Desirae is an avid yoga practitioner that believes in the technique and alignment of Iyengar tradition combined with the power of vinyasa flow. She began dancing ballet at the age of three and was accepted to the New York City ballet at the age of nine.

more

Desirae is an avid yoga practitioner that believes in the technique and alignment of Iyengar tradition combined with the power of vinyasa flow. She began dancing ballet at the age of three and was accepted to the New York City ballet at the age of nine. Her parents denied her request to move to NYC at a young age, but she relentlessly pursued a practice of well being through daily physical exercise. After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin, she followed a creative marketing path and in 1993 opened her own graphic design studio called American Pie Design, Inc. To relieve stress she took her first yoga classes in 2001 and immediately knew that yoga was the path the healthy living. "It was the yoga that lead me down a path of well-being. I felt great, both physically and mentally." Desirae completed the 200-hour certification in Correlation Vinyasa Yoga and is a Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E.R.Y.T.) with Yoga Alliance. She has completed level one and two with Baron Baptiste and is also a Certified Baptiste Yoga Teacher. In 2009 she plans on training with Jivamukti Yoga in New York. Desirae was also selected in August of 2007 by Lululemon as an ambassador for the Austin area. She is also sponsored by Manduka mat company and serves on Austin's Mayor Fitness Counsel.

close

Malia cannot express in words how yoga has changed her life. Not only
physically, but mentally and spiritually. Yoga, in general, is not just
about the physical asanas we do on our mat, it expands way beyond the
physical realms. Malia got into yoga when she was attending the University
of Texas at Austin seeking my BFA in Design Communications. She started with the
Bikram Beginning Hot Yoga.

more

Malia cannot express in words how yoga has changed her life. Not only physically, but mentally and spiritually. Yoga, in general, is not just about the physical asanas we do on our mat, it expands way beyond the physical realms. Malia got into yoga when she was attending the University of Texas at Austin seeking my BFA in Design Communications. She started with Bikram’s Beginning Hot Yoga. After a few years of learning some of the basic hatha postures in the heat, her body knew there was more adventure to explore both physically, spiritually and mentally. A dear friend introduced her to vinyasa yoga. Not only is vinyasa a style of yoga, but one that mirrors life. Each day is new, each breath we take is new, each vinyasa on our mat brings something new. Vinyasa yoga prepares you for the unexpected, it teaches you to live in the present moment. Malia's inspiration for teaching comes from an amazing community of teachers and friends, a loving and support husband and family, and learning that if you put your mind to something, doors will fly open for you. Malia is a registered Vinyasa Yoga instructor with Yoga Alliance and is in the process of completing her 500 hour E-RYT certification with Shiva Rae and the Samudra Global School of Living Yoga. Her spiritual teacher is Jesus Christ. Her yoga teachers include Baron Baptiste and Shiva Rae amongst many others. Malia teach many different styles of yoga, including pre-natal yoga, however her passion is teaching vinyasa yoga. Malia offers private and group instruction in the local Austin area.

close

Ashley walked into her first yoga class at Baron Baptiste's Power Vinyasa Yoga Institute in Cambridge, Massachutes during the fall of 2002. A decision that began with much uncertainty immediately changed her life.

more

Ashley walked into her first yoga class at Baron Baptiste's Power Vinyasa Yoga Institute in Cambridge, Massachutes during the fall of 2002. A decision that began with much uncertainty immediately changed her life. Growing up, Ashley was a competitive swimmer and softball for eleven years. With such an intense athletic background she expected the same physical results from yoga. In a short time she realized that yoga was unlike any practice she had ever been a part of.

"I have gained so much more from yoga than a physical transformation. Not only is this practice healing for the body, but also for the mind and the soul. My daily yoga practice has empowered me to approach life with love and joy. It has taught me how to reach deep within myself and find the Spiritual truth inside my heart. Part of my yoga practice means taking the lessons that I have learned on my mat and taking them out there into the real world where they become truly life-changing."

As Ashley continued practicing at Baron Baptiste's studios in Boston and Cambridge, she realized that she had a passion for teaching this inspiring practice of yoga. Ashley immediately began her training with Baron Baptiste, and she completed both Levels 1 and 2 of his teacher training in 2005.

Ashley graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and she immediately moved to Austin and began teaching yoga full time. She uses her psychology background and a strong involvement in Christianity as a foundation for her instruction.

Ashley continues her commitment to teaching in the Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga style, and her goal is to empower her students lives through their own yoga practice. Ashley enjoys challenging her students and taking them to their edge. She is also committed to conveying the importance of alignment and modifications. Most importantly, she hopes that all of her yoga students will have fun, but also take what they learn and apply it to their lives off the mat.

close

Three years ago I took my first yoga class at Prana Yoga. The physical results were great, but it was the release of my emotions that struck me the most. Having battled with insecurities for most of my life, I was amazed at how strong and confident I felt. I was hooked.

more

Three years ago I took my first yoga class at Prana Yoga. The physical results were great, but it was the release of my emotions that struck me the most. Having battled with insecurities for most of my life, I was amazed at how strong and confident I felt. I was hooked. A month into my practice I knew I wanted to teach yoga. I wanted to give this incredible strength and confidence to other people. Two years into my practice I discovered Shiva Rae. Her beautiful style and passion for music drew me in. Little did I know how much more she really had to offer. I spent my summer studying with Shiva in California, embracing her style, her strength, her peace, and her ability and desire to ride the wave of life. She opened my heart and my mind and cleansed my inner being. I came back ready to share that with others. I look forward to my continued practice and growth and the growth of those I love.

close

I began my journey with Yoga in the summer of 2003 in Denver, Colorado. I had just finished my Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. I felt that I was closing one chapter and looking for the next to begin. I was in that state of mind when you want to explore new possibilities and try something new.

more

I began my journey with Yoga in the summer of 2003 in Denver, Colorado. I had just finished my Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. I felt that I was closing one chapter and looking for the next to begin. I was in that state of mind when you want to explore new possibilities and try something new. I just so happened to live right down the street from one of Denver's Premier Yoga studios called Core Power Yoga. Within a week I was totally hooked. I had never experienced a form of physicality that was so much fun. And that is what yoga was to me in the beginning, a physical practice. A few months after I began practicing I was approached by one of the Studio managers about considering there teacher training program and I accepted the invitation. My first training was a 9-week course that consisted of a 200-hour program recognized by Yoga Alliance. This course used the Baptiste System as its template. Immediately after my completion of the course work I began teaching in the Denver studio. I started to feel like I needed more training and more knowledge of this system of Yoga, so I decided to go right to the source. I enrolled in the Level I Teacher Training Boot camp with the Baptiste Power Yoga Institute. This training consisted of 75 hours of course work in asana practice (the physical postures), meditation, practice teaching, philosophy and ethics. This experience not only changed my life but it is where I met my great friend and fellow yogi Desirae Pierce. The following year Desirae and I both completed the Level II training with BPYI. This training consisted of 112 hours of course work in asana, meditation, teaching methodology, philosophy and ethics. In this training we focused deeply on our own personal obstacles as teachers and students alike so we may teach from a more truthful place. I have recently completed a Masters Degree in Fine Arts at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. I look forward to teaching again on a consistent schedule in the near future as my studies have put this part of my life on hold. I look forward to the time shared in the practice studio between yogi's and yogini's. This is where we learn about not only the physical practice, but also the emotional, mental and spiritual characteristics in our lives. What we hope to achieve is integrating what we learn from our yoga practice in to the every day for a better quality of life. Baron Baptiste always says, "Together we go places we wouldn"t go on our own." So get out there and Practice!!!

close

Leigh Fisher is a Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500 hour level with yoga alliance.  Leigh has been practicing yoga since 1998 and teaching since 2004.  She leads fun, high-energy classes that strike a balance between fast paced vinyasa flow and strong posture alignment.  Although her classes are physically challenging, she invites any student with a sense of humor and an awareness of his or her own limitations to come play with her.

more

Leigh Fisher is a Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500 hour level with yoga alliance. Leigh has been practicing yoga since 1998 and teaching since 2004. She leads fun, high-energy classes that strike a balance between fast paced vinyasa flow and strong posture alignment. Although her classes are physically challenging, she invites any student with a sense of humor and an awareness of his or her own limitations to come play with her. Leigh strives to create a joyful and safe atmosphere, offering modifications to suit many levels of practice. Leigh teaches yoga because she hopes to share the peace and bliss that she's found through her personal practice with as many people as she can. Leigh also teaches children's yoga and is an inter-disciplinary theatre artist, vocalist, and a mother.

close