It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy…
_Albert Einstein
A N N M A R I E LYNN
Meet Owner & Teacher Annmarie Lynn✨
She is a Bikram Yoga and Inferno Pilates Instructor!
After ten years of traveling the country with the auto show circuit as a national spokesmodel for Hyundai, Annmarie stumbled upon Bikram Yoga in one of the many cities she visited. As a former gymnast, she had been plagued daily with a great deal of constant pain caused by multiple injuries. Upon taking up Bikram Yoga she instantly began to experience relief, and three months later felt better than she had in decades. She quickly became addicted to the practice. She made the decision to fly to India and attend the 2016 spring teacher training and was taught by Bikram himself. She graduated July 2, 2016. She also went to Vegas in November 2017 for the Inferno Hot Pilates Teacher Training with Gabi Walters and she is now teaching Inferno Pilates here at Bikram Yoga Plus. Annmarie is ready to change the world by helping others feel and look better than ever with these amazing practices. She is also owner of Hot Yoga Plus Palm Springs.
BETSY
Betsy karr is a Certified Yoga Instructor and Sound Practitioner. Betsy took her first yoga class in 2010 and fell in love with how at peace she felt after class. Betsy’s goal as a yoga teacher and sound practitioner is to help others realize the powers within by connecting mind, body, and spirit through movement, breath, and sound meditation. In a world where chaos is all around us, developing techniques to slow down, connect, and enjoy life’s simple pleasures is what Betsy likes to focus on.
GISELLE
Giselle has been practicing yoga for 11 years and teaching for eight years. She is a three-time state USA Yoga champion, as well as the 2019 Western Regional champion. She placed sixth in the 2021 Virtual International Yoga Sport Federation competition. Giselle completed the 200-hour e84 Training in 2017 and will graduate from the 500-hour e84 program in February 2023. Giselle has also received teacher training in the ashtanga primary sequence from Mahesh Chandra at the Abhijna School of Yoga in Kerala, India. Born in Livorno, Italy, Giselle now lives in the California desert, where in addition to teaching yoga, she is a passionate student and lecturer on Sanskrit, ayurvedic medicine, and yoga philosophy.
IG
Aijiro Tanaka (a.k.a. IG)
Aijiro Tanaka was trained, worked and competed in Japan for 10 years as a professional dancer and moved to LA for new explorations. IG is passionate about experiencing and sharing his journey on a global level!
Pole King Japan 2012 Winner
World Pole Sport Fitness 2012 Finalist
X-Pole US Official Performer
@Rupaul Drag Con NY&LA 2019〜2022
Pole Fitness Instructor taught by Pole Moves|
Professional Dancer at Clear Talent Group LA
Lady Gaga "Stupid Love" MV Dancer
Anitta "Boys Don't Cry" MV Dancer
Night of Lights in OC 2021-2022 Snow Elf Dancer
Chanmina, Miliyah Kato, Yuzu Tour Dancer
Japanese Television Fitness Instructor
TBS "Let's 美Body" 2020-2022 Remote Work from LA
Yoga Instructor of RYT500 in India
Inferno Hot Pilates Teacher training
"IG Sexercise®️" Creator Live in NYC 2021
"IG Online Studio" Founder
ISABELLA
Isabella has found that healing takes place on her yoga mat. Bikram yoga allows her to form a strong connection to herself by cultivating both emotional and bodily awareness. Having practiced yoga for several years and ready to expand her knowledge, Isabella studied under Brandy Lyn at Ivy Standard Yoga Institute and received her 300 hour 26 + 2 teaching certification in 2021. Through breath and movement, she has discovered a sense of discipline and clarity that helps her stay balanced. Her motivation is to share that there is comfort in stillness, medicine in movement, love hiding in broad daylight, and that the beginners’ mentality is everything. Isabella is committed to helping her students as they continue their journeys home - one asana at a time.
LAURA
Asana yoga practice has been part of my life for 15+ years. Grounding myself in a hatha practice in a hot room is where I feel the most part of me coming alive. In 2019 I decided to deepen my knowledge and completed my 500 hour YTT training through Modo Yoga.
Continuing my education afterward through sequence training and vinyasa study, yin, and breathwork. Stepping onto the mat can be a challenge in itself, my classes are rooted in knowing your own body and the boundaries you are willing to push, as your movements are connected with your breath the practice allows you to grow into a new version of yourself. I act as a guide to your own practice and offer the tools you need through your breath to find movement, expression, and release in your body.
Teaching Certifications:
500hr YTT June 2019
40hr Flow Sequence Training October 2020
50hr Vinyasa Training April 2021
50hr Yin Training February 2021
LEESANN
Leesann’s interest in healing through movement began as a child who loved to dance and was able to overcame a life threatening heart condition. She earned a dual Bachelor of Arts Degree from Sonoma State University in Dance and Theatre, graduating with honors. She continued her education at Naropa Institute in Boulder, Colorado, focusing on Dance and Theatre as healing modalities. She has taught theatre and dance to all ages, creating original performance pieces for her students. She is an accredited Montessori teacher, and has shared her love of movement in the classroom with many students.
Leesann began her dedicated Hatha Yoga practice in 2009. She became a certified Bikram Yoga teacher in the Spring of 2011.
From 2013-16, she was fortunate to be able to represent the state of California at both the State and National level for USA Yoga, in the 50+years Masters Division. Her yoga journey continues to deepen and evolve. She is a student of Yin Yoga founders Paul and Suzee Grilley. Leesann has completed over 600 hours training with them in Yin Yoga and Meditation. She is also involved with Sarah Powers Insight Yoga Training Program. Additionally, Leesann holds a certification in Trauma-Informed Yoga with Hala Khouri, and Kyra Hagaland, as well as Uprising Yoga founder Jill Ippolito.
Leesann’s inspiration and joy comes from witnessing the expansion and healing of those around her. To better meet the needs of her students, Leesann continues to research the science of neuro-plasticity in relation to our brains and myofascial bodies. This exciting study holds profound implications for our health as well as a re-definition of the aging process. This passion has led her to create Ahvana Blue Yoga, a program dedicated to healing and growth through yoga, nurturing the integration of the mind/body connection in the aftermath of traumatic experience. She looks forward to sharing this yoga journey with you.
LESLIE
Born and raised in Palm Springs, Leslie has a strong connection to our desert community. Her passion for helping others began 28 years ago as she was beginning a career as a hairstylist. Over the past 21 years Leslie has incorporated her family lineage of energy work into her life as well as being a, Light worker, Root worker, Reiki practitioner, Sound healer and a Yoga instructor. Through these practices Leslie has help others connect their mind, body and soul for personal growth, healing and self care.
MARINA
Marina’s interest in yoga began at 19. She spent her formative years in the ballet and contemporary dance world, becoming very passionate about movement as a form of self expression. After her first class, which was Bikram, Marina noticed immediately the transformative effect of the mind and body connection. Soon enough, Marina developed a devoted practice and began to embody the healing lessons she was gifted on her mat to her personal life. Her teachers and peers encouraged her to pursue deeper knowledge of yoga philosophy through Teacher Training. Marina took a leap of faith and completed her 200HR certification in vinyasa at the College of the Desert; 16 weeks of training gave her a deeper insight in human anatomy, the fascia’s, and how emotional trauma can present itself in the physical form. Marina strives to share her passion and spends time creating uplifting as well as well-rounded classes to help others heal in this beautiful ancient practice.
MARSHA
Marsha has been practicing yoga for over 40 years and took her first yoga class at the age of 14 in her hometown of Detroit, Michigan. Since then, she has been an aerobics instructor/program director for fitness guru Richard Simmons, a personal trainer, shiatsu message therapist, natural food advisor and yoga instructor. After her pursuit of many styles of yoga over the years, Marsha began a regular program of Bikram Yoga at a studio in Boca Raton, Florida.
Her passion for yoga continued to grow and in 1997 she moved to Los Angeles and lived only five minutes from Bikram’s home studio in Beverly Hills, California. She spent the next 4 years studying and training under Bikram Chaudhury and his senior teacher Emmy Cleaves. in 2000, she received her yoga certification as a Bikram Yoga instructor and taught her first class at her home studio.
PAULINA
I discovered pilates on my own journey to heal and become a better version of my self, within a few months I watched my body and mind transform and left every class felling like i could push through any obstacle in life. I knew the next step was to become a certified inferno pilates and Xpert pole fitness teacher, to help others achieve their personal health and wellness goals. As an instructor i have a great appreciation for IHP adaptability being able to meet my clients wherever they are at the moment and continue to to build from there.
“No matter how experienced you are, you discover something new when you show up to class”
RHONDA
I am certified Bikram Yoga instructor, Inferno Hot Pilates, Power Yoga and CrossFit Level 2 certification coach. I am so blessed to be able to teach what I am so passionate about. It is never too late to get started. When you are ready to take that first step and I will guide you the rest of the way!