Insel Metin

Insel Metin

Studio Owner and Certified Bikram Yoga Instructor

Insel is a native of Turkey born in a tent. Brought up in Mevlevi Sufi tradition to Rumi's Teaching. He proudly adopted US as his home since 1980. He is the proud husband of Shellie, father of Yasin, Zack, Pearl and Tyler. 20 years ago, Insel was 245 lbs. and unable to do any sports due to soccer injuries that required 9 knee surgeries. He used to smoke 2 packs of cigarettes a day. His first class where he passed out in “Tuladandasana” but was immediately bitten by the Yoga bug. The intense and challenging practice left him feeling alive, vibrant and humbled. He has been practicing minimum 6 times a week since than and realized that opening the body is the same as opening the mind. He is a big fan of gratitude and very grateful for the privilege of playing on the mat. Insel has competed in Bishnu Gosh International competitions. He has studied / certified by other Calcutta Bishnu Gosh Lineage Hatha Yoga instructors such as Tony Sanchez and Jimmy Barkan. Insel has also studied with Neva Ingals to become a Flow RYT 200 Hr. certified instructor In year 2008 Insel left a 6 figure stressful corporate job to dedicate himself to his Family and Yoga. He completed the Bikram Teacher Training in Fall 2008. His goal is helping students along their journey to health and happiness. He is continuously learning from many wonderful teachers and fellow students of Yoga. He loves contributing to our vibrant community thru his scheduled public classes, corporate group classes, workshops and network. He is always available by phone or e-mail or in his studio Hot Yoga Tysons. He believes that strength, flexibility and focus are important for a balanced, healthy and spiritual lifestyle. He prides in trying to fit to the bill, "The virtue is to Serve".