MEET THE TEAM

Amy Crowe, hailing from Brooklyn, New York, started her teaching career in Dance Education at age 17 at the prestigious, Horizons In Dance.  After moving to New Jersey in 1996 she continued to teach recreational and competitive dance at a local dance studio.  Unfortunately spending so much time inside to deal studio did not allow her to take class for herself and her body felt limited.  In 2007 Amy took her first hot yoga class and the void was filled.  It was exactly what she was missing but did not stay consistent with her practice.   In 2009 Amy suffered a back injury that completely sidelined her from teaching dance.  Chiropractic and physical therapy did not help in any way.  With much hope Amy registered for a 10 day package at the local hot yoga studio with high hopes of feeling better.  She went religiously every day.  By the fifth day the pain was gone.  She was yoga’s biggest advocate.  In 2014 Amy received her 200 RYT Certificate through Colts Neck Hot Yoga.  Amy’s love for both dance and yoga continues to grow.  The greatest gift she can pass down to her students is to learn to slow down,  learn to breathe deeply, play.  Everything else is just stuff. 

Miriam began practicing yoga in 2005 in New York City  to regain and maintain strength and flexibility after twice sustaining a hip stress fracture.  As soon as she bought her first package she was hooked and consistently incorporated yoga practice into her daily life.

After returning to New Jersey and giving birth to her  two daughters, she left her corporate job.  She  knew that she needed to share the benefits of yoga practice with others.  In 2016, with the support of her  family,  she completed 200 hours of training at Colts Neck Yoga and was certified as a Yoga instructor.  She  went on to complete an additional 300 hours of training from Colts Neck Yoga. She also completed training and received Children’s Yoga and Mindfulness certification from Little Flower Yoga and trained in the practice of  Chair Yoga.  Miriam is also a Yoga Teachers College certified Gravity Yoga Instructor with Lucas Rockwood.

 She continues to learn through workshops and trainings.  She has attended workshops with senior yoga instructors including; Jules Mitchell, Leslie Kaminoff,  Jenni Rawlings, and Kathryn Bruni-Young,  She also completed a workshop with Bernie Clark and back expert, Dr. Stuart McGill.  In addition to yoga, Miriam became a Certified Personal Trainer and Human Movement Specialist through the Brookbush Institute, as well as a Functional Range Conditioning Specialist from the Functional Range Systems.

She believes that by continuing her education in yoga and movement, as well as by maintaining her own practice in various modalities, she will be able  to support  students in their individual practice..

Lucy started practicing hot yoga in 2014 in an effort to get back in shape post baby. But with family and a new baby there’s not always time to make it to class. 

As soon as she relocated to Colts Neck New Jersey, Hot and Soul became her home studio where her practice was taken to a new and exciting level. 

With the consistent practice, the mental benefit of yoga quickly outweighed its physical part. With the desire to further her practice, she completed her 200 hour training with Jandee Yoga in Feb 2021. 

By sharing her practice and teaching at the studio, she found a new way to connect with this community, helping others to find enjoyment in movement. 

You’ll find Lucy taking Barre/yoga classes when she’s not teaching.

My name is Karen Piekarsky I am new to the area but not new to yoga.

 I’ve been teaching for 8 years now, and I feel blessed  to be able to share my passion with others.
Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.

 Namaste

My passion for physical fitness is what originally led me to yoga, it didn’t take long to realize the benefits went way beyond the physical body. Everything about the practice  helped me find peace in my life . Knowing that this is something we all want and deserve but struggle to find,  I decided to take the teacher trainings to become an instructor and help anyone I can make this shift in their life . 

I truly believe if you put in the time you will immediately reap the benefits of this practice,  all you need to do is show up for yourself . 

I love everything about sharing this practice with others and I put my entire heart into each class. I teach a slower paced vinyasa with poses being held  to really settle in to the body , with the breath, while challenging your strongest self . 

I also enjoy being a student and will forever continue learning new things, and taking more trainings  so I have more to share with anyone willing to receive it . 

As a stay at home mom to 3 toddlers I find myself leaning on all the tools learned through yoga , that we hold within us to keep calm in the midst of all the chaos . 

My goal is to share that with as many people as I can, to help as many souls find this peace on and off the mat, while also getting a good workout for the body. 

I played sports my whole life, and continued playing soccer through college while earning a Degree in sports management and fitness. After graduating I went to Penn State University working as an assistant strength and conditioning coach for 2 years. Moved to New Jersey in 2009 to start a career in personal training. After 5 years at a corporate gym, I opened my own studio in 2014 which will celebrate its 10 year anniversary this summer. I love creating a high intensity atmosphere for clients to push themselves to new limits. As a mom I also find it so important to be a role model for my daughter, proving that health and fitness and are an essential part of life.

Finding Healing and Transformation Through Yoga: My Journey with Hot 26 and Beyond 

I’m Jaimie, and yoga has been my guiding light for as long as I can remember. My journey to becoming a teacher began in 2010 when I earned my Level 1 RYT certification, followed by my 200-hour RYT in 2018 through Yoga Alliance. Over the years, I’ve delved into the worlds of Vinyasa, Bikram, Hatha, Ashtanga, and Beginners Aerial Yoga, each style enriching my understanding of movement and mindfulness. But my heart lies with the transformative magic of the Hot 26 practice. For over 20 years, this practice has been my medicine—my magic pill of prevention. It has helped me manage a hip injury and avoid surgery despite top orthopedic surgeons insisting it was my only option. Hot 26 continues to challenge me, revealing new depths and insights every time I step on the mat. It’s a game-changer, bringing strength, focus, and benefits that ripple through every area of life.

Beyond the mat, I am deeply passionate about holistic healing and the connection between mind, body, and spirit. With over two decades in the health and fitness industry, I’ve earned certifications in Functional Nutrition through the Functional Nutrition Alliance and Access Bars through Access Consciousness. My work with Access Bars, which involves gently touching 32 points on the head, helps clients release limiting beliefs and emotions, creating space for healing and growth. Whether leading a yoga class or offering a healing session, I aim to help others find balance, vitality, and the freedom to live a life they love.

As a teacher, I welcome practitioners of all levels, offering guidance that emphasizes alignment, breath, and mindful presence. My classes are grounded in the fundamentals of yoga, creating a safe and supportive space for long-term growth. I’m expanding my practice by pursuing my 500-hour RYT certification focusing on Yin yoga, advanced Hatha, and meditation. As B.K.S. Iyengar said, "Yoga is when every cell in the body sings the song of the soul," my mission is to help you hear that song—on and off the mat.(see attached photo of head shot) 

Alice: Alice P. Nelson, Bikram and Kripalu certified in Yoga and AFFA certified in fitness. Has been teaching group fitness classes for over 20 years and loves teaching Bikram yoga, aka, hot 26 the best. It provides everything the body, mind and spirit needs to stay flexible in body and mind. Come and try it and see for yourself.

Marilyn is our resident Pilates instructor.

She is AFFA certified as a group exercise Instructor, ASTA CPR/AED certified as well as Les Mills, Body Pump , Grip and CXWRKS certified.

 Marilyn has over 30 years experience training, coaching and managing group exercise. 

Hi, I’m Maureen and I’ve recently moved to

Monmouth County.  I took my first hot yoga class in 2013 and barely made it through! It was so difficult and I told myself I would never go back….But I felt great afterward so I decided to go back again, then again, and again, and then I was hooked! After years of practicing I just knew I had to teach. I received my 200hr certification in 2016 and attended a six week 500hr hot26 training in 2017 and have been teaching ever since. As an instructor I love to see the students commitment and progress in the postures. I love the Hot26 practice because of the consistency and how alive I feel after class. I look forward to seeing you in the mat! 

Growing up in Central NY, Kerry’s childhood was shaped by her love for sports. As an avid swimmer, softball, and basketball player, she discovered the joy of physical activity early on, laying the foundation for her lifelong commitment to fitness.

Post-college, Kerry found her stride in running. What started with one race quickly evolved into a passion for marathons and Ultra Ragnar Relay Races. With five marathons and eight Ultra Ragnar Relay Races under her belt, Kerry knows the exhilarating feeling of pushing her limits and conquering new challenges.

When you join Kerry for a workout, get ready to be energized and challenged. Her supportive demeanor and intense workouts will push you to break through barriers and discover your inner strength.

Kerry is a graduate of Marist College, Spinning® Certified, an ACE Group Fitness Instructor and Barre Intensity Trained.

Based in Middletown, NJ, Kerry finds her greatest support in her family—her husband Dan, daughter Marianne, and son Carlo—who are her biggest fans and cheerleaders in both her fitness journey and life adventures