Priya Nair
Founder & Lead Teacher
RYT-500. Vinyasa & Power Flow. The warmth and spark behind Lotus since day one.
Our story
From a borrowed room to a beloved studio
Lotus opened in 2014 in a sunlit room above a corner bakery, with eight secondhand mats and a handful of curious neighbors. Our founder, Priya, simply wanted to share the practice that had carried her through a difficult year — quietly, without ego or pressure.
Word spread the way good things do: gently, by people who felt better when they left than when they arrived. Today we practice in a beautiful, naturally lit space on Willow Lane, with a growing community and a roster of teachers who share one belief — that yoga is for everybody, exactly as they are.
We've kept the warmth of that first little room. You'll still be greeted by name, still find tea waiting, and still feel like you belong from your very first breath.
Our philosophy
Movement as a practice of kindness
We believe yoga isn't about touching your toes or holding a perfect pose. It's about turning inward with curiosity and compassion — listening to your body and honoring what it needs that day.
Every body is a yoga body
No flexibility, fitness level, or experience required — just willingness to begin.
Rest is part of the practice
Child's pose is always available. Slowing down is never falling behind.
Community over competition
We celebrate effort, not achievement. The mat beside you is a friend, not a mirror.
Our teachers
The hearts behind every class
Four certified, deeply caring guides who'll help you feel safe, supported, and seen on the mat.
Daniel Brooks
Senior Teacher
RYT-300. Hatha & alignment specialist with a calm, patient, beginner-friendly style.
Amara Okafor
Restorative & Meditation
Yin, restorative & breathwork guide. Her classes feel like a long, deep exhale.
Lena Costa
Pilates & Mobility
Certified mat Pilates instructor focused on core strength, posture, and steady progress.
What we value
The quiet principles that guide us
More than poses, these are the things we promise to bring to every class you take with us.
Inclusivity
Every age, shape, ability, and background is welcome here. The mat makes room for all of us.
Mindful presence
We protect this space as a refuge from the noise — phones down, shoulders soft, fully here.
Care for the earth
Eco props, refillable water, and a plastic-free studio. Calm bodies, kinder planet.
Non-judgment
No competition, no comparison. Your practice is yours alone, and it's always enough.
Lifelong learning
Our teachers keep growing too, training continually so your practice keeps deepening.
Genuine community
Workshops, tea after class, and friendships that reach far beyond the studio walls.
Come see if Lotus feels like home
The best way to know us is to practice with us. Your first class is half price — we'd love to roll out a mat for you.