Melissa Sargent - Studio Owner

When I walked into the St. Paul Bikram studio over a decade ago I had no idea my life would be forever changed. It required more physical and mental focus than any form of exercise I had done in the past. I felt amazing after and I was in love! I eventually was able to go through teacher training and now I am honored share this practice with others.

Being born with just part of my right arm means that I need to continuously work on maintaining symmetry in my body. This series is the only form of exercise I have found that helps me accomplish symmetry, alignment, and strength on both sides, left and right. This is not just physical and mental exercise however, this yoga has helped me grow emotionally and spiritually as well. Throughout the years of my practice, I have experienced many life challenges, as we all do, and the hot room has brought me peace every time. I am incredibly grateful and humbled to share yoga with others.

Becoming Inferno Hot Pilates certified this last year and scheduling Pilates classes has been a valuable addition for me personally and the studio community. I believe we all need cardio fitness, strength, and flexibility and Pilates is the perfect compliment to yoga so we can achieve both. And it’s so fun!