yoga and it's changed her life changed completely! Not only did Emma find a new sense of purpose and balance to her life; the benefits of regular yoga practice soon became all the clearer: Emma's felt happier, stronger and more flexible than ever before.
Profoundly inspired during lockdowns of 20/21, Emma decided to take the plunge and completed her yoga teacher training and she's really excited to share the benefits for both body and mind with everyone around her! She believes that yoga is for everyone and should be fun. Not only will you come away from Emma's classes feeling more relaxed but energised, you will also feel calmer in the mind; and of course you will also be getting a full body workout at the same time too!

With a background in gymnastics, Leila came to yoga in 2010, firstly practicing Iyengar before becoming an avid Bikram practitioner where her passion for hot yoga became an obsession! After relocating to York in 2017 Leila eventually discovered Hotpod Yoga York in January 2022 and immediately became a regular at the pod until she decided to complete her 200 hours Teacher Training.  
With a lifelong interest in Health and Nutrition it became even more integral when Leila was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes after her second pregnancy. Wellbeing is at the heart of everything she does as she navigates through her busy family life, managing 3 small children and supporting her husband in his Fashion Design Agency. 

A class with Leila will not only promote a deeper connection between your mind and body but also the chance to challenge yourselves physically and mentally on your path of self-discovery. You will leave feeling energised, focused and calm, with an enormous sense of wellbeing and inspired to keep coming back for a regular practice in the warm, glow of the pod, just as she once was!

Sarah started her yoga journey using vinyasa yoga as a form of physical training alongside her gymnastics, utilising the practice that combined strength, flexibility, balance, and flow in one relaxing session. As her practice evolved, she found yoga to be a place of mental clarity becoming a therapy for her mind and body. Developing an addiction to movement, flowing vinyasa became a core part of her day.

In 2023, her love for yoga evolved into guiding others, completing her Level 3 Diploma in Yoga Teaching. In her classes, she emphasises the balance of strengthening, stretching, and stability, leaving yogis feeling challenged yet restored.

By her own admission Joolz is not naturally bendy and thats why she's here for you. Joolz discovered movement after her second son and hasn't looked back. She enjoys functional fitness based CrossFit and strength training these days along with her fair share of injuries and niggles. On top of that, a career as a desk based corporate slave, Joolz found mobility a challenge.

In 2019 when Hotpod Yoga York opened that changed: 5 minutes from home, loving the community, the vibes and timetabling - she committed.

Joolz fulfilled her goal of becoming a yoga teacher with the prestigious Frog Lotus school of yoga out in Andalucia (Spain) on an immersive 200 hours as a gift to herself for turning 50.

Joolz is passionate about her classes being accessible and inclusive, welcoming everyone with a smile and maybe an assist, an adjustment and definitely some ideas on using props!

Alex first found yoga just before lockdown, and what began as a way to move her body quickly became a much deeper practice for her, a space to ground, breathe, and reconnect. For Alex, yoga is about presence and self-awareness, a way of life- as well as all the benefits the body receives from regular practice.
Alex completed her 200-hour YTT with Trikona Yoga in Spain earlier this year As a teacher, she truly believes yoga is for everyone. Alex’s classes focus on helping you build both strength and softness, finding balance on the mat and in life.

Outside of teaching, you’ll usually find Alex out in nature or on the water. Hiking, surfing and everything in between, the outdoors is where she feels most connected, and that sense of freedom is something she strives to bring into every class!

Sophie first discovered hot yoga in 2014 whilst living in New Zealand and her passion for yoga continued as she travelled the world, experiencing different styles of yoga in Bali, India and Hong Kong (to name a few) before qualifying as yoga teacher in the South of France in 2019. Now living in York and a regular visitor to the pod for her own practice, Sophie is excited to teach in the space she found so warm, welcoming and inclusive from her very first visit!

Sophie loved to chat all things travel and adventure and she aims for her classes to be a space to connect with your body and find your inner calm, even when life outside the pod can feel busy and hectic.

Miriam attended her first yoga class as a teenager after years of dance training. Over time, she continued to practise with it becoming part of her daily life.

This element of yoga became more important to Miriam when she began a career in the emergency services. Yoga acted as a way to manage stress and calm the nervous system when relaxing outside of work. In 2023, she tried Hotpod Yoga York. She found that the calming space and comfort of the heat helped to switch off from busy shift work and she has continued attending classes ever since.

Miriam recently decided to deepen her understanding of yoga by completing a 200 hour YTT in Mysore, India learning more about the philosophy and ancient roots of the practice. She hopes to share what she has learnt along with the benefits of yoga on the mind and body whilst teaching in the pod.