Student Spotlight: April 2020

Kaci, Lee, & Daisy

As we are all away from the Studio this month and missing each other big-time, we thought it was the perfect time to go all out with our Student Spotlight for April.
This month..... we picked not only ONE, but THREE students to spotlight and applaud for all of their hard work, in and out of the Hot Room.

"Read More" to get to know this adorable family and how much their yoga practices have really changed their lives.
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Kaci + Lee first joined the HYNW Studio Tribe back in October of 2019! They loved their first class, and were excited to see what else Hot Yoga NorthWest had to offer. Before we knew it, Kaci made Daisy (that's what we are told, at least!) come to her first class - and the rest is history!

Combined, they've taken 219 CLASSES for 265 HOURS of yoga + pilates. We know they turned their spare bedroom into an at-home "Hot Room" to get through this time away from the Studio, so expect to see these numbers climb! Way to commit, you guys!

Check out our Interview with the whole family below:

What's your favorite color?
Kaci: Chartreuse
Lee: Green
Daisy: Pink

What's your favorite food?
Kaci: I'm a food addict, I love everything except for eggplant. blek.
Lee: Sushi
Daisy: Ribs
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How long have you been practicing at Hot Yoga NorthWest?
Kaci: 6 months
Lee:  6 months
Daisy:  3-4 months

What's your favorite class?
Kaci: Original Hot Yoga, Inferno Hot Pilates II, Hot 26+, Hot Vinyasa
Lee: Original Hot Yoga, Inferno Hot Pilates, Inferno Hot Pilates II, Hot Vinyasa
Daisy: Hot 26+

What are your roles / hobbies outside of the Studio?
Kaci: Quilting, sewing, hiking, cooking, baking
Lee: I love the outdoors and to go hiking with my wife and the dogs.
Daisy: I am a Varsity Cheerleader and Inspire Crew Leader at Prairie High School.

How did you discover the Studio?
Kaci: A friend, Michelle Bush
Lee: Through my lovely wife.
Daisy: My parents started going and said I would enjoy it.

Do you remember your first class? Tell us about it.
Kaci: Yin. We loved it!!!
Lee: It was a Yin Yoga class, and I remember struggling but coming out feeling relaxed and excited to try more!
Daisy: Yes, it was brutal!

What made you decide to first come practice at Hot Yoga NorthWest?
Kaci: I was having coffee with a friend at Peet's Coffee in Salmon Creek and Mica walked in and knew my friend and they talked me into coming for the free yoga weekend in September. (Mica's home lost power and she had to make a run for caffeine and I am SO GRATEFUL that she lost power that day!!!) Somehow, I convinced my sexy husband to try yoga with me and I drug him along and we were hooked instantly.
Lee: My wife had never wanted to work out in our 20 years together and she decided to try yoga and I wanted to support my wife, who knew I would get just as hooked as she did.
Daisy: Well.... my mom made me try it

What's the biggest benefit / obstacle you've experienced or overcome since practicing at Hot Yoga NorthWest?
Kaci: In 2019, Lee and I lost a combined 189 pounds and once I was ready to add fitness to my journey towards good health, hot yoga called us and Mica sealed the deal at the coffee shop. I have NEVER in my 52 years on this earth been able to make fitness a priority. Hot yoga has changed my life!
Lee: The biggest benefit I feel is that I get less confrontational since starting the practice, especially at work. The biggest obstacle would still be my lack of flexibility in certain poses, most poses.
Daisy: The biggest benefit is how good I feel after a class!

Why Yoga?
Kaci:  "Regular" yoga is extremely painful for me, my injured shoulder and elbow make it unavailable to me and it was extremely painful, I really hated it! I have always wanted to love yoga and hot yoga came to the rescue! The physical and mental benefits have extraordinary and rewarding to say the least. Watching and feeling my body change has been an amazing experience.
Lee: I love to sweat it out and when Mica took the time to help me with my breathing, I really found the enjoyment in the class and most days it really helps me be at ease with the day.
Daisy: It's a great way to stay in shape without going to the gym and running on a treadmill or lifting weights.

What advice would you give a new student at the Studio?
Kaci: Start with the "cooler" classes... We started with Yin, then Vinyasa, then Original Hot Yoga and it was great. I think that if I had started out with a really taxing class to begin with, I might have not been ready for OHY..
Lee: Take your time and be patient with your practice, it is all worth it when it clicks.
Daisy: Don't push yourself too hard, take your time and ease yourself into the classes.

Tell us why you love Hot Yoga NorthWest?
Kaci: The people! The teachers. The students. The diverse demographic backgrounds, the extreme diversity of physical levels all working out together. Always feeling comfortable and wanted and needed to increase class energy!
Lee: The instructors are amazing and willing to help with any of your questions or concerns.
Daisy: The facilities are great, the people are great, the instructors are amazing, and the environment is really positive!

Kaci, Lee, & Daisy -
From all of us at Hot Yoga NorthWest, thank you for continuing to SHOW UP and do the hard work! Your commitment to your wellness and drive to make  fitness a priority inspires every single one of us, especially now. It has been our honor to be a part of your journey and watch you all grow individually, and together. As a family, you are truly unstoppable! 
Thank you for your continued love and support for Hot Yoga NorthWest as a whole, we cannot wait to see you three back in the Hot Room!
- the HYNW Team
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