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.

Cody (he/him) is a RYT 200 certified instructor. He specializes in Flow, Slow Flow, Power Flow, and Deep Stretch. His Deep Stretch class is an active stretching class that incorporates props and floor-based movements to increase flexibility.. In Slow Flow, he leads students through a challenging yet relaxing vinyasa class emphasizing longer posture holds. His Flow classes are upbeat, set to curated playlists, challenging for the body and the mind, and accessible to all students of any experience level. In Power Flow, you can expect the same as in Flow, while moving a bit faster, taking more vinyasas, and targeting the core.

Outside the studio, Cody plays flag football, cooks and bakes, and spends time celebrating the queer community. 

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. 

Adrienne (she/her) is a RYT 200 certified instructor teaching Flow and Power Flow. She enjoys an energetic playlist and flows that turn on the heat within. She brings creativity and playful energy to class while adding balancing postures, and strength-building movements for progress and growth in the physical body. Her Power classes include more breath-to-movement sequences. Flow will incorporate longer moments to stretch and settle into calming breath while students explore their depth in a posture. All of her classes are beginner-friendly and welcoming with a big smile and clear descriptions. 

Adrienne is a Minnesota native and HBCU grad. She enjoys taking Yoga and workout classes all around Austin, but also spends her time traveling, reading, and laughing with friends.

Alaina (she/her) is a RYT 500 certified instructor. Her Sunrise Flow is a full body class that focuses on getting students’ bodies ready for the day. Students can expect to stretch, stabilize, and move. Alaina offers many options in this class, making it accessible to all. ​​Alaina teaches Yoga to inspire everyone to feel more comfortable and at ease in their bodies. She enjoys fun playlists and encourages people to do what feels best for their bodies.

When she’s not teaching, Alaina enjoys ceramics, gardening, and reading.

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.

Angie (she/her) is a RYT 200 certified instructor. Her Flow classes are intended to connect body and breath with all levels of accessibility in mind. She enjoys playlists that calm the nervous system while still encouraging some head bobbing or subtle dancing. She loves to incorporate mobility and balancing postures while bringing focus to parts of the body that don’t get enough attention.

Angie is the youngest sibling of 8 and has a black cat named Beans. She’s obsessed with music and is almost always listening to or seeing live music. She loves playing volleyball (outdoor/sand) and hiking (both micro hiking as well as long challenging hikes.

Annick’s first experience with yoga was the happiest accident that has kept on giving.

She signed up for her first teacher training without having ever gone to a yoga class before, an act of pure kismet. The mind-body connection, physiology and anatomy, and the integration of the energetic body left a lasting impression on her.

Seventeen years later, her relationship to yoga continues to evolve and grow. Her impetus to teach is rooted in longevity of movement, adaptability, resilience, and learning to experience life through the sustainable lens of yoga. Annick has a strong belief that no matter how or why you practice, yoga works and is one of the greatest tools available to us in the modern world to help us individually and collectively.

She enjoys facilitating and continuing to learn through yogas many styles and philosophies, on and off the mat. Whatever format, Annick believes some key ingredients to an awesome class include humor, modifications, alignment cues, humility and empowering the individual practitioner to make the best choices for their practice

Brannin (he/him) is a TCYM, E-RYT 200, and RYT 500 certified instructor teaching Flow, Power, Restore & Sound, Yin, and Yin & Sound. Flow classes are set to upbeat music and include both breath-to-movement sequencing as well as holding poses for longer periods of time. ​​Power classes are higher intensity with music to match. Restore & sound classes offer a few seated or reclined postures where the physical body is fully supported in every pose. A variety of musical instruments lead practitioners into a state of profound relaxation. Yin classes include seated and reclined poses held for longer periods of time where students are encouraged to find the sweet spot where they feel challenged yet supported, both physically and psychologically. Yin & sound classes begin with the supported challenge of longer held seated and reclined poses and incorporate a variety of instruments used to lead students into a state of ease and tranquility. His goal as a teacher is to create an environment in which students can have a powerful experience, regardless of class style.

Before teaching Yoga full time, Brannin worked as a CPA for 17 years. In his spare time he loves to eat and read and is a regular at Barton Springs.

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.

Christina (she/her) is a E-RYT 200, RYT 500, and YACEP certified instructor and a C-IAYT and Y12SR Yoga therapist. She teaches Slow Flow and Restore & Sound. Her Slow Flow classes incorporate breath-centered movement and allow students to find an expression of each posture that works best with their body. Restorative classes invite “contact with quiet,” connecting with ease and a sense of safety via both internal and external support. Her classes are rooted in ease, exploring trauma-informed somatic tools, embodiment, and breath work, all while keeping a sense of humor.

Christina is a UT grad and mom of four who ​​fully recovered from chronic illness through Yoga therapy. She enjoys singing, traveling, and reading.

Francelia (she/her) is a E-RYT 500 certified instructor teaching Sunrise Flow. Francelia’s Sunrise Flows are a way to start the day with intentional movement, breath, and grounding. This all-levels vinyasa-inspired class is designed to gently awaken the body, calm the mind, and build energy for the day ahead. Students can expect a blend of slow, mindful stretching, dynamic sequences, and moments of stillness set to the rhythm of the breath and the rising sun. Her classes are perfect for early risers and anyone looking to set a positive tone for the day. Her teaching approach centers on cultivating presence through mindfulness, integrating breathwork, meditation, and intentional movement. Francelia guides students to connect breath to flow, encouraging a grounded, embodied practice that supports both inner awareness and physical alignment.

Outside the studio, Francelia loves dancing to good music, spending quality time with her family, and exploring new places through travel. These moments of joy and connection inspire the energy she brings to her teaching.

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!

Kim-Jamy (she/her) ​​is a RYT 200 certified instructor with extensive training in Forrest, Baptiste Power, Rocket, and Ashtanga. Her Flow classes are upbeat, build in intensity, and link breath-to-movement. She offers peak-pose sequences where students work up to more challenging or “advanced” asanas. Kim-Jamy enjoys introducing new asanas and scaffolding flows to build upon each other. Her classes are inspired by her own personal practice in Forrest Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, and Rocket Vinyasa. She offers hands-on assists within her classes to help students find new depths within postures.

Kim-Jamy is a Penn and Texas Alum and works in Ed-Tech. She enjoys practicing Mysore-Ashtanga, fostering pupperonis from Austin Humane Society, and hanging out with her husband and dogs.

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

Leslie (she/her) is a E-RYT 200 and RYT 500 certified Yoga instructor with training in Ashtanga, Psychology, and Alignment-based Yoga. Her Flow class is a little spicy, with hints of Ashtanga. Her classes have a thoughtful start, build-up to a peak pose, focus on alignment-based movements, and finish with a restful meditation. Leslie enjoys making her classes accessible for all levels. She comes in with a roadmap and likes to ask students for requests. Her playlists are unique with the occasional instrumental of familiar hip-hop or reggaeton songs.

Leslie is a Dallas native and first-gen Mexican-American. She’s an emotional health coach, journalist, and podcast host. She loves traveling, writing, lifting weights, and spending time with her husband and two rescue pugs.

Liam (he/him) is a RYT 200 certified instructor teaching Slow Flow. His Slow Flow classes are soothing with a bit of movement and some passive stretching to get students ready for the weekend. His playlists are a mix of jams and classic Yoga tunes. In his classes, students are welcomed to move mindfully while challenging themselves to find their edges as well as their flow states. Classes finish with a guided meditation for a soothing reset of the nervous system and a nice disconnect from day-to-day busyness.

Liam is originally from Upstate New York and has been in Austin for ten years. He works as a sales professional in health and wellness. Liam enjoys swimming, working out, and reading.

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 Yoga instructor with additional certifications in Aerial Yoga and Sound Healing. Her Flow classes are energizing, powerful, and upbeat with a groovy, jazzy playlist to set the mood. She promotes an environment for students to feel strong and empowered as they explore their own variations of movements and remain curious about how flow feels in their bodies.

Originally from Boston, Nicole is ​​an aerialist, herbalist, and animal lover/volunteer.

Olly (she/her) is a RYT 500 certified instructor teaching Ashtanga and Ashtanga Fusion. Ashtanga classes focus on building strength, flexibility, and discipline through the traditional Primary Series. These classes are structured yet accessible, offering modifications to accommodate all levels. Ashtanga Fusion combines the structure of the Ashtanga Primary Series with creative flows and modern elements to suit a variety of needs and abilities. This class blends tradition with innovation, offering a challenging yet adaptable experience that emphasizes breath, movement, and mindfulness. Olly’s teaching approach focuses on creating an inclusive and empowering space where students feel supported in their growth.

Olly is a Colorado native with Turkish heritage. She has a passion for ethical beekeeping and sustainability, spending much of her time caring for hives across Central Texas. She loves exploring the outdoors with her dog, June, and experimenting with vegan cooking. 

Peyton (she/her) is a RYT 200 certified instructor. Her Flow classes tend to be upbeat with curated playlists. Ranging from chill to spicy her classes will have variations and modifications to ensure any level yogi can attend. Her classes are designed to leave students feeling powerful yet relaxed by incorporating energetic release though creative and challenging poses.

Outside the studio, Peyton is a content writer for a marketing agency. She loves to read, paint watercolor, and learn about holistic health.

Poy (she/her) is a RYT 200 certified instructor teaching Flow and Slow Flow classes. Her Flow classes are fun and dynamic with a focus on building flexibility, strength, and balance with a backdrop of upbeat music. Slow Flow is a slow-paced, meditative practice that emphasizes peace and calm for the mind and body. In this class students hold poses for several rounds of breath while enjoying soothing sounds and music. Poy provides a positive energy and safe space where everyone can express themselves without judgment. Her goal is for students to have fun, challenge themselves, and leave class feeling refreshed.

Originally from Thailand, Poy is an amateur foodie who enjoys hiking.

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.

Vic (she/her) is a RYT-200 certified Yoga instructor with training in Mat Pilates, Mindfulness Coaching, Yoga Nidra, Yin Yoga, and Trauma-Informed Yoga. She teaches uplifting Flow classes with feel-good movements, set to curated playlists to elevate students’ moods and create space for curiosity. Her classes are anatomically driven, inclusive, playful, and exploratory. Her goal is to share breath-centric practices that promote healing on both an individual and systemic level on and off the mat.

 Vic is a mother of one, a bit of a data-nerd, has a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, and speaks Portuguese. She enjoys traveling, pilates, and reading.

Charley (she/her) is an E-RYT® 200, RYT® 500, and YACEP® certified instructor with over a decade of experience in the health and wellness industry. She teaches Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, and Yoga Nidra to students of all levels, specializing in building confidence for beginners and offering personalized guidance for private clients.

She completed all of her yoga teacher trainings with MVP and is currently pursuing certification as an IAYT Yoga Therapist. Drawing from her clinical training and background in complementary modalities, Charley integrates holistic techniques into her sessions to support both physical and emotional well-being.

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.

Tina Hilbert has over 25 years of experience in alternative modalities. Professionally, she works as a C-IAYT Yoga Therapist, Hatha Yoga instructor, Functional Movement specialist, and Level II iRest Meditation Teacher. Tina has been with Yoga Alliance since 2003 and is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher 500 (E-RYT 500), Lead Trainer, and Continuing Education Provider (YACEP). She is also a Level 3 teacher with the Original Hot Yoga Association (OHYA). Currently, she is studying victimology at Oklahoma State University. She enjoys preparing vegetarian meals, exploring fitness therapies, meditating, journaling, and spending quality time with her daughter, family, and friends.