Introduced to yoga by her mom, Stephanie first stepped into a hot yoga room in 2012 after spotting a “New Student Special” banner—and she’s been hooked ever since. She fell in love with the challenge of the heat, the security of a set sequence, and the way music could completely transform her energy. What began as a physical challenge soon became a practice in presence and self-awareness, teaching her how to stay grounded both on and off the mat.
In 2014, Stephanie completed her 200-hour teacher training with Sumits Hot Yoga and has been part of the Soul Sweat community ever since. Her classes weave intention, movement, and music to create an experience that’s both grounding and empowering—a space for students to reconnect to themselves and the present moment. She believes deeply in the power of music to move energy and emotion and loves curating playlists that elevate the practice and set the tone for release and renewal.
Off the mat, Stephanie holds a Ph.D. in Counseling and works in both public education and private practice. Her professional life centers on growth, healing, and authentic connection—values that infuse her teaching and the way she holds space for others.
Her twin daughters continue to be her greatest teachers, showing her that the most meaningful growth often unfolds in quiet, everyday moments. Stephanie often reminds her students—and herself—that yoga is a continual return to self. As poet Nayyirah Waheed writes, “Just keep coming home to yourself. You are the one you’ve been waiting for.”