Aware Hot Yoga Information

When Nikki Kourpias took her first hot yoga class, she ran out of it. The intense heat coupled with a feeling of total insecuritydownward-facing what, now?add- ed up to way too much pressure. But her instructor didnt let her get far. She grabbed Nikki by the hand and asked her to return to classnot to participate, but just to sit still on the mat and be present. That moment was the turning point that would eventu- ally lead to Aware Hot Yoga. Eight years and 26 poses later, Nikki would eventually open her own practice, designed to meet practitioners where they are, at their own level. For Nikki, Aware Hot Yoga is pay it forwardto return the faith her instructor showed in her so long ago, and to embrace newcomers who feel as nervous as she once did. Aware classes focus on movement and breath, on presence and circulationnot on becoming, but being. As the name implies, its a practice designed to help people become aware of themselves and their stress- ors, so they are empowered to rediscover their voices, grow, and thrive. Nikki is thrilled to be opening Aware Hot Yoga in Winston-Salem and cant wait to help yogis of all levels achieve focus, healing, and strength, both on and off the mat. To reach people at every level of their practice, and to open their eyes to the healing power of awareness. To have a committed, lively, friendly atmosphere for members at every level. To be part of the woven fabric of Winston Salem. Aware Hot Yogas mission is to welcome people at every stage of life, athletic ability, or yoga experience; to provide an experience of awakening, strengthening, acceptance, and self-love; and to guide people through their own journeys by leading the steps to a new, whole self. Youre completely aware of where you need to go, you just need to take the steps to get there, and Im here to help you. Nikki