Wellness Hot Yoga
Michael Gu
Manager Partner and Yoga Instructor
Meet Mike – Bikram Yoga Instructor
Mike’s journey into Bikram yoga started with a simple “why not?” A high school friend had been encouraging him to try a class, but he resisted—until one day, he decided to give it a shot. He walked up the stairs at Bikram Yoga Boston and stepped into his first hot room experience.
Mike’s First Experience with Bikram Yoga
That class was overwhelming. Halfway through, he left the room, but something pulled him back in. By the end of class, he felt different—more alive, clear-headed, and energized. That feeling convinced him to keep coming back. Mike soon developed a regular practice, stopping at a Burlington studio on his way home from work in Boston. When a hip injury brought him to Wellness Hot Yoga, his practice became an essential tool in his healing process.
The Journey to Becoming a Teacher
Driven by a desire to deepen his understanding and share what yoga had given him, Mike completed Teach From Love teacher training with Teri in 2022 and then the Bikram Teacher Training with Bikram Choudhury in 2023. Each training offered him unique insights—philosophical and technical—that enriched both his personal practice and his teaching.
Why Teaching Yoga is Mike’s Passion
For Mike, teaching is deeply fulfilling. Seeing students walk into class stressed and leave feeling lighter is incredibly rewarding. “As a lawyer,” Mike says, “even the biggest cases never fulfilled me the way a simple little yoga class does.” The impact yoga has on his students' lives—both physically and mentally—drives his passion for teaching.
Life Outside of Yoga
Outside of yoga, Mike is a devoted Star Trek fan, attending conventions and events whenever he can. In fact, Star Trek led him to his wife, Stephanie—they met through a Star Trek podcast during the pandemic! Together, they love traveling and split their time between California and Massachusetts, where Mike also teaches yoga. He enjoys the experience of learning from different studios and sharing his practice with students across the country.
Mike’s Advice for New Students
“Just do it—get in there. It doesn’t matter if you’re not feeling great, if you think you’re out of shape, or if you’re nervous. None of that matters. Just step into the room, breathe, and do your best. You will always feel better after class.”
What to Expect in Mike’s Classes
With his sharp mind, welcoming presence, and passion for yoga, Mike’s classes offer students a space to challenge themselves, heal, and discover their own potential.
Book a Yoga Class with Mike
First Month Of Yoga Membership (only $59).
Includes unlimited hot and yin yoga classes, red light therapy and sauna.
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