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Highland Yoga Teachers - Not Just a Job
Highland Yoga is proud to work with over 90 yoga teachers on its growing team. Each teacher brings their unique flavor into Highland Yoga's signature style of vinyasa. In addition, unlike most fitness studios, we strive to make teaching yoga a sustainable career, offering full time positions with benefits and competitive salaries.
Highland Yoga is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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The Highland Yoga Story
Learn more about Highland Yoga and meet our leadership team. Learn more about joining our family!
Founded in 2015
Highland Yoga was founded in 2015 by duo Elsie Brotherton and John Irvin. Since opening its first location in Atlanta's Virginia Highland neighborhood, Highland Yoga has since grown to 9 studios around Georgia in Atlanta, Alpharetta, and Athens.
Highland Yoga classes are transformational. They are designed to empower students to connect with their most authentic selves and with others in genuine ways, creating a community that feels like family and a place that feels like home. Real Yoga. Real Community. [Real Sweaty.]
Elsie Brotherton,
Founder & Ceo
Elsie discovered yoga in 2010 when searching for tools to cope with stress during law school. In 2013, after having settled into her career as an attorney, Elsie completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training and soon realized that she felt called to share her passion for yoga with others. The dream of Highland Yoga was born, and in 2015 Elsie took the leap from practicing attorney to full time yoga teacher and studio owner.
Elsie is the founder and CEO of Highland Yoga and Training Collective. Prior to taking to the mat full time, she earned her Bachelor of Music in Musicology from Oberlin Conservatory and her J.D. from Emory University School of Law. Elsie believes there is no wasted life experience, and she infuses the discipline and passion that she developed through classical music studies and law school into her business every single day.
When she's not teaching yoga, Elsie enjoys hanging out at home with her daughter Billie and husband Bree in Serenbe, GA. Learn more about Elsie at elsiebrotherton.com.
The Highland Yoga Leadership Team
Caron Christison, COO
Caron oversees operational logistics and financial analysis related to studio performance. This includes managing a team of studio managers + 100 teachers, developing and implementing processes and procedures, and ensuring smooth daily operations for an optimal student experience.
Lisa Wolff, Director of Development
Lisa helps promote consistency among all of our studios so that no matter where you practice, it is true to the Highland Yoga experience! This includes overseeing our feedback team, facilitating mentoring for new teachers, coordinating coaching for teachers, and helping manage our teacher training programs.
Nikia Wright, DEI Director
Nikia promotes fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone at our studio. With a solid commitment to equity, this initiative creates room to make yoga accessible to all, irrespective of race, gender, or socio-economic status. Highland Yoga ensures that our studio is a place where diversity is celebrated, a welcoming, and safe place that is built for you.
John Irvin, Managing Partner
John oversees new studio development and facilities maintenance. This includes location scouting, business planning, project management, and legal.
Part Time
Yoga Teacher - Athens
Highland Yoga is seeking a dedicated and passionate part-time Yoga Teacher to join our team in Athens, GA.
Part Time
Yoga Teacher - Nashville
Highland Yoga is seeking a dedicated and passionate part-time Yoga Teacher to join our team in Nashville, TN.
Part Time
Back of House Staff
All Studios
Join our Back of House Team and help make yoga happen! Hourly pay plus free yoga.
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