Wellness Hot Yoga
Lysa Wilkins
Bikram and Yin Yoga Instructor
Meet Lysa – Bikram and Yin Yoga Instructor
Lysa discovered Bikram yoga during one of the most challenging times in her life—and credits it with saving her. A dedicated runner who suffered a torn labrum, Lysa lost her outlet for meditation and solace. Battling depression and feeling hopeless, she turned to Google and searched, “What do runners who can’t run do?” The answer: Bikram hot yoga.
Discovering Bikram Yoga
That simple search led her to a local studio, where she attended a 7:30 PM class. Overdressed in long sleeves and pants, she spent most of the class in the back row, barely doing the postures and shedding many tears. But it was cathartic. At the end of class, the teacher said, “See you tomorrow,” and in that moment, she had a plan for the next day—a promise to show up again. Lysa did, and with every class, she began to heal. Bikram yoga didn’t just save her life—it gave her a new purpose: teaching yoga to help others find their own path to healing.
A Life of Healing and Transformation
Today, Lysa wears many hats. She’s an Interior Designer, a Bikram and Yin yoga teacher, and the proud owner of a beautiful retreat center in Essex, Massachusetts. Despite her varied roles, one common thread runs through all her work: creating safe and brave spaces for people to relax, heal, and reconnect with themselves. Whether she’s designing a room or teaching a yoga class, Lysa holds space for personal growth and transformation—a soft place for others to land.
Teaching and Inspiring Others
Lysa finds endless joy in watching her students have “aha” moments during class. Seeing them discover something new about their practice or themselves and witnessing their excitement as they grow is what fuels her passion.
Embracing Yin Yoga
Though Bikram yoga remains her first love, Lysa found a new connection with Yin yoga during the pandemic. Practicing Yin in an unheated environment helped her stay grounded while away from the hot room, and the practice opened and healed her hips in ways she hadn’t experienced before. Now, she loves sharing this deep, introspective style with her students, helping them explore new dimensions of their practice.
Lysa’s Advice for New Students
“When I think about the change yoga has brought to my life, I want that for everyone. I want people to have the opportunity to find their way—to look in the mirror and fall in love with the person looking back at them. That’s not an easy thing to ask, and it’s not an easy thing to do. You won’t get it right every day, and you don’t have to. But it feels so good when you try. Just come in and try.”
A Safe and Empowering Space
With her warmth, resilience, and dedication to creating transformative experiences, Lysa’s classes are a safe and empowering space for students of all levels. Whether you’re stepping into your first hot yoga class or looking to deepen your practice, Lysa is here to guide you every step of the way.
Book a Yoga Class with Lysa
First Month Of Yoga Membership (only $59).
Includes unlimited hot and yin yoga classes, red light therapy and sauna.
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