Lotus Yoga School

15/06/2025

🌟 It’s been a week since these incredible humans graduated from our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training—and honestly, it’s taken me about that long to begin to process the magnitude of what we went through together over the past five months.

This wasn’t just about learning how to teach yoga. It was about:
🌀 Exploring the roots of yogic philosophy and applying them off the mat
🧠 Training our nervous systems to respond rather than react
🧘‍♀️ Understanding safe, effective alignment for every body
🧍‍♂️ Studying anatomy in a way that actually made sense
🧘‍♂️ Deepening our meditation practice to hold space for life’s messiness
🪞 Getting honest through personal inquiry and reflection
🎙 Gaining confidence in leadership and public speaking
💪 Building physical strength and emotional resilience
🌊 Learning to embrace the flow—even when challenges showed up
💗 And ultimately, discovering how teaching others can radically deepen our own practice.

This training isn’t about cranking out yoga teachers. It’s about giving real people the space to grow into grounded, compassionate leaders—on and off the mat.

That’s why we do it over five months. Integration > acceleration.
Transformation takes time, and these humans showed up for it. All of it.

Swipe through for a few glimpses from our graduation weekend and potluck celebration. If you’re feeling the nudge to step into something deeper, more embodied, and more you, the next round starts this fall.

DM me or drop a 🧘‍♀️ below and I’ll send you details.

02/06/2025

📣 Bottom line: The teacher doesn’t live in your body. YOU do. If it feels good, do it. If it doesn’t—don’t.

You might’ve heard teachers say “flex the front foot!” in pigeon pose—but that cue isn’t a one-size-fits-all.

👉 If your front leg is less than a 45° angle and your hip/knee/ankle are tight, flexing can actually cause strain in your outer ankle.
👉 If you do have more mobility and a wider front leg angle, then flexing might offer more stability.

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16/12/2024

✨ How to Sit for Meditation ✨Meditation doesn’t require sitting with your legs in the shape of a pretzel—what matters most is finding a seat that feels supportive and comfortable for your body. Here are a few options to try:🪑 Sit in a chair with feet supported on blocks or books and a pillow behind your lower back for support.🧱 Use blocks or a cushion to elevate your hips, helping you sit upright without effort.↕️ Aim for a vertical spine that feels effortless—usually, this means your hips are above your knees.🙌 Place your hands wherever they feel comfortable and natural.The goal is to feel supported and at ease so you can focus on your practice without distractions. ✨ Want to dive deeper? Comment MEDITATION, and I’ll send you a link to a free meditation workshop!

Send a message to learn more

02/12/2024

“As a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience, I've dedicated my career to helping people heal their inner wounds and reconnect with their authentic selves.

In the summer of 2023, I registered for yoga teacher training to deepen my yoga practice. I envisioned learning to guide students through poses, sequences, and the beautiful flow of asanas. I looked forward to exploring yoga philosophy and studying pranayama. I received all of that—and more. What I didn't expect was how much the training, facilitated by Brittany, would mirror the inner healing work I've dedicated my life to.

Brittany has a beautiful ability to make the abstract tangible and immediately applicable. Her approach blends ancient yogic teachings with modern, real-world tools for self-discovery. Her yoga teacher trainings are practical and accessible for anyone ready to explore and gain clarity, balance, and authenticity.

Brittany doesn't just teach yoga; she holds space for self-exploration and transformation. Her compassionate yet incisive guidance goes beyond the mat, offering tools that ripple into every area of life—helping you navigate challenges, cultivate presence, and step into your higher self with confidence.

I'm endlessly grateful to have been her student and thrilled to see her wisdom shared with so many."

Tevara Jeanne Paranto, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist

03/11/2024

Three adaptations for you to try out when a teacher says, “Vinyasa.”

17/10/2024

It’s okay to feel afraid when things don’t go as planned—that’s our ego trying to protect us. But the real strength comes from acknowledging that part of ourself, learning to dance with it so we can confidently let go of the things that are holding us back. “Thank you for bringing your concerns to my attention. It makes sense that you feel that way. I will keep your concerns in mind. Now let’s shift our attention in the direction we want to go with the flow of life—instead of against it.”

How can you flow with the river today?

Comment “I let go” if you need to remind yourself? 🙏✨❤️

~ Brittany Hopkins

27/09/2024

Join me .hopkins.switlick on the mat for an Empowering Vinyasa practice every Saturday at 10:00 AM | in the beautiful new studio location at 12500 W 58th Ave #101, Arvada, CO 80002.

16/09/2024

What an honor it was to experience “when the student becomes the teacher” as this crew led community workshops on the Vagus Nerve, Arm Balances, Personal Empowerment, Yoga for Sleep, Kriya Yoga, and the Sacral Chakra.
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Denver yoga peeps- keep your eyes peeled for classes and workshops with these next level 500 hour certified yoga instructors.
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While their 300 hour advanced yoga teacher and leadership training is complete, I know their journey of learning and sharing will continue.

~Brittany Hopkins

10/09/2024

📸 Flashback to a year ago, when my baby was just , and I was 43. My other little one was 5.5 years old. Time flies, but one thing remains true—I see myself in every mom out there doing their best to juggle everything.

You deserve time for yourself—physically, mentally, and emotionally. 💖

You are worthy of asking for support from your partners, family, and friends. 🤝

And you’re absolutely worth the investment of taking this Yoga Teacher Training with me. 🙏

I’m as human as you are, and I don’t feel this confident in every area of my life. But when it comes to my work leading yoga teacher trainings, I’m clear: this upcoming training will inspire you in ways you might not even realize you want or need. It offers tools to navigate life with grace, laughter, and courage. And as a bonus, you’ll feel physically stronger, too. 💪

I’m deeply passionate about sharing this program because its impact extends far beyond just you. It ripples out into your family, your community, and beyond. The change is immeasurable. 🌊✨



~Brittany Hopkins

10/09/2024

✨ Six amazing humans are about to complete their 300-hour Advanced Leadership/Yoga Teacher Training this weekend! 🎉

Swipe 👈 to see the FREE workshops you can take as part of their graduation weekend! 🙌

Tag any friends who would love to join you for one (or all!) of these incredible opportunities! 🧘‍♀️💫

Saturday, September 14:
11:30 AM – Vagus Nerve with Irene 🌿
2:00 PM – Arm Balances with Nedal 💪
4:15 PM – Personal Empowerment with Danny 🔥
6:15 PM – Yoga for Sleep with Mersudina 💤

Sunday, September 15:
11:30 AM – Kriya Yoga with Abby ✨
2:00 PM – Sacral Chakra with Laura 🌸

📍 Sunny Isle Yoga
12351 West 64th Avenue
Arvada, Colorado

Don’t miss out on these transformative experiences! Register to save your space! 💖

26/08/2024

✨Watch out world—another group of amazing humans are ready to share these beautiful practices of yoga with the world.

✨What an honor and privilege it is to witness their expansion over the course of their 200 hour yoga teacher training.

✨It’s hard to capture the essence of this final weekend, but there was excitement, tears, laughter, hugs, sweat, stillness, open-ness, discovery, gratitude, and sooooo much more. Our heart hearts are beyond full. 🙏✨❤️

✨✨✨ Special thanks to for teaming up, holding space, being a witness, and sharing yourself/wisdom!!!

If you want to know what they now know reach out to find out more about the next training!!!

https://www.cc360denver.com/200-hour-yoga-teacher-training.html

~Brittany Hopkins

15/08/2024

🎉 10 Years in Colorado! 🎉

Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined that following the breadcrumbs of life would lead me to this beautiful chapter I’m living—one that literally involves seven chapters in a book I’ll be launching in the next few months! 📚✨

In August of 2014, I moved to Denver from Beijing, China, with big plans to share yoga with as many people as possible. I started with pop-up yoga classes in parks, found a space indoors, hired incredible teachers, and bought a building. The yoga community grew and flourished—classes, workshops, teacher trainings, retreats—we did it all. And then, in 2018, at the age of 38, life surprised me with a cherry on top—the greatest gift: my son. 💙

When the pandemic hit, everything had to change. I moved the studio online, created a video library, and, like so many of us, evolved. By the end of 2020, I found myself divorced but confidently ready to raise my son with my mom’s help. And then, when I least expected it, love found me. We married, and at 43, we welcomed our beautiful baby girl into the world. 💕

The yoga studio made it through the pandemic, but the in-person part of the business needed to be rebuilt, and I was a 40-year-old with a toddler. Exhausted is an understatement. So, I sold the building, went back to teaching pop-up yoga classes, and just for fun, dabbled in marketing for the residential window replacement company my husband works for!

But the universe had more yoga in store for me. Out of the blue, former students started reaching out, and here I am, having trained 34 yoga teachers this year and about to start another 200-hour training in October. 🤯

Thank you, to everyone near and far who have been a part of this incredible journey. Here’s to the next 10 years of love, growth, and endless possibilities! 🙏💫

PS: If you’d like to be on the list for a sneak preview of the book and to stay in the loop about the book launch and upcoming events, be sure to sign up for my newsletter!

Drop a heart in the comments or DM and I’d love to keep you updated on all the exciting things ahead!