LaShone became a certified Bikram yoga teacher in 2012 after practicing at HYCH regularly for over 6 years. In addition to Bikram Yoga she teaches children’s Hatha Yoga at HYCH and DC public schools. She believes strongly that “yoga and life are one.” She describes how life reflects yoga as yoga reflects life and that yoga can be used as a tool for fulfillment. LaShone explains, “Yoga helps us to examine our true self, starting and ending with our breath. As we enter the room, the issues of life accompany us and with each posture we open our minds and bodies while recognizing our limits but often overcoming them as we grow.” She has found that alignment through the breath and postures is satisfying but also truly different each day. LaShone Wilson is also the CEO and Founder of One Breath at a Time, LLC, which has created a dynamic curriculum with enough flexibility to effectively teach yoga and mindfulness to children of varying learning styles. 

Alexandria started practicing yoga in 2012. While originally drawn to the practice for its physical benefits, it became clear to her all of the additional ancillary benefits that a regular yoga practice brings. She’s passionate about yoga because of its healing properties. Having attended the University of Pittsburgh Physical Therapy program and working in physical therapy and sports nutrition settings, Alexandria has an extensive background in health and nutrition. These things have contributed to her appreciation, knowledge, and understanding of the practice.

Additionally, Alexandria completed a 500-hour hatha training in 2018. She then went on the train in Tibetan meditation, Vinyasa, and Yin yoga. Her diverse background and training inform her teaching style: precision, playful, and fun. She hopes to create sustainable practices that people can enjoy and return to for a lifetime of healthy movement. 

She is excited to share this inclusive practice at HYCH. She believes it is for everyone!

Jessie grew up an athlete-turned-dancer. She currently teaches over ten different class styles including Vinyasa, Yin, Pilates, Barre, and HIIT, and has taught at over 18 different studios around the US. She has taught private classes to sports teams, groups with special abilities, military, and educators. She enjoys teaching a variety of classes and to take every opportunity she can to expand her knowledge of physical and mental wellness. She is current grad student at Northwestern University where she is getting her master’s in mental health counseling.

Kat first discovered yoga during a Yoga for Performers class while studying flute performance at the University of Michigan. She found it to be a therapeutic practice for her mind, body, and spirit, offering a creative and spiritual outlet that enriched other areas of her life. After years of practice and moving to Los Angeles, she naturally pursued her RYT200+ teacher training, where she later taught and managed classes. During the pandemic, Kat and her husband, Jeff, a sound bath practitioner, co-founded Total Shift, offering movement, meditation, and sound bath sessions virtually and in person. In her teaching, Kat emphasizes building a strong foundation through alignment and breathwork, believing that everything else will follow from there. She is delighted to be teaching Vinyasa, Hot Power Fusion, Yin, and Restorative Yoga.

Kirsten has over 20 years of working with moving bodies, trauma, and building trauma informed curriculum.  She is the Executive Director of Legacy Motion, an NGO that supports individuals and communities impacted by trauma by offering sustainable programming and training to community members in trauma-informed, restorative, movement-based practices and somatic therapy modalities.  Each program and project honors traditional healing methods, supports the collective human experience, and provides learning opportunities to aid in accessible and equitable mental healthcare through the mind/body connection. She is also the founder of Healing Motion, a private practice that offers somatic therapy coaching and embodied practices that support mental health by assisting individuals in discovering their innate wisdom, restoring their embodied strength, and transcending to holistic well-being through nervous system self-regulation, lifestyle balance, and personalized wellness programs. 

Kirsten (Kaye) Wilkinson’s credentials also include an MA, SEP, TCTSY-F, E-RYT 500, RCYT, Qi Gong and iRest Certified, Thai Yoga Massage Certified, Ayurvedic Health Practitioner, Mind/Body Practitioner,  Breathe to Heal Facilitator. She is currently completing her PsyD in Somatic Psychology at Meridian University.

Ann-Marie, originally from London, England, brings over 17 years of experience to her work, traveling extensively throughout her career. Known for her approachable style and vast knowledge, she has earned high recommendations from clients ranging from professional dancers and NFL athletes to busy moms and office workers.

Believing in a holistic approach, Ann-Marie tailors her techniques to each client’s unique needs, drawing on her diverse educational background in bodywork. As a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), she completed her training in Rishikesh, India, where she discovered the transformative power of pranayama (breath work) and meditation. Her classes are designed to harmonize the mind and body, guiding clients toward deep relaxation and balance. Anne-Marie was a practitioner at HYCH before the pandemic and has returned to DC and the studio to offer her teaching and other expertise and support.

Ann-Marie is also thrilled to offer massage and facia therapy at Hot Yoga Capitol Hill!

Kayleigh has taught movement for more than a decade; teaching dance throughout high school and yoga since 2011. With nearly two decades of experience practicing yoga, Kayleigh has had exposure to many styles including vinyasa, hatha, yin, restorative, kundalini, Iyengar, Baptiste, Bikram, yoga nidra, and other disciplines. Kayleigh strives to teach inclusive and accessible classes geared towards the students present that day. She incorporates yogic philosophy, meditation, pranayama, and anatomy into each class to create a unique and joyful experience. To Kayleigh, yoga is about honoring yoga’s roots, respecting your community, meeting yourself honestly where you’re at, and cultivating mindfulness on and off the mat.

Allison became a certified Bikram Yoga teacher in 2015 and is passionate about teaching, sharing, and learning from the HYCH community. She has been practicing at HYCH since we first opened our doors in 2005. Allison grew up dancing and performing. She found hot yoga after she endured a severe injury from an escalator accident. She thought her mobility would be limited forever. Thanks to yoga and her devotional practice not only has she healed, she also competes and places in the USA National Yoga Competition. Allison is also a certified yin yoga instructor.

As a graduate student living in Pittsburgh in 2007, Amber attended a free Saturday morning yoga class at her local public library. She learned three important things from that first class: 1: that it's okay to fall asleep in savasana, 2: that it's even more okay to have fun with the practice (make a cawing sound in crow pose? sure, why not!), and 3: that yoga is for everyone. Yoga has taught her many things since then, but most importantly, it's taught her how to be more present in her daily life. Amber started practicing at HYCH in October 2009 and considers the studio her home away from home. She completed a 200-hr teacher training program in 2014 and a yoga sculpt training in 2020.

Erin has been practicing the 26&2 series for 10 years. She came across it after being a two sport collegiate athlete who was looking for a new, stimulating challenge that would keep her fit. It soon became a physical, mental and spiritual practice that she continues to practice and study in daily. Erin completed the HYCH 200 hour teacher training in 2020, and has been involved in trainings and workshops with various instructors, including Jared McCann, Benjamin Sears, Esak Garcia, and Mary Jarvis. In addition to the 26&2 series, Erin has experience with and practices forms of vinyasa and Forrest Yoga.