Elise Reynolds

Elise Reynolds was brought into yoga six years ago in the hot yoga studio at the Dillsboro Inn in her home town. Elise has studied the Barkan method of Hot yoga based in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. This style is based in the Bikram series of hot yoga, but with a more conscious feel, paying attention to what the students need, and modifying the class accordingly. Elise, with her gentle demeanor and encouragement, will work your body, while adding meditation on the breath, calming the mind, and creating a strong focus and connection to the self. The heat is slightly lower than traditional Hot classes. Elise brings the heat to 88 degrees and then creates the internal heat, energy and breath to allow the body to stretch and open. A great way to love yourself any day, and an extra treat when it is cold out.

Elise hopes to share her love of yoga with any and all who are interested. She is gentle and informative and allows the mind to calm and melt away during each class allowing every student to walk away calm, relaxed, and at peace with the mind and body.

Off the mat, Elise has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography and Graphic Design and is currently working on her first children’s book. She loves to play and hike with her dog, and lives to find more peace and happiness in all that she does.