Our Team
Meet Angie
Yoga Instructor 500HR RYT
Angie is an Occupational Therapist turned yoga teacher who first used yoga as a ‘stretching’ activity while training for marathons.
Before she discovered yoga, Angie worked tirelessly in the healthcare world and ran hundreds of miles a month through injuries in hopes to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Angie started taking online and gym classes at first but eventually made it to the yoga studio where she found her sanctuary. Within a few months, she was less sore and more flexible but most importantly, her mental health, spiritual awareness, and quality of life improved tremendously. Though Angie is no longer able to run due to the numerous running injuries and a career ending surgery, she managed to cut her hours in the healthcare world to pursue more of a career in the health and wellness world. She has her yoga practice and the benefits of practicing regularly (as well as her husband) to thank for that.
Angie is 500 hour RYT, certified through The Yoga Collective for her 200 hour and through Yoga Renew for her 300 hour. Angie also has her meditation and mindfulness certification through The School of Positive Transformation.
If you like a strong, sweaty class with a hint of mindfulness and breath work then you will love her classes. Angie does focus a lot on alignment based cues and safe body positioning, given her other career as an OT, and if you’re really lucky you will get to see her personality shine through as she gives you the weekly theme/intention in the beginning of class which usually ties in with some unfortunate or unlucky event that happened to her, or her two cats, throughout the week.
Meet Libbie
Yoga Instructor 200HR RYT
Hi! I’m Libbie and I have been practicing yoga since 2016. I first came to yoga for the physical benefits and soon realized there was so much more. The practice of synching breath with movement helped me become more self aware and quiet my mind. I believe yoga should be non competitive, focused on mindfulness and a place where someone can become the healthiest, most fulfilled versions of themselves.
Meet Ashley
Yoga Instructor 200HR RYT
Yoga is a practice that allows me to disconnect with the stress of the outside world and focus on reconnecting with myself. As a special education teacher and doctoral student, there is a lot of stress to disconnect with. I am a life-long learner and bring this energy into my yoga practice. I believe that yoga has the power to transform the lives of individuals of all bodies and backgrounds and I work to ensure my classes are a safe place for all students. When I am not teaching in the classroom or on the mat, you can find me spending time with my husband and dog, exploring the culinary scene Milwaukee has to offer.
Meet Amy
Yoga Instructor 200HR RYT
Amy has been teaching across the greater Milwaukee area for since 2017. She completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training at Inner Light Yoga Studios in Wauwatosa and the Yoga Instructor Training Program through the Wisconsin Athletic Club. Since that time, Amy has taught a variety of yoga classes from Hatha and Vinyasa to Yin and Restorative. She places a special emphasis on guided meditation, stilling the body and quieting the mind. This is truly where healing happens. In that space between wakefulness and sleeping are the magic moments where we come to sit with ourselves and process who we are. Born and raised in California, when she’s not teaching or working her “other job”, she is enjoying time with her two daughters and exploring all of Wisconsin! Join her at Firefly Yoga Loft on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m.
Meet Liz
Yoga Instructor 200HR RYT
Liz is a Health and Fitness coach in Milwaukee working with individuals seeking assistance with weight loss, strength training, and functional fitness. Yoga plays a huge role in her personal and career journey! Learning to touch base with the body and actively recover is proven to prevent injury and physical stress. You can count on Liz's music to keep spirits high during class. (fluff: she loves spending time with family, puzzling, and playing outside)
Meet Mary
Yoga Instructor 200HR RYT
Teaching yoga holds a special place in my heart. It found me during one of the darkest times and gave me the strength to change my life. It fills up my soul getting to connect with others through this powerful and ancient practice. I love teaching vinyasa flows (slow and power!) as well as juicy restorative classes. My promise is to hold a safe and supportive space for all to find a better connection to themselves on all layers- physically, mentally and spiritually.
Meet Cearra
Yoga Instructor 200HR RYT
Cearra is a Milwaukee native and dedicated as well as passionate certified 200HR RYT, Wholistic Healer, and Wellness Consultant! Her mission is to guide individuals on their journey towards holistic wellness and self healing to uplift clients bodys, minds, and spirits. She is extremely passionate about making movement and wellness fun & accessible for the community. With a deep rooted belief in the transformative power of yoga, she enjoys being in different wellness spaces sharing the amazing practice of yoga- emphasizing that yoga is a practice on and off the mat. She takes a trauma informed approach and received her B.S. in Health Sciences from Howard University!
Meet Katherine
Yoga Instructor 200HR RYT
Katherine began practicing yoga at the age of 9, when she attended her first yoga classes with her mom, through a parks and recreation program. In college she found the strength and flexibility yoga builds greatly supported her body while studying classical viola performance. In graduate school she began to rely on yoga not only for the strength and flexibility, but also on the mental and emotional calm yoga nurtures.
Off the mat, Katherine is a professional violist/violinist and performs throughout Southeastern WI with groups including the Wisconsin Philharmonic. She also has a private music studio where she teaches violin, viola and piano. In 2023 Katherine took her passion for teaching and graduated from the 200-hour teacher training program at Tosa Yoga Center and is now a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200).
Students can expect a feeling of flow in Katherine’s classes. She enjoys curating classes with a theme in mind and postures that flow together with ease. She strives to leave students feeling balanced and at peace.
Meet Crystal
Yoga Instructor 200HR RYT
Crystal has had a curiosity for yoga ever since she was 13 years old. Battling depression and anxiety at a young age, she turned to music and yoga to help her cope with everyday struggles and give structure to triumphs.
In 2015, occasional practice transformed into a daily lifestyle, in honor of her late father. In 2017, she obtained her 200-hour yoga teacher certification in Hawai’i through a therapeutic based yoga training program with Soma Yoga Institute.
HER MOTTO: DO EVERYTHING WITH COMPASSION…
“In 2009, I reached a very low point in my life regarding my physical and mental health. I was fortunate to have people in my life to help me out of that space and get me started with a lifestyle that was sustainable and healthy. I am now using my education in psychology and yoga to help others who are ready to make those changes for themselves. My ultimate goal is to help YOU take control of your lifestyle and give you the tools to face your challenges on and off the mat.”
Meet Susan
Yoga Instructor 200HR RYT
I have always been passionate about health and wellness and instantly fell in love with yoga since day one. I began practicing yoga in 2013 as a step toward self-love. With only the intention to deepen my practice, I enrolled in the 200-hour yoga teacher training through Satya Life School of Yoga in September 2019. I soon realized I wanted to share the healing power of yoga and the mind-body connection to others. In addition to teaching at Get Hot Yoga, I am currently working on my 500-hour teacher training through Yoga Renew.
Personally, yoga is about the balance between strength and flexibility, focus and breath. My classes combine strength and mobility work in a dynamic, challenging vinyasa flow style. I love it when the gifts we have learned on the mat are taken and incorporated outside of the studio and into our lives.
I am endlessly grateful to all of the teachers who have guided me to a better understanding of yoga, and I am honored to share this gift of knowledge with others. I will always be a student of the practice and am deeply grateful for the loving wisdom my teachers have shared with me.
When not on the mat, I love traveling and own a spa in Brookfield.
Meet Kiara
Yoga Instructor 500HR RYT
Kiara found movement at a young age and it was a catalyst for self expression and self discovery. Kiara uses her background in dance, music, and theater to inspire her creatively on the mat using asana (yoga postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), mantra (chanting), dhyana (meditation/contemplation), and vedic philosophy.
Kiara attended the California College of Ayurveda and completed the Principles of Ayurvedic Medicine course. She incorporates her knowledge of Ayurveda, the sister science to yoga and ancient, holistic healing practice, into her teaching to help inspire others to heal their own lives.
Kiara worked managing another yoga studio in the Madison area, teaching asana classes, and facilitating the kids yoga after school and summer school programs. She hopes to continue to work with youth teaching them the skills they need to find a safe home within themselves.
When you take class with Kiara you can expect to cultivate a deeper connection with yourself, philosophy discussions, silent meditations, opportunities to challenge your mind and body, and long rest at the end. Kiara creates a safe, welcoming environment for all to find their practice.
When Kiara is not on the mat she is walking her dog, listening to podcasts, journaling, hiking, climbing, and cooking vegan eats.