Michelle started practicing meditation in 1988 and yoga in 2004. She originally studied yoga under Shanti Kelley and went on to study with Nischala Joy Devi, Richard Miller and Leslie Kaminoff at the Soul of Yoga in Encinitas, CA. Michelle is an E-RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance, and a C-IAYT Yoga Therapist specializing in eating recovery, cardiac and cancer rehabilitation. Michelle currently serves Seton Hospital as their Cardiac Yoga Therapist and develops and leads teacher training internationally.

Michelle’s vinyasa classes are empowering and focus on stability in the major joint systems while carefully providing students with a projection free environment for self-exploration. Michelle practices nonduality and believes that each experience is an opportunity to awaken to the subtle qualities of Self Realization.

Kiana is a dedicated yoga teacher and General Studio Manager for MVP. Kiana is passionate about bringing yoga to the community and creating a welcoming environment for all practitioners. She is committed to expanding her knowledge of yoga and sharing this sacred practice with others. She completed her first 200-hour yoga teacher training from the Tantric traditions of Sri Vidya and lineage of Swami Rama with her teachers Shannon Buffington and Charly Faukner, and has since accumulated over 800 hours of additional training and thousands of hours of teaching experience. Kiana strives to empower her students to cultivate mindfulness, self-awareness, and inner peace by exploring intentional movement, yogic philosophy, and energetics on the mat.

Ana Pilar Cruz, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, RYT 200, has been teaching yoga in Austin, Texas since 2001 and has been training yoga teachers since 2006 at both 200 and 500 hour levels in the United States and abroad with Yoga Yoga, Global Yoga Shala, and Zingara Yoga. She has been studying with her teacher, Gary Kraftsow, the founder & head of the American Viniyoga Institute, for over 16 years. Under the guidance of Kraftsow, Ana Pilar completed the American Viniyoga Institute’s 500-hour advanced training in 2005. Her continuing education is immersed in a number of specialized areas, including Western & Yogic Anatomy, Injury Prevention, Stress-relief, Mantra chanting, and Tantric philosophy, as she studies with the likes of Leslie Kaminoff, Srivatsa Ramaswami, Donna Farhi, Rod Stryker, and Dr. Douglas Brooks. In 2017 Ana Pilar was grandfathered into the International Association of Yoga Therapist, receiving her C-IAYT designation in recognition of her specialized client work in adaptive structural therapeutics. As a senior teacher trainer she excels in teaching asana, pranayama, mantra, and yogic philosophy & literature.

In 2017 Ana Pilar was grandfathered into the International Association of Yoga Therapists, receiving her C-IAYT designation in recognition of her specialized client work in adaptive structural therapeutics.

Exercise has always been part of Ali’s life but once introduced to yoga she was immediately hooked. After suffering from a health crisis, she began exploring yoga therapy as a solution. After practicing asana (posture), pranayama (breath) and meditation her pain, fatigue, and brain fog began to subside. Now with a clearer head, healthier body and little pain she wants to share the healing power of yoga to her clients. Ali is a 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher and specializes in breath-centered asana in gentle, healing, restorative yoga. Ali is a certified IAYT Yoga Therapist.

We all have different musculoskeletal structures and Adam’s classes focus on ahiṃsā (the ethical principle of non-harming), to be mindful of how our bodies feel and not how poses look. His classes are crafted to guide you through mindful movements to safely build strength and stability through careful alignment, so you can find the expansive freedom found within.

Practices are stimulating, energizing, and designed for a full-body and mind connection. You can expect an authentic, non-judgmental teaching style; his intention is to help you find your inner wisdom to create a more disciplined, healthy, fun, and spiritually connected life.

Adam is a 200-hr RYT and has also completed a 32-hr meditation teacher training.

Through yoga Adrienne aims to help you feel calm and connected to the present moment and your body. She hopes you feel happier, and more alive after flowing through class with her. Adrienne is a Minnesota native and has been living in Austin for the past 8 years, where she gained her Yoga Certification under Michelle Young at My Vinyasa Practice. During the day Adrienne works in Bio-Tech and on call as a Community Doula. She is an avid yoga practitioner, and had her first class in 2006 on the gorgeous beaches of St. Croix. Adrienne is a life-long learner, and has thoroughly enjoyed the journey of living an increasingly richer life. Join her to release some stress, move your body, and have some fun.

Alyssa loves sharing the joy and power of yoga with anyone at any stage in life or practice. She’s been a practitioner for over a decade and is an RYT-200. As a lifelong lover of learning, she continues to study the science and philosophy of yoga. Alyssa’s Vinyasa classes are fun, creative, and welcoming – and she can guarantee a killer playlist, too.

I started practicing yoga years ago as a way to reconnect with my dancer roots. I found something much more influential. yoga became instrumental to my personal growth and healing, I rediscovered the intuitive connection with my body and movement and developed a new appreciation for the breath and its role in meditation.

As a queer/Latina the diversity of the community is a continuous source of inspiration and a powerful reason to continue learning. My classes are a sage and welcoming space for all body types. Embracing this diversity, I spend time developing sequences that are deeply accessible. Sequences for all bodies and all levels. Expect to focus on self compassion and the idea that every variation of a pose is a beautiful aid to mediation and body connection. It’s not ofter in our culture that we are told and shown how to listen to our bodies, and I strive to make more space for that.

Bebe teaches various classes- some highlighting the restoring aspects of yoga while reclined, others drawing on the playful curiosity that comes from a more physically challenging flow. Classes are all levels and geared towards the students who arrive to meet their needs in a safe way. Bebe is trained in Raindrop aromatherapy, Full Body Massage, Sound Healing, Conscious Connected Breathwork, Lifestyle Meditation, Cold plunge therapy and more. You can expect a dynamic experience in Bebe’s classes bringing together multiple modalities for healing.

Casey began her yoga practice as a tool to aid her mental health and quickly found that she wanted to share the benefits of mindful movement, self compassion, meditation, and an accepting community with others. She received her RYT-200 from Bliss Body Yoga, a studio in Raleigh, NC and began teaching for a local wellness organization focused on whole-person wellness by offering movement classes, many therapy modalities, and programming focused on dismantling fatphobia and promoting accessibility within the wellness industry. Upon moving to Austin in 2021, she garnered experience teaching in a variety of settings, with studio and community classes at local venues being her favorites! Casey’s primary goal in teaching is to provide a physical, mentally, and emotionally safe space for her students by offering flows that are accessible in all body types with many options to increase or decrease intensity. She emphasizes the importance of listening to your own body and meeting thoughts, sensations, and emotions with gentle curiosity and kindness. She incorporates mental health tools like mindfulness, radical acceptance, dialectics, and more into her classes, as well as inspiring quotes and poems, as well as pretty bangin’ playlists, if she does say so herself.

Erin started teaching children’s yoga in 2015 as a healing tool for children who had experienced trauma in her position as a children’s play therapist (LMSW). She received a local certification through The Little Yoga House and holds a Masters of Social Work (MSSW) from UT-Austin. Since 2015, Erin has taught children’s yoga and child/parent yoga in preschools, non-profits, public & private schools, local parks, treatment centers, and private events.

Erin’s classes combine yoga poses with engaging songs, breath, & relaxation. Erin is passionate about the emotional wellness of young children, their families & their community. She also teaches educator/parent workshops centering on neuroscience and empathy-based approaches to help manage the challenges of & understand the science behind toddler behavior through her business Waves of Childhood.

Hannah has always felt called to hold space for the truth of others. As a labor and delivery nurse, she has led families through the sacred experience of creating new life. She now works as an infusionist & psychedelic guide in a Ketamine therapy clinic. She has battled with mental turmoil and existential contemplation, leaning into music and movement as medicine. She is dedicated to her dharma; spreading love and light to raise the vibrational frequency of the collective consciousness.

Hannah sequences dynamic flows with a heavy emphasis on magic, pranayama, Taoist theory, and Chinese medicine, all potent teachings learned from her beloved teachers of Katonah Yoga. Aside from yoga, her recipe for joy involves frolicking in nature, traveling the country in her van with her Australian Shepherd Maverick, and merging with deep bass wubz at music festivals.

Jenifer received her 200-hour teacher training from My Vinyasa Practice and has been sharing her love of yoga asana at MVP through her Vinyasa classes. When she’s not on the mat, she is busy being a mom of two and working with the Sustainable Food Center to bring more equity to the food system. As a licensed social worker, she teaches from a place of support and intentionality, recognizing that each one of us shows up with a unique intention each day. Jenifer also teaches kids yoga utilizing her own curriculum Yoga and Mindfulness for Kids.

Kyler has been practicing yoga and energy healing for several years and enjoys diving deep into philosophy. Kyler finished his 200 and 300 hour advanced training with My Vinyasa Practice. Kyler teaches a strong and deliberate Vinyasa flow that is appropriate for all levels of practitioners.

Leslie, a thought leader in the health and wellness industry, has dedicated over a decade of experience as a yoga instructor and group fitness professional. Her passion for healthy living extends beyond physical well-being, as she guides individuals toward fulfillment through movement, joy, and holistic wellness.

Leslie’s transformative yoga journey began in 2015 after experiencing a panic attack during a live TV report while working as a broadcast journalist. Seeking solace and wanting to help others find inner peace, she got her first 200-hour yoga teacher certification in Ashtanga Yoga in 2016. Since then, Leslie earned two more 300-hour certifications in yoga psychology and alignment-based yoga.

Leslie is also the CEO and Founder of The News Yogi LLC, where she serves as a mental wellness and mindfulness coach. Currently, she is undergoing training to become a somatic healing dance practitioner with Sah D’ Simone.

In addition to her yoga teachings, Leslie works as a morning news anchor at a local TV station. Residing in South Austin with her husband and two rescue pugs, she continuously explores the city for the finest plant-based restaurants.

Leslie’s flow classes focus on showing up to your practice as you are, not as who you’re expected to be.

Leti began her yoga journey years ago and has remained deeply committed to living her yoga. Leti’s playful teaching style reflects her personality, but also her deep desire to support her students exactly where they are. She offers empowering classes that encourage students to explore and connect with their authentic self. Her goal is for students to find their own teacher within and to intuit what is right for their body.

Leti is an E-RYT-500 and loves to share tidbits about the Hindu Deities, anatomy or a quote in her classes. She caters to students of all levels and ensures that everyone feels welcome and comfortable. Her students can expect a challenging, upbeat flow set to carefully selected music. Using the Universal Principles of Alignment, her classes will be safe and leave you with a feel good glow. Leti has been fortunate to study with many influential teachers all of whom have had an impact on her practice. She is also very connected to the community doing a lot of Seva work in order to give back to others.

Leti loves yoga for all its transformative powers – physical and spiritual – and emphatically knows yoga will always be a part of her life and states “It is my medicine”. Leti is an International Retreat leader, teacher trainer and passionate about life, love and yoga!

I am a lifelong athlete, growing up as a gymnast and later a springboard diver. I feel my best when I am moving my body and movement is my favorite way to start the day. A desire to be more in the present moment, both in my full-time job and my personal life, brought me to yoga. My aim for my class is to leave each student feeling that same, expansive energy after each flow by connecting to breath to build focus, strength, and balance. After my class you will feel present, centered, and connected to your core in order to step into the rest of your day guided by your purpose.

Marissa is local to the Fivetwo Austin community and recently moved here from New York with her fiancé Marc and their kitty cat called Chicken. Marissa is a 200 HR YTT MVP Alumni and is pursuing further education through MVP’s 300 HR YTT and Entrepreneur trainings.

Growing up as a competitive gymnast, pole vaulter, and runner, I’ve always had a strong passion for physical activity. However, it was during my sophomore year of high school that I discovered my love for yoga. Since then, yoga has been a consistent part of my life. What has stood out most to me in my yoga journey is the way it transcends the perception of an “individual” practice and fosters a powerful sense of community. I am thrilled to share this sense of unity with others and look forward to meeting you on the mat!!!

Melena is a licensed Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher, RYT 200 & is currently a trainee with MVP’s 300-hr. She teaches vinyasa and slower, gentle flows—intentionally associating breath with movement, cultivating self-love, and celebrating accessible body empowerment throughout her sessions.

Melena’s yoga practice and lifestyle blossomed after she came into a deep, consistent meditation practice that benefitted her mental and emotional life in transformative ways. This generated a passion in sharing the practice of meditation to all: particularly kids & teens, through in-person, live virtual, and an upcoming new mindfulness online course curriculum. Melena is a graduate from the University of Texas at Austin, working in Big Tech where she’s a global leader for the Mindfulness@ Club at Facebook. She loves the Austin skyline, espresso, and her Maltipoo king, Oreo.

Rasha is a 500 hours yoga teacher certified in Vinyasa, Sivananda and Yoga Nidra. She is in the process of completing her Vajra Yoga certification and 2nd year of Yoga therapy. Rasha started her yoga and meditation practices in 2000 and in 2005, she took a year off to travel and study the origins of yoga. During that time, she spent four months at Sivananda Ashram in Southern India, followed by a two-month silent meditation retreat in Nepal at Kopan Buddhist Monastery. Since then, Rasha has become a devoted practitioner as well as an advocate and a certified teacher of yoga and meditation as paths for healing.

Rebecca is a certified yoga therapist, mala maker, and crystal healer who has studied yoga, meditation, and crystals for over 20 years. She is trained in both the Hatha and Kundalini traditions, as well as specializing in Yin Yoga, Restorative, Siddha Kundalini, Yoga Nidra, and Sound Therapy.

Rebecca’s classes provide a safe, healing space well-suited for all levels of experience and ideal for those seeking comfort and ease in stillness. Rebecca generally keeps classes as simple and quiet as possible in order to allow students the space to have their own experiences. If you want to slow down, breathe deeply, stretch out, and reset, Rebecca’s classes are the right place for you.

Stephanie (RYT 500) practiced yoga for a decade before completing her 200-hr YTT certification in 2015. Since then, she has taught more than 2000 classes to all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Her music-driven sequences will challenge you to learn and grow in your practice, and her powerful themes will encourage you to take your yoga off your mat and into the world in order to increase joy, reduce suffering, and become the best possible version of yourself.

Vanisha is a native of Killeen, TX, but began her yoga journey when she began taking classes in Austin after making her way there for school/ work. Her love for yoga truly developed when she began law school in Washington, DC. Law students are at heightened risk for alcoholism, drug abuse, anxiety and depression, so she looked to yoga to help her avoid falling victim to one of the former. It was here on her yoga mat where she discovered true happiness and peace, which led her to want to bring this to her law school community, but also others. She completed both her 200hr and 300hr YTT with MVP and has been teaching ever since. Vanisha enjoys power vinyasa style flows and loves getting into a good arm balance.

A friend first introduced Xenia to Kundalini Yoga when she was in her mid-twenties looking for some form of physical activity for her stiff and inactive body. Unable to formulate an opinion after taking the first class, she took another class, and then another, and another. Not only did she get the exercise she sought, but she soon discovered the chronic pain she had for 14 years began to diminish and then disappear altogether. In her life, she found calmness and patience in situations that normally frustrated her, tolerance where she was used to feeling anger, and focus and efficiency amid harried deadlines. Xenia discovered that the practices of Kundalini, Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga filled her with a sense of vitality and connection never felt before.

With an open heart, Xenia shares her experiences so that others might also live more fully within each moment. Xenia has been a yoga and meditation practitioner for over 2 decades, teaching and training students in Texas and Louisiana since 2003. As an E-RYT 500 and YACEP with Yoga Alliance, thousands of hours of teaching experience, and hundreds of hours in continuing education Xenia bridges the benefits of yoga and meditation with everyday life using the breath and sound to further facilitate the body, mind and spirit towards healing, grace, and ease.

Yolanda started practicing yoga in 2007. It has taught her to sit and move with joy, love and pain— to truly be here and turn off the outside world. She loves the deep presence, mental clarity and the strength she has gained from the practice. Her goal is to spread these gifts to all through asana practice, meditation, chanting, and sound healing. She has discovered the healing power of sound and now teaches Restorative & Sound Healing at our studio to all levels.
“Yoga is a path to self-understanding—both physically and mentally. It’s about recognizing what is true in this moment. Asanas are critical for grounding the mind into presence.”

Ana Pilar Cruz, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, RYT 200, has been teaching yoga in Austin, Texas since 2001 and has been training yoga teachers since 2006 at both 200 and 500 hour levels in the United States and abroad with Yoga Yoga, Global Yoga Shala, and Zingara Yoga. She has been studying with her teacher, Gary Kraftsow, the founder & head of the American Viniyoga Institute, for over 16 years. Under the guidance of Kraftsow, Ana Pilar completed the American Viniyoga Institute’s 500-hour advanced training in 2005. Her continuing education is immersed in a number of specialized areas, including Western & Yogic Anatomy, Injury Prevention, Stress-relief, Mantra chanting, and Tantric philosophy, as she studies with the likes of Leslie Kaminoff, Srivatsa Ramaswami, Donna Farhi, Rod Stryker, and Dr. Douglas Brooks. In 2017 Ana Pilar was grandfathered into the International Association of Yoga Therapist, receiving her C-IAYT designation in recognition of her specialized client work in adaptive structural therapeutics. As a senior teacher trainer she excels in teaching asana, pranayama, mantra, and yogic philosophy & literature.

In 2017 Ana Pilar was grandfathered into the International Association of Yoga Therapists, receiving her C-IAYT designation in recognition of her specialized client work in adaptive structural therapeutics.

Jen has been practicing yoga for over a decade and earned her 200 hour RYT certification in 2018 from My Vinyasa Practice. She has practiced at studios all over Austin and loves a good vinyasa or yin class. She started practicing yoga to build strength and learn how to better channel her inner peace. Using yoga to decompress and recenter her focus, Jen hopes to bring a peaceful and revitalizing experience to those who take her classes. She has been teaching vinyasa yoga online since the studio’s opening in 2020 and currently resides in sunny Orlando, FL where she enjoys teaching on Saturday mornings. 

Kiana is a dedicated yoga teacher and General Studio Manager for MVP. Kiana is passionate about bringing yoga to the community and creating a welcoming environment for all practitioners. She is committed to expanding her knowledge of yoga and sharing this sacred practice with others. She completed her first 200-hour yoga teacher training from the Tantric traditions of Sri Vidya and lineage of Swami Rama with her teachers Shannon Buffington and Charly Faukner, and has since accumulated over 800 hours of additional training and thousands of hours of teaching experience. Kiana strives to empower her students to cultivate mindfulness, self-awareness, and inner peace by exploring intentional movement, yogic philosophy, and energetics on the mat.

Maire’s yoga journey began years ago, looking to connect with and discover her true self. Once she sat on a cushion and stood on a mat she knew this was where she was meant to be. Her asana practice changed over the years from high energy to mindful awareness. As her personal exploration of the sutras deepened, so did her desire to teach. 

Sharing her knowledge and love for yoga led her to complete several teacher trainings, Maire is an E-RYT 500 and an author of a 200hr YTT. Her students and fellow teachers enjoy the creativity and accessible sequencing she brings to every class.

“Becoming the Training Coordinator & Lead Trainer at My Vinyasa Practice has been one of the most rewarding experiences”, Maire.

Rasha is a 500 hours yoga teacher certified in Vinyasa, Sivananda and Yoga Nidra. She is in the process of completing her Vajra Yoga certification and 2nd year of Yoga therapy. Rasha started her yoga and meditation practices in 2000 and in 2005, she took a year off to travel and study the origins of yoga. During that time, she spent four months at Sivananda Ashram in Southern India, followed by a two-month silent meditation retreat in Nepal at Kopan Buddhist Monastery. Since then, Rasha has become a devoted practitioner as well as an advocate and a certified teacher of yoga and meditation as paths for healing.

Sue completed her 300-hour YTT with My Vinyasa Practice and is honored to assist others in their yogic pursuits.

Sue’s specialty is Yin yoga. She started at a local studio in Lake Charles, LA, for the past 2 years, but is also passionate about Beginner Ashtanga and gentle Vinyasa.

She is a true believer in the power of the breath. Sue’s passion is to include all bodies and ages in the ancient practice of Yoga. Since she came to Yoga a little later in her life, She considers it her midlife reset and longs to share this experience with others who would otherwise shy away from the practice. In Sue’s words, “It changed my world!” Enjoy a class with Sue today and leave with a full heart.

Tara has been a yoga practitioner for over a decade. She found My Vinyasa Practice and went through both the 200 hour and 300 hour yoga teacher training programs. Tara is an avid practitioner who loves a good power yoga class. Tara teaches Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative and Power classes.

Tina Hilbert brings over 25 years of extensive experience in the holistic field of alternative medicine. She is committed to meeting individuals on their unique whole health and wellness journeys by utilizing functional and practical hatha and kriya yoga methods and meditation practices. Her additional recreations include crafting simple vegetarian meals, studying, meditating, and journaling. She cherishes quality social time and connection with her daughter, extended family, and friends.

Tina is an active Livestream and In-Studio Kundalini and Hatha Yoga Teacher, C-IAYT Yoga Therapist, Mindfulness Coach, iRest Meditation Teacher, and Reiki Practitioner. Her professional affiliations include a longstanding association with Yoga Alliance since 2003. She holds designations as a Yoga Alliance Experienced-Registered Yoga Teacher 500 (E-RYT 500), Lead Trainer, and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP). Additionally, she maintains an active standing as a Level 3 teacher with the Original Hot Yoga Association (OHYA).