KRISTIN EMILY HALL
Kristin is the owner and founder of THE HOT YOGA SCHOOL, as well as, HOT YOGA MV which is located on the beautiful island of Martha's Vineyard. Voted Best of the Vineyard, HOT YOGA MV lends itself to (OHY) teacher training, in-studio classes and private instruction. At HOT YOGA MV, Kristin and her dedicated staff educate students on the roots of the Vinyasa culture, the history of yoga as a whole, and the therapeutic aspects of yoga, following the Bishnu Ghosh lineage. In 2016, Kristin began offering one of the only original hot yoga teacher training course throughout the northeast. After hosting many successful OHY teacher trainings on the island, Kristin realized it was time to broaden her horizons and take the show on the road. This gave Kristin the idea to create a traveling teacher training that will hopefully come to a city of yours soon!
Born and raised in Huntington Mills, PA. Kristin spent her childhood as an equestrian. In her early adulthood, she became certified at the Thorncroft Equestrian Center in Paoli, PA. A center dedicated to developing the physical and emotional well-being of all people, particularly those with special needs. Kristin has taught special education on the island for the last 10 years (‘til the Panny~D hit). In 2007, Kristin obtained her 200-hour teacher training certification in the Barkan Method Hot Yoga at the Hot Yoga College of India in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She’s practiced and taught hot yoga through three healthy pregnancies and is mama to her three beautiful boys, Olsen (14), Ellis (10) & Indi (5).
Former business owner, mama of two. Hot Yoga has always been my go to ‘cure all’. Whenever I need to clear my head or feel more in my body- it perfectly accomplishes both and so much more.I’ve been practicing Hot Yoga since the 90’s. It all started with Bikram (Hot 26) and my love of heat. I found Kristin’s Hot Vinyasa and was blown away. It not only makes you feel strong physically but the classes also create space for you to work through all things mentally, as well. These classes pushe you to your limits and bring you home, well- not just a practice, it’s a journey.
I believe everyone should have to opportunity to benefit from this incredible practice and what it has to offer and The Hot Yoga School is providing just that.
EMMA BRYANT
SARAH IACCARINO
Sarah Iaccarino is a mental health counselor, yoga teacher, reiki master and author dedicated to supporting individuals of all socioeconomic backgrounds access quality mental health care and spiritual guidance. Beginning her yoga practice at the age of thirteen with a neighborhood Bikram yoga studio, she was instantly influenced by the power that a dedicated yoga practice sustains on one’s mental and physical health.
Sarah graduated from Rhode Island College with a Bachelor’s degree in social work and psychology, upholding a passion for making a positive impact in the mental health field. She worked as mental health advocate in a group home rehabilitation center focused on integrating individuals in their communities while actively managing their mental health needs. Sustaining this role as a mental health advocate, Sarah worked as family counselor, teaching and supporting adolescents in incorporating mental health techniques into their daily routines while strengthening the relationships with their family members. Throughout this work experience, Sarah understood the importance of spiritual and emotional health and the connection it has to the physical body and behavioral patterns.
Inspired by the positive impact reiki healing and yoga has had on her own wellbeing, Sarah received her 200HR Yoga Teacher Training course and completed four levels of Usui’s Reiki Courses to better help her communities. Sarah published “Balance Amongst the Chaos: Your step by step guide to wellbeing through the chakras” and “Balance Amongst the Chaos: The daily journal” to help explicate the relationship between the energetic and physical bodies and the role chakras play in our behavioral actions, wellbeing, and performance.
Sarah now lives in Massachusetts, working towards in MA in professional writing while offering yoga therapy classes and reiki healings for a diverse clientele. She is relentless in her mission of integrating the healing qualities of Eastern medicine with the Westernized world.