Our Instructors
Tommy Antoon –Instructor
"Falling is not failing, do the best you can, this is your practice, give it 100% and when you need a break, lie down" are some of the inspiring words Tommy uses to motivate his students while he is teaching. They are more than just phrases, but rather lessons Tommy has acquired throughout his colorful past. Tommy's yoga journey started in 2010.
At the time, Tommy had diabetes, he was overweight, and was on 12 different prescription drugs and 2 anti-depressants. After suffering a heart attack, Tommy knew he had to change his lifestyle, or he would potentially lose his life.
With the encouragement Tommy took his first Bikram yoga class in December of 2010. It was the beginning of a life changing transformation that he discovered through his yoga practice. The initial class led Tommy to Manhattan, NY, where he took part in a 30-day yoga challenge. When he completed it, the teachers were inspired by Tommy’s story and urged him to become a hot yoga instructor. With the help, love and support of family, friends and extended family Tommy attended at least 1 hot yoga class every day for 377 days through his hot yoga training.
Lena Lepina – Teacher
I started Bikram yoga in 2008 and I knew nothing about Bikram yoga or any yoga before. It was very different challenge than working out at the gym. Bikram yoga is not a seasonal activity for me. Bikram yoga is preventative medicine and it helps for me to fight stress, slow down the aging process, create energy, and stay toned and lean. It has become my physical therapy and permanent part of my schedule. I completed Hot Yoga Teacher Training Course, Advanced Vinyasa training in Bali, and Inferno Hot Pilates training. I feel compassion for every single person in each class and want to treat you with kindness and care. I just want to make your life a little bit easier.
My Favorite Quotes are
"You cannot give your life more days, but you can give your days more life", "Forget the past. Remember the lesson”
"Live your life and ignore the negativity. Don't let anyone steal your happiness"
Daisy Chan – Teacher
Yoga is to connect your body and mind.
When I started practicing Bikram, I fell in love and I was hooked...though not from my very first class
It helped my frequent headaches and back issues from a car accident. It even helped my blood pressure — my doctor was impressed and took me off medication.
In Fall 2016 I attended Bikram Teacher Training to pursue my dream of teaching yoga to others. I truly believe that Bikram yoga is the best exercise for your mind and body.
There is an old Chinese saying, "Healthy is wealthy!" Even with all the money in the world, you need a healthy body and healthy mind to live a full and happy life.
Kevin Fitzmaurice – Teacher
I started practicing regularly in November 1996 and I’ve been teaching regularly since graduating the Bikram teacher training in June 2000. The emphasis in my classes is to get the form and alignment right, and then to go to whatever depth you feel is appropriate that day. I encourage the students to be aware of the entirety of their physical body in each posture so it becomes a holistic practice, and you can find that place of oneness while holding the posture. From there, you can do your own yoga therapy while holding each posture, sending energy to areas of the body that need it, expanding your awareness to experience cosmic consciousness, or just visualizing the energy flowing through the channels of your body to clear the energy flow. All this, while challenging yourself to work to your edge in the postures using a focused, relaxed, effort! At the end of class, feel your body purified, your mind calm, and your awareness clear.
Nina Palada - Instructor
Nina Palada grew up in the gym—literally. With a mom who worked as a personal trainer, movement and wellness have always been a part of her daily life. Over the years, Nina developed a deep passion for fitness, building experience in weight training, hot yoga, HIIT workouts, and Pilates. She fell in love with Pilates for its emphasis on strength, control, and mindful movement, and has been practicing consistently for over a year. Nina sees movement as a pathway to confidence, good health, and agility. Whether she's lifting weights, flowing through a Pilates series, or sweating through a new challenge, she loves pushing her body, building strength, and celebrating progress. Her background in dance adds another layer to her movement style—graceful yet grounded, powerful yet intentional. Above all, Nina is passionate about helping others find joy in movement and feel strong in their bodies.
Pamela Aragon-Instructor
Pamela Aragon found her way to Pilates in 2024, shortly after having her third baby, when she knew she needed a change in her mental and physical routine — and quickly became hooked on the vigorous, mind-body challenge of Inferno Hot Pilates and Pilates Sculpt. With a family background in fitness (her grandfather was the first Mr. Philippines) and a passion for helping others push past the moment they feel like giving up, Pamela leads with warmth, humor, and energy, creating a space where everybody and experience level feels welcome to grow, sweat, and thrive. "Creating a safe space to grow, stretch, and sweat." — Pamela Aragon
William Ji
William Ji, RYT-500, is an international yoga guide trained in Rishikesh, India. His teaching blends breathwork, mindful sequencing, and embodied awareness to create classes that are grounding, invigorating, and deeply transformative. William invites students into a practice of presence, strength, and connection, on and beyond the mat.
