Hanna believes that movement should be both challenging and nourishing. Aside from creating a supportive class environment, she’s also guilty of making the occasional bad (or just plain lame) joke.

Her guilty pleasures include a big plate of salmon sashimi and rearranging her furniture too frequently. When she’s not teaching, you can find her lost in fictional writing or taking long, reflective walks.

In Hanna’s classes, expect a good playlist of music from all around the world, plenty of isolated movements designed to fatigue each muscle group, and a strong emphasis on form and alignment cues to maximize each movement’s effectiveness. She wants students to leave feeling accomplished—not just because they pushed through the burn, but because she believes that stepping onto the mat is already a win. Oh, and did we mention a really good playlist too?