ASHLY BJORN
OWNER & INSTRUCTOR
My passion for fitness started at a young age. Growing up, my family owned a local gym, so I fell in love with exercise very young. I started teaching cycling, boot camp, sculpt, TRX, and other group fitness classes over 13 years ago. The formats I taught were intense classes, so I decided to attend a hot yoga class to create a little more balance. It was love at first sight and I signed up for teaching training after only a couple classes. I have done two 200-hour vinyasa/power teacher trainings and also have my 500-RYT.
The yoga room is my playground. Whether it’s through fun transitions, arm balances, inversions, themed classes, or just a basic vinyasa class, I love to push and encourage my students.
I am married to the love of my life and have 4 beautiful children. I majored in accounting from BYU-Provo. Other than yoga, I enjoy road biking, traveling, and watching my kids play sports!
I have always dreamt of opening my own cycling or yoga studio but didn’t expect it would happen when it did! How grateful I am for God’s goodness and the circumstances that gave me the courage to take the leap and follow my dream! The theme of my studio is “We Rise by Lifting Others”. I strongly believe that when we lead with love and kindness and seek to strengthen and serve others we are happier and feel more joy in our lives. Uplift Hot Yoga will be a place of refuge, where students and teachers will feel loved, valued, and seen. My hope is that everyone will find classes they love, teachers that fill their soul, and a space to feel safe.
INSTRUCTORS
MEREDITH THOMASON
(Hot Power Vinyasa)
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I took my first yoga class in 2020. I fell in love with the practice and knew I wanted to learn more. I completed my 200 hour Yoga Teacher training at the end of 2021 with Boise OM school and have been teaching and practicing yoga ever since. I have enjoyed continuing teacher education from Carmen Aguilar (cyogalife) and working toward my 500 hour Teacher training with Boise Flow Studio.
For me, the yoga asana practice is such a beautiful escape. One hour to forget the outside world. Focus on yourself, connect to your breath, get out of your head and into your body.
I am passionate about teaching powerful, energetic yoga classes that challenge students to explore fun transitions, optional arm balances, and inversions—all while building mobility,
balance, and strength in both body and mind. My classes offer a space to step away from the outside world, connect to breath, and shift from the mind into the body. With a focus on movement, exploration, and play, I encourage students to try something new, have fun on the mat, and, most importantly, approach their practice with love and gratitude.
Outside of yoga, my greatest joy is my family-spending time with my amazing husband and three children (ages 13, 11, and 8). Together, we love camping, hiking, movie nights, and exploring the beauty of Idaho.
BROOKE NEILSON
(Sculpt & HIIT)
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It is an honor to practice with you at Uplift! I look forward to our time together learning and growing. I have a passion for teaching strength movements with proper form. Through this approach, we can come away feeling stronger and more balanced. This passion for anatomy and strength comes from my background as a Registered Dental Hygienist and as an avid weight lifter. I decided to become a certified personal trainer because the highlight of each day is when I get to move my body and quiet my mind. I love it! Especially since my life is very busy with 4 amazing kids going in lots of directions. My husband and I are originally from Arizona, but we love Idaho so much and have been here for 4 years. I also love to sing in choirs, and I have 2 adorable doodles. And I can’t wait to meet you!
ASHLEY BATEMAN
(Sculpt, Pilates Sculpt & HIIT)
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I am super passionate about fitness and health and I love teaching group fitness and connecting with the students in my classes!
I graduated from Utah State University with my Bachelors in Exercise Science in 2009.
I have since become nationally certified by AFAA in group fitness instruction and am a NASM certified Personal Trainer. I teach multiple licensed fitness formats and am so excited to be teaching Sculpt and HIIT at Uplift!
My love for group fitness runs deep and I am a firm believer that real results happen when you work hard together.
I am a busy mom to 4 kids and I feel like being a mother is my greatest life accomplishment. I also love to bake and travel and I spend as much time as I can on the tiny island of Kauai.
MINJI "MJ" LIM
(Hot Power Vinyasa)
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Yoga began as a simple physical practice but has become the anchor that grounds me in balance, strength, and self-discovery.
With nearly 20 years of practice, my teaching is rooted in the structured approach of the West and the deep philosophical traditions of the East - Blending discipline with fluidity, strength with softness, and tradition with adaptability.
Yoga is not about achieving perfection but about deepening awareness moving with intention, breathing with presence, and creating space for transformation.
I am happy to guide you through this journey, helping you find strength, balance and clarity along the way.
See you on the mat
KATIE STEVENS
(Hot 26/2)
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Bio Coming Soon!
KATIE MOSS
(Sculpt & HIIT)
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I have been a part of the fitness industry for over 15 years, but have loved everything involving health and fitness since I was a kid. I graduated from BYU with a degree in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Fitness and Wellness. At that time I also certified to become a personal trainer and exercise physiologist through ACSM. Shortly after graduating I became a certified Spin instructor and have been teaching spin and group fitness ever since. I love anything that involves being outdoors and active. As a family we love to hike, snow ski, paddle board, and water ski. I also love to run and bike as well as the occasional triathlon, but helping others find joy and success in their health and fitness journey is what I love most!
LEAH MONG
(Sculpt and HIIT)
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I am thrilled to be a part of the Uplift team! My passion for fitness started when I first became a mom. I knew I needed a small window in my life where I could focus on becoming a better, stronger, and a more grounded version of myself. I fell in love with strength training and triathlon racing. Fast forward 11 years, 4 children and multiple life experiences and challenges, that desire hasn't changed. Life is chaotic and busy with 4 kids. You will often see us snow skiing, camping our riding our bikes with our 2 golden retrievers.
I decided to become a certified fitness trainer because I love sharing this passion with anyone who is looking to challenge and rediscover the best versions of themselves. I believe accountability and community are wonderful assets to utilize in our fitness journey; and I am excited you will join me in the mornings for sculpt and HIIT!
SALLY ROBERTS
(YIN & Mild Heat Vinyasa)
I came to yoga after years of rehabilitation following an ischemic stroke. With the guidance of doctors and therapists, and the support of friends and family, I had regained my ability to walk and to live independently, but it was yoga that reconnected me with my body. I knew this was an experience I wanted to share with others—this aliveness, this healing.
My formal education culminated in my Master’s in English from Boise State University, where I taught English Composition. I also taught Spanish at Hewlett-Packard. Later, I opened a dance studio in my home as a way to be home with my children. Within each subject area, I focused on building confidence in my students. I knew that the information I presented only mattered if students felt empowered enough to use it—to put their learning into practice.
Yoga empowers the practitioner from his or her first downward dog, or ah-ha breath. It is this strength and this connection that I share with my students. Yoga builds bridges between mind and body, between breath and movement, between student and community. As we honor ourselves—our body and our mind—we learn to honor each other and the community at large.
Liza Fletcher
(YIN & Mild Heat Slow Flow)
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I am a RYT-200 and RYT-200 trauma-informed yoga teacher, driven by a passion for creating
inclusive spaces where healing can unfold. Through my practice, I’ve discovered that yoga
asana, meditation, and breathwork cultivate a deeper connection between mind, body, and
spirit. My yoga journey has brought me profound relief and inner balance, and it’s my mission to
share these practices with others.
I am committed to creating safe, supportive spaces where individuals can explore movement
and breath at their own pace. By offering asana as an embodiment practice and providing tools
to help regulate the nervous system, my approach blends mindfulness, movement, and
compassion– meeting students exactly where they are. I aim to offer yoga as a tool for personal
transformation, emotional well-being, and empowerment.
For me, yoga is more than just physical– it’s a journey toward inner harmony. I’m honored to
guide others as they discover their own relief and inner strength.
Mara Southerland
(Hot Power Vinyasa, Mild Heat Vinyasa & YIN)
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I got my 200 hr RYT from The Yoga Underground.
I specialize in Tahna/Vinyasa flow but have a passion for all expressions of yoga.
I have lived in the Eagle area since 2016, and never plan to leave this amazing place! I love connecting with others, yoga, mountain biking, dancing, skiing, writing, traveling, and trying new things.
I encourage my students to dive deep and get to know and listen to their own bodies. I create a space where you can practice in a way that serves you. I like to mix it up often, so expect new challenges every time you step on the mat with me as your guide.