Sam Lickteig | Studio Manager

Originally from the great state of Iowa, where he played high school and college athletics, Sam earned his 4 year degree in Kinesiology and Business Management. He moved to Minnesota over 6 years ago and began working as a Certified Personal Trainer with Lifetime Fitness and Fitness1st Training, as well as through home based personal training.

Being the Co-owner and Manager of Heat Yoga inspires Sam to help his students achieve a greater sense of body awareness on and off the mat. Sam specializes in weight management and injury rehabilitation/prevention. He is a true believer in the importance of health and wellness and that yoga is an avenue to achieve a deeper understanding of ones abilities and obstacles in life.

Kristy Blick

Kristy has a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology and is a certified Exercise Specialist through the American College of Sports Medicine. Kristy has been practicing yoga since 2003 and has received 260-hours of Yoga Alliance approved teacher training from the Yoga Center of Minneapolis. She has also been trained in several energy therapy modalities including Healing Touch (Level 3), Reiki (Level 1) and Thai Yoga Body Work.

In addition to teaching at HEAT Studio, Kristy teaches yoga classes for people with health challenges such as heart disease, cancer, arthritis and mental health issues. The aspect of teaching Kristy most enjoys is helping students find joy and confidence in their bodies while creating wholeness and connectedness within the mind, body and spirit.

Jeanne Clauer

Growing up I was very active and participated in sports. I got married, had a beautiful daughter and my focus quickly changed to taking care of my family. As the years passed, my age and weight inched up and I realized I couldn’t do all the things I used to. It wasn’t until my mom became ill and passed away that I realized it was time to take care of ME! At the age of 50, I hired a personal trainer and began working out 3 days a week. I lost weight and inches and felt so much better. With the support of my family and the encouragement of my trainer, I became a Certified Personal Trainer over 3 years ago and currently do in home personal training. I was introduced to hot yoga in the spring of 2010. I was surprised and pleased how yoga complimented my weight training regimen increasing my flexibility, balance and strength. I found yoga to be therapeutic, and learning how to breathe correctly further helped relax my mind and body. I love people and wondered how I could get involved. In April 2011, I received my Prenatal Certification from Blooma and currently teach the Relaxation class at Heat Studio and Prenatal Yoga at Synergy in White Bear Lake. I am thrilled to be part of the Heat family.
Take control of your life…it’s never too late to start!

Jordy Feiger

Before Jordys first yoga class she remembers thinking “This is going to be easy”. Fifteen minutes later her muscles were shaking and she was sweating. After a year went by she stepped into her first Bikram class and was absolutely hooked. Actively seeking out challenges that push her to the edge, she discovered that yoga not only gave her physical benefits, but started to bring joy and clarity into her life.
Throughout Jordys journeys in different countries and languages she knew she had to share the gifts of yoga with others. Completing Hot Yoga training with Corepower Yoga in 2010 is by no means an end. Continuing her practice and studying the 8-limbs of yoga is a daily blessing for her. Sharing her knowledge and passion with others is an honor for her.

Jake Hemberger

I'm Jake. I love yoga. It's just so darn good for you. For an hour you get to let go of life, move through postures that harmonize the body and tap into the power of your breath. It's important to me to help people understand what an effective tool yoga is for those trying to live happier and healthier lives.

I'm excited to get to know and have the privilege of teaching some Minnesotan yogis. See you in the studio!

Dale Kukielka

Dale took his first yoga class over 20 years ago, and has been practicing yoga since, intensifying considerably over the past five years. In May of 2009, he completed the 230 hour teacher training at the Yoga Center of Minneapolis, and is registered as 200 RYT with Yoga Allliance. He is currently working through a 500 hour teacher training program at Devanadi studio in Minneapolis.

In addition to yoga, Dale is certified in Taiji and Qigong, teaching both for over 8 years. Through yoga, he strives for the union of body, mind, and spirit.

Alyssa Jacobs

Alyssa Clochie' Jacobs completed her teacher training at Corepower Mpls in 2008. She has since studied under some of the best instructors in the U.S while working at Pure in NYC. To further her training in healing touch she recently completed a level 1 thai yoga bodywork certification. In addition to her training as a yoga instructor she holds an Associates degree and is licensed in esthetics. When she isn't at the studio you will probably find her relaxing with friends and family, volunteering or jet-setting to her next travel destination.

Jennifer Lee

Jennifer took her first yoga class about 10 years ago. She liked the fact that she could actually slow down and still get a good workout. As a mother of 3, yoga was a really nice break and she did as much of it as she could. Jennifer’s hunger to learn more grew. So, she signed up for a yoga journal conference and took classes with Shiva Rea, Sean Corn, Cindy Lee, and other nationally known teachers. Shortly after she got back, Jennifer signed up for yoga teacher training through yogafit and started teaching in the year 2004 at Lifetime Fitness.

Her desire to teach and learn has continued to grow. She has taken the 200 hour training at Corepower, completed trainings through Lifetime Fitness, and continues to take classes as much as possible.

Nikki Lee

Nikki has 12 years of diverse experience in the health and fitness industry. Teaching step, kickboxing, hip hop, ethnic dance, cycle, boot camp, and core training at the YMCA, Lifetime Fitness and Gold's gym are among her accomplishments. She has also worked as a certified group personal trainer for Lifetime fitness and managed a corporate fitness center. After five years of practicing yoga, Nikki became a certified Yogafit instructor in 2007. Since then, she has taught yoga to a diverse demographic including children, seniors and a variety of athletes. Recently she had the opportunity to travel to Encinitas, CA to receive personalized mentoring in hot yoga.

Nikki has made a lifestyle out of helping others feel healthy in body, mind and spirit. Through her own dedicated practice, she has experienced the healing power of hot yoga and hopes to share the amazing benefits with all of you!

Maggie Mccormack

Maggie has been a gymnastics coach and a dance instructor for 15 years. She began to practice yoga about a year ago and immediately, recognized the benefits of practicing postures which are intended to build strength, increase flexibility, and improve balance. Yoga has now become an integral component in her life. In her yoga teachings, Maggie draws on her experience as an elite athlete and coach, to clearly communicate ways to navigate and explore the body through proper alignment and variations in poses, guiding students of all levels. Specializing in a more athletic type style of yoga, Maggie inspires her students to become more self-aware; mentally, physically, and spiritually. She also brings with a sense of acceptance, strength, and balance, to her students, as well as her own practice.

Ashley Olson

Ashley's love for yoga was instant. It took just one class for her to realize the mental, physical and spiritual benefits of Yoga. The connection between the breath and body/mind/spirit has altogether transformed her life and opened her eyes to the beauty that is in everyone and everything. In 2008 she began practicing Hot Yoga. In the beginning of her yoga practice she was drawn to its cardiovascular intensity and its low impact physical benefits, but subsequently found that she was sleeping better, was more relaxed and had more energy during the day. In the spring of 2011 Ashley completed the CorePower Yoga 200 hour Hot Yoga & Hot Power Fusion Teacher Training. She is thrilled to share her love of yoga with her students.

There's nothing like a 105' degree room with 30% humidity to brighten her spirit!

Carrie Ohnstad

Carrie has been teaching yoga for over six years both in her home studio as well as yogastudio, Lifetime, Northwest Athletic Club and New Hope Yoga. Her training and education comes from yogastudio, Bikram, Yogafit, NETA, Good Life yoga studio, Yoga Center of Mpls, many workshops and many wonderful teachers.

It is the connection of mind, body, and breath working together that draws Carrie to the practice and teaching of yoga. She teaches to give back to others, bringing strength, peace, healing and self awareness into their lives through a caring and guiding presence.

Samantha Cohen

Samantha has always been drawn to movement, beginning dance class as a toddler and continuing on into her teens. The movement of yoga came naturally to her, but it wasn't until college, when she started practicing in the heat, that she found her focus, and more importantly, her breath. In the summer of 2009, Samantha completed Yoga Sculpt Teacher Training. Samantha strives to create positive energy for her students, and her goal is for everyone to leave her class with a smile. Samantha is also a NETA certified group exercise and has taught classes such as boot camp, step, kickboxing, and many more. She also has a degree from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities in Marketing and Strategic Communications.