At Radiant Hot Yoga, we believe in celebrating the dedication, progress, and positivity of our community members. Each month, we shine a spotlight on a student who exemplifies the spirit of yoga through their practice, perseverance, and passion. Our Student of the Month section is a tribute to these inspiring individuals who not only embrace the physical challenges but also embody the mental and spiritual growth that yoga fosters. Join us as we honor their journeys, share their stories, and highlight their achievements both on and off the mat.
Introducing our February Couple of the Month Amanda and Brandon ❤️🧘♂️💍
Love, sweat, and soul connection—this incredible couple took their practice to the next level and got ENGAGED at Radiant Hot Yoga on January 25, 2025! From flowing side by side on the mat to stepping into forever together, their journey is a true testament to love in its purest form. Radiant isn’t just a yoga studio—it’s a space where hearts open, connections deepen, and life-changing moments unfold. What an honor to witness such a beautiful milestone within these walls! Wishing this amazing couple a lifetime of love, light, and endless flow!1. Your Yoga Journey as a Couple
How has yoga evolved from being an individual practice to something that’s central to your relationship?
- Brandon: It’s our peace zone from all distractions
- Amanda: It’s another way for us to reconnect with one another.
2. Building Connection Through Yoga
In what ways has practicing yoga together strengthened your emotional and physical connection?
- Brandon: It’s just another way to love deeply.
- Amanda: have you seen Brandon’s abs 🙂
What’s your favorite partner pose or shared moment during a yoga class that symbolizes your bond?
- Brandon: She always looks at me with a proud smile when i do the pose pulling my foot up my back in beginning of class (bow). And I always help her clamp the stretch down when one leg straight out front while standing (bird). (Sorry i still don’t know pose names).
How does flowing through practice together deepen your understanding and appreciation of each other?
- Brandon: We’re just two souls trying our best.
- Amanda: we flow through class like we flow through life together (in sync).
3. A Radiant Engagement
Your engagement at Radiant Hot Yoga is such a beautiful milestone! Can you share the story of how it all happened?
- Brandon: I always knew I was going to put a ring in her palm while holding hands in shavvassana. I just didn’t know when. Or who the teacher would be. But the stars aligned and it was 1/25. I gripped the ring tight in her hand and after namaste I rolled over and got on both knees and asked her to marry me. She didn’t even know the ring was in her palm the whole time. Excited with pure joy she jumped on me and said yes.
Why did you choose Radiant Hot Yoga as the setting for this special moment?
- Brandon & Amanda: God did.
Every time you practice at Radiant now, how does it feel knowing this is where such a big chapter of your love story began?
- Brandon: It feels safe and peaceful.
- Amanda: Special place of pure happiness.
4. Love & Inspiration
What do you admire most about each other, both on and off the mat?
- Brandon: I admire Amanda’s strength, resilience, fearlessness, faith and The way she honors me.
- Amanda: I admire who Brandon is – my warrior, his intellect, strength he holds for both of us & (have you seen him 🙂
How do you inspire and support each other to show up authentically in your yoga practice and daily life?
- Brandon: It’s in her not on her, no faking anything with her. She doesn’t need me for that haha.
- Amanda: Our faith & strength (physically and emotionally) is something we share from the moment we wake up together.
How has yoga helped you see your partner in a new light or appreciate them more deeply?
- Brandon: I just love her so much.
- Amanda: I see how he fights to push through when I know it’s tough both mentally and physically, I know that’s how he will show up for us daily the same way.
