08/14/2026
✨ STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: SCOTT ✨
Meet Scott! You may recognize him from the studio - especially considering he’s taken 375 classes with us!
Tell us a little about yourself 🔥
Outside the studio, I love spending time with my family especially my daughters, granddaughters, and grand-puppies. I’m also big into mountain and gravel biking. 🚲
How did you find Hot Yoga West Reading? 🧘♂️
In late 2024, I was stressed, burnt out, and looking for something to help mentally and physically. I found HYWR online and Jaya welcomed me with one piece of advice: “Just stay in the room.” I’ve stayed for all but two of my 375 classes!
How has your practice impacted your life? 🌱
I’m stronger, have more stamina, and feel more energized. Mentally, yoga has taught me to quiet my mind, sit with discomfort, and handle stress with more patience.
What keeps you coming back? 🔥
The amazing staff and welcoming, non-judgmental environment. I also love mixing things up with Pilates, Somatic Flow, and Ashtanga.
Advice for someone taking their first class? 💭
Just stay in the room. Even if you spend your first class in Savasana, you showed up. Give yourself a few classes and a few weeks to feel the difference.
Fun Fact: Scott’s next studio challenge? Finally trying the ice bath! 🧊
We’re so grateful to have Scott as part of our HYWR community. Show him some love next time you see him in the studio! 🖤