Miranda Suggs

Born and raised in central Florida, Miranda was frequently involved in sports. Miranda grew up dancing, doing gymnastics, playing soccer and running track. As an adult Miranda continued to run and participated frequently in 5K and 10k races, until getting injured. 
 

Miranda first started practicing yoga in 2010 while pregnant with her son. She dove deeper in her yoga practice in 2012, and found Bikram Yoga in 2014; she was instantly hooked. She stepped out of the hot room with a feeling never felt before, and she couldn’t wait to come back to sweat more. It was the beginning of a mental, emotional & physical healing journey for her. 

In 2016, she competed in the Yoga Asana Competition to expand her practice and passion for yoga. Then in the summer of 2017 she attended teacher training to further her yoga journey. Miranda completed her RYT 500-hour 26 & 2 therapeutic hot yoga (Bikram Method) certification through Raja Yoga Academy. Additionally, she completed her Yin Yoga training and Hot Pilates training. 

While a business major student at University of Florida, Miranda was inspired to collaborate her greatest passion with her knowledge and decided to change careers (she previously worked in the veterinary field for 13 years!) 

July 2018 she opened Hot Spot Yoga STA, and she graduated from UF in December 2018.
 

When not at the studio, Miranda loves spending time at the beach, surfing, SUPing, and spending time with her all her furr babies and family.
 

Miranda is dedicated to helping others heal through their own journey and practice of yoga. She is excited to share the studio with you and be part of the yoga community. She is looking forward to seeing everyone’s smiles and energy in the yoga room!

Priscilla Dee Miletello

Priscilla is a passionate yoga instructor at Hot Spot Yoga STA. Her journey with hot yoga began in June 2020, and it has been transformative for her mental and physical well-being. The practice has brought her immense peace, strength, and balance, and she’s thrilled to share these benefits with others. 

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Priscilla will soon finish her Hot 26 & 2 training at the end of July 2024 with Esak Garcia’s E84 26 & 2 teacher program, completing her 200-hour yoga alliance-approved training. She believes that hot yoga can be a powerful tool for everyone, regardless of their experience level, and strives to create a supportive and inclusive environment in every session.   

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Priscilla is incredibly excited to be part of the team at Hot Spot Yoga STA and looks forward to guiding you through your hot yoga journey. Let’s sweat, stretch, and grow together!

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Annamarie Keck

Saint Augustine has been my home since 2017.
Prior to that, we lived in the Atlanta metro area for 33 years, where I was a competitive Masters' swimmer and water fitness instructor for over 20 years.
 

Practicing yoga was a natural compliment to my swim training; my passion for yoga was fueled by my continued ease of movement-and nourishment of the spirit-on the mat, in the water, and while journeying through life.
 

As a RYT200 registered Yoga Alliance instructor, I continue to grow and develop through the journey, and my heartfelt intention remains consistent: to find new levels of possibility through yoga both on and off the mat--and to share the joy of movement through yoga with students of all levels because, after all, "movement is one thing we all have in common."
 

Arianne Marks

AriAnne Marks is a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance. She has completed her 200 hour training in Power Vinyasa and Mind Body. 

With an extensive background in dance, Ari's passion for movement shows itself in the way she flows from one asana to the next. Ari has practiced yoga since her early teens but after sweating it out in her first 26&2 hot yoga class, she knew becoming an instructor was what she was meant to do. The moving meditation of hot yoga inspired Ari to connect deeper to her most authentic self.  

"Yoga connects my mind, body, and soul. I am able to clear my thoughts and center myself in a way my other practices didn't allow and I want to share that with others."  With patience and grace, she makes yogis of all experience levels feel comfortable and confident.

Spending most of her life right here in St. Augustine, Ari feels most at home when she is practicing yoga on the sandy beaches. 

Denise Hart

Denise is a lifelong teacher and has been practicing yoga for many years.
Before yoga found her, she was a dancer and has taught and choreographed a variety of styles including ballet, hip hop, modern, and musical theater.

She is currently working on her RYT 500 certification and currently holds RYT 200, Buti® Yoga, Ayurveda, and Hot 26&2 Certifications.

Denise is excited to promote holistic wellness and self-love in her students. Although she is an avid advocate for all forms of yoga practice, Denise especially enjoys teaching Vinyasa, Hot 26&2, and Buti Yoga.

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Zoe W

Zoe's journey with yoga began at the age of 13 when she first attended a tween yoga class. Captivated by the practice, she fell in love with yoga and eventually completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) with the Kula Collective in 2020. Throughout her college years, she taught yoga at Towson University in Baltimore, MD for four years. Yoga pushed her out of her comfort zone and played a significant role in shaping her into the person she is today.

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Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, Zoe is an avid traveler with a deep love for exploring new places (33+ countries and counting)! She loves teaching yoga because it allows her to share the profound physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of the practice with others. She finds great joy in helping people discover how yoga can lead to a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life.

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Zoe is one of our seasonal teachers, catch her on the schedule when she is here in St. Augustine in between her world travels!

Gabby Stump

Gabby's yoga practice began 8 years ago in Las Vegas, NV, where she quickly developed a deep appreciation for the transformative power of yoga and its ability to positively impact all parts of her life. She moved to Columbus, OH a few years later, beginning her 200hr YTT and Bachelors of Science in health and wellness.

Upon completing her 200hr YTT, she worked at 4 yoga studios, led 3 workshops and taught over 400 classes. She became the lead yoga instructor in her program at The Ohio State University, where she trained and mentored new yoga instructors and held numerous lessons for Ohio State programs.

Gabby moved to St. Augustine in August to begin her doctorate of physical therapy program and learn more about all the amazing things the human body does. She is excited to take what she has learned and create a practice revolved around health and wellness. Guiding students through their yoga journeys and witnessing their growth and transformation, is her greatest joy. Gabby is thrilled to be apart of the Hot Spot Yoga community and get to know all of you!

Janet Thumith

Janet came to hot yoga looking for a new workout challenge.  She has been practicing 26&2 for 14 years now. 

She craves the heat in the room and finds that the practice resets her body and mind. Prior to becoming a mom, Janet worked as a Registered Nurse with a specialty in infection control.

Janet took her first Inferno Hot Pilates (IHP) class approximately 10 years ago.  The class was definitely challenging!  As Inferno Hot Pilates made its way around the world, and to her home town, she realized the benefits of the class.  She loves the heat, the energy, the intensity, and the way it makes her body feel (oh, and the sweat!!).

Janet decided to take The Original Inferno Hot Pilates HIIT Teacher Training with Gabi Walters in 2018. She is fully certified completing 250 hours of training.  She loved it so much (and still does!!) she went back to take Inferno Hot Pilates Level 2 Teacher Training in 2019!

Janet and her husband are new to St. Augustine (from Cape Cod, MA). They are looking forward to exploring the area and getting away from the cold winters! 

Teaching IHP sets her soul on fire!! She loves the vibe and the challenge of the class! Passing that high energy vibe onto her students, encouraging them to do their very best, and welcoming + respecting all is what‘s important to her.  Oh, and fun, we can have fun, too!

She looks forward to seeing you on your mat!

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Janet is one of our seasonal instructors, catch her on the schedule in the fall and winter time!

Amber Young

Amber is one of our traveling yoga instructors!
Watch for her to pop up on the schedule to get your chance to take her amazing Bikram and PyroPilates classes.