Julie

Studio Owner, Teacher, Trainer

Julie is a mother, yoga teacher, meditation teacher, entrepreneur, and passionate yoga practitioner. Yoga has been Julie’s life support and allowed her to regain mobility after years of dealing with a rare neuromuscular disease. Julie is excited to support people of all ages and yoga teachers, alike. She teaches yoga and meditation, develops yoga teacher training, and offers charitable 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.

Sonya

Community & Operations Coordinator, 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 finding compassion, gratitude, and grace as you flow through your practice.

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!

Alyssa

Alyssa has studied yoga for over 20 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 began practicing yoga in 2018 to relieve chronic neck and back pain, and quickly discovered that the mental and emotional benefits were just as impactful as the physical ones. After taking mindfulness courses with Shira, she felt deeply drawn to meditation and contemplative practices. Asr is a 500-hour certified yoga teacher, a certified Meditation and Mindfulness teacher through Soul Strong Yoga, and a trained sound healer. She is passionate about guiding students toward experiences that feel grounding, empowering, and deeply supportive of overall well-being.

Cindy D

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 500-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.

Cindy T

Cindy is a native Austinite who began practicing yoga in 2018 to support her running and bootcamp workouts. After a lumbar spinal injury in 2022, yoga became an essential part of her healing and recovery. Inspired by its impact, she earned her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification at Soul Strong Yoga in 2024 and has completed advanced training in Yin Yoga. Cindy teaches inclusive, all-level classes with a focus on alignment, breath, and mindfulness. She incorporates pranayama, popular music, and meditative sound to help students build strength, flexibility, and ease both on and off the mat.

Christa

Christa is a Barre Above certified instructor and has been a prominent barre teacher in Round Rock since 2018. She is also a certified yoga teacher through Soul Strong Yoga. As a NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) certified personal trainer with specializations in corrective exercise and senior fitness, Christa excels at offering a full-body workout tailored to all levels. Her classes are known for fun playlists and abundant modifications, ensuring everyone can enjoy and benefit from her joyful and inclusive approach.

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.

Haley

Haley was first drawn to yoga in her late teens. After years of exercise that felt downright punishing, yoga was something that felt good, that gave rather than took – gave strength, flexibility, stress relief, mind-body connection, and so much more. Yoga was a form of self-love, and she was hooked. Building upon more than twenty years of practice, Haley completed her 200-hour yoga teacher certification at Soul Strong Yoga. Through gentle guidance and encouragement, Haley aims to make her classes accessible to all experience levels, and she invites you to come just as you are, explore what feels good, and discover all that yoga can give you.

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 is a 500-hour registered yoga teacher and professional photographer. She found yoga as a way to de-stress and reconnect to her inner peace, love, and joy. Jackie is known for empowering her students and offering transformational classes that inspire growth and self-discovery. She encourages self-love and exploration while offering a variety of modifications and challenging variations. 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 meditation. She is also the co-author of Seasons of 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 completed her 200-hour training at Soul Strong Yoga and has pursued advanced studies in Yin Yoga, sequencing, sound healing, and adaptive yoga. She wholeheartedly believes yoga is a lifelong practice that benefits every body.

Liasa

Liasa fell in love with yoga during her first pregnancy, with prenatal and postnatal yoga quickly becoming meaningful staples in her life. She continued to practice over the years and began yoga teacher training in 2019 so she could share her love of mindful movement with others. Liasa is a certified mat Pilates teacher and trainer, a licensed mental health therapist, and a certified sound healer. Her classes emphasize mindfulness and intention, supporting a strong mind body connection and an experience that feels both grounding and supportive.

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 feels like a breath of fresh air. Her classes are joyful, safe, and energizing, supporting students in getting in touch with their bodies, connecting to their heart and soul, and living with greater happiness and freedom. Maura is a 500-hour certified yoga teacher and a lead yoga teacher trainer. She has been practicing yoga for over 20 years, first discovering the practice while complementing her college rugby career. The physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of yoga supported her through 15 years in a fast-paced advertising career in New York City and continue to guide her teaching today.

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.

Ruta

Ruta has been practicing yoga for over 20 years and began teaching after completing her 200-hour certification at Practice Yoga Austin. With a background in dance and art, her teaching style is expressive, fluid, and grounded in mindful movement. Ruta loves supporting students in exploring artfulness, strength, and grace within their practice, and she brings creativity and warmth into every class she leads.

Stacy

Stacy Wooster has maintained a holistic wellness practice since 2002. She is a certified yoga therapist known for her trauma-informed, integrative approach to teaching. Stacy continues to deepen her studies in yoga therapy, massage, personal training, apothecary, and astrology, weaving multiple modalities into her work. She is the founder of the first registered prenatal yoga school in Texas and is a national teacher and speaker. Stacy is passionate about supporting students through life’s transitions and believes deeply in yoga as a tool for self-realization, resilience, and authentic living.

Teri

Teri is a 500-hour certified yoga teacher and sound healer who brings passion, joy, and a deep commitment to holistic wellness into every class she leads. With a background in yoga, spin, and completing multiple Ironman triathlons, she offers an approach to movement that is both strong and mindful. Teri’s fun, encouraging teaching style and grounded presence make her a beloved part of the Soul Strong Yoga community.

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.