Meet Our Teachers

Jo completed his 500hr teacher training in 2016 with Raja Yoga Academy in Gold Coast, Australia. With a background in wrestling and a love for surfing and tennis, a way to repair and stay in shape is a must. Hot sequence fits the bill perfectly and helps maintain a healthy mind and body for even the most extreme of personalities. Jo has been practicing since 2013 and still sees improvement on a regular basis both on and off the mat. Hot sequence rocks!

Sabrina was born and raised in Munich, Germany. She moved to the Atlanta area in 1995. After graduating high school she earned her degree in Early Childhood Education and taught Pre-K, Kindergarten and privately tutored special needs children. Sabrina always dreamed of having a child of her own and a few years after getting married, her and her husband Corey, welcomed their daughter Bailey into the world. Sabrina quit her job to stay home and be a full time stay at home mom. That is the time when she found yoga and fell in love with how yoga made her feel. She started out following along with videos on the internet and then one day stumbled across Ember Hot Yoga being built in downtown woodstock. At first she wasn’t sure about doing a class in a heated room, but after a few tries she fell in love and signed up for her very first 30 day challenge. That is when her practice truly started and she hasn’t looked back since.

Sabrina loves the playfulness that a vinyasa class can provide. Flowing slowly with your breath and being able to twist or turn yourself upside down are some of her
favorites to teach or do in a vinyasa class.

The challenge of the heat and balance in postures are what she loves most in Hot Sequence classes. She loves the fact that each Hot Sequence class feels different and can have different challenges, although the postures are always the same. The class always leaves her feeling energized, strong and accomplished. Even teaching Hot Sequence, she leaves feeling the energy from the students in the room.

Sabrina believes that yoga is for everyone. Sharing her passion for yoga and helping others find their path is what Sabrina finds most gratifying.

Sabrina now resides in Woodstock with her husband Corey, daughter Bailey and her two dogs. Outside of yoga she loves to spend time outside hiking, exploring and traveling with her family.

Jane was born and raised in Manila, Philippines. Work stresses and a tight body from years of running and biking brought her to Ember Hot Yoga in 2012 where she started her practice with Hot Sequence classes. What was meant to be her outlet to cope with stress and a stretch class that kept her from sports injuries, eventually led to a new way of life of finding stillness, honoring her body, opening up, letting go, and self-healing. Jane's classes focus on alignment over depth to help you build a strong foundation in your asana practice and to help keep you injury free. She also provides opportunities to go deeper, to explore, and to have fun. 

Jessi Rae was born and raised into the world of yoga and wellness. She began diving deep into studying health and yoga at the age of 15, following in the footsteps of her mother as a healer. She has dedicated her life to sharing health and wellness and assisting people achieve their goals.

Jessi Rae is an internationally known instructor. She has taught in places like China, Greece, Taiwan, Bali, Costa Rica and all across the United States.

She has lead over 50 trainings worldwide in the art of Aerial Yoga, Thai Massage and continuing education programs.

Experience & Qualifications

200 hour yoga teacher training certification from Nosara Yoga Institute of Costa Rica in 2008

Jessi Rae specializes in deep tissue massage and Thai Bodywork, training closely with The Thai Bodywork School of Evanston, IL since 2006

She trained in Boulder, CO with Aircat Aerial Arts in 2014 for Aerial Yoga Teacher Training and going on to complete many other Aerial Yoga teacher trainings.

Jessi Rae traveled to Goa India in 2018 for a 100 hour intensive training to dive deep in Ashtanga yoga with master teacher Joey Miles.

She teaches sound healing, stand up paddle board yoga, teacher trainings, leads yoga & wellness retreats, offers yoga business and personal coaching and more.

Jessi Rae has continued her studio with master instructors like Kino Mcgregor, David Swenson, Dylan Werner, Joey Miles, Gabriel Halpern, Greg Kraftshaw, and more.

​She is truly committed to not only the practice of health & yoga but also as an instructor and helping to guide others into a healthier state of being.

You only get the one body, so it is a absolute priority to take care of it and to get the most out of it while you have the chance. - Jessi Rae