Cheri Hilz

I first stepped into a hot yoga studio at 13 and instantly fell in love with the practice. Trained by Erica Schwartz @onehotyogi , her mentorship deeply influenced me. By 15, I became one of the youngest certified yoga instructors in the country, thanks to her guidance. I’ve been teaching for ten years, with thousands of classes under my belt.

Erica and I have been teaching and sharing our friendship for over 10 years. In 2018, we co-led a 200-hour teacher training, certifying 12 amazing students.

My favorite styles to teach are Vinyasa, Yin, Sculpt, and fusion classes—always fun, energetic, and challenging, leaving you peaceful and tension-free.

For the past five years, I’ve incorporated Sound Healing with crystal singing bowls into my classes, using them during savasana to help calm the mind. I also perform sound baths with breathwork and guided meditation.

I’m proud and honored to be teaching at Erica’s new studio, @mantrahotyoga in Corona Del Mar, California! Join me every Tuesday for Vinyasa Flow and Thursdays for Yin at 5:30 PM. I can’t wait to see you on the mat!