Our HYOD Founder

Jane

As a practicing yoga student since 1997, Jane desired to to create student-oriented studio, so she formed and ran for 10 years the former Hot Yoga of Delray. The Studio earned a reputation for catering to the student and her dedication made it a welcoming space. Circumstances called for it to close. Now with years of experience running a successful studio, she once again has built this new Studio from scratch. She welcomes all to share this space and wants you to think of it as your "Yoga Home Away from Home". "Our Contractors turned this space into a Yoga Studio, our Students & Staff turn it into a Yoga Community"

"Yoga is my passion. I hope you enjoy every experience you have at Hot Yoga of Delray. NAMASTE!"

Matthew Ruggiero

My journey into yoga began in 1993 when I began practicing. In Spring of 2000, I became a Kripalu (500 Hour Certification) Instructor. After, I became a Bikram Certified Yoga Teacher (500 Hour Certification) alongside Jimmy Barkan in Fall 2001. My other training includes Phoenix Rising Therapy (200 Hour Certification), where I had the privilege to study under Todd Norian, the founder of Anusara.

ROBERT

For Robert, teaching at Hot Yoga of Delray beckons him back to where it all started in - a Hot Class at Hot Yoga of Delray! Since then he has obtained his 500 RYT, became a Certified Teacher in Vinyasa Krama and Yin yoga. His specialties include Power Vinyasa and Vinyasa Flow, with a knack for Meditation and Yogic Philosophy. Robert's classes are unique and challenging with a happy helping of laughter and jokes.

Shari

Shari began doing yoga over a decade ago, but it wasn't until she practiced in a heated room that she was hooked. Practicing yoga in the heat coupled with inspiring music was intoxicating. Shari practiced Bikram Yoga religiously for 3 years before deciding to get certified an instructor. She trained in Sivananda Yoga at "Yoga and Inner Peace" in Lake Worth which was a life-changing experience. It helped shape who she is both on the mat and off. She learned about proper breathing, exercise, positive thinking, meditation and how to live a healthier life in general.

ELISSA

Elissa found hot yoga in Scottsdale, Arizona in 1999 and has been teaching 26/2 since 2002 after being certified by Bikram Choudhry in Los Angeles, California and hot flow since 2006 after being certified by Jimmy Barkan in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Enhanced with well over 500 hrs of teacher trainings and over 22 years of experienced teaching around Phoenix and South Florida, she teaches a dialogue driven class with a strong emphasis in positive intentions and breath control, helping people create a calm bubble around them they can not only practice inside but take with them to live peacefully inside. She competed in many of the first Bishnu Gosh yoga championships and represented Arizona in the National Championships in 2007. Having led various workshops, wellness retreats, and trainings she has a strong understanding of proper form and different body types and an even deeper appreciation of how that combination leads itself to individual modifications and amplifications. Her goal is to help you not only find your version of the pose but to encourage you to find the breathing techniques and thinking patterns that keep you calm when you are on the mat with you when you leave to make life easier for you when you are off the mat.

"Everything begins with the breath and positive intentions."

ALICE

Alice Saltzman has been practicing yoga for over 30 years and became a yoga teacher in 2004 where she received her 200 RYT certification at Kripalu School of Yoga and Health. She began teaching full time in several yoga studios, country clubs, as well as working with actors and artists in theaters and employees in several local businesses as part of their wellness plans.

While teaching full time she became inspired to go further with her training & began studying with JJ Gormley-Etchells in 2006. She continued her education by traveling with JJ, completing her 500 ERYT certification in 2009 at Surya Chandra Healing Yoga School. She has also been studying yoga therapy with JJ since 2007. Alice has certifications in many types of yoga, including Anuttara Raja, that she acquired in 2013. She is studies & teaches yoga philosophy, mythology through storytelling. Alice just graduated Functional Nutrition Alliance as a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor to add to her many offerings. Alice is an actress, has her 500 hr. ERYT, and a licensed CSW. She teaches yoga philosophy, yoga history & yoga asana classes full time, speaks publicly, facilitates workshops and teaches vegan cooking classes. She has owned and managed a cafe in NY and has taught medical students in NY and FL. Alice has experience in Kripalu, Hatha, Prenatal, Vinyasa, Yin, Raja, Kriya as well as Silver Sneakers Yoga Classes. She has also taught yoga in hospitals to patients with breathing machines

DIANA

Diana has been a yogi since 1998. She earned (2) 200-hour Yoga Teacher certifications: 1 for Vinyasa, & 1 in Yin Yoga. She credits her yoga & meditation practice to allowing her to see beyond the ever-changing surface of life, & into the deeper, blissful nature that exists within all of us!

Diana knows the benefits of yoga transcend the physical gains of flexibility, strength & balance, & grants practitioners a life of enchanting, meaningful possibilities.

Her style of teaching is designed to nurture & inspire the warrior within.

She fully subscribes to Rumi’s spiritual wisdom:“What you seek is seeking you”

"Everything is revealed when we are willing to slow down as we do in Yin Yoga!"

MISSY

Missy completed her 200-hour certification in 2015 while living and working in New York City. Her yoga mat was one of the few places where she was able to find peace and clarity amidst the chaos of daily life in a bustling city. Missy's teaching style is influenced by her belief that yoga is not just a physical practice, but a journey towards inner peace and self-discovery that exists far beyond the walls of the yoga studio. Her teaching style is playful, dynamic and encourages students to explore poses with a sense of curiosity and self-compassion. Missy strives to create a supportive and welcoming environment where students of all levels feel empowered to dive deeply into the transformative practice of yoga.

HOLLY

Holly Bromer is passionate about making a positive difference in others' lives through yoga. She believes there is so much we learn on the mat that can be used off the mat and in our everyday lives. Her classes tend to be physical in nature, but will leave you feeling inspired and light-hearted.

Holly has been practicing yoga for 20+ years and received her first training certification in 2010 (ERYT-200). She continues to add to her knowledge base through philosophy workshops and advanced anatomy studies. In January 2022, Holly completed a 300-hour teacher training with Greg Nardi of Ashtanga Yoga Worldwide. The professional-level course focused on a student-centered approach to yoga.

Holly maintains a daily yoga practice and meditation regimen. She is married to her college sweetheart and has two energetic teen boys. The family is active, playful, and loves to go upside-down!

COLETTE

Colette loves teaching a high energy class, combining creative sequencing with playfulness, making her classes both challenging and fun. She weaves ancient wisdom throughout class and encourages growth of the physical and spiritual self.

Colette encourages students to explore their bodies, breath, and mind, and to find their own unique expression of yoga. Her intention for her students is to thrive both off and on of their mat.

When she is not teaching yoga, Colette loves spending time with her husband and three kids, volunteering in her community, spending time with friends, and traveling.