Community Highlights: Meet Ahoo Sarab of Korsi Yoga, Still Hot Yoga

Today we’d like to introduce you to Ahoo Sarab.

Hi Ahoo, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I started practicing yoga as a teenager, and it became something I carried with me through every chapter of my life. I lived in different countries, traveled extensively, and wherever I went, my yoga practice came with me. It became a constant as a way to come back to myself no matter where I was.

At one point, I started imagining what it would be like to create a space of my own. I was actually planning to open a yoga studio in Ukraine, where I was living at the time. But life had other plans, and I eventually moved back to my hometown of Roswell, Georgia. I decided to bring the idea home instead, and that’s how Korsi Yoga began twelve years ago.

What started as an idea for a physical space has grown into a community that means so much to me. And in many ways, the heart of Korsi is still the same as it was when I first started practicing as a teenager: creating a space where people can move, breathe, connect, and come back to themselves.

Once Korsi was established, I partnered in another studio, Still Hot Yoga, of which I am still co-owner, and that has been successful and on-going now for nine years.

And two years ago, I expanded Korsi’s offerings to include a fresh juice and smoothie bar. We have our own product line of protein powders, creatine, collagen and more to supplement a healthy lifestyle.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Ha! Definitely not. Building a business is never as smooth as it looks from the outside. One of the biggest challenges has been learning that creating a beautiful space and community is one thing, but leading people and managing all the personalities that come with it is another.

There have been plenty of moments where I’ve had to navigate difficult relationships, and situations that forced me to become a better leader. I’ve learned a lot about boundaries, communication, trust, and—probably most importantly—not taking everything personally.

But honestly, those challenges have shaped Korsi as much as the successes have. They’ve helped me get clearer about what kind of culture I want to create and what really matters to me: integrity, inclusivity and creating a space where people genuinely feel good being there.

Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Korsi is a hot yoga and movement studio in Roswell, Georgia, built around the belief that yoga can be both transformative and deeply human. We offer a range of practices from vinyasa flow, bikram hot yoga, progressive flow to sculpt, meditation, breathwork, workshops, and teacher training, so there are many ways to explore movement and mindfulness.

But what I’m most proud of is that Korsi has never been about simply following a formula. We’ve created a space that feels welcoming, challenging, and a little bit different. We take the practice seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously.

What sets Korsi apart is our emphasis on the whole experience. It’s not just about getting into a pose or getting a workout. It’s about how you feel when you leave. Stronger. Lighter. More connected. Maybe a little more like yourself.

Our philosophy has always been captured in our tagline: the lift and the falling away. There’s the effort, the strength, the heat, the growth and then there’s the surrender, the letting go, and the space that opens up when we release what we no longer need.

More than anything, I want people to know that Korsi is a community. You can come here exactly as you are, challenge yourself in whatever way feels right that day, and hopefully leave feeling a little better than when you walked in.

If we knew you growing up, how would we have described you?
I have a BA and an MFA in film, and before yoga became my career, I worked as a print and motion graphic designer in television and film. Creativity has really been a throughline in my life—from being the kid who was always drawing and painting and entering (and winning!) art competitions, to studying film, working in visual storytelling, and eventually creating a yoga studio.

I think that background still influences how I teach and how I approach Korsi. I’m very interested in aesthetics, music, rhythm, visual storytelling, and creating an experience rather than simply delivering a class. In a lot of ways, I think I just found a different medium for being creative.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.korsiyoga.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korsiyoga/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KorsiHotYoga/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahoo-sarab-69a1973/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Korsiyogastudio