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Hot Power Vinyasa with candlelight


This class is taught by:

Harper Wise

Harper started practicing yoga with their mom in middle school in Connecticut where he grew up. He returned to the practice almost a decade and a wrist injury later, primarily as a way to reconnect to their body after working as a bartender. In 2022, they moved to Worcester, joined Hot Power Yoga Center, realized how much deeper the yoga tradition was, and couldn’t get enough. In the past five years, yoga has become absolutely crucial for their physical, emotional, and spiritual growth and wellbeing. Harper completed the 200 hour teacher training at Hot Power Yoga Center. He is so excited for the chance to share his love of the practice with others and grateful to be a part of this amazing community.

Outside of the studio, Harper is an avid plant parent, loud shower-singer, live music enthusiast, and would prefer to spend as much time at the beach as possible. Harper has a degree in Sociology from Tufts University and works in adult eduction and leadership development.

Kelly Dowd

Kelly originally intended to add yoga to her workout regimen as a way to help maintain flexibility and prevent injuries, but quickly began to realize the additional physical and mental benefits of a consistent practice. After a few years of regular practice, she completed her RYT-200 training in 2011 in Virginia, where she taught various styles and levels of yoga from meditative and chair yoga to advanced hatha and vinyasa. After 3 years teaching in Virginia, she moved to MA to pursue a graduate degree and has been teaching and practicing in New England ever since! She has her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from MCPHS University here in Worcester and utilizes the core components of yoga asana often in PT practice. Finding a balance between strength and mobility is a key element in Kelly’s yoga teaching as well as in her work as a physical therapist. Kelly loves sharing her passion for human movement and helping others achieve their optimum levels of physical and mental health both on and off the mat. When she’s not teaching or moving, Kelly spends her time enjoying outdoor activities, hanging out with her fiancé and their fur-children (a cat and a dog), and attempting do-it-yourself projects.

 

Krystal Maldonis

Krystal (500RYT) fell in love with yoga in 2015. After spending years doing cross training she found herself longing for some time to slow down and be present. Yoga being just that, she went to her mat more and more and hasn’t stopped since. In 2019 Krystal graduated from 200h teacher training with Kristin here at Hot Power Yoga Center, then teaching at local studios in central MA. In 2022 Krystal went on to earn her 500 hour certification in Bali. Yoga has helped her through some very hard times in life , being the one place where she could slow down and move freely. This moving meditation is what kept her strong through these times, yoga has now become Krystal’s passion in life, she can't wait to share her love for yoga with as many people around the world as she can.
In Krystal's class you will practice linking breath to movement while flowing through various challenging yoga postures. Krystal loves the art of sequencing so be prepared to enter postures in new and challenging ways, that challenge your body as well as your mind. experience something new each time you’re on the mat.

Meghan Foley

Meghan, a native of Douglas, MA, has always led an active lifestyle, participating in soccer and track and field throughout her school years. Following an ACL injury that hindered her running, she discovered yoga as a key component of her recovery. This journey led her to fall in love with hot yoga, which she seamlessly integrated into her routine alongside distance running. In 2021, Meghan graduated with a teaching degree and found herself increasingly drawn to yoga as a means to slow down and clear her mind. She completed the 200-hour teacher training program at Hot Power Yoga Center, deepening her dedication to the practice. Currently, Meghan is a 6th-grade English teacher. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, including her beloved dogs, and engaging in activities such as hiking, running, and attending live music events. Meghan's passion for yoga consistently motivates her in all aspects of her life, both on and off the mat.

Francesca Toy

Francesca began practicing yoga with her mom when she was 12 years old in New York City, where she was raised. After many years as a student athlete she discovered that yoga was the best thing to keep herself feeling good and mobile, both mentally and physically. She moved to Worcester in 2017 to attend Clark University where she earned a Master’s in Education and began working in the Worcester Public Schools. As a high school teacher, Francesca has found that a regular yoga practice keeps her stress levels in check and fosters a caring attitude towards the teenagers she works with on a daily basis.

Francesca graduated from Hot Power Yoga Center’s 200 hour teacher training in May of 2025 and is excited to be sharing her love of yoga with the public.

This class is done in candle light. Same as the regular hot power vinyasa class, only we add candle light to help relax the muscles and calm the mind.

Upcoming classes:

  • Mon Sep 15 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm with Harper Wise
  • Tue Sep 16 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm with Kelly Dowd
  • Wed Sep 17 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm with Krystal Maldonis
  • Thu Sep 18 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm with Meghan Foley
  • Mon Sep 22 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm with Meghan Foley
  • Tue Sep 23 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm with Kelly Dowd
  • Wed Sep 24 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm with Krystal Maldonis
  • Thu Sep 25 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm with Harper Wise
  • Mon Sep 29 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm with Meghan Foley
  • Tue Sep 30 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm with Kelly Dowd
  • Wed Oct 01 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm with Krystal Maldonis
  • Thu Oct 02 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm with Harper Wise
  • Mon Oct 06 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm with Meghan Foley
  • Tue Oct 07 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm with Kelly Dowd
  • Wed Oct 08 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm with Krystal Maldonis
  • Thu Oct 09 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm with Francesca Toy
  • Mon Oct 13 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm with Meghan Foley
  • Tue Oct 14 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm with Kelly Dowd
  • Wed Oct 15 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm with Krystal Maldonis
  • Thu Oct 16 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm with Harper Wise