From High School Varsity soccer, eight years in the Army, to competitive horse shows and Yoga: I've been involved in a variety of rigorous exercise programs. After having two kids back-to-back, gaining A LOT of weight, and becoming stiff with age, I started looking into an exercise program a few years ago. Then I lost my mother to ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), and I knew I needed something soothing and relaxing. Not only did I find that relaxation in Yoga, but I also found a new me, and the old happy self I had lost along with my mother. My wish is that you will come and practice Yoga with me and maybe find the happy child within. Namaste.
-Veronica Armstrong
A native of Detroit Michigan Lori had a surprise pregnancy at 48 and gave birth to a perfect baby boy. But being a stay at home Mom was a challenge after 31 years of working. Lori began her Yoga practice at 55 years old with Veronica. She started class and never looked back. After five years of practice, Lori decided to become an instructor and became certified. Then some foot surgery set things back and getting back to health she tried a chair yoga class and knew it was what she wanted to do. She then returned to her studies and became certified in chair yoga. Most of her practices work with baby boomers and beyond believing that as we head into older age yoga can be the perfect all-around exercise program for all.
-Lori Woods
Kristi Floyd is a librarian and a certified 200-RYT. Yoga helped her get on the path of healing her body, mind, and sense of self with postures and meditation. She realized she wanted to deepen her yoga practice by becoming a yoga teacher and learning more about yoga philosophy. Yoga is now a part of every aspect of Kristi’s life. She loves the way connecting breath with intention, postures and meditation can help everybody find their spiritual truth. Kristi is a voracious reader and believes books can change the world. She has a B.A. in Liberal Arts, and a master’s degree in Library Science, as well as Legislative Affairs. Kristi is a certified 200 RYT, a Laughter Yoga instructor and has also completed training in meditation for children.
-Kristi Floyd
Leticia had a 30 year career in finance and for the first 10 years dropped in & out of yoga, cycling, weight lifting, swimming, running, boxing and pilates. She eventually realized the mind/body connection with yoga was positively affecting her life and was a great compliment to her other exercises. As her career was coming to a close and she was looking for something positive to help her stay active and healthy in middle age, she decided to take a yoga teacher training class. She didn’t think she would teach but with a push from one of her YTT teachers, Veronica Armstrong, she jumped into subbing yoga classes.
She now teaches at the Cedar Park Recreation Center the 1st Saturday of each month and loves the connections she makes with other yogis.
-Leticia
When was the last time you did something for the first time?
For me it was when I decided to do a sprint triathlon. I fell in love with triathlons and the training required to Swim / Bike / Run. The running part led me to do 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and full marathons. The tri’s and running were my happy places and I thrived being active and outdoors. I also loved time on my road bike and doing Pilates.
After that, I enrolled in a Yoga Teacher Training class. This was beginning of my life-long passion for Yoga and a way to serve others. It is my pleasure and honor to be part of the Yoga community.
PIYO – The combination of Pilates and Yoga is the best of two worlds! The effective movements strengthen core muscles and develops flexibility. This workout is low impact and available to all fitness levels. It is a well-rounded fitness routine will nourish your body and provide great results!
-Mary Esslinger
Yoga is a personal journey, not a destination. I started my career path as a 1st-grade teacher and then stepped away from a full-time classroom and began working as a substitute teacher. After working in two school districts and multiple campuses in different roles, I felt like Goldilocks trying to find the perfect fit! I thoroughly enjoyed teaching my students how to read, write, and get along through my years in elementary education, but the stress of everything else involved led me to my 1st yoga class. I walked into the studio stressed out and not knowing what to expect, but I left feeling calm and relaxed. I was totally hooked and continued attending classes for the next 10 years!
After relocating to Austin, and switching careers to being a professional organizer, I was grateful to have the opportunity to attend yoga teacher training at Flow Yoga.
When I am not working, you can find me on a hike with my husband, spending time with my two boys, or catching up with friends at a local coffee shop.
I am looking forward to all that is to come on my yoga journey, hope to meet you on your mat soon!
-Rachel
No obligations: Come try any class for free to see if Yoga is right for you.
Hatha Yoga with Vinyasa Flow Matching breath with movement, we work on strength, balance, flexibility, relaxation, and the breath. This class is great for beginners or the advanced student as I offer modifications and challenges to all poses and stretches.
Gentle Flow Yoga Matching breath with movement, we will work on functional strength and balance, flexibility, relaxation, and breathing. This class is excellent for beginners, students coming off a recent illness or injury and for those of us who want a more restorative class.
Beginners Yoga with Vinyasa Flow Matching breath with movement, we will work on functional strength and balance, flexibility, relaxation, and the breath. This class is great for beginners, students coming off a recent illness or injury and those of us who want a more restorative class. This class mirrors the Gentle Flow Yoga class but is offered in the evening. Great to begin in this class and then move up to the Hatha Yoga with Vinyasa Flow, when ready.
Chair Yoga Matching breath with movement, we will work on functional strength and balance, joint flexibility, relaxation. This class is excellent for those of us with minimal mobility, arthritis, fibromyalgia, and osteoporosis.
Come practice with us! All classes are one hour in length. Please bring a Yoga mat, a towel, some water, and an open mind. Yoga is practiced bare-footed and please try not to eat 2 hours before class.
During class, we are trying to find some relaxation. If you find yourself holding your breath or straining at any point, come down to a restorative pose called child's pose and regain that relaxation. Remember, this is your practice, you can make it as challenging or restorative as you wish. Let's try not to hold any expectations for yourself. Every day is different for your body, listen to your body and honor it, allowing breaks when needed. There is no competition or judgment in Yoga. As long as your breath is flowing in and out, you are doing Yoga.
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The lotus flower (left) is one of the most ancient and deepest symbols of our planet and is highly represented in Yoga. The lotus flower grows in muddy water and rises above the surface to bloom with remarkable beauty. At night the flower closes and sinks underwater, at dawn it rises and opens again. Untouched by the impurity, the lotus symbolizes the purity of heart and mind. The lotus flower represents long life, health, honor, and good luck. Lotus position is easy seat (crossed legs) with hands resting comfortably on your knees.