Hi, I am Dixie the founder and owner of Your Yoga Studio. I'm a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with the Yoga Alliance having over 200 hours of training in vinyasa, kids, seniors, and prenatal yoga. I'm also certified in Thai Yoga Therapy, have a second degree Black belt in TaeKwonDo, and a yellow belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
I teach a functional fitness style yoga class, with an emphasis on fun! You may find yourself smiling, giggling or even laughing out loud.
The Your Yoga instructors make sure everyone finds their place in each pose. We try to remove the mystery and intimidation out of yoga by making it fun and accessible to everyone.
I regularly host beginner, advanced, and specialty Yoga training seminars for YogaFit and teach yoga for Corporate clients.
"This is yoga with a sense of humor!" Dixie
I teach a functional fitness style yoga class, with an emphasis on fun! You may find yourself smiling, giggling or even laughing out loud.
The Your Yoga instructors make sure everyone finds their place in each pose. We try to remove the mystery and intimidation out of yoga by making it fun and accessible to everyone.
I regularly host beginner, advanced, and specialty Yoga training seminars for YogaFit and teach yoga for Corporate clients.
"This is yoga with a sense of humor!" Dixie
Hi, I am Carrie,
I started exploring the world of Yoga about 12 years ago with Judi Rice, a respected Iyengar yogi in Louisville, Ky. I continued to learn and deepen my practice after moving to Austin and became a certified instructor with the encouragement of Dixie through YogaFit.
In addition to teaching Restorative yoga classes, I am a senior Physical Therapist (PT) at Lakeway Aquatic Therapy and Wellness Center. I tell my students that my yoga practice has made me a much "better" PT.
I enjoys cooking, teaching and spending time with family and friends.
I started exploring the world of Yoga about 12 years ago with Judi Rice, a respected Iyengar yogi in Louisville, Ky. I continued to learn and deepen my practice after moving to Austin and became a certified instructor with the encouragement of Dixie through YogaFit.
In addition to teaching Restorative yoga classes, I am a senior Physical Therapist (PT) at Lakeway Aquatic Therapy and Wellness Center. I tell my students that my yoga practice has made me a much "better" PT.
I enjoys cooking, teaching and spending time with family and friends.
Hi, I am Amy,
As a child, I was overweight and self-conscious about it. A friend encouraged me to take TaeKwonDo with her. Like most people, I felt like I didn't know what I was doing when I first got into fitness. However, after moving through the ranks in martial arts, I became more comfortable in my own skin and wanted to try new things. This is what led me to start my yoga journey. I am now a YogaFit certified teacher and a level 2 Black belt TaeKwonDo instructor, I'm also a college student majoring in Biology.
Yoga has helped me develop body awareness and is helping me be a better martial arts instructor.
"I’m full of energy and love to move!" Amy
As a child, I was overweight and self-conscious about it. A friend encouraged me to take TaeKwonDo with her. Like most people, I felt like I didn't know what I was doing when I first got into fitness. However, after moving through the ranks in martial arts, I became more comfortable in my own skin and wanted to try new things. This is what led me to start my yoga journey. I am now a YogaFit certified teacher and a level 2 Black belt TaeKwonDo instructor, I'm also a college student majoring in Biology.
Yoga has helped me develop body awareness and is helping me be a better martial arts instructor.
"I’m full of energy and love to move!" Amy
Hi, I am Jessica,
I've been an athlete all my life exploring my love for fitness in almost every sport imaginable. From team sports to my first job as a water aerobics and swim lesson instructor, I have continued to expand my knowledge of the human body and fitness. When I left college, I discovered pilates and began running daily. After a few years of pilates, triathlons and 5k's, my knees began to hurt. My doctor suggested I give yoga a try, but I didn't listen. Over time my knees got worse. I didn't know how to listen to my body I pushed myself way too hard and eventually was told that I needed to quit running altogether or face shredding my knees. This news set into motion a chain of events that changed my life forever. I began a spiritual transformation that included daily meditation and turning inward. After a 10 day meditation retreat, I had a revelation. I began to see that my breath was a powerful force meant for a lot more than just bringing oxygen into my body; yoga seemed to agree. For me, yoga it not just about the physical aspect, but the spiritual aspect as well. I have learned to balance my health in every way; mentally, emotionally and physically.
Today, I am in the best shape of my life and I have a peace within that I've never known before. I teach Yoga because it has changed more than just my body, it's change my life. If I can help guide another person to this same place of peace, then I feel my purpose for existence will have been fulfilled.
"I strive to do that which is in my highest good and the highest good for all of life everywhere. NAMASTE!!" Jessic'
I've been an athlete all my life exploring my love for fitness in almost every sport imaginable. From team sports to my first job as a water aerobics and swim lesson instructor, I have continued to expand my knowledge of the human body and fitness. When I left college, I discovered pilates and began running daily. After a few years of pilates, triathlons and 5k's, my knees began to hurt. My doctor suggested I give yoga a try, but I didn't listen. Over time my knees got worse. I didn't know how to listen to my body I pushed myself way too hard and eventually was told that I needed to quit running altogether or face shredding my knees. This news set into motion a chain of events that changed my life forever. I began a spiritual transformation that included daily meditation and turning inward. After a 10 day meditation retreat, I had a revelation. I began to see that my breath was a powerful force meant for a lot more than just bringing oxygen into my body; yoga seemed to agree. For me, yoga it not just about the physical aspect, but the spiritual aspect as well. I have learned to balance my health in every way; mentally, emotionally and physically.
Today, I am in the best shape of my life and I have a peace within that I've never known before. I teach Yoga because it has changed more than just my body, it's change my life. If I can help guide another person to this same place of peace, then I feel my purpose for existence will have been fulfilled.
"I strive to do that which is in my highest good and the highest good for all of life everywhere. NAMASTE!!" Jessic'
Hi, I am Julie,
I am a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) and completed 200 hours of teacher training at Purna Yoga Centers of Bellevue Washington. Founded by Aadil Palkhivala, who studied with B.K.S. Inyengar.
Purna means complete or whole and is a heart-centered, alignment-based approach to yoga, with emphasis on safety first. In my classes, I incorporate vinyasa (flow) sequences, along with meditation & pranayama (breath work) techniques to center the mind and open the heart.
Yoga was a life-saver for me after I was down-sized from my corporate job. Though I had practiced yoga off and on for years, the lay-off caused me to embrace yoga in a way that transformed my body and my life.
For me, yoga is part of my spiritual path and a great way to age gracefully. In addition to teaching yoga, I am an HR professional and have taught HR management classes at the college level for the past 7 years. I have two grown sons, both who live in Ca. I recently moved to Austin from the NW with my husband.
"Yoga helps remind us to stay present and breathe through any of life's turmoil." Julie
I am a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) and completed 200 hours of teacher training at Purna Yoga Centers of Bellevue Washington. Founded by Aadil Palkhivala, who studied with B.K.S. Inyengar.
Purna means complete or whole and is a heart-centered, alignment-based approach to yoga, with emphasis on safety first. In my classes, I incorporate vinyasa (flow) sequences, along with meditation & pranayama (breath work) techniques to center the mind and open the heart.
Yoga was a life-saver for me after I was down-sized from my corporate job. Though I had practiced yoga off and on for years, the lay-off caused me to embrace yoga in a way that transformed my body and my life.
For me, yoga is part of my spiritual path and a great way to age gracefully. In addition to teaching yoga, I am an HR professional and have taught HR management classes at the college level for the past 7 years. I have two grown sons, both who live in Ca. I recently moved to Austin from the NW with my husband.
"Yoga helps remind us to stay present and breathe through any of life's turmoil." Julie
Hi, I am Brian,
I came to yoga in my late teens, as a way to channel my energy and explore the body's limits. It immediately called to me as something very sacred, yet very real and exciting. I kept up my practice during the following ten seasons of a competitive collegiate and professional baseball career. I loves how yoga promotes a space of peace and calm, even when the outside whirlwind is all around. Since moving to Austin, I have found a wonderful array of studios and teachers, and credit my teachers Tolo Perry, Osho, Iyengar, and Sumukhi for shaping my style and philosophy.
"Expect a calm, peaceful, yet challenging and focused hatha and/or vinyasa flow in my classes." Brian
I came to yoga in my late teens, as a way to channel my energy and explore the body's limits. It immediately called to me as something very sacred, yet very real and exciting. I kept up my practice during the following ten seasons of a competitive collegiate and professional baseball career. I loves how yoga promotes a space of peace and calm, even when the outside whirlwind is all around. Since moving to Austin, I have found a wonderful array of studios and teachers, and credit my teachers Tolo Perry, Osho, Iyengar, and Sumukhi for shaping my style and philosophy.
"Expect a calm, peaceful, yet challenging and focused hatha and/or vinyasa flow in my classes." Brian
Hi, I am Kat,
Hi, I am Karen,
I have been exercising for over 36 years, first with the 6:00am Joanie Greggains and Lilias Yoga and You on T.V. before school. Then in college Jazz, Ballet, and Yoga soon incorporated with The Workout Studios of the 80's where we did hard core high impact aerobics. During this 26 year span I ran anywhere from 25 to 35 miles a week, till my body said no more and I took a break. Rejoined the local gym and started body conditioning (weight training) classes and step aerobics with pilates and yoga incorporated into my weekly exercise regimen. After a year of a steady practice of Yoga, I was asked by my Yoga Mentor to teach and to do so I became certified though YogaFit and have been teaching for 8 years now. Teaching Yoga has been one the greatest learning and growing experiences of my life, and is a true blessing to meet and spend this quality time with those wanting more....whether it is an hour of ME time or adding another dimension to their life whatever!
"I am Grateful for these hours spent in shared practice!" Karen
I have been exercising for over 36 years, first with the 6:00am Joanie Greggains and Lilias Yoga and You on T.V. before school. Then in college Jazz, Ballet, and Yoga soon incorporated with The Workout Studios of the 80's where we did hard core high impact aerobics. During this 26 year span I ran anywhere from 25 to 35 miles a week, till my body said no more and I took a break. Rejoined the local gym and started body conditioning (weight training) classes and step aerobics with pilates and yoga incorporated into my weekly exercise regimen. After a year of a steady practice of Yoga, I was asked by my Yoga Mentor to teach and to do so I became certified though YogaFit and have been teaching for 8 years now. Teaching Yoga has been one the greatest learning and growing experiences of my life, and is a true blessing to meet and spend this quality time with those wanting more....whether it is an hour of ME time or adding another dimension to their life whatever!
"I am Grateful for these hours spent in shared practice!" Karen
Hi, I am Christine,
I was born and raised in Germany and having fun is what I do best. I've always been very active and outdoorsy. In my family, walking and bicycling were part of our daily lives and it was normal for us to hike 15+ miles on a Sunday.
I met my husband Tony, a GI at the time, got married, had a daughter, and in 1995 we took on the challenge of leaving our old and comfortable life for a new start in the U.S. We began our adventure on South Padre Island, Texas. Living on the beach, we spend most of our time outdoors – swimming, bicycling, flying kites and lots of walking. The only time we needed a car was when we had to cross the bridge to get to the mainland.
In 1999, we moved to Austin to rejoin the "real world". My husband and I both love live music and take advantage of what Austin has to offer as much as we can. The two things that keep me calm and balanced in my fast-paced (sometimes quite crazy) life-style are the rejuvenating waters of Barton Springs pool and yoga. I was so happy when I found Your Yoga, as I always felt a bit out of place in other studios. I enjoyed it so much that I wanted to learn more and started my YogaFit training in June of 2013. I love teaching yoga as much as my own practice and it's great to share what I have learned with others. I currently have the Level1 certification and my goal is to complete my 200 yoga training hours by the end of 2014.
"The YogaFit style is for me... and it is me!" Christine
I was born and raised in Germany and having fun is what I do best. I've always been very active and outdoorsy. In my family, walking and bicycling were part of our daily lives and it was normal for us to hike 15+ miles on a Sunday.
I met my husband Tony, a GI at the time, got married, had a daughter, and in 1995 we took on the challenge of leaving our old and comfortable life for a new start in the U.S. We began our adventure on South Padre Island, Texas. Living on the beach, we spend most of our time outdoors – swimming, bicycling, flying kites and lots of walking. The only time we needed a car was when we had to cross the bridge to get to the mainland.
In 1999, we moved to Austin to rejoin the "real world". My husband and I both love live music and take advantage of what Austin has to offer as much as we can. The two things that keep me calm and balanced in my fast-paced (sometimes quite crazy) life-style are the rejuvenating waters of Barton Springs pool and yoga. I was so happy when I found Your Yoga, as I always felt a bit out of place in other studios. I enjoyed it so much that I wanted to learn more and started my YogaFit training in June of 2013. I love teaching yoga as much as my own practice and it's great to share what I have learned with others. I currently have the Level1 certification and my goal is to complete my 200 yoga training hours by the end of 2014.
"The YogaFit style is for me... and it is me!" Christine
