Orange Lotus
The journey of transformation.

THE PILLARS IN ACTION

Connection with others draws us out of ourselves. Community gives us a perspective we miss when we’re isolated and focused on the day-to-day events and responsibilities of our lives. As we settle into the group, we feel a deep sense of belonging and acceptance. Inside the community we find peace and permission to simply be ourselves. We find the space to respond to the world with compassion and caring.

We accept others as we learn to accept ourselves. Compassion multiplies as we receive the caring of others and begin to support those around us. We find a new appreciation for our bodies, our minds, and our circumstances as we respond with gentleness and warmth.

Bikram Hot Yoga

Inside the warm atmosphere of acceptance, transformation begins. Change is our response to feeling connection and compassion in new ways. Our hearts and minds are transformed as our bodies strengthen. We awaken to new potential, and a rich sense of well-being begins to settle into our experience of life.

We are on a journey of transformation,
united in compassion, connected in change.
You’re welcome here.

Strong body, strong mind.
Discover your potential on the mat.

Kristin Sapp
Owner

Kristin’s Story

In 2008, my mom invited me to my first Bikram yoga class. I wasn’t really looking for transformation. At age 34, I was healthy, had a wonderful husband, two lovely children, and a convenient job. My life was good, but I wasn’t enjoying it. I felt overwhelmed and lost in the chaos of my life.

My first class left me feeling better than I had in a long time. Lighter, clear headed, amazing. I knew I’d found something powerful. I went to class three times that first week, even though it wasn’t easy. I knew yoga would change my life forever. I balanced a 90 minute class with the demands of my job, family, and already busy life.

Why? Because the benefits made the sacrifice worth the effort. I was more present with the people I loved, less overwhelmed, and more confident. I discovered strength I didn’t know I had and the ability to show up in a way that was kind and balanced.

My journey included Bikram Yoga Teacher training as a way to share what I’d found with others. In 2011, Bikram Yoga Exton was born and my dream of sharing yoga came true. We grew into a thriving community of people changing their lives for the better.

Orange Lotus is the next step in the journey. We’re deepening our practice and experience of yoga to embrace new practices and challenge ourselves with expanded class offerings including Inferno Hot Pilates and Yin. The dynamics are changing, but our foundation of confidence and community remains the same.

Come for the challenge. Come for the community. Whatever your reason, just come to the mat. Trust us to guide you and help you find the vitality, strength, and confidence to fully enjoy your life.

Kristin

Certified:
Bikram yoga 2008
Yin yoga 2018
Vinyasa 2019
Inferno Hot Pilates 2021

Check out Kristin on the Gurus and Game Changers Podcast

Meet Our Team

Summer Joy Banes

Summer Joy Banes

I started practicing yoga when I was 19, initially exploring Bikram yoga. However, it wasn’t until my 30s, when I suffered an Achilles tendon injury from running, that I truly embraced yoga as a central part of my life.

Yoga became the perfect solution, challenging me both mentally and physically while being gentle on my body. It helped me regain strength and stability, especially in my feet and ankles. The day I no longer needed to wrap my ankle or visit the podiatrist, I knew yoga had put me on the right path.

After my recovery, I found that I no longer needed to run—yoga fulfilled me physically, mentally, and spiritually.

I fell in love with Inferno Hot Pilates (IHP) when Orange Lotus introduced it. IHP gives me the cardio intensity I enjoyed from running without pounding my joints, and it’s an absolute blast, especially with great music and the group energy of the class.

I teach motivational, music-driven classes that are fun and empowering. I’m passionate about helping others feel strong and uplifted through movement, and I feel blessed to be doing what I love, sharing that energy with my community.

Certified:
Inferno Hot Pilates 2024

Michelle Ballard

Michelle Ballard

I began my yoga journey in 2006, seeking relief from persistent hip and shoulder pain caused by cycling and swimming. After unsatisfactory experiences with traditional medical approaches, I discovered Bikram yoga. Unlike other yoga practices I’d tried, I was immediately drawn to the heat, the rhythm of the Bikram series, and the instant physical and mental benefits.

Over time, yoga not only alleviated my physical discomfort but also provided tools for emotional resilience, especially in managing stress and conflict at work.

By 2013, my passion led me to complete Bikram Yoga Teacher Training in Los Angeles, California. Now, as an instructor,I like to create classes that are both motivating and meditative, aiming to inspire students to tap into their innate power.

My teaching is rooted in my ongoing study of the Bikram series so I can help students receive maximum benefit from the postures and leave each class feeling rejuvenated physically and mentally.

Certified:
Bikram yoga 2013

Elizabeth Belknap

Elizabeth Belknap

I started practicing yoga at the studio in June 2022 because I was searching for the best methods of preventative maintenance for my body. Before that, I was frustrated with having to visit different places to get both yoga and a solid cardio or HIIT workout.

What I love about this yoga practice and Inferno Hot Pilates (IHP) is the way it helped me track my progress. In yoga, repeating poses allowed me to see my improvements, and with IHP, I realized the only way to get better at things like push-ups was to keep doing them—something IHP made fun to do!

The moment I knew this practice was working for me was when my digestion improved. I had no idea how much the heat and movements could regulate my body, but now I know I need that weekly practice to keep everything in balance.

I’m confident that I’m reducing future health risks, and I know my future self will thank me for what I’m doing today.

My classes are all about fun, encouragement, and helping students build that crucial mind-to-muscle connection.

Certified:
Inferno Hot Pilates 2024

Cara Bergman

Cara Bergman

I began practicing yoga in 1996 and started teaching in 2000. Growing up as a gymnast and a D1 lacrosse player, I needed a new way to stay fit as those sports phased out of my life.

Watching Madonna’s interview about yoga in the late ’90s inspired me—I realized I could find strength and wellness through yoga, rather than the intense cardio and gym workouts I was used to.

Yin yoga, in particular, offered a level of depth I hadn’t found before. As an acupuncturist, I’m drawn to practices that work with the body’s energy, and yin yoga feels similar to an acupuncture session. I leave each class feeling like something profound has shifted inside me.

Through yin, I’ve cultivated a calmer, more regulated nervous system and a deeper flexibility—not just in my body, but in my life.

My Yin classes are meditative, intense, and profoundly relaxing.

Certified:
200 HR YTT Awaken Yoga School 2023

Kim Cermak

Kim Cermak

There was a time when I was juggling a career and family and needed something that would improve my overall physical and mental well being. In 2000, I found Bikram yoga and it was exactly what I was looking for. I couldn’t believe how quickly it changed my life.

By the end of my second class there was a measurable difference in how I felt. The sweating, the mental focus, and the inner and outer strength building that I found in the Bikram practice, I couldn’t find anywhere else.

This yoga was more powerful than anything I had ever tried and continues to bring joyful moments, calm, and intentionality to my life on a daily basis.

My desire to help others find more ease and levity in their lives led me to Bikram yoga teacher training in 2010. Come find out how you too, can experience a lighter way of being.

Certified:
Bikram yoga 2010
Completed:
MBSR (Mindfullness Based Stress Reduction) Practicum and Internship 2019

Lisa Colby

Lisa Colby

My knees were killing me after years of running and I had a neck injury that doctors wanted to operate on. I didn’t want surgery and was looking for something to help manage the pain.

The heat in Bikram yoga was a game changer.

A few months into my practice I had better range of motion in my neck and the pain was manageable. The numbness and tingling in my hand had gone away. My knees felt better and I was more agile. This practice helped me avoid surgery, keep my neck pain away, and manage other aches and pains.

Bikram hot yoga literally helped me create space in my neck and my body, and it turns out, this yoga also created space in my life. The practice taught me how to slow down, it taught me that it is OK to focus on myself. I learned to let go of what was not serving me, therefore creating space in my life for what was truly important.

My yoga practice allows me to enjoy my life and live pain free – I’m on a mission to help others do the same. I love helping new students discover the life changing possibilities that come with a consistent practice.

Certified:
Bikram yoga 2020
Inferno Hot Pilates 2021

Laurie Derries

Laurie Derries

I’ve been a runner my whole life. It was my main form of exercise and I loved it, but my body was tight and sore and my lower back hurt from the constant pounding. I knew I needed to change it up.

I knew stretching would help me, and attempted to stretch on my own but was never able to be consistent with it.

Then I found BYX. The heat in a Bikram yoga class made all the difference. I could literally feel my muscles saying thank you and the community support kept me consistent.

My body feels more balanced and stronger than it ever has and I rarely ever have lower back issues. Best of all, I am part of a wonderful community of people and have made great friends who are a source of joy and support in my life.

Running is still part of my life thanks to my yoga and Inferno Hot Pilates practices. Teaching Inferno Hot Pilates gives me the chance to help students cultivate a stronger, more balanced body so they can continue to do the things they love.

Certified:
Inferno Hot Pilates 2021
Yin yoga 2022

Heather Dunghe

Heather Dunghe

I struggled with sciatic pain from a herniated disc and it impacted my entire life. I couldn’t do my regular strength training, I couldn’t do my cardio workouts, I was miserable. I was told by several people I should try taking a yoga class.

I started Bikram Yoga in 2008 and it was nothing short of miraculous. Bikram yoga was all I needed to heal my back and change my life for the better. It was my physical therapy and workout all in one. To my own surprise just 2 years later I found myself at an advanced yoga training and my body was strong enough for it.

It was during the advanced training that I knew I had to share this practice with others and decided to become a teacher. I encourage my students to work hard so they too can reap the benefits of this amazing practice.

Bikram yoga, and now Inferno Hot Pilates, keep me physically strong enough to meet the demands of owning and operating a residential/commercial painting business. These practices allow me to fully participate in, and enjoy, all aspects of my life.

Certified:
Bikram yoga 2011
Inferno Hot Pilates 2021
Yoga Nidra ® 2014

Amy Houston

Amy Houston

I’m the busy mother of 3 boys and when I get to take time for myself – it better count.

I tried numerous fitness classes at the gym, but nothing fit until I found Bikram yoga. It was so challenging that I had to tap into my mental strength as well as my physical strength.

The class gave me the tools to slow down and connect to my mind and my body for the first time. After just a few classes, I felt calmer and more relaxed. My friends and family started commenting on the positive changes they saw in me as well – I was less anxious, and more confident.

I started practicing for the physical workout, but now I practice for my mental health. A consistent yoga practice teaches you how to handle the ups and downs of life, how to remain comfortable in uncomfortable situations, and how to breathe effectively.

I love teaching and am on a mission to help people change their lives with this yoga. In my class I encourage students to work to their full potential with encouragement and no judgment.

Certified:
Bikram yoga 2016

Neva McGowan

Neva McGowan

I was a busy college student juggling my school work and multiple jobs. I love a good challenge but I struggled to stay focused and I felt like I was watching a version of myself run through my busy life, without being able to slow down enough to enjoy it.

My dad had been practicing yoga at Orange Lotus and thought it would help me. I loved it!

Every other “workout” experience that I had before Orange Lotus was highly competitive. I am a blackbelt in Taekwondo and I competed in horse shows throughout high school.

Yoga was the first time that my workout was not being charted or scored by anyone, it was simply a relationship that I could have with myself.

I felt amazing and thoroughly enjoyed the hot yoga and IHP classes. So much so that I would wake up at 4:45am and drive 45 min to take a 5:30am class. I could think clearly and I was present in the life I was living.

I went to IHP teacher training in Oct 2022 and my goal when I teach is to give you the best workout possible. I want you to leave feeling better than ever with a positive mindset that will carry you through the rest of the day!

Certified:
Inferno Hot Pilates 2022

James Pfeffer

James Pfeffer

I had a knee injury that never got proper therapy and unrelenting daily back pain that made me inflexible and limited my mobility.

Practicing in the heat and doing each posture twice was different than anything I had ever done, and I felt better after my first couple of classes.

I could move around better at work without my knee locking up and I was more confident because I felt stronger.

The coolest part about the practice was that for the first time ever, it was fun to participate in group exercise. I realized how important it was to be surrounded by a supportive, motivational community.

The physical benefits of the practice were huge for me, but it would be impossible for me to put a price on the psychological benefits. This yoga has given me a means to process the stresses and challenges of life.

I love helping my students find the freedom that comes from feeling good in their own bodies.

Certified:
Bikram yoga 2005
Inferno Hot Pilates 2021
Tai Chi Easy certificate 2005
Thai Yoga Massage 2019
Yin yoga 2021

Susanne Rosenberg

Susanne Rosenberg

In 1997, after months of sitting at a desk in the library studying for the New York bar exam, I was looking for something to help me recharge physically and mentally. Yoga was the answer.

Then, in 2011, I had two nagging injuries in my hip and shoulder from my high impact exercise routines that had not improved with cortisone shots, physical therapy, or extended rest.

Bikram hot yoga was the answer. My first class was exhilarating and exhausting and intriguing all at the same time, so I went back every day for the next two months. After four months, both injuries had almost completely resolved and I have not looked back.

The combination of heat and therapeutic postures has been a consistent source of healing, energy, and equilibrium in my life ever since.

I focus on alignment and meditation in my practice and in my teaching. I help my students discover the healing aspects and the energizing benefits of a consistent yoga practice.

Certified:
Bikram yoga 2016
Pyro Pilates 2016
Ghosh Yoga 2017
Yin yoga 2018
Vinyasa 2019 & 2020

Sarah Schreier

Sarah Schreier

After having my children I was looking for something to help me feel better physically.
I’m not a runner and don’t like a typical “gym” atmosphere, but I get empowered by others’ energy and like being with other people. Yoga was the perfect fit!

This yoga practice helped me feel good in my body and helped relieve the stresses that come with trying to balance family, career, and young children.

The welcoming community, the heat, and the consistency of the Bikram practice were exactly what I needed.

After one week of practicing I found myself rearranging my schedule to get to class. This studio is my sanctuary and being part of this yoga community has made me a better parent, and brought confidence and focus to my life.

I love helping my students embrace both the challenge of each class and the peaceful effects that come from a regular practice.

Certified:
Bikram yoga 2021

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