In-Studio Teachers

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 (she/her) is a E-RYT 500 and YACEP certified instructor. She specializes in Flow, Playful Power, Restorative, Yin, and Sound Healing classes infusing them with creativity, intentionality, and a deep commitment to holistic well-being. In her Flow classes, Kiana guides students through sequences designed to evoke introspection and inner exploration, blending movement with breath awareness. Her Power Flow classes offer a playful yet challenging environment where students can explore advanced asanas and transitions, pushing the boundaries of their practice while maintaining mindfulness and joy. Kiana’s Restorative offerings focus on slowing down and surrendering to stillness, inviting students to deeply relax and replenish their energy reserves. In her Yin classes, she encourages practitioners to explore their edge, release tension, and cultivate spaciousness within the body and mind. In her Sound Healing offerings, Kiana invites students on a soothing journey of vibrations and sound that facilitate deep relaxation and tension release.

Kiana finds joy in diverse creative pursuits, including DJing, visual arts, and immersing herself in nature. A lover of culture and community, she loves experiencing live music and great food.

Kaytee (she/her) is a E-RYT 500, RCYT, and YACEP, certified instructor and C-IAYT Yoga therapist who holds an M.S. in ​​Maharishi Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. She teaches Flow and Stretch & Sound Healing. Kaytee’s flow classes are both a workout and a work-in. Students can expect an invigorating yet mindful movement practice, inspiring Yoga philosophy, and moving music. Her classes are tailored to the students in the room and are accessible to all experience levels. Kaytee’s Stretch & Sound Healing class starts with guided mindful breathing and dynamic movement to calm the mind before students settle into stillness in Yin shapes with sound healing.

Kaytee is a Texican from Brownsville, TX who has been teaching Yoga in Austin for 9 years. She’s an Aries Sun, Aries Moon, Scorpio Rising; Pitta Kapha Prakriti; 29/11 Life Path; Enneagram 4. Kaytee enjoys spending time in her garden with her husband and their long-haired dachshund, Finn. 

Alyssa (she/her) is a RYT 200 certified Yoga instructor teaching Flow and Power Flow classes. Alyssa’s Flow classes offer space for curiosity and playfulness while incorporating anatomy and Yoga philosophy. Her Power Flow classes involve more movement and mental focus, along with opportunities for balancing postures. She invites joy, reflection, and creativity in class for everyone. Alyssa enjoys the power that music can bring to a class, so expect carefully crafted playlists from nearly all genres of music, from soul to indie, classical to current. ​​Her classes incorporate props to cater to individuals of all ages and experience.

Alyssa loves reading, hiking, paddleboarding, and planning her next trip. Ask her about the time she ​​rappelled down the One Congress building in downtown Austin to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Casey (she/her) is a RYT 200 certified instructor teaching Flow, Slow Flow, and Sunrise Flow. In her Flow classes she offers many options to increase or decrease intensity while still prioritizing accessibility and enjoyment for all body shapes and sizes. In Slow Flow, students move a little slower with more rounds of elongated breath in each pose for the purpose of enhancing the mindfulness practice. Sunrise Flow starts slowly to warm students’ bodies with the rising sun before transitioning to more energized movement with options to increase or decrease intensity. Casey’s goal in all of her classes is for everyone to feel welcomed, included, and empowered.

Casey is from the Carolinas, works full-time in digital marketing, and is passionate about mental health, good tacos, and the fundamental goodness of humanity. She loves reading, sports, and belly laughs.

Hannah (she/her) is an ERYT 500- certified yoga instructor. Hannah teaches Yoga like a sacred, devotional celebration of the body, mind and spirit. She loves to honor the body’s wisdom by flowing through postures like a dance, and vibe out to music along the way. She encourages students to close their eyes, tune in, and truly enjoy every moment of sweet movement on the mat! Hannah’s Flow Classes are fluid, dreamy, and dance-like. Students can expect to soften, strengthen, ground, and release as they flow. All levels are welcome to her classes.

Hannah is an astrologer and mystic, (soon-to-be) Reiki Master, cat mommy, a writer. She enjoys hiking, art, reading, and Anime.

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Jenifer (she/her) is a RYT 200 certified instructor with additional training in Sound Healing and Advanced Asana. She teaches Flow and Slow Flow classes at MVP. Set to a thoughtfully curated playlist, her classes encourage practitioners to slow down, focus on the breath, and build strength. Classes steadily build upon one another to grow the practice and build confidence and curiosity on the mat.

Outside the studio, you can find her gardening, cooking, baking, and playing soccer. Jenifer is originally from Chicago and has that midwestern penchant for gab, so she’s always up for a chat after class!

Jorden (she/her) is a RYT 500- certified yoga instructor teaching Flow. Jorden’s Flow classes are swift and strong featuring poses and themes that change with the seasons and are inspired by nature or phases of the moon. Her classes always include props and layered modifications to keep things accessible. Jorden loves encouraging students to center their own individual expressions. She takes great care to prepare students’ bodies and minds for more complex shapes and transitions with accessible options for students to choose their own adventures.

Jorden grew up on an island in New Hampshire doing sunrise yoga with her mom. She loves painting, playing guitar, reading, and spending time with her three cats.

Kara (she/her) is a RYT 200 certified instructor. Her Flow classes ​​are accessible to all levels, trauma informed, and often incorporate a little bit of Chappell Roan. Kara typically teaches a medium-spicy flow or a slower flow that includes functional and dynamic movements. Her Slow Flow classes involve slower movement, longer holds, and an invitation to slow down. Her Power Flow classes are a bit spicier and explore more advanced poses.

Kara worked in marketing for over 8 years and is currently going back to school for a Master’s in Counseling to become a therapist. She enjoys cooking, spending time on or near water, hanging out with her dog, and reading the latest book in the Empyrean series.

Lara (she/her) is a RYT 500 certified instructor and C-IAYT certified Yoga Therapist trained in Yin, Restorative Yoga, Trauma-Informed Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Adaptive Yoga. ​​Her Slow Flow classes are always at a slower pace, with the intensity varying based on the seasons. She incorporates other aspects of Yoga including meditation, pranayama, and sound healing. ​​She guides practices that are accessible, adaptable, and welcoming to all. Lara provides a practice with instrumental beats and gentle meditative music to tone the parasympathetic nervous system.

Lara is a transplant from Massachusetts and works a dual career in HR and as a Yoga Therapist and Teacher. She enjoys spending her time with her dogs, focusing on personal growth, and in nature

Leti (she/her) is a E-RYT 500 and YACEP certified instructor, C-IAYT Yoga therapist, and a registered End of Life Doula. Leti teaches Flow, Nervous System Reset, Restore & Sound, Stretch & Sound Healing, Yin, and Yin & Sound. Leti’s Flow classes are upbeat, accessible, and set to carefully curated playlists. Her Restorative classes are perfect for stress reduction and a meaningful break from a busy life. They always culminate in a luxurious sound bath. Leti caters to students of all levels, ensuring that everyone feels welcome and comfortable as soon as they step onto their mat. In Leti’s classes, expect a creative and fun sequence that uses the principles of alignment. Her classes will empower and encourage you to explore and connect with your true self and to find your own teacher within.

Outside the studio, Leti enjoys travel, photography, hikes, and theater. Ask her about her time serving in the Peace Corps in Madagascar!

Mary (she/her) is a CYT 200 and RYT 200 certified instructor. Mary’s Flow classes emphasize the mind-body connection as students flow breath-to-movement through an intentional sequence designed to highlight a different theme, peak pose, or muscle group every month. Her classes offer an invitation to students of all levels to come together, let the stress of the world fall away, and find joy, strength, and self-compassion through mindful movement and breathwork.

Mary is a Washington D.C. native who enjoys cooking, reading, and dancing.

Nicole (she/her) is a RYT 200 certified instructor. She enjoys teaching slow, focused movements that cultivate the mind-body-spirit connection. She brings creativity and non-traditional poses to class while building mental resilience, love, and non-judgement into the practice.

Nicole is originally from Arizona and has spent 15 years in the Fitness & Wellness space (before social media made it cool). She enjoys adventuring with her partner, reading non-fiction books while laying in the sun, and trail walking with her doggos.

Rey (he/him) is a RYT 200 certified instructor teaching Flow and Sunrise Flow. In his Flow and Sunrise Flow classes, Rey guides students to gently awaken the body through intentional movement, breath, and self-exploration. His classes build towards mindful heat and strength that leave students feeling grounded, peaceful, and ready to embrace the day. Students can expect an ethereal, atmospheric, and plucky playlist with engaging beats that allows them to simultaneously discover inner calm and physical energy. His classes feature creative flows and a progressive build, through which students cultivate inner peace, resilience, and a richer connection to themselves.

Off the mat, Rey works in tech on the strategy side. He’s into weight lifting, bouldering, and running and enjoys a solo walk with a news, tech, or politics podcast. Fun fact, Rey was an extra in a Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson movie – and no, it wasn’t Wedding Crashers!

Sam (she/her) is a C-IAYT Yoga Therapist and instructor teaching Flow and Nervous System Reset. Her Flow class is a dynamic and energizing practice that synchronizes movement with breath. Students can expect to flow through a sequence of postures that build heat and strength while cultivating flexibility and balance in both body and mind. Nervous System Reset is a unique class designed to reset and rejuvenate the nervous system, leaving students revitalized and ready to face life’s challenges with clarity. All levels are welcome, and no prior Yoga experience is necessary. Sam specializes in stress, trauma, anxiety and depression, breathwork, meditation, and sound healing.

A Louisiana native, Sam loves swimming, cooking, and anime.

Sonia (she/her) is a RYT 200 certified instructor. Sunrise Yoga classes with Sonia are an amazing way to start the day off right. Her classes are a creative blend of breathwork and traditional sequences that promote physical and internal health. She creates a welcoming and positive atmosphere for all levels. The mornings are her favorite time of day and she loves sharing that time and space with her students. Sonia loves to see students come back each week to notice how they grow physically, mentally, intellectually, and emotionally. Sonia curates playlists and seamlessly weaves yoga philosophy and anatomy into her classes.

Sonia grew up as an Indian fusion dancer and is a graduate of Seton Hall University with a degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences. She’s a lover of afrobeats, and has a deep appreciation for nature.

Tania (she/her) is a RYT 200 certified instructor with additional certifications in Kids Yoga and Mindfulness for kids and adults. Her Flow classes bring energy and creativity to transitions and poses. These classes include upbeat music and ample time with new poses and arm balances. Power Flow is upbeat with workshop play and creative transitions from one arm balance or inversion to another. ​​Tania enjoys bringing the unexpected into her flows and empowering students to know they are strong in their bodies, minds, and the ability to have fun.

Tania was born in Eugene Oregon and has lived in Canada, Florida, and Arizona. She is an ultra trail runner, competing in 30-100 mile races. She loves plants, gardening, and being outside. 

Vanisha (she/her) is a E-RYT 200 and RYT 500 certified instructor and also holds a Yoga Sculpt certification. Vanisha’s Flow classes are a slow burn, the heat gradually builds, matching a curated R&B playlist, before picking up the pace. The class challenges the body and mind, while remaining accessible to all levels. Her classes begin in silence before tuning into a 90’s – 00’s R&B playlist. Students slowly progress through a powerful flow showing them what their body is capable of, while incorporating standing and arm balancing poses, lots of strength movements, and always core work.

Vanisha is a Corporate Real Estate Attorney by day, and mother to a Toy Goldendoodle named Elle Woods. Teaching is where she gets to be herself with her students. She also loves interior design, flower arranging, and Vedic astrology.