YOGA IS FOR EVERYONE.

EVERY BODY TYPE, ALL AGES,
YOUNG AND OLD.

OUR GOAL IS WELLNESS. WE
WANT TO HELP YOU HELP
YOURSELF.

PUT YOUR SELF DOUBTINA JAR
AND COME IN FOR A VISIT.

YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID.

WE ARELOOKING FOR CERTIFIED BIKRAM
YOGA INSTRUCTORS TO
JOIN OUR STAFF.

Rowena M. Brown,
Studio Owner

So, this story begins in 2003. I like to think of it as my new beginning. I had suffered from Fibromyalgia for years. I suffered severe Carpal Tunnel Syndrom in both hands and wrists. Severe joint pain made sleeping for more than a few hours at a time impossible. My declining health lead me into the arms of a deep long term depression. After 15 years of gradual encroaching health issues I was finally diagnosed as " disabled " After spending tens of thousands of dollars , hoping for a "miracle", I was devastated to hear the diagnoses, "disabled". It seemed so hollow, so absolute, so unfair. It seemed that the message was, there is nothing more that can be done for you. Stop spending your money on doctors and tests. Just go home and accept your fate. Surrender. Stop enjoying life. I felt like I had come to an abrupt and unprepared stop. I had no idea what to do next. Then, my new beginning. At the suggestion of my good, dear friend, Carol Atkins, I decided to try Bikram Yoga. Read More

Debbie McDaniel,
Verde Skincare Owner

I grew up in a time when we had no idea what damage the sun could do to our skin. I loved spending hours in the sun either at the beach or lake to get that dark tan, unfortunately the strongest sunscreen we had was SPF#4 and then came SPF#8. In my late 30’s and early 40’s I started noticing major changes in my skin, fine lines and dark spots from, the sun damage. I tried almost every expensive over the counter product with very little to no results. I even tried selling and using the at home party products and found once again little to no results, but I realized I had a passion for skincare not just to correct my skin concerns but to help others with their skincare concerns. In 2008 I enrolled in the esthetics program at Davidson Community College where I graduated with honors.

The product line I use and recommend is Image Skincare these products are 100% natural, they are derived from plant stem cells and I especially like their organic properties. I believe in educating my clients on their individual skin type and what they can do at home to care for their skin. I use only the most current and advanced skincare equipment to treat a number of skin conditions. The individual treatments programs I recommend are all about results for my clients skincare concerns. ~ Debbie McDaniel, Verde Skincare Owner

Lisa Moore-Markland,
Office Manager

Hello,

My name is Lisa Markland and I am from Kernersville. I graduated from East Forsyth High School and attended St. Andrews Presbyterian College with a degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been working for Hot Yoga Therapy since August of 2011 as Office Manager. I take care of signing people in and making sure the studio is nice and clean. I truly love it!

I enjoy taking hot yoga and I have also encouraged some of my family members to try it.

Christina Pardue,
Instructor

My passion for practicing Hot Yoga began in 1995 while living in California. I had survived a terrible car accident in college and was enduring restricted movement and severe pain. I had been very active my entire life and did not want to surrender to a new life of confinement and pain. So, my journey for optimum health and wellness began. I am extremely grateful and owe my replenished health to the wonders of my Lord, hot yoga, upper cervical chiropractic care, nutrition and the love and support of my family. I completed my fellowship training through Hot Yoga Therapy in early 2011 and I now strive to share my passion for health and wellness to others by teaching at HYT and working with Dr. McIntyre at the Triad Upper Cervical Clinic in Kernersville.

I can now enjoy all types of exercise including weight lifting, running, and tennis. However, I have found that no other exercise restores my mind and body like Hot Yoga. This practice provides each student with the opportunity to strengthen and cleanse the body and the mind alike. I believe that in order to create the life that you want, one must first honor the life they have been given and hot yoga provides 90 min where you can do just that. I encourage everyone to come and practice and discover a new you.

In addition to working out, I enjoy reading, gardening, cooking, art, and spending time with my husband and three wonderful children. Hope to see you in the studio!

Carol Atkins,
Instructor

I began practicing Hot Yoga in 2003. After 2 classes I knew my life would never be the same. I had suffered with tendonitis for 10 years prior to my yoga experience. I had to wear a brace on my arm everyday for those 10 years. Then suddenly after the classes I no longer needed the brace…. the pain was gone! So I continued to practice and to heal my body.

I joined Hot Yoga Therapy when it opened in 2009. After completion of the fellowship training @ HYT under the direction of Rowena Brown… I started teaching. My greatest joy in teaching is seeing others heal their bodies as I have healed mine. I look forward to each class and to each new student….as we work or way to a more healthy body!

Mandy Luthman,
Instructor

Works full time for Volvo Group North America as a Senior Design Engineer where I specialize in development and implementation of plastic componentry and sheet metal paneling.  I own a home in downtown Greensboro, and enjoy spending my spare time landscaping, doing fix-it projects around the house, playing with my crazy Jack Russell, or just hanging out with my neighbors and friends.  I have always maintained a very active lifestyle.  Ran numerous marathons which destroyed my knees, and then realized I needed a new exercise plan.  I became more interested in group fitness and obtained my first aerobic certification in 2006.  I now hold three Les Mills and one FiTour license.  Teaching forms of kickboxing, dance, tai chi, and yoga, on a regular basis.  I discovered the Kernersville Hot Yoga Therapy location in 2008 and instantly fell in love with the cleanliness of the studio and the kind nature of the staff.  Rowena inspired me to teach this style of yoga, and after extensive training and practice, I taught my first solo class in March of 2010.  Looking forward to many more years of helping people achieve their desired level of strength, flexibility, and fitness.

Kristin Hardesty,
Instructor

Hello everyone! My name is Kristen Hardesty. I have a natural will and a passionate drive for hot yoga, in my practice and instruction. Through intense practice and cognizant reflection I am starting to understand the meaning of my practice, my breath, my focus, and the benefits of the postures. The only way learning is effective is if meaning is established and understood. I have an excited desire to share the process of attaining these long-term benefits with everyone! Hot Yoga Doctor and Bikram postures have transformed all areas of my life and my body. I am blessed to have found this truly healing practice. I feel more blessed to be able to engage in the pathway of this mindful journey with you all. I have been practicing since November 2010 and in this short amount of time I have begun to experience the many inherent benefits of learning how to surrender, change, and persist. I have allowed this transformation to apply to all areas if my life. Anything truly good comes through time, awareness and the optimal use of ourselves. Give the doctor who is in each of you a chance to work, life resides in the power of your breath, the benefits are continuously endless…

Terry Morgan,
Licensed Massage Therapist
She has a Bachelors degree in nursing, with operating room, mother/baby and central nursery experience. Trained in massage therapy at Forsyth Technical Community College and has provided therapy in a variety of spa and corporate locations.
M. Terry Morgan, RN, LMBT
NC License #2699
Phone: 336-215-9327

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