Meghan Smith

Vinyasa & Mindful Movement Instructor | Owner, Threaded Elements Yoga & Hot on Bank Yoga

Meghan began practicing yoga in 2006 and was certified in Power Vinyasa through North East Power Yoga in 2012. After a decade in corporate America, she left that path to open Hot on Bank in 2016, creating a space rooted in accessibility, depth, and evolution.

Her teaching blends reverence for yoga’s roots with a fascination for how it aligns with modern anatomy, neuroscience, and long-term movement sustainability. Whether guiding a strong vinyasa class or a gentle mindful flow, Meghan encourages students to move consciously, honor their own inner teacher, and explore each posture as a mirror for self-awareness.

Expect thoughtful sequencing, intelligent alignment, and an invitation to practice in a way that feels personal, kind, and sustainable - for life.

Sonya Cyr

Hatha/Kripalu Instructor

Sonya began her study of yoga in 2002 and was trained as a yoga instructor at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in 2006. She teaches the Kripalu method as well as Vinyasa Flow and Restorative classes. Sonya’s teaching is known for being clear and accessible. Students can expect a class that is equal parts skillful, challenging, sustainable and fulfilling. In addition to being an experienced yoga instructor and student, Sonya teaches French and Spanish at the Norwich Free Academy where she also designed a yoga program accessible to all students as part of their curriculum. She enjoys engaging her students daily in the practice of mindfulness and the inquiry of yoga.

“Mindfulness is the practice of noticing our limits while yoga is the practice of transcending them. If we can approach all practice with an attitude of curiosity and compassion, there is no limit to what we can uncover and transform.”

Rachna Tewari

Ayurveda Instructor

Rachna Tewari founded Swasthyam Wellness to share her holistic healing work using the sister sciences of Ayurveda & Yoga.

She is a certified Ayurvedic Practitioner & yoga teacher, with a scope of practice that includes pathology & disease management, as well as preventative health care & health promotion by recommending a personalized treatment plan using diet, rituals, yoga, herbs & ayurvedic body therapies.

Rachna was born and raised in Patna, Bihar, a state in Northern India. Her holistic journey began at the Bihar School of Yoga when she was enrolled for a yoga camp by her father, her first guru. This experience ignited a special love for Yoga & Ayurveda, leading her into a lifelong journey to understand not only the foundations of these sciences but also their essential preventative and curative role in good health.

Moving to the United states in early 2000 actually brought her closer to her culture and heriatge. She had previously worked as a human resource professional, but has always been driven to the wellness aspect of Ayurveda & Yoga. So in 2010, she decided to become a certified yoga teacher and to find answers to her personal health, began studying Ayurveda.

She has completed numerous training in both Ayurveda and Yoga in the United States, India, and Germany. An essential component of her growth as a wellness coach is frequent travel to India to spend time with Ayurvedic vaidya’s (Ayurvedic physicians) and master yoga teachers from various traditions. She is currently studying the classical Ayurvedic text Astanga Hrdayam & the Sanskrit language.

When she is not working with clients, she loves doing her sadhana of yoga, cooking, spending time with family & collecting diverse Indian handlooms during her India trips.

Emily DeLabry

Vinyasa, Prenatal/Postnatal and Restorative Instructor

Emily began practicing yoga in 2011 as a way to manage anxiety and panic attacks after the loss of a loved one. Her passion for yoga grew deeply over the years and she discovered she wanted to be able to bring the benefits of yoga to others. In 2019 Emily traveled to Romania to complete a multi-style 200-hour teacher training in Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Restorative, and Yin. You will find a mixture of these styles in her classes. Since then, she has completed her 300-hour certification as well as additional courses in Restorative Yoga. In Emily's classes, expect to challenge yourself both mentally and physically and leave feeling centered and empowered, always knowing you can come back to your breath.

Keke Warfield

Power Vinyasa Instructor

Keke’s passion for fitness has kept her running, swimming, and weight lifting for most of her life. After the strain her body underwent from working in the restaurant business, Keke sought out yoga to combat chronic hip and leg pain. She soon discovered that yoga not only completely eradicated her pain but also strengthened and toned her body in ways that no other form of exercise had done. Now, she has been practicing yoga for the past 12 years. Through regular practice, Keke has found the emotional benefits of yoga to be even more profound than the physical ones. As she continues to develop her own practice as an individual and as an instructor, Keke’s belief that yoga is critical to whole-self wellness has deepened, as has her desire to share it with her community. Keke has her 200HR Yoga Teacher Certification through Recovery Yoga led by Elizabeth Johnstone and Lisa Bragaw.

Emily Mastriann

Vinyasa and prenatal instructor

Emily Mastrianni found yoga over 20 years ago in high school, and kept returning to the practice through college and graduate school as a way to embody mindfulness through life’s joys and challenges.

When she was pregnant with her first child, Emily found that yoga grounded her experience in a new way. Shortly after the birth of her first child in 2019, she completed a 200 hour vinyasa teacher training, shortly followed by an 85 hour prenatal and postpartum training.

In all of her classes, Emily creates a warm and inviting space for students to explore movement and breathwork, connecting both inward to their true Self and outward to their shared community. She is especially passionate about supporting women through the motherhood transition.

Outside of the studio, Emily enjoys dream-work and herbalism, and loves to spend time outdoors with her children and husband.

Meg Crocker

Vinyasa Instructor

Megs first yoga practice was in 2007. As a young(ish) mom and former athlete, she used it as a way to reconnect with herself. Meg spent the next ten years exploring various teachers and studios, until Meg landed at Hot on Bank, in 2017. After two years of taking all the classes and workshops Meghan Smith offered, she finally signed up for teacher training with the idea of strictly expanding her practice and not teaching - respectively graduating in 2019. Once experiencing the magic of the teachings, she felt a pull to share it with others and has been teaching and sharing ever since. Megs passion for yoga mirrors her passion for Ayurveda. A love for studying nutrition, the connection food has with the mind/body, the science behind Ayurveda resonates deeply as common sense. Meg believes we all have the power to heal ourselves through awareness and discipline.

Tasia Wescott

Vinyasa Instructor

Tasia began practicing yoga as a way to feel more in tune with her body. Once she developed a consistent, dedicated practice, she found a holistic connection to body, mind, and spirit. Along her yoga journey, she realized she wanted to share her practice with others the way her teachers have shared theirs. Tasia is a 200 hr ryt, having graduated training through Hot on Bank in 2023. She welcomes and holds space for all students who want to develop or deepen their practice

Emily Adams

Vinyasa and Yin Instructor

Emily first started practicing yoga as a new way of exercising. At first, it didn’t stick, but what always brought her back to her mat was the fact that no other physical activity made her feel how she felt after a yoga class. For Emily, yoga has helped with anxiety, depression, grieving, and her overall mental health. Emily is a 200 hour RYT through hot on bank studying under Meghan smith. She teaches vinyasa, slow flow vinyasa and power vinyasa. She hopes to share with her students how to be kind to their minds and their bodies. When she isn’t practicing asana she can be found by the beach, with her family and friends, or up in Maine at her cottage on the lake.

Jeanne Meyer

Vinyasa Instructor

Jeanne has been a group fitness instructor for over thirty years, but originally came to yoga intending only to be a student. She never thought yoga was for her, as her mind was rarely at peace…which is exactly why yoga was for her! Jeanne began her practice in Washington, D.C. in 2017, and continued practicing after moving to Colorado Springs. At the studio in Colorado Springs, she found what she did not know she was looking for – community. At that point, she wanted to learn more about the history and practice of yoga, so she enrolled in the studio’s 200-hour teacher training program, with no intention of actually teaching. The joy of sharing yoga and all it has to offer, however, overcame her resistance and she discovered she loved to teach yoga, particularly all variations of vinyasa flow. When not in the studio, you’ll usually find Jeanne enjoying the outdoors with her service dog, Angel.

Jamie Botteon

Vinyasa Instructor

Jamie discovered yoga after her time as a collegiate athlete, finding it to be a transformative practice that helped heal her body after years of intense physical strain. Deeply passionate about the healing power of movement, she believes in integrating yoga into daily life to support both physical and mental well-being. In 2020, Jamie became a certified yoga and group fitness instructor, driven by a desire to share the benefits of this practice with others. In each class, she aims to inspire clarity, joy, and a sense of connection. Jamie’s mission is to create an inclusive, safe, and welcoming space where everyone, regardless of experience level, can practice and thrive.

Paige Gildner

Vinyasa Instructor

Paige started practicing yoga in her living room in 2014 when she was looking for a way to slow down amidst the busy days of city life living in Brooklyn, NY. She found yoga gave her an opportunity to tune in and drop out, to reflect on what was going on internally, and to give herself space to breathe and grow. Over the past ten years, yoga has picked her up on her darkest days, brought her more joy on her good days, and has always been there to welcome her like an old friend.

Paige completed her 200-hr yoga teacher training at Y7 studio in New York City in March 2020 and went on to teach at Y7 from 2022-2024. She recently moved to Mystic with her husband and cat and has fallen in love with the people and the natural beauty of the area.

She sees yoga as a practice that can cultivate confidence, resilience, and growth and hopes her vinyasa classes leave her students feeling strong, empowered, and more intentionally connected with themselves.

Stephanie Sobotka

Vinyasa Instructor

Stephanie’s practice began in 2010 at the local YMCA under Linda Wells & Wendy who opened the door to embracing imperfections and living in the moment. Throughout major turning points in her adult life she has always circled back to asana. In 2022 she became a 200 HR RYT through Hot on Bank.

Stephanie seeks to offer avenues for growth while creating a safe and calming space for students to be themselves. For Stephanie, growth provides hope and hope has a strong relationship to the power of positive thinking.

Ashira Mazzio

Vinyasa Instructor

Ashira began practicing in 2009. The warm welcome and encouragement she found within the yoga community inspired her to begin teaching. In 2014, she became a 200 hour RYT. Ashira regularly attends Baptiste workshops including Being of Power and True North Alignment. "The confidence and motivation I have discovered through yoga benefits me on and off my mat." Ashira completed her Level 1 Baptiste Certification in 2016 and has continued to grow her teaching and practice; offering unique workshops that include Black Light Yoga, Kids Yoga and Restorative classes. Yoga has proven the be physically and mentally healing for Ashira, an experience she inspires to share through teaching.

Mackenzie Hamler

Gentle Vinyasa Instructor

Mackenzie first came to yoga as a teenager in high school, hoping to find something to help manage her stress. Yoga, for Mackenzie, was love at first practice. She was delighted to find something that was nourishing for her mentally, as it was physically.

In Mackenzie's classes, it is important to her that she create a space and offer a practice that is accessible to all. Mackenzie believes that yoga is for every-BODY, and strives to create an open space where each student feels welcomed.

Mackenzie provides ample modification and encourages her students to explore postures within their practice. Mackenzie aims to nurture a positive relationship between one’s mind and body.

Mackenzie's favorite type of yoga is a practice that provides both challenges and ease. She enjoys discovering how she may be able to find a sense of calm in challenging postures and exploring new sensations in less challenging postures.

In addition to yoga, Mackenzie loves music and going to live shows, gardening, and making art!

Mackenzie so excited to be offering space for students to act in self-care, connect to their inner wisdom, and find healing.

Megan Clabby

Vinyasa Instructor

Megan first came to yoga to maintain a sense of grounding in an otherwise constantly “on the go” lifestyle. Yoga showed her how to pause, slow down, and be in the present moment without judgment or expectation - something she had never allowed herself before off of her mat. As she continued to practice, yoga began to transform her life from the inside out. Her practice gave her the space to get to know herself and what she wanted in her life versus what societal expectation told her she should want. She will now never doubt her space and intention in the world because yoga has taught her to be a fierce advocate for herself, her body, and all her needs.

Megan believes there is no greater strength than honoring your body and mind through meeting yourself exactly where you are in the moment. Your mat is not going to judge however you show up on it- so neither should you!

Meghan hopes for all of her students to leave class with the confidence of using their power to make their yoga practice healing, easeful, and liberating! She hopes to guide her students to be compassionate to themselves with the ultimate goal to foster a greater sense of self-love and care.

Jacklyn Norris

Vinyasa Instructor

Yoga gives Jacklyn (she/her) compassion, strength and resilience for herself, other beings, and our planet. Forever a student, yoga encourages Jacklyn to move freely on and off her mat, as well as deeply appreciate her body, mind, and spirit. As a teacher, she creates a safe, dynamic environment which encourages movement and gratitude in every body equally. Her classes offer students the opportunity to stretch, release, strengthen, breathe, rest and find alignment. She cultivates a playful, spirited, and accepting environment challenging to the experienced yogi as well as the newcomer. Jacklyn is thrilled to have any and every individual in her classes, always striving to embrace them wherever they are along their beautiful yoga journey.

Hannah Ward

Vinyasa Instructor

Hannah discovered her love for fitness in 2020 and has been on a journey ever since to find movement that feels most aligned with her. After exploring various forms of exercise, she found her way to Hot on Bank and instantly fell in love with yoga. While the gym remains one of her happy places, yoga has transformed her life both mentally and physically.

She appreciates how yoga invites her to slow down, release judgment, and engage in a practice that feels accessible and nurturing—no matter what the present moment brings. For Hannah, yoga offers a unique mind-body connection unlike anything she has experienced, and she adores the sense of community.

Hannah is a 200-hour RYT, graduating with Hot on Bank’s 2025 YTT cohort. She is excited and grateful to hold a welcoming, inclusive space for all students.

Outside the studio, Hannah works in career development for high school students and is a school counselor in-training. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, long walks, arts and crafts, and spending quality time with her family and pet rabbit.

Jazzmyn Lee

Vinyasa and Restorative Instructor

Jazzmyn first fell in love with the magic of yoga shortly after starting college in 2017. Through her practice she found a sense of grounding and inner peace. Along her journey, Jazzmyn completed the Yoga Teacher Training through Hot on Bank.

Jazzmyn aims to create an inclusive and highly supportive space where all students are welcome and encouraged to explore balance, strength, stillness.

When she’s not on her mat, you’ll likely find her engaged in her favorite activities: soaking up the sun at the beach, enjoying time with her overly spoiled dog, or curled up reading a book. On a perfect day, all three at once following a morning yoga sesh!

“Yoga is like music. The rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind, and the harmony of the soul create the symphony of life.” – BKS Iyengar

Casey Maraglino

Vinyasa Instructor

Casey is a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training graduate from Hot on Bank, where she completed her training shortly after her daughter's first birthday. Her journey through pregnancy deepened her connection to yoga, allowing her to continue moving mindfully and finding her center during a time of profound change. This experience inspired her dedication to accessible, compassionate movement that honors the body through every stage of life.

Casey's classes focus on alignment, body awareness, and breath to support a practice that is both grounding and empowering. She is committed to creating inclusive, welcoming spaces where students of all levels can feel safe, supported, and seen.

Vanessa Vaughn

Vinyasa and Yin Instructor

Vanessa was originally drawn to yoga after college because she was interested in the physical benefits of the practice. Through regular practice at a local hot yoga studio in her hometown of Maryville, TN, she soon discovered the incredible mental and emotional benefits of yoga. The mental clarity that she gets from regular practice is now the most important part of yoga for her.

She completed a 200hr YTT program at Alchemy Flow of Maryville (Tennessee) from October 2024 to April 2025. After completing her in-person YTT requirements, she relocated to Waterford. CT. The last step of her training to obtain her certification is to teach community classes, which is what led her to teaching at Hot on Bank. Vanessa is very excited and grateful to join the yoga community at Hot on Bank and wants her classes to be a calming and supportive sanctuary for students of all backgrounds. Her goal is to teach others that yoga is so much more than what we do on the mat; it is a lifelong practice that can be translated into everyday life.