Community
Franny Acoba
Long-Time KHY Student
Kauai Hot Yoga came into my life seven years ago — I watched this beautiful young lady creating a special place for us to come together. My salon was right across from the studio, and though I had never practiced hot yoga, yoga itself had been part of my life since I was a teenager. I decided to give it a couple of months. After just a few weeks, I was hooked. What this practice brings to me is not only physical benefits, but also mental health, strength, purpose, support, comfort, no judgment, family (ohana), and love.
Rob Geist
Physical Therapist & Yoga Student
Like many, I came to yoga skeptical — I spent most of my time rock climbing or in the gym. But yoga changed everything. After years of personal hardship and grief, I threw myself into practice. A friend and teacher encouraged me to take YTT, and I graduated in spring 2025. Yoga opened so many doors for healing and gave me a safe place to grieve. The community, my practice, and the four corners of my mat are sacred to me. Turning trauma into beauty — little win after little win.
Shane Johnson
Sacred Temple Lomi Practitioner & Teacher
Shane Johnson is the founder of Sacred Temple Lomi and a Temple-Style Lomi practitioner and teacher based on Kauai. With more than 30 years of dedicated practice, he carries forward the lineage of traditional Hawaiian Lomi Lomi as taught to him by his kumu and elders. His work integrates flowing forearm techniques, breath, prayer, and sacred intention to support deep physical, emotional, and energetic release. Sessions are offered as ceremonial healing experiences honoring the spiritual roots of Lomi. Contact Shane at 808-755-5039 to book your session.
Jason Tomaino
Holistic Health Practitioner
Jason is a master bodyworker and educator with 15+ years of experience in Thai Medical Massage and Mana Lomi. Having taught at institutions like PCOM and IPSB, he brings a deep understanding of orthopedic acupressure and energetic flow to his practice. Through intentional movement and deep tissue work, Jason clears bodily stagnation and restores Prana to help clients overcome chronic pain and stress.
Glen Kojima
Real Estate Agent & Yoga Enthusiast
Born and raised on Kauai, Glen earned his MBA from the University of Washington in 1987 before returning home to serve his community in real estate with the Kauai Realty Team. He has practiced yoga for over 13 years, developing his own philosophy he calls the "IN" theory — practicing with INtention, INtegrity, and withIN each posture, staying fully present. That same mindset guides his work in real estate, where he approaches every transaction with mindfulness and authentic connection.
Danita Martinez
Hot Yogi & Herbalist
Hot yoga found me in 2018 when I walked into the yoga garage to sweat — and I was completely hooked. The practice became my church and ceremony, engaging the Ayurvedic principles I adore. Through commitment to 26/2, Hot Vinyasa, and Hot Yoga Sculpt, I transformed my body and life. In 2022 I earned my 300-hour Hot Yoga teacher certification in Mexico. I am also the founder of Crow Star Woman Botanical Studio LLC — herbal alchemy for the skin, soul, and senses, rooted in Indigenous plant medicine.
Cameron Gaut
Musician & Web Developer
Cameron has been sharing the healing sounds of the flute for over a decade. A frequent collaborator at KHY, he combines ambient music and bansuri flute to help students connect more deeply with themselves. His music is a blend of traditional Indian melodies and modern ambient textures, creating a unique soundscape that promotes relaxation and inner peace. When he's not performing or recording, Cameron is building websites like this one and enjoying raising two kids in natural beauty of Kauai.
