Julie

Studio Owner, Teacher, Trainer

Julie is a mother, yoga teacher, meditation teacher, entrepreneur, and passionate yogi. Yoga has been Julie’s life support and allowed her to regain mobility after years of dealing with a rare neuromuscular disease. Julie is super excited to support yogis of all ages and yoga teachers, alike. She teaches yoga and meditation, develops yoga teacher training, and offers free yoga classes in the local community. Julie leads a business mentorship program for yoga teachers and entrepreneurs and is a 500-hour yoga teacher and certified meditation and mindfulness teacher. She is also the co-author of meditation and sound healing book, Seasons of Sound.

Amanda

Front Desk Coordinator

Amanda grew up taking classes in dance and competing in gymnastics and cheer, which eventually led to her love of yoga when she first stepped on a mat about 20 years ago. She also has a background in teaching a variety of fitness classes and all things administrative in a studio/gym environment. Amanda is happy to help and an asset to our community!

Sonya

Customer Experience and Operations Specialist, Teacher

After several years of practicing yoga, Sonya decided to deepen her practice and understanding of yoga by completing her 200-hour yoga certification at Soul Strong Yoga. As an Artist, Sonya has taken what she has learned on the mat into her paintings. Her classes focus on moving with intention, allowing the breath to guide you through every transition. She emphasizes on finding compassion, gratitude, and grace as you flow through your practice.

Alyssa

Alyssa has studied yoga for over 15 years after first being introduced to the practice as a way to complement her love of long-distance running. She now teaches yogis of all ages and abilities. Incorporating mindful breathing and movement has transformed her teaching career, her parenting, and her everyday life. She enjoys teaching and practicing many styles of yoga, ranging from Power Vinyasa and Flow to Restorative and children’s classes. Alyssa’s teaching style is lighthearted and fun while remaining down to earth, with a focus on balancing effort, ease, and the breath.

Asr

Asr started practicing yoga in 2018 to relieve chronic neck and back pain. But even more valuable than the physical benefits were the mental and emotional benefits. After taking mindfulness courses with Shira, Asr was hooked on learning more and more about mindfulness and meditation practices. Asr is certified by Soul Strong Yoga as a Mindfulness and Meditation teacher and is enthusiastic to guide as many people as possible toward a happy, healthy, powerful, and peaceful experience.

Candice

Candice is a firm believer that yoga can lead people through immense growth and transformation. She hopes to share with others the gifts of bringing mind, body, and spirit into union. Candice is trained in Vinyasa Flow, Yin Yoga, and both Buddhist and Kundalini meditation practices. Her passion for connection in community inspires her to deepen her own practices, knowledge, and teachings to share those gifts with the world.

Cindy

Cindy began practicing yoga as a way to escape, however quickly realized the transformative experience of being in the present. Cindy is drawn to the fluidity of a Vinyasa Flow and also cherishes the sweetness of Yin. In her classes, she often incorporates a well-intentioned playlist as a backdrop to breath and movement. Cindy proudly completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training at Soul Strong Yoga. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Cindy and her family are planting roots in Texas. Welcoming all levels, she is excited and honored to serve the community on the mat.

Diana

Diana initially embraced yoga during her pregnancy more than two decades ago and has remained a dedicated participant in yoga classes since. In the past year, she made the choice to enhance her understanding of yoga by enrolling in Soul Strong Yoga’s 200-hour teacher training program, achieving certification as a yoga instructor. Diana has served as a long time volunteer at Hope Alliance, offering trauma-informed yoga sessions to shelter residents. In addition to her yoga journey, Diana is a passionate vegan and an avid runner. Her goal is to spread positivity and promote well-being to everyone she meets.

Erika

Erika, a graduate of one of Soul Strong Yoga’s first 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training cohorts and a 500-Hour Certified Yoga Teacher, is dedicated to making yoga accessible for everyone. As a physical therapy assistant and founder of Guided Breath Yoga, Erika believes yoga should meet each person’s unique needs. Through Guided Breath Yoga, she offers community park yoga in Pflugerville and surrounding areas, inviting people to move, breathe, and connect with nature. Her classes create a supportive space where everyone can feel at ease and empowered on their wellness journey.

Jackie

Jackie Cawthon is a 500-hour registered yoga teacher with a BA in Communication Studies. She found yoga as a way to de-stress and reconnect to her inner peace, love, and joy. Jackie is known for her compassion, calming presence, and clear instruction. She encourages self-growth and love while offering a variety of modifications and challenging variations in her classes. Through the practice of yoga and meditation, Jackie feels more peaceful, confident, and content, and she hopes to help others enjoy the same benefits and more.

Jessica C.

Jessica Cross, ERYT 500, is a sound practitioner and creator of Sound for Stress, a heart-centered business that helps stressed souls come home to themselves through the power of sound, yoga, and mediation. She is also the co-author of Seasons of a Sound.

Jessica first stumbled into her first yoga class in 2008 as a young professional seeking stress relief from her corporate job. Jessica has since practiced, taught and trained for thousands of hours in Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative, Meditation, and Sound Therapy. She is also the sound practitioner trainer for the Sound Certification Training Retreats and in other Soul Strong Yoga Teacher Trainings.

Kelly

Kelly first stepped onto the mat in 2013 as a dedicated runner and triathlete seeking greater flexibility. After a broken ankle in 2019, her relationship with yoga transformed from a physical practice to a healing journey, enriching her life on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels. She now enjoys guiding slower, mindful practices, encouraging students to explore the connection between breath and movement. With a playful approach, Kelly makes yoga accessible to all, fostering an environment where students can experience both flexibility and strength. Kelly has a 200 hour certification from Soul Strong Yoga and has pursued advanced trainings in Yin Yoga, sequencing, sound healing, and adaptive yoga, and she wholeheartedly believes that yoga is a lifelong practice, benefiting each and every person.

Liasa

Liasa fell in love with yoga 13 years ago during her first pregnancy. Prenatal yoga and postnatal yoga with infants quickly became staples in her life. She continued to practice yoga throughout the years and decided to begin yoga teacher training in 2019 so that she could share her love of yoga with others. Liasa is now a 200-hour registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance. Her classes focus on mindfulness and intention to increase mind-body connection.

Lindsay

Lindsay completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training with Rippy Yoga out of Taos, New Mexico. She’s a seasoned practitioner who is excited to experience the practice in a deeper way. As a working mom, the endurance and balance gained through regular practice has proved essential. Her classes focus on fluidity, rootedness, and discovering the secrets of applying what is learned on the mat to daily life off the mat.

Maura

With her positive outlook, calming voice, and encouraging nature, Maura strives to create a classroom environment that is a breath of fresh air. Her classes are joyful, safe, and energizing, so her students can get in touch with their bodies, connect to their heart and soul, and live with happiness and freedom. Maura has been practicing yoga for over 20 years, since she first took a class to complement her college rugby career. She was immediately hooked. The physical, mental, and spiritual benefits supported her through 15 years of a bustling advertising career in New York City.

Meredith

Meredith is a yoga teacher, postpartum corrective exercise specialist, and sound practitioner. She began practicing yoga as a college student over twenty years ago, and remains in awe of how yoga can be changed and adapted for any season of life. In addition to her 200-hour certification, Meredith has completed specialized training in adaptive yoga, including yoga for bigger bodies through Yoga For All, children’s yoga, and trauma-informed practices. She believes in peaceful parenting, active allyship, disability advocacy, that Black Lives Matter, and that all bodies are worthy. Meredith teaches through a lens of inclusivity and peaceful body acceptance, and she strives to meet students exactly where they are, every single day.

Rachelle

Rachelle, originally from a small town in western Kentucky, discovered her love for yoga in 2012 while building strength for hiking and rock climbing in California’s Santa Ynez mountains. Initially drawn to high-intensity practices, she now treasures yoga for its grounding effects amid life’s busy pace. Rachelle completed her 200-hour Vinyasa Flow certification at Soul Strong Yoga, where she’s found a supportive community and a passion for holding space for others. She believes yoga invites us to listen to our bodies, build resilience, and navigate life’s challenges with grace. Rachelle warmly welcomes students of all backgrounds and experiences to join her on the mat.

Ruta

Ruta has been practicing yoga for over 15 years and began teaching after completing her 200-hour certification at Practice Yoga Austin. She is thrilled to return to teaching after a “toddler hiatus.” Ruta’s background in dance and art influence her practice and her teaching style. She loves helping students express artfulness, strength, and grace in their yoga practice.

Stacy

Stacy Wooster has maintained a holistic wellness practice since 2002. She is a certified yoga therapist and offers trauma informed teaching. She continuously deepens her studies in massage and yoga therapy, personal training, apothecary and astrology. She’s served as a K-12 educator, created the first registered prenatal yoga school in Texas, and utilizes her knowledge as a national teacher and speaker. Stacy loves to see her students’ eyes light up in self-realization. She believes in the power of yoga to support us through life’s ups and downs and to help us integrate who we really are

Teri

Teri, a 200-Hour certified yoga teacher and sound healer, channels her passion for holistic wellness and joy into every class she leads. Currently pursuing her 500-hour yoga teacher certification at Soul Strong Yoga, Teri’s dedication to deepening her practice resonates with her students. With a background in yoga, spin, and Iron Man competitions, Teri’s fun approach and beloved presence enrich the community at the studio.

Joah

Joah is a proud dad to two children, self-taught software engineer, and avid community builder. After discovering yoga during the loss of his marriage, Joah has fallen in love with intentionality and presence through his practice, which he enjoys bringing to all parts of his life. Through a variety of outdoor sports, including long-distance running, hiking, swimming, and biking, Joah is passionate about finding opportunities to feel more connected to the world around him.

Shira

Shira completed her Meditation instructor certification from Chopra Global in May 2019. She is a regular meditator and an experienced teacher. She has a deep desire to promote wholeness, well-being, and expanded awareness among all of us who are ready to tune in. Her classes honor each student, respect the true being each of us represents, and help to bring about a union of the mind, body, and spirit multi-dimensionality within us. As you embark on this journey, you will carry with you a sense of harmony, peace, balance, and joy of being.