Meet The 105Family | Our Dedicated Staff and Instructors

Our 105Family

Meet the talented individuals who lead your classes and help mold 105F into your favorite yoga, pilates, and wellness studio.

Our Team

Diana Benoist

Owner/Director + Instructor

Diana Benoist

Owner/Director + Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga - Hot Pilates - Vinyasa - Yin

Diana found yoga and Pilates during a season of life when she needed to prioritize self-care and find greater balance while navigating a busy career and family life. On her mat, she continues to find a quieter mind, a clearer purpose, and a stronger connection to herself.

After more than 22 years as an English teacher and high school counselor, Diana and her husband, Matt, purchased 105F in 2023. Today, she feels grateful to serve the 105F community as both owner and teacher.

Diana loves helping students discover what their own practice can offer, whether they’re building strength, reducing stress, or simply taking time to care for themselves. She hopes every student leaves class feeling stronger, more grounded, and inspired to find balance and radiate wellness.

About Diana

John

Founder + Instructor

John

Founder + Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga - Hot Pilates - Meditation

A yogi known for spellbinding instruction in the hot room and friendly chats at the Front Desk, John shines his light at all three studios. He wonders what you would do if you could do all you could, and reckons the 105F way should free you to could and inspire you to would.

About John

Mike

Founder + Instructor

Mike

Founder + Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga - Hot Pilates

Hailing from Indiana with deep Hoosier roots, 105F co-founder, Mike brings an insightful approach to teaching yoga. From studying finance at Notre Dame and on to Navy logistics, his professional trajectory as a commercial banker was happily rerouted by attending teacher training and opening the first 105F facility in 2001 with co-founder, John Marcoux. After 20+ years as a hot yoga teacher and 4+ years teaching hot pilates, Mike's informational classes reflect his focus on explaining the finer points of each posture's expression and benefits. Mike is also passionate about spending time with family, real property investments, and is a registered broker in Indiana.

About Mike

Angie Goreta

Manager

Angie Goreta

Manager

From her very first class many years ago, Angie was hooked on hot yoga. Physically happy. Mentally happy. Totally humbled. Wholly rewarded. Inferno Hot Pilates brought these positive feelings to the next level! It affords her not only strength in body, but strength in connections with fellow students. Every class is a joy. Seeing how hard others work motivates her. The laughter and encouragement shared is priceless. Angie serves as both the friendly face at the Front Desk and the invisible hand behind the scenes. She finds deep satisfaction in being part of a team that practices what it preaches.

About Angie

Aura Dukynaite

Manager + Instructor

Aura Dukynaite

Manager + Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga - Vinyasa

In 2008, Aura began practicing yoga, and it gave her the tough love she needed. Yoga served as a mirror, and forced her to reevaluate her life, her habits and her interests. The challenge made her grow stronger, and endure some incredibly challenging times. Grateful for her practice and her path, Aura knew within a year that she wanted to teach and share this beautiful way with others. She attended teacher training in Los Angeles in 2011. Ever since, Aura has taught full-time and practiced regularly. She remains vigilant for ways to deepen her understanding of the practice, including studies of body mechanics through Thai massage, regular attendance in seminars, and participation in the regional and national yoga asana championships.

About Aura

Jon Sulik

Manager + Instructor

Jon Sulik

Manager + Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga - Hot Pilates - Vinyasa

In 2005, Jon’s sister took him to his first class at 105F - Wicker Park. After a humbling 90 minutes (and after sitting out more than half the class), he had no idea what hit him. Roughly one year later, he made it in for his second class. Having just transitioned from a very physical to a very sedentary line of work, Jon noticed the class called for the hard work and sweat he’d been associating with useful endeavors. He couldn’t get enough! Gradually, the daily jolt of vitality led to a deeper awareness of how the body works, and an understanding of how habits can affect his practice. After moving and changing jobs, the yoga stuck. No matter where he traveled all over the world, there was always a 26 + 2 studio to go to — each with qualities both unique and universal. Jon attended teacher training, and soon thereafter, trained competitively to refine posture mechanics and a sense of the broader virtues: stillness, breath, economy of movement, self-acceptance, and through all of those things, self-actualization.

About Jon

Katie M.

Manager

Katie M.

Manager

Katie began practicing hot yoga during the summer of 2006 while attending graduate school in Italy, and has never looked back! She completed the Bikram Yoga Teacher Training in 2008, then expanded her yoga education by becoming a 200-HR Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) through Yoga Alliance in 2012. Katie finds most of her inspiration and energy from interacting with her students. She strives to find a balance of focus and humor in all of her classes — after all, if you're coming to hot yoga, you should have fun! In addition, she approaches teaching with a emphasis on technique and alignment so that the yoga can be accessible to ALL practitioners, regardless of skill or experience. Katie also has 2 little kids, and enjoys keeping in touch with the 105Family by serving all of their customer service and memberships needs!

About Katie M.

Kelsey Jacobson

Manager + Instructor

Kelsey Jacobson

Manager + Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga - Hot Pilates -Vinyasa

Kelsey first stepped into a hot yoga studio in 2009 during a snowy winter in Reno, Nevada. As a stressed-out college student and musician, she was amazed at how physically and mentally intense this 90-minute hot yoga practice could be! Who knew you could sweat so much and feel SO GOOD?! To complement the intensity of her hot yoga practice, Kelsey certified to teach Inferno Hot Pilates in her hometown of Sacramento in 2015. She found a home at 105F, and with encouragement from her Chicago yoga family and inspiration to give back to this community, she completed the 105F Teacher Training in 2017. Kelsey deeply values the information she’s able to share with her yoga and pilates students, helping them connect to their bodies and show up as their best selves — always having a little fun along the way!

About Kelsey

Kiara Keller-Hess

Manager + Instructor

Kiara Keller-Hess

Manager + Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga - Hot Pilates - Vinyasa

Kiara was first introduced to hot yoga in 2017. She really appreciated all of the benefits that come from practicing asana in high temperatures. Finding herself at 105F, Kiara fell in love with the 26 + 2 series after practicing vinyasa-based yoga for 5 years. In April of 2023, Kiara attended the 105F Teacher Training in Bali. Since then, Kiara has been teaching the 26 + 2 series, and plans to continue her education with the practice and other areas of yoga.

About Kiara

Kiley Enmark

Manager + Instructor

Kiley Enmark

Manager + Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga - Hot Pilates

Competitive soccer player, business woman, burrito eater, world traveler, Precious Moments collector, wakeboarder, friendship bracelet maker, rap video dancer, marathon runner, yogi. The A-ha! moment flashed in 2010 when the front desk staff at The Westin Indianapolis congratulated then-consultant Kiley on her 365th overnight stay. "I have stayed one year of my life in your hotel?" she cried into her complimentary bottle of Prosecco, then decided it was time to make a change. Practicing hot yoga had lifted her mind, body and spirit, so she attended Teacher Training in the spring of 2011. One year later, Kiley bid adieu to her corporate grind for full-time hot yoga teaching. She warmed-up the adventure in 2014 by teaching hot yoga throughout Australia and Asia. She set the flames to the max in 2018 when she certified to teach Inferno Hot Pilates. When not teaching class or giving hugs, she deploys her consultancy expertise to organize the 105F teacher trainings, retreats and special events.

About Kiley

Kristen Kruchowski

Manager + Instructor

Kristen Kruchowski

Manager + Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga - Hot Pilates - Yin

After years of a near-daily hot yoga practice, Kristen certified to teach in 2016 at the 105F Teacher Training in Costa Rica. She went on to complete both Inferno Hot Pilates Level I and Level II trainings in 2018 and 2019. Kristen hopes to make all of her students feel encouraged and welcomed, no matter where they are on their yoga or hot pilates journey. Outside of the hot room, Kristen is an actor, a real estate agent, and a personal fitness instructor with a love for interior design and her cat, Finn.

About Kristen

Abby

Instructor

Abby

Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga

Abby met Bikram Yoga in 2006, and was astonished by the immediate, positive effect it had on her body, mind and spirit. During the COVID Pandemic, Abby became invested in her practice, in an even deeper way, which led her to attend the 105F Teacher Training in 2024. As an actor, Abby brings her love of language and playfulness to this deeply intense, poetic and transformative practice. As an aging woman, who is recovering from her first “wear-and-tear" surgery, she brings a desire to share this practice which helps with aches and pains more than anything else ever will.

About Abby

Anna

Instructor

Anna

Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga

Anna has been practicing the 26+2 series since 2006, and attended the 105F Teacher Training in 2016 in Costa Rica. Anna was first attracted to the consistency of and possibilities within the postures; but it’s her fellow yogis, mindful teachers and welcoming 105F community that keeps her coming back. She had long-desired to share the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual impact yoga had on her with others. As a teacher, Anna strives to facilitate a class where her fellow yogis have space and autonomy for self-growth, as well as an opportunity to expand, grow and connect deeper with their practice.

About Anna

Audrey

Instructor

Audrey

Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga

Audrey is a lover of movement, people, community and learning. She has a background in Psychology, and attended the 105F Teacher Training. Audrey took her first hot 26 + 2 class in 2009 in Milwaukee, and loved it! When her daughter moved to Chicago for college, she decided to find a local studio to take class at when she visited — 105F was it! The teachers were amazing and the atmosphere was great. One day, she came in for class at Lincoln Park, and saw a colorful chalk drawing announcing the 2023 Teacher Training in Bali. The rest is history. Audrey teaches regularly in Milwaukee, and comes to Chicago to teach on weekends whenever possible. Out of the studio you'll find her running, hiking, camping, traveling or spending time with her daughter, family and friends.

About Audrey

Briza

Instructor

Briza

Instructor

Classes Taught

Hot Pilates

As a young adult, Briza stumbled upon the transformative power of Hot Pilates while attending a fitness studio in Sacramento, CA. Captivated by its mental and physical benefits, she quickly became a regular. Before relocating to Chicago, she decided to deepen her connection to the practice by becoming a certified instructor. Upon arriving to Chicago, Briza's search for a new studio led her to 105F. She finds great fulfillment in sharing the foundational principles of Pilates with her community and infusing each class with a fire playlist! Outside of the hot room, Briza loves trying new restaurants and chilling by the beach. Above all, she values her role as a mother, and strives to be the best version of herself for her daughter.

About Briza

Carey

Instructor

Carey

Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga - Yin

When Carey took his first 26 + 2 class in September 2004 at the Wicker Park studio, he encountered a poster daring him to “take the Bikram yoga challenge.” Nine weeks later, he had completed the challenge of 54 classes (six classes per week!) and was hooked. Carey went to training in 2006, and since then has been teaching 26 + 2, Yin and Yoga Nidra around the world. When not in the hot room, Carey teaches film, theater and experimental writing at Columbia College Chicago. He also works as a private writing consultant for yourscriptguru.com. As a yogi and a writer, Carey facilitates connecting to one’s personal story while also shedding light upon alternative solutions to the larger narratives of culture.

About Carey

Dustin

Instructor

Dustin

Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga - Vinyasa - Hot Pilates

Dustin completed the Bikram Yoga Teacher Training in Thailand in spring 2015, where he was named valedictorian. He has 500+ hours of certification in Hatha/Vinyasa training. He traveled and taught all over the world for four years, and was the 2019 USA Yoga National Champion. The only honest answer to the question of how long he has been teaching/practicing yoga is "not long enough." It's one of the many things that keeps him in love with and passionate about what he does — the revelations are constant and unending. He credits his yoga practice with saving his life after a near-fatal bike accident in 2013, and as such, he teaches from a place of love, compassion and curiosity.

About Dustin

Elizabeth

Instructor

Elizabeth

Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga

Elizabeth was introduced to yoga in 2003, and experienced immediate physical and mental benefits. Practicing on her own and dropping into multiple studios felt unfulfilling. It wasn’t until a close friend recommended taking class at 105F that she found a style of instruction and a posture series that fostered a regular and disciplined practice. She fell in love with the Original Hot Yoga class, and with the extraordinary peace of mind, sense of calm, and increased strength and physical well-being that resulted from regular practice. Elizabeth completed yoga teacher training in 2013, and has been teaching ever since. She is a native New Yorker, and is also an actor. She finds that a regular yoga practice is an invaluable tool for increasing her capacity to be aware and alive in her body, and to stay focused and present on stage. Elizabeth’s favorite aspect of teaching is the inclusivity of the practice and of the 105F yoga community.

About Elizabeth

Galen

Instructor

Galen

Instructor

Classes Taught

Hot Pilates

Galen's journey with yoga and pilates started in 2018 when his neighbor kept raving to him about a class he had just taken at 105F. Shortly thereafter, Galen had been truly humbled by attending his first Original Hot Yoga class, but knew he'd be back. After a few more classes and a whole lot of sweating, he stumbled into an Inferno Hot Pilates class that left him sore in places he didn't know could be sore. Fast-forward 6 years, Galen completed the IHP teacher training in 2024. Galen is passionate about utilizing the challenging, yet approachable, foundations of IHP to help students reach their strength, mobility and mindfulness goals. When he's not at 105F, you can find him enjoying the food and culture of Chicago, spending time in the great outdoors with friends, or spoiling his cat.

About Galen

Grace G

Instructor

Grace G

Instructor

Classes Taught

Hot Pilates

Grace moved to Chicago in 2023, and spent over a year exploring the city's fitness scene and finding joy in all kinds of movement. When she discovered 105F, she knew she had found her home base. Grace grew up watching her mom find strength and empowerment in group fitness classes -- a tradition she's now carrying forward in her own teaching. When faced with challenges, Hot Pilates became her new anchor, and she realized she wanted to create that same space for others and be a "saving grace" (pun intended!) for others. In Grace's class, expect high energy, relentless positivity and a killer playlist. She's here to help you move, sweat, and leave feeling stronger than when you walked in, both physically and mentally.

About Grace G

Isaac

Instructor

Isaac

Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga

Isaac was first introduced to 26 + 2 hot yoga by his spouse Ava while on vacation. After returning to home, Isaac began to attend hot yoga classes in Chicago and while traveling. Isaac celebrated his 70th birthday by completing the 105F teacher training in 2022. Off the mat, Isaac enjoys volunteering, jazz music, playing guitar, and studying his genealogy.

About Isaac

Jenn

Instructor

Jenn

Instructor

Classes Taught

Vinyasa - Yin

Jenn has a BA in Physical Education and Dance, as well as an MA in Psychology. She has been immersed in the hot yoga practice since 2013, and earned her Yoga Certification in 2016. She recently co-created a course called Mind and Body Fitness at Oak Park and River Forest High School, where she has been teaching yoga, wellness, dance and swim classes for the past 16 years. Jenn believes in cultivating a positive community within the class setting — there is always something to explore through a lens of curiosity when you come to your mat, both mentally and physically. Authenticity is honored and valued! YOU are worthy!

About Jenn

Jessica S.

Instructor

Jessica S.

Instructor

Classes Taught

Vinyasa

Jessica’s yoga journey began in 2010 as a means to calm her anxiety. Her practice quickly grew into a deep love for the physical, mental and spiritual transformation that yoga offered. In 2022, she completed her 200-hour training along with a Buti yoga certification. As a teacher, Jessica is passionate about creating a safe and supportive space where students can connect with their bodies, calm their minds, and nurture their spirits. Her classes are designed to be both challenging and accessible, offering space for every student to explore their own path. She hopes to inspire others to cultivate self-awareness, compassion and peace — on and off the mat.

About Jessica S.

Jim

Instructor

Jim

Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga

Jim believes that everyone can live a healthy and happy life. He began practicing Bikram yoga while living in New York City in 2001. It wasn't love at first sight — he struggled with quieting his mind, the heat and the staying-still part. Jim gave Bikram Yoga another shot the following winter when the heat and hot water went out in his NYC apartment. He hasn't looked back. At the time, long stressful hours as a CPA created neck and shoulder pain that hot yoga relieved. Jim evolved his yoga practice and finally decided to attend Teacher Training in Las Vegas in 2010. He strongly believes that hot yoga is an ideal way to relieve stress and nurture the body.

About Jim

Juli

Instructor

Juli

Instructor

Classes Taught

Hot Pilates

Juli first began taking Inferno Hot Pilates classes at 105F in June 2023, and quickly found solace, strength, and connection both inside and out of the hot room. Inspired by the community they found, Juli attended the IHP training in June 2024. In the hot room, Juli believes that having an engaging and fun time and getting a rigorous workout can happen simultaneously, and is always finding new ways to challenge themselves and their students. Outside of 105F, Juli is a fourth-grade teacher with Chicago Public Schools, enjoys collecting vinyl records, doing strength-training at their local gym, and loves all things Pokémon.

About Juli

Karina

Instructor

Karina

Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga - Vinyasa - Hot Pilates

In the last decade, Karina has completed specialized training in various types of yoga, pilates, spinning and strength-training. She has always had a strong passion for fitness, but Karina realized that her life’s calling is yoga, and has immersed herself in her wide-ranging yoga practice. She has received 1,300+ hours of training certifications representing her commitment to deepening her understanding of yoga philosophy, principles and techniques. Karina understands the importance of proper alignment, breath control and mindful movement. Her classes are thoughtfully designed to challenge and inspire her students, while also cultivating a sense of inner peace and balance. Karina seeks to empower students of all levels safely and effectively, confidently guiding and providing modifications tailored to everyone needs and abilities.

About Karina

Kathy

Instructor

Kathy

Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga

After several years of regular practice in early-morning classes, Kathy attended the first 105F Teacher Training in 2016. Her favorite class to teach and to take is the Original Hot Yoga. She loves the opportunity to "push" herself a little bit in the second set, especially in Standing Head-to-Knee pose — her favorite! Off the mat and out of the heat, Kathy enjoys pottery classes.

About Kathy

Katie P.

Instructor

Katie P.

Instructor

Classes Taught

Inferno Hot Pilates

Katie grew up dancing competitively, and found her love for group fitness when she moved to Chicago in 2017. She discovered Inferno Hot Pilates at 105F in 2024 and loves the challenge the class continues to provide. Outside of 105F, Katie loves to travel, run along The 606 and try new restaurants around the city.

About Katie P.

Kimberly

Instructor

Kimberly

Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga

Kim found 26 + 2 hot yoga in 2007 while living in Portland, Oregon. Growing up as a dancer, Kim wanted to regain some of the flexibility she had lost. At times, Kim was frustrated by her lack of ability to reach the "full expression" of a posture until her teacher told her, “a millimeter is a miracle.” Kim describes her practice as “consistently, inconsistent” with long breaks over time, but knowing she can always come back, the practice will be there for her, and will be the same. In 2022, wanting to share her love of the practice with the 105F community, Kim attended the 105F Teacher Training. Kim regularly teaches the 6:00am classes, and truly believes it is the best way to start the day! Kim wants everyone to feel welcome in her classes and know that showing up is something to be proud of!

About Kimberly

Lauren

Instructor

Lauren

Instructor

Classes Taught

Vinyasa

When Lauren first stepped into a hot yoga studio, she fell in love with the great relief from anxiety that came after a challenging class and rewarding sweat. Ever since, she has fallen deeper in love with the study of yoga, and has become passionate about helping others find lightness and joy on the mat. Lauren completed her Hot Vinyasa teacher training in East Lansing, MI during spring 2023. She teaches her students to get out of their heads and into their bodies using music to encourage the natural groove and flow within every body. She believes that each class should be about the needs of her students, so don’t be afraid to make requests in class — from song requests to areas of stress that need relief to favorite poses. Lauren has found a warm and welcoming community at 105F, and is grateful to continue learning and growing alongside her students and fellow teachers.

About Lauren

Logan

Instructor

Logan

Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga

Logan attended her first hot yoga class out of curiosity. Twelve years later, the 26 + 2 still continues to teach and challenge her. The practice of yoga has transformed her into a better person toward the people she loves, and has taught her how to love and care for herself. Passing this gift of a better life and better self on to her students and fellow yogis is an honor. Logan is an advocate of self-discipline and consistent practice. She is forever grateful to her yoga community for encouraging these virtues.

About Logan

Maddy

Instructor

Maddy

Instructor

Classes Taught

Hot Pilates

Maddy has always had a passion for health and fitness. Growing up she played tennis, and in her early adult years she got into long-distance running. She loved the positive effects that running had on her physical and mental health, and completed several half marathons over the years. Maddy suffered an achilles injury requiring repair surgery, and it became apparent that the return to running would not be possible for a very long time. This is what ultimately led Maddy to 105F. She stopped in for an Inferno Hot Pilates class, and thought it was one of the best workouts she had ever experienced. She loved the way it got her heart pumping, while remaining friendly on the tendons and joints. She also loved the 105F vibe and how welcoming and positive the community is. Maddy believes that health is wealth, and loves helping those around her become the best version of themselves.

About Maddy

Madelyn

Instructor

Madelyn

Instructor

Classes Taught

Vinyasa

Madelyn began her yoga practice as a bright-eyed school student in 2012. She stepped into her first hot yoga class one weekend morning after drinking no water and eating no food. She then spent half of that class sitting and wondering, "how could it possibly feel so hot?" Afterward, the teacher greeted her with a remarkable combination of grace and kindness, and Madelyn's appreciation for the practice commenced. Since then, she has practiced multiple disciplines and fell in love with Vinyasa. She completed her 200-hour training in 2017, and earned her Yin and group fitness certifications in 2019. Madelyn has taught and practiced consistently, always striving to honor the roots of yoga and offer a space for joy, peace and liberation. When she isn't teaching, you can find her acting around the city, baking vegan treats, and snuggling her two kitties.

About Madelyn

Marc

Instructor

Marc

Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga

One weekend during his second winter in Chicago, Marc googled "hot yoga studios near me," thinking it might be a good way to get warm and get more exercise, and read positive reviews about a studio called “105F.” He loved the challenge of that first class, and found it was a good stress reliever, so he kept going back. After going about once-a-week for a year, he joined one of their yoga retreats. AND after doing hot yoga every day for a week for the first time, he came back feeling amazing mentally, emotionally and physically. He started taking classes more regularly, and a year after that — inspired by all the things the yoga was doing for him — he attended the 105F Teacher Training. Yoga has become an important part of Marc's life, and he continues to practice and teach at 105F. Marc tries to teach classes from a centered, nonjudgmental place where people can work hard while staying calm and grounded within that hard work.

About Marc

Margarita

Instructor

Margarita

Instructor

Classes Taught

Hot Pilates

Margarita’s first experience with group fitness was practicing yoga as a teen to supplement competitive swimming, and to strengthen her back to manage scoliosis pain. Since then, she has loved many forms of group fitness and has tried nearly all of them. However, it wasn’t until she stepped into the 105F Wicker Park studio, and took her first Inferno Hot Pilates class that she truly fell in love with everything about the hot room. This soon became a haven to slow her mind down from the fast-pace of everyday life. Now, she hopes to give back this gift of movement to others through her practice and classes where you can expect to sweat, smile and forget about the outside world with some funky beats.

About Margarita

Marisa

Instructor

Marisa

Instructor

Classes Taught

Hot Pilates

Marisa is a dedicated nurse with a life-long enthusiasm for movement -- especially Pilates. She believes in the power of exercise, not only to strengthen the body, but also to build confidence, balance and community. With a love for good music, dancing and the joy of shared hard work, Marisa brings energy, care and connection into every class she leads.

About Marisa

Megan

Instructor

Megan

Instructor

Classes Taught

Hot Vinyasa

In 2017, Megan attended her first heated Vinyasa class to escape the winter cold and never looked back. Yoga allowed her to step out of her often anxious “thinking mind” and sink into her body and the present moment. Gradually, she began to see the moments of clarity she experienced during her yoga practice integrate into her life outside the hot room. She was eager to share and introduce this beautiful practice with others. After moving to Chicago in 2022, she rediscovered her love for hot yoga at 105F. In March 2026, she completed a 200-hour Vinyasa training. Expect a light and joyful presence in her class — she can’t wait to share laughs and smiles with you in the hot room soon!

About Megan

Meredith

Instructor

Meredith

Instructor

Classes Taught

Hot Vinyasa - Yin

Meredith loves the momentum yoga offers — as you evolve, so does your practice. She brings a light-hearted and down-to-earth energy to create time for self-discovery, authenticity and interconnectedness. Meredith’s invigorating classes build muscle memory by pairing creative sequencing with functional body alignment. She holds a 500-RYT certification and spent 10 years training in Los Angeles before relocating back to her home in Chicago. Meredith brings over 750 hours of instruction across vinyasa, power, yin, hot-power fusion and trauma-informed styles of yoga, as well as in meditation and breathwork.

About Meredith

Mia R.

Instructor

Mia R.

Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga - Yin

Since the age of 15, Mia has been influenced by yoga. Mia’s practice began in 2011 at 105F - South Loop. As a way to spend more quality time with one another Mia, her older sister and their mother started practicing together. Since then, Mia knew she wanted to learn more about the practice, the philosophy, the teachings and everything in between! Fresh out of high school, Mia attended her 9-week teacher training in Los Angeles. Naturally a shy girl, it took Mia some time to feel comfortable on the podium, but that didn’t stop her! She would eventually move to New Orleans in 2016 to start her teaching career, and has been going strong ever since. It was also in New Orleans where she discovered the balancing practice of Yin Yoga. She will tell you herself, “I knew nothing about yoga, meditation.. or even LIFE, until Yin was brought to my life!” And by 2018 she would travel to Virginia to attend her first Yin teacher training. To Mia, yoga will always be a source of light. Mia’s style of teaching focuses on remaining in the present moment, building self awareness, and applying your best effort — whatever that may be for the day!

About Mia R.

Miryana

Instructor

Miryana

Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga

Miryana’s yoga journey began in 2000 on a visit with her sister at Penn State. She took a class in a yoga room heated only by a space heater. She couldn’t figure out why she felt so good both physically and mentally, and was determined to find this yoga at home. She discovered a hot yoga studio, and noticed herself having to lie down more than ever before, as this time it wasn’t just a space heater heating the room. Shortly afterward, she discovered the newly opened 105F-Wicker Park, and was welcomed by the extreme love and graciousness that 105F bestows upon their students. In 2005, she became certified to teach the 26 + 2 series. Her "home studio," and favorite spot in the world, is still the Wicker Park location. That is where she met the love of her life, Aaron. They live in Oak Park where they continue to renovate their home, and spend as much time with their two daughters as they can. Miryana continues to teach from a place of love, patience and gratitude, which is what 105F has always shown her.

About Miryana

Nicole C.

Instructor

Nicole C.

Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga - Hot Pilates - Vinyasa

While visiting her best friend over Christmas break in 2001, Nicole attended her first hot yoga class in San Francisco. When she returned to Chicago, she visited the newly opened 105F-Wicker Park, and realized it as a place where she would be spending a lot of time. Nicole’s many years of practice includes preparing for and participating in 9 Illinois Asana Championships and 4 USA National Asana Championships. She attended the first 105F Teacher Training in May 2016. A big believer in continuing education, Nicole certified to teach Inferno Hot Pilates in 2018. She emphasizes the virtues of consistent practice, and truly enjoys sharing with and learning from her students. She also teaches yoga as a physical education teacher to middle and high school students.

About Nicole

Nicole H.

Instructor

Nicole H.

Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga

Nicole started practicing Bikram Yoga in 2008 while she was in graduate school for Opera Performance. She found that yoga offered her a connection between her body and her breath that was incredibly helpful for her singing. Over the years, she stopped going to class from time-to-time, but always felt the pull of the hot room and she would find herself back in the heat before too long. Around 2014, she realized that a regular practice made her feel more like herself, both mentally and physically. Since then she has worked on making her practice a priority. Nicole attended the 105F Teacher Training in the fall of 2017 in Chicago. Nicole also teaches private voice and piano lessons. She feels that teaching is an important part of who she is and she thrives on finding ways to explain difficult concepts in easy to understand terms.

About Nicole

Nikki P.

Instructor

Nikki P.

Instructor

Classes Taught

Hot Pilates

Nikki discovered Inferno Hot Pilates in 2019. She was instantly captivated by its perfect blend of strength and flexibility, and the deep mind-body connection it offers. With years of experience as both a dedicated practitioner and an enthusiastic instructor, Nikki brings an upbeat and empowering energy to every class. Her mission is to help students unlock their potential and leave each session feeling stronger and more confident. When she’s not teaching, Nikki channels her adventurous spirit by working toward her goal of hiking all the National Parks in the United States. Whether on the mat or a mountain trail, she thrives on inspiring others to challenge their limits and embrace new experiences.

About Nikki P.

Nikki T.

Instructor

Nikki T.

Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga - Vinyasa - Yin

Nikki began their yoga practice in 2012 when they were ready to transition out of the dance world. When they moved to Chicago in the summer of 2021 to pursue their MFA at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, they joined the 105F community. As a movement-based practitioner and artist, Nikki's teaching philosophy focuses on embodiment and relation to the self beyond the physical form. As a queer person who thrives in community, they are committed to activating space motivated by connection, radical self-acceptance and support.

About Nikki T.

Octavia

Instructor

Octavia

Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga

In 2001, Octavia discovered her passion for yoga following a C-section delivery of her twins. To recover from her post-surgery muscle limitations, Octavia took her first hot yoga class and was hooked. In 2016, Octavia enrolled in the 105F Teacher Training. Today, Octavia shares her passion for yoga with the goal of helping individuals begin and explore self-maintenance practices rooted in yoga philosophies.

About Octavia

Rebecca

Instructor

Rebecca

Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga

After a year’s absence from taking her first hot yoga class, Rebecca found herself back at 105F in hopes to soothe a lingering back injury. She was just in time to complete a 30-Day Challenge! Unknowingly living with anxiety/depression, it was after this challenge, that she discovered a shift in her mind was possible, and started her inner healing journey. Dedicated to living a balanced and healthy lifestyle to continue the healing process, she is also a cross-trainer and group fitness instructor/coach. Outside of the yoga and fitness world, she is a dedicated mother, and looks forward to sharing her insights in and around her community.

About Rebecca

Rosa

Instructor

Rosa

Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga

Rosa credits Original Hot Yoga classes with restoring equilibrium to her life. After losing most of her hearing and ability to balance due to COVID, Rosa turned to daily hot yoga classes to retrain her stability and strength for day-to-day functional movement. Rosa completed the 105F Teacher Training in 2026 and is excited to share the healing and transformative power of the 26 + 2 with others. Rosa plans to become a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) to work with students using yoga to recover from long-term and chronic illnesses.

About Rosa

Sarah P.

Instructor

Sarah P.

Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga

In 2005, as Sarah unpacked boxes in her college dorm, she was surprised to find her mom’s yoga mat among her things. Sarah was inspired by her mother’s and grandmother’s dedication to their own practices. After moving to Chicago in 2010, Sarah's search for a new studio landed her in a 90-min 26 + 2 class. From her first class, she felt the immediate benefits of the postures and heat, adopting a consistent practice. More than a decade later, amid the Covid-19 pandemic and a lot of uncertainty, Sarah decided to complete the 105F Teacher Training in 2021. Sarah hopes to create an open space for students to explore and learn more about themselves and inspire them to bring yoga into their daily lives.

About Sarah P.

Sarah S.

Instructor

Sarah S.

Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga - Yin

Sarah took her first yoga class in 2010 when her then-boss brought her to a 105F class. She thought everyone in their tiny shorts and sports bras was absolutely crazy, but was immediately inspired and hooked by the self-discipline and growth in that same hot room. In 2016, Sarah completed the 105F Teacher Training in Costa Rica, and has also trained in Yin Yoga with Dar Vander Hoop at Ebb + Flow Yoga in Chicago. Sarah’s advice for new students is pretty simple: “It’s yoga. Have fun, take a nap if you want, and try again tomorrow." Outside of the yoga studio, she works full-time in corporate retail operations and store design. Sarah also loves interior design, art museums, DIY home projects, reading, traveling the world, watching scary movies, and spending quality time with friends.

About Sarah S.

Sarah T.

Instructor

Sarah T.

Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga - Yin - Hot Pilates - Vinyasa

Sarah is a life-long Chicago girl, and has 3 kids, a pup and cat. She took her first yoga class in 2012 (with Mike at Wicker Park!) as what she thought might be a way to get in shape after having a baby. She was immediately hooked! Yoga has come to mean so much more to her than just exercise, and she uses it in every area of her life. She has grown so much stronger and healed so much through her practice. Sarah completed teacher training in 2020, and placed 11th at the 2021 USA Yoga Championship. Sarah is delighted to help others experience the same benefits she’s found practicing yoga.

About Sarah T.

Sharon

Instructor

Sharon

Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga

Sharon first stepped onto a yoga mat in July 2013, and immediately fell in love with the transformative power of the practice. Over the years, yoga became a cornerstone in her life, offering both physical and mental benefits that fueled her dedication to learning and growth. In 2016, she took the next step by completing her teacher training with 105F. When she’s not teaching, you’ll find Sharon on her own mat at 105F, fully embracing the power, serenity and community that hot yoga brings.

About Sharon

Shemsi

Instructor

Shemsi

Instructor

Classes Taught

Hot Vinyasa

Shemsi began taking heated vinyasa classes in 2022. She found the flows resembled the classical ballet choreography she studied for 15 years. While yoga initially served as a physical outlet, she grew to love how the breath, intentionality, and mindfulness carried into her life off the mat. Shemsi strives to create space for students to move with energy, build strength, and leave feeling more connected to their breath. Her classes feature creative sequences and upbeat music. Outside the studio, Shemsi is a first-grade teacher who enjoys exploring Chicago’s food scene and spending time at the beach.

About Shemsi

Siobhán

Instructor

Siobhán

Instructor

Classes Taught

Hot Pilates - Vinyasa

Siobhán discovered yoga at age 5 when she stumbled upon the PBS program “Lilias, Yoga and You” after an episode of Sesame Street, and quickly became hooked on the TV show that inspired her to move, not just sit and watch. As Siobhán got older, she got involved in various forms of dance — hula being her personal favorite. It was as a dancer, she was introduced to the conditioning techniques of pilates. Following the birth of her twin sons, Siobhán found comfort on her mat. At her neighborhood hot yoga studio, Siobhán made it her mission to heal and rebuilt her core, physical strength, endurance and mental state. Blown away by the results, Siobhán was inspired to help others, and wanted to have a positive impact on others the way these classes had on her. Siobhán quickly got a Level I IHP certification, and promptly began teaching nonstop. She then earned Level II IHP and Baron Baptiste Journey into Power Yoga-Level I certifications, as well as, the East River Pilates Mat and Anatomy course. Most recently she became a certified health + wellness coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.

About Siobhán

Stacy

Instructor

Stacy

Instructor

Classes Taught

Original Hot Yoga

After years of trying various styles of yoga, Stacy stumbled into a Bikram class in 2011. This wasn’t idle curiosity — she desperately sought relief from the Multiple Sclerosis symptoms present at the time. Having spent much of the first 7 ½ years of her diagnosis in a heavy fog of medicated sedation, Stacy returned to the hot room in the spring of 2016 with a clear mind and fresh perspective. She sensed this practice was saving her life, and has not left since. She attended the 105F Teacher Training on a recommendation that recognized her progress. A firm believer there is no better medication out there for the body or mind, Stacy urges others suffering from chronic illness to try a class.

About Stacy

Stephanie

Instructor

Stephanie

Instructor

Classes Taught

Yin

For this boisterous Chicago native, 26 + 2 and Yin Yoga are her two secret weapons for glowing skin and boundless energy! Attending her first hot yoga class in 2008, Stephanie was immediately addicted — since that fateful 90 minutes she has taken thousands of classes all over the world in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Dutch and Estonian. Eager to share the healing gift of yoga with her fellow humans, in 2022 she took a Yin training, and is now both honored and humbled to teach at her home studios of 105F. If you don’t find her taking class or teaching Yin, you can catch her preparing for her next year at Burning Man, producing Italian horror film fests, and/or cruising around Europe — sometimes all at once!

About Stephanie

Stephen

Instructor

Stephen

Instructor

Classes Taught

Hot Pilates

Stephen found Inferno Inferno Hot Pilates in 2018 when searching for a more permanent solution for chronic lower back pain due to an old injury. One class was all it took to convince him of its effectiveness, and he has never looked back — even beginning to teach in the summer of 2023. A life-long practitioner of martial arts, Stephen believes in continual physical and mental evolution. Both Pilates and yoga at 105F, provide a great avenue for anyone looking to fulfill their athletic and wellness goals while surrounded by an earnest and supportive community.

About Stephen

Erin F.

Teacher Training Staff

Erin F.

Teacher Training Staff

About Erin F.

Gianna Purcell

Teacher Training Staff

Gianna Purcell

Teacher Training Staff

Gianna began her 26 + 2 practice in 2007, and used her immediate love of its healing powers to launch herself into a life of study, discovery, and teaching. She owns the Siddhi School of Yoga — offering hatha yoga, asana, pranayama and meditation. In addition, Gianna is a mortality educator and doula, an ayurvedic counselor, a yoni artist, and drummer and musician in a folk band. Find her at her home in Tucson, AZ or traveling the world teaching trainings, retreats and workshops.

About Gianna

Kathy Durham

Teacher Training Staff

Kathy Durham

Teacher Training Staff

Kathy attended her first Bikram Yoga class in September 2004. All of her buried anxiety, frustration, depression and suffering began to melt away with the first deep inhale and exhale. Eagerly supported by her partner, family, friends and teachers, her first class quickly turned into 10 classes, 1 month became 3 months, and soon training seemed inevitable as she found the remedy to feel energized, confident, and on her way to feeling whole once again. For more than 10 years, Kathy has focused tremendous effort and energy on understanding every part of her personal practice. Actively training and competing regionally and nationally allowed her to gather insight from all perspectives of teachers, coaches and mentors.

About Kathy

Colleen

Sales Associate + Instructor

Colleen

Sales Associate + Instructor

Classes Taught

Hot Pilates

Colleen was a competitive cheerleader throughout her adolescent life, and moved to Chicago from Kentucky. When she was new to the city, she was looking for ways to be more involved in the community and keep herself healthy, while also being mindful of an old ankle injury. After finding 105F, she became hooked and has continued her practice ever since. Colleen began as a Front Desk staffer, and attended the IHP training in 2024. She believes that everyone should feel inspired to live a happier and healthier lifestyle and enjoy the practice that best suits them. Colleen loves to motivate others and help others fulfill their wellness goals.

About Colleen

Danyel

Sales Associate + Instructor

Danyel

Sales Associate + Instructor

Classes Taught

Vinyasa

Danyel welcomes you to open your heart and strengthen your body through mindful movement and breath work. After exploring hatha and vinyasa yoga in 2017, he reconnected with his practice through hot yoga at 105F. Experiencing firsthand how yoga can transform everyday life, Danyel felt called to share this gift with others and completed a 200-hour teacher training in 2025. He believes yoga should be accessible for every body, and his classes reflect this inclusive philosophy. Expect to leave feeling energized, refreshed and a little lighter—in body and mind.

About Danyel

Erin L.

Sales Associate + Instructor

Erin L.

Sales Associate + Instructor

Classes Taught

Hot Pilates

Erin is a graduate student at DePaul University and is pursuing a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. She hopes to build a career in Chicago Public Schools. Outside of school, Erin loves practicing yoga at 105F and connecting with the Chicago community. Her future goal is to become a registered yoga teacher so that she may combine her passions for speech therapy and yoga. Erin loves to chit chat -- stop by the front desk to say hello!

About Erin L.

Grace K

Sales Associate

Grace K

Sales Associate

Grace is a front desk staff member, who is not yet certified to teach yoga, but she hopes to one day take that leap! She is a physical therapy graduate student who loves to talk and learn about all forms of exercise. Currently, her favorite 105F classes are Inferno Hot Pilates and Hot Vinyasa.

About Grace K

Jessica L.

Sales Associate

Jessica L.

Sales Associate

Jess works in tech as a UX designer and loves finding opportunities to step away from the computer and connect with people in her community. She volunteers at the Field Museum, where she works in public education and helps prepare specimens for the museum’s research collection. She loves talking about dinosaurs and animals, and is always happy to share a fun fact or two! Jess is excited to be part of the 105F community — stop by the front desk and say hello!

About Jessica L.

Mia S

Sales Associate

Mia S

Sales Associate

As a graduate student at the University of Chicago, Mia strives to strike a balance of academics, wellness and community. She’s excited to support the 105F studio as a member of the Front Desk team, and to continue caring for her body and mind through her hot yoga and pilates practices. She loves being part of spaces that foster connection and growth, and thrives in their collective energy.

About Mia S

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