Studio Owner, Director

Maeghan

In 2004 Maeghan walked into her first Bikram Yoga class in Portsmouth, NH and immediately fell in love with the practice, the heat, the way it eased her back pain, and she knew this yoga would be in her life forever.

15 years, three kids, and a series of new certifications later, the classes have changed a bit to reflect the growth of the studio but the passion for yoga, fitness, and helping others achieve their goals is stronger than ever!

Maeghan loves spending time with her children and husband, Luke, and thinks they are all pretty lucky to have found the Upper Valley. Aside from being a mom, Maeghan is most proud of  The Studio community.

• Fall 2005 500 hour Hot Yoga
• Spring 2015 Inferno Hot Pilates
• Winter 2019 Inferno Hot Pilates weights and bands
• Winter 2019 Hot 26+
• Spring 2020 Functional Range Conditioning
• Fall 2021 Kinstretch
• Spring 2023 Internal Strength Model
• Yin Yoga Certification 2021

Studio Manager, Teacher

Julia

Julia found yoga through her sister, Maeghan, and her mother, Beth. Not convinced after her first class, it took her a year to go back – after that, it was game on. Leading an active life Julia uses yoga to hold it all together physically. A few years into her practice she realized what yoga did for her mentally and started to dive deeper into her practice and eventually went to her first training. Since then yoga and Pilates have been her main form of training for whatever event she participates in and continues to grow her knowledge through a wide variety of training and workshops.

• 500-hour Certification 2016
• Inferno Hot Pilates Certification L1 2017 L2 2018 L3 2019
• Hot 26 Plus Certification 2019
• Functional Range Movement Specialist Certification 2020
• CrossFit level 1 trainer 2021
• Yin Yoga Training 2019
• advanced weight training 2021
• Internal Strength Model 2022
• Functional Range Assessment 2022
• Kinstretch 2021
• Baptiste L1 2019

Teacher

Alexis

(she/her/hers)
Lexi began taking classes in 2019 at BYUV and immediately found a passion for IHP. Lexi attended Inferno Hot Pilates training in May of 2020. While she is not teaching or attending classes, Lexi is busy completing her Masters in Communication Disorders through Emerson College. She finds both IHP and BYUV yoga classes to be essential outlets for stress relief outside of her studies.

• Started teaching in 2021
• Inferno Hot Pilates Certification L1 2021
• Advanced Weight Training 2021

Facilities Manager

Andy

(he/him/his)
Andy joined the Studio in 2017 and immediately fell in love with IHP. He has since branched out and now regularly attends just about every type of class that is offered. Because of all the joy the studio gives to Andy, he wanted to give back to the studio. So beginning in 2018, Andy became the volunteer director of lighting and sound at the studio and has recently been promoted to associate director of weight rack installations, toilets, doorknobs and thermostats.

Teacher

Lea

Lea started taking Inferno Hot Pilates classes in 2016 at BYUV. She went to Boston, MA for Inferno Hot Pilates Teacher Training May of 2018. When Lea is not teaching or taking classes at BYUV she is a student at Hanover High School. She is a volunteer at High Horses Therapeutic Riding Center, and works at Pirouette Farm.

• Inferno Hot Pilates Certification L1, 2018

Teacher

Natalie

(she/her/hers)
After a decade of teaching yoga, Natalie can now say with certainty that she has found her life’s purpose of moving, healing, and empowering people. From the moment the first drop of sweat fell onto her mat in the first yoga class she ever took in 2006, she was hooked. It took her five more years to fulfill her goal of becoming a yoga instructor, where she received her first yoga certification in Los Angeles. Since then she’s trained in multiple disciplines and has become a life coach as well as a nutrition coach. She believes true happiness and vitality begin with physical health and loves empowering her students and clients to feel their absolute best.

• 500 hour Original Hot Yoga Certification
• Inferno Hot Pilates Certifications 2016, 2018,2019
• 350 hour Baptiste Yoga Certification 2017, 2018
• Integrative Nutrition Coaching Certification 2021
• Advanced Weight Training 2021
• Certified FRC Mobility Specialist, 2023
• NASM Certified Personal Trainer, 2023
• Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Certification, 2023

Teacher

Sallie

Sallie discovered her lifelong love for yoga when she took her first Bikram method class in 1995 in the Pacific Northwest. A regular practice sustained both an all-consuming career in non-profit environmental work and her passion for outdoor life. In 1999 she went to L.A. for her first teacher certification, and from there she jumped with both feet into the life of a full-time yoga teacher and student. After returning to her roots on the East Coast, happy circumstances led her to Maeghan and BYUV in 2011, where she has been teaching and learning, ever since.

• 500 Hour Original Hot Yoga Certification 1999
• 500 Hour Sunjaveen Yoga Therapy Certification 2000
• 200 Hour Ashtanga Enhancement Certification 2004
• 500 Hour e84 Ghosh Lineage Advanced Series Certification 2019
• 50 Hour Yin Yoga Certification 2019

Teacher

Becky

When Becky took her first yoga class at age 18 she knew she’d found something special. While
studying Eastern Philosophy in college she was lucky to find a studio that provided a variety of
asana, meditation, and pranayama classes. She integrated bits and pieces from these studies to
teach her first yoga class while working in Antarctica in 2005. From there, she continued her
practice and developed her teaching, but back home in the Upper Valley where she met her
husband and they are raising their two sons. She earned her certification to teach in 2018 and
completed her Advanced Teacher Training in 2020 at Heart of the Village Yoga.
Becky believes that yoga can meet every student where they are, nourishing the connection
between mind, body, and heart. She aims to create a safe space in her classes for every student
to experience this connection with movement, meditation, and playfulness.
Outside of the studio, Becky serves on the Board of Willing Hands, substitute teaches at her
kids’ school library, and enjoys mountain biking, skiing, and trail running.

• 200 HR RYT Heart of the Village Yoga, 2018
• 500 HR RYT Heart of the Village Yoga, 2020

Teacher

BRIAN

Brian started doing hot yoga the day Bikram Yoga Upper Valley opened a few doors down from the current location of the Studio in 2010 and never stopped. He liked it so much that he would find a studio wherever he was traveling in the country or the world. When Brian finally had the time and money to go to Bikram teacher training, it wasn’t really a thing anymore. But when New England emerged from the pandemic in 2022, Brian went to Providence to learn the ancient 1970s art of 26 and 2 original hot yoga. He still has a day job, but teaching yoga is always a highlight of his week. Brian is currently working on his hours for Level 1 Certification from The Original Hot Yoga Association.

Teacher

Heather

Having always been an active person, Heather has taken a variety of fitness classes over the years, but something felt different when she attended her first (IHP) class at The Studio in the fall of 2019. The heat, the challenging class, the enthusiasm that filled the room, the welcoming community – all of it came together to make for an incredible experience, and she knew right away this place was special. Heather soon became a regular and loved all the different classes available at the studio. Teaching had always been in the back of her mind, and after several years of gentle nudges from Jules, Heather finally followed her heart and completed a 200-hour teacher training program in January 2024.

Originally from Iowa, Heather has lived throughout the Midwest, spent a handful of years in the Caribbean (on the beautiful island of Dominica), and most recently lived in Denver before she and her family relocated to the Upper Valley in 2018. When not in the hot room, Heather can be found teaching anatomy and histology at Geisel School of Medicine or enjoying outside activities with her husband Charlie and their three children.

• Blaze Movement Specialist 200 hr – 2024

Teacher

Sarah

Sarah’s first class at the Studio was during the summer of 2022. She loved the intensity right away and how amazing she felt after leaving class. She also loved working out with a community and enjoyed the atmosphere of music and lights. Sarah has always been an athlete and loves sports and anything competitive. Working out allows her to be competitive with herself and set new limits! When not in the hot room, Sarah is a 2nd-grade teacher (10 years!) in Hanover and lives with her husband and two boys.

• IHP Level 1 Training

Social Media & Teacher

Jess

Jess came to a class in early 2022, after hearing about how special the Studio was and never left. She fell in love with the class offerings, finding joy and challenges in each one – really appreciating what each one brought to her understanding of her body. In her effort to really never leave, she stepped into a role as Social Media Coordinator in 2023 and started Teacher Training in Fall 2023. Jess is a mom to 3 kiddos, one handsome pup, and wife to one busy guy. The hot room has provided much solace to her amidst a chaotic side gig as sports mom chauffeur. If you see her snapping pics, or taking a quick video during class, she might just be making you famous on our Instagram page. 

• Blaze Movement Specialist 200 hr – 2024

Front Desk Manager

Scotty

Scotty took her first yoga class at the Studio in the fall of 2022 and never looked back. Quick to join daily classes, Scotty found the hot room to be a space that provided balance, community, wellness, and a whole lotta fun. Within the year, she became our Front Desk Manager and all-around local cheerleader. Scotty is the mom of 2 kids, 2 dogs, and loves the outdoors. She’s also an educator who enjoys writing, editing, and coaching. On her favorite days, Scotty can be found at the front desk, in the hot room, dancing to bad 80’s music, and spending time with friends. If you need a reason to join the Studio, a little workout motivation, or an excuse to buy some logo gear, she’s your girl. 

Teacher

Gwen

Teacher

Amanda