Nicky Twitchell
Owner, Instructor
Class 28 (Barkan Method), Vinyasa, Lunges n Twists, Balance,
Somatic Release & Restore
Nicky has been practicing Hot Yoga since 1999 and is a 300+ hour trained instructor. Certified in Barkan Method Level 1 in 2010 and Barkan Method II Vinyasa in 2012. She has also Trained with Baron Baptiste, Sadie Nardini, Shiva Rea, and many others over many, many years. Also Certified in Yoga for TBI, Sound Healing & Somatic Release, Nicky is always bringing new information and practices to her classes! Nicky built Hot Yoga Helena with her own two hands and invites you to experience the love and peace of her beautiful little studio.
Michele Zentz
Instructor
Barkan Vinyasa, Yin, Hatha Flow
Yoga trained in Advanced Barkan Method, Meghan Currie, Anna Forrest, and Yoga 4 Classrooms. “My time spent as a physical therapist tech, a collegiate/semi-professional soccer player, a high school English teacher, a counselor, and a perpetual student of brain neurology all fuel my teachings.” Michele is part of the ‘soul’ of HYH and has been leading mindful practices since Day ONE!
Danielle “Dani” Verlanic
Instructor – StrongBody System, Mobility&Stability
Dani is our SUPERHERO! Mama to FIVE kiddos (including TWO sets of twins) this lady does all the things and will make you feel right at home in the studio! Dani one of our most EDUCATED and Certified Instructors with a BA in Physical Education and Certs in AFAA group fitness, Buti Yoga, Plyoga and Advanced Strength Training by UNR. She is also a Prenatal and Postpartum specialist, a Revolution Runnin Coach AND soon to be a Menopause Coaching Specialist!
Jill Melcher
Instructor -Breath&Balance, Yin
Jill’s Tuesday night Breath&Balance class is like nothing other! Learn different breath cycles (Kriyas) that will benefit your body, mind and LIFE! You will leave with a new take on just how deep your Yoga practice can go. Jill also brings a specfic intention and mindfullness to every Yin class. If you are a ‘student of life’, you will love taking class w Jill!
Adria Willis
Instructor -ShakeAsana, Dynamic Power, Barre
Adria has been a student for over a DECADE and certified in Hot Buti Yoga™ (now “ShakeAsana” at HYH exclusively) in 2022! Adria takes time to expertly craft every class and brings GODDESS energy that will get you moving in ways you never have! (Please have healthy knees and back or the experience and ability to modify for your own body) Adria continued her education in 2023 AND 2024 and brings that same spirit to her Dynamic Power Flow and Barre classes!
Bob Cochran
Instructor – Baptiste
Bob has been a student and instructor at HYH for over 5 years! Certified in Baptiste Power Yoga, you can find Bob every Thursday evening! Bob’s classes are quiet and SWEATY. Some experience is recommended, however, modifications are always available.
Virginia Reeves
Instructor – Vinyasa, StrongBody YOGA
Virginia is a thoughtful, articulate teacher that will guide you gently through each sweaty sequence. When you’re done with her class you’ll feel the burn but forget how you got it! Virginia teaches Mondays and Thursdays at 12:05pm. Watch for Virgnina subbing in all over the sign up!
Are YOU interested in joining our team?
We love new energy and guest teachers
We are always looking for talented, well trained instructors that have a passion for Hot Yoga! Please inquire by attending one of Nicky’s classes and introducing yourself afterwards!