OUR TEAM
Dedicated teachers. Certified by Yoga Alliance
Most teachers at Sumits Yoga are personally trained by Sumit Banerjee and hold Yoga Alliance certification. We hire for care, character, and genuine love of the practice.
FOUNDER & HEAD TEACHER
Sumit Banerjee
Classes that are the perfect blend of fun and challenging.
Sumit Banerjee founded Sumits Yoga in Scottsdale in 2000 and has spent over 25 years refining a method that is simultaneously accessible to beginners and demanding enough to transform experienced practitioners.
His teaching is known for bringing positivity and precision together — a rare combination that produces real results without the ego or intimidation that can accompany other intense practices.
Sumit personally trained most teachers on the team and continues to lead workshops, teacher trainings, and special events throughout the year.
Abby
Sumits Yoga
Bio coming soon.
Amy
Sumits Yoga
I have been an avid yogi for over 16 years and a dedicated yoga instructor for the past 11 years. I began my yoga journey after being a gym rat for years, when a friend recommended I try on of Sumits’ classes. I instantly fell in love with Sumit's hot yoga sequence which then led me to obtain my certification to teach and I have been teaching ever since! Currently, I practice law part time and get to teach yoga as well. It is a great balance in my life and I am so grateful that I have the support, time and energy to do both. I am a big advocate of balance (hence being an attorney and a yoga teacher). I truly believe everybody needs a balance of energy in their life. Whether it’s between school and work, work and family, or whatever else, it takes time and energy to find that balance and once achieved, everything just feels better.
Carole
Bikram Yoga
After years of training and competing in the fitness world, Carole discovered Bikram Yoga helped heal her back pain. She became a Certified Bikram Teacher in 2013, went on to manage a studio in Orlando, Florida, and continued expanding her certifications. Through clear dialogue, encouragement, and love, her goal is to help students leave class feeling healthier, stronger, and more at ease.
Chelsea
Sumits Yoga
Bio coming soon.
Amanda
Sumits Yoga
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Ana
Pilates
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Carrie
Sumits Yoga
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Cindy
Sumits Yoga • Bikram Yoga
I’ve been practicing Bikram Yoga since 2003 and had the privilege of meeting Sumit as he was creating his incredible sequence. In 2024, I completed Teacher Training 🧘♀️ and have loved teaching ever since. I’m passionate about helping students build strength, confidence, and consistency—both in the room and in daily life.
Dawn
Sumits Yoga
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Heather
Sumits Yoga
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Jennifer B
Sumits Yoga
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Jennifer T
Pilates
A certified Mat Pilates instructor focused on slow, intentional movement. Jennifer's classes emphasize control, deep muscle engagement, and mindful movement so students feel the work in every exercise. She creates a supportive space where all levels can challenge themselves while staying connected to their bodies — with the goal of leaving class feeling stronger, grounded, and confident.
Kim
Sumits Yoga
Kim Ewan is a dedicated yoga teacher with nearly two decades of experience, having begun her teaching journey in 2006. She is passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, encouraging students to honor their bodies and move with mindfulness and acceptance. Her teaching emphasizes a non-aggressive approach, allowing each individual to work at their own pace and connect deeply with their practice. With a focus on accessibility, Kim’s classes are thoughtfully designed to support students of all levels, fostering a sense of balance, self-awareness, and ease both on and off the mat.
Kimberlee
Pilates
Bio coming soon.
Michelle
Sumits Yoga
Michelle has been practicing yoga for nearly two decades and has been teaching the Sumit's Hot Yoga sequence since 2016. Teaching is what grounds her and was ultimately the catalyst for major life upgrades. She feels blessed to witness students transform and grow in their practice. Michelle also owns an advertising agency and is a passionate mom of two sons.
Neil
Sumits Yoga
Bio coming soon.
Quin
Sumits Yoga
Quin is a yoga teacher with three years of experience who believes yoga is more than a practice on the mat—it’s a way of showing up for yourself in everyday life. With a deep love for breathwork, Quin guides students to connect their breath with movement, building strength, presence, and resilience both physically and mentally. Quin’s classes create a supportive space for students of all levels to explore their practice, slow down, and reconnect with themselves. For Quin, the most meaningful part of teaching yoga is witnessing students choose to show up for themselves, on the mat and beyond.
Scarlett
Sumits Yoga
Bio coming soon.
Amber
Sumits Yoga
I am a compassionate yoga, instructor, dedicated to sharing the transformative power of yoga with others with a warm and inclusive approach.
Braelynn
Sumits Yoga
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Chae
Sumits Yoga
Bio coming soon.
Cintra
Bikram Yoga
Cintra has been passionately teaching Bikram Yoga for over 30 years. She opened the first Hot Yoga school in Scottsdale AZ.
Heidi
Sumits Yoga • Bikram Yoga
Bio coming soon.
Jenny
Sumits Yoga
Bio coming soon.
Kyndal
Pilates
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Noelle
Sumits Yoga
Bio coming soon.
Tricia
Sumits Yoga
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Amy
Sumits Yoga
After years of training and competing in the fitness world, Carole discovered Bikram Yoga helped heal her back pain. She became a Certified Bikram Teacher in 2013, went on to manage a studio in Orlando, Florida, and continued expanding her certifications. Through clear dialogue, encouragement, and love, her goal is to help students leave class feeling healthier, stronger, and more at ease.
Bikram
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Want to teach at Sumits Yoga?
We're always looking for dedicated, compassionate teachers who share our values. All of our teachers go through Sumit's training program and hold Yoga Alliance certification.
If you've completed our 200-hour teacher training or hold a current Yoga Alliance RYT designation, we'd love to hear from you.
TEACHERS TRAINED
300+
FOUNDATIONAL YTT
200hr
YEARS TRAINING TEACHERS
25
YOGA ALLIANCE CERTIFIED