TAMARA

Molly

I was born and raised in North Texas. In 2022, I found Gaia Flow Yoga, a place that sparked a deep transformation in my life. Growing up, I loved playing both volleyball and soccer, where I learned to push myself and embrace hard work. That same love for hard work is what drew me to yoga, and I quickly realized I want to be a positive influence in others’ lives, just as my coaches and mentors had been for me.

After working a full time 9-5 job, I understood the importance of releasing and letting go, and yoga became my place of peace and sanity. Now, as a certified yoga teacher, I’m excited to help you find your own sense of calm and growth on the mat! Namaste.

Sangita

India was my childhood home until I migrated to the United States 27 years ago. With 35 years of marriage and two amazing children, yoga was once just about stretching and holding poses for me. However, everything changed in 2023 when my daughter, a devoted yogi, inspired me to join her for yoga teacher training at Gaia Flow Yoga. Through this experience, I unearthed a deeper appreciation for yoga, discovering its spiritual essence and the significance of breath in its practice.

Takeshi

I have been a student at Gaia Flow Yoga for over 10 years before embarking on a new journey as a yoga instructor. My first introduction to yoga was through my wife when we first started dating. When we moved to Dallas from Boston in 2012, we fell in love with Gaia Flow Yoga and eventually, we both became GFY instructors. Our son and daughter, who compete in gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics, respectively, also practice yoga with us, bonding through our shared love for yoga. Read More

Sasha

My journey on the mat began in 2020 during the peak of the Pandemic. At the time I was a full-time 911 Dispatcher by night and a full-time college student by day. I would workout during my break at the police station but eventually our gym became a restricted area due social distancing requirements. I felt trapped, not only physically but also mentally; unable to visit friends and family, unable to travel and now unable to freely exercise. I decided to do something; so I turned on YouTube searched workouts and came across Yoga. Read More

ASHLEY

My journey into yoga began in New York City, after long, demanding workdays when I was searching for a way to decompress. What started as a simple desire to unwind quickly turned into a deep, lasting love for the practice. As I moved through poses and learned to breathe intentionally, I felt a sense of calm and clarity that I had never experienced before. This sparked a curiosity that led me to dive deeper into the philosophy and teachings of yoga through workshops and international yoga retreats. I completed my 200-hour teacher training at Yogamaya in NYC, and from there, I continued my studies with Gaia Yoga Flow, expanding both my practice and understanding of the yogic path. Read More

JOHN DAVIS

“When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.”

Until the age of 33, I was not ready to be a student. I was too convinced I had everything in life figured out already. That was until the life I had been living turned upside down.

After my wakeup call, I realized I was in the worst shape of my life, both physically and mentally. When my sister tried to drag me to a yoga class, I resisted at first, but ultimately decided, “What do I have to lose?”

While I struggled through that first class, when we all laid down to rest at the end of practice I felt an overwhelming sense of peace and stillness, something I desperately needed. I was hooked and wanted more.

Although I was first drawn to the physical practice of yoga,Read More

Sound Bath Meditation

This harmonic resonance meditation weaves together a 60-minute journey into the healing qualities of sound, designed to harmonize your spiritual and physical well-being. Within this singular meditative journey, the soothing vibrations of crystal bowls, the purifying echoes of the gong, and the tranquil currents of Eastern chanting intermingle. This trinity of sound flows seamlessly throughout the session, creating an ebb and flow of auditory healing. The resonant tones are not merely layered but are intertwined, guiding you through a rejuvenating odyssey that promises to leave you enveloped in serenity and universal love. This immersive experience transcends a simple practice, offering a sanctuary for the soul to bathe in the harmonic confluence of peace and rejuvenation.

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Summit

Ascend to Summit, where the rich tradition of Ashtanga blends with the freedom of creative Vinyasa. This class is a playground for the adventurous yogi, offering personalized guidance and adjustments to perfect your alignment. It’s the perfect space to expand your practice, try out novel poses, and flow through exhilarating transitions. Whether you’re looking to deepen your practice or add a little zest to your routine, Summit is where fun meets innovation on the mat. Join us to stretch your limits and elevate your yoga journey in the most joyful way.

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Weekend Warrior Practice

Energize your weekend with a spirited 90-minute session that offers a comprehensive blend of yoga’s most dynamic aspects. This class combines the cardiovascular benefits of the Ocean flow, the strength-building power of Mountain poses, and the detoxifying stretches of Desert yoga for flexibility. It’s an opportunity to deepen your practice, challenge your personal limits, and tap into the resilient warrior within. This session is designed to cater to all dimensions of your well-being, leaving you feeling revitalized and empowered.

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Mountain Practice

Discover our exciting Mountain class, a workshop-style yoga experience that harnesses the stability of the wall to guide you through complex poses and inversions. This class is meticulously structured, providing detailed breakdowns of techniques and proper alignment to ensure a safe and enjoyable practice. With a focus on increasing strength and refining form, Mountain allows practitioners of all levels to safely access and master challenging poses. It’s not just a class—it’s an empowering journey that invites you to explore new heights, expand your limits, and find tranquility in your achievements.

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Ocean Practice

Embrace the vigor of the Ocean practice, a dynamic vinyasa sequence that simulates the rhythmic energy of waves to invigorate and vitalize your entire being. This vigorous flow is designed to stimulate your metabolism and elevate your spirit, moving you through powerful poses that unwind both body and mind. As you sync with the fluidity of the practice, you’ll dive deeper into the authentic essence of yoga, connecting with the profound rhythm of your breath. It’s more than just a workout; it’s a transformative experience that channels the force of the Ocean to awaken a deeper sense of vitality and connection within you.

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Still Water Yin Practice

Allow yourself to be cradled by the calming depths of Still Water, a sanctuary of Yin practice where relaxation meets gentle release. This practice dives into the art of seated postures, each carefully designed to engage and soothe the body’s connective tissues. By mindfully navigating the delicate interplay between tension and compression, Still Water offers a profound journey into flexibility, perfect for everyone from yoga novices to seasoned athletes seeking to enhance their range of motion.

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Desert Practice

Embark upon a serene vinyasa experience with the Desert practice, where each movement is an invitation to deepen your flexibility, find balance, and enhance detoxification. This tranquil session is meticulously crafted with non-inversion poses, guiding you to discover new spaces of openness within. As you flow through each graceful twist and balance pose, you’ll release tension from the deepest layers of your being, achieving a state of equilibrium that transcends the physical form. Prioritizing mindful breathwork and precise postural alignment, this sequence deepens into a moving meditation. It nurtures a state of inner calm and centeredness that echoes into the rhythms of your everyday life, inviting a lasting sense of peace and alignment.

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Gentle Waves Practice

This foundational practice is an integrative yoga experience, nurturing stillness, strength, and spiritual harmony, inviting all to deepen their practice in tranquility. Step into a vinyasa flow that caters to both beginners and experienced yogis. With an emphasis on alignment and hands-on adjustments, this class ensures proper technique and personal guidance. Foundational poses are explored with precision, promoting a meditative flow. Individual attention helps refine your practice for safety and effectiveness.

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MAYTE ALQUICIRA

I’m Mayte!

Ever since I discovered the transformative power of yoga it has become an integral part of my life both on and off the mat. My commitment to physical and mental health is at the core of my practice, and I love inspiring my students to reach their full potential. I’m passionate about continuous learning and sharing knowledge to grow together.

I’d love to meet you at the mat to guide you through a fun and fulfilling practice that nourishes your mind, body, and soul. Join me and let’s explore the wonderful world of yoga together!

LAURA SMITH

I have been a fitness enthusiast ever since I can remember. Sports were my jam. In my teenage years, I had put on weight and was looking for a way to take it off as a young adult. I joined a gym, and later found Cross Fit. The weight came off fast with a steady workout regimen and healthy diet. My body felt tight even with the mobility I would do at times and I was looking for something else to ease my muscle stiffness. That is when I found yoga. It was amazing! I was able to open parts of my body that I could not do in my other work outs.Read More

KEI TAKII

My yoga journey began with a simple curiosity about mindfulness, but it quickly evolved into a deep passion for the transformative power of yoga.

Our community is where everyone can explore their own yoga journey. I’m looking forward to practicing and growing together through our community toward greater health, happiness, and mind fulfillment.

Namaste,
Kei T.

JENNIFER HEWETT

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KATHLEEN GOSS

A little bit about who I am…

I was born in Michigan but California is my homeland. My parents, sisters and brother made my childhood idyllic. I have been married for almost 30 years to a wonderful man who still makes me smile. My two sons own my heart and I love my grandchildren so much it hurts. I have been blessed with two darling daughters-in-law that I have added to my list of cherished family members. I am grateful for all of my friends, some of whom I have known most of my life.

My favorite job was being the owner of a surf and skate shop named Capistrano Surf and Sport in Southern California.Read More

REBECCA SEGURA

I began my yoga practice four years ago, and just like the best things in life, the transformation was amazing and unexpected. Not only did I see the changes in my physical body, but also, in the manner, I lead and experienced my life. I too was one of those strangers, outside of the studio’s window, wondering how these human beings could touch their head with their toes or how anyone in the world could put themselves in such inspiring yet vulnerable positions, and what I have realized it just that it takes practice and patience.

As a student, I have explored several yoga and barre studios, my favorite classes are those that teach you how to simply breathe, feel, and live in the moment. It is in those moments in which I have discovered a lot about myself and in turn, how beautiful and capable humanity is of growth and compassion if we just give ourselves a little bit of time.

As an instructor, I hope to guide you to where you need to be and give you the tools for you to become the greatest and full expression of your true and authentic self. See you on the mat.

Namaste

ROB ZENT

My yoga journey began late in 2017. It was something I was introduced to and was very hesitant towards even giving it a try. Coming from the mentality of being a “gym bro” I had a misconception of what yoga was. I think a lot of males have this mindset that yoga is just a bunch of “stretching” and people in multi-colored yoga pants. While the second part may be true. I was quickly humbled by the practice. I was humbled the first time, the first week, the first month, the first year, and I’m still humbled to this day. For all my gym strength did not translate over to yoga. It was at first a bit frustrating, I am competitive by upbringing, nature, and culture. This is something that takes time to devolve from. Learning to love the process. Love the journey. Not worry about the result, not worry about why a pose doesn’t look a certain way. To me this is one of the most beautiful things I’ve learned in yoga. The ability to keep pushing yourself, while maintaining happiness with where you currently are, and that where you are is right where you are supposed to be. For me this is the balance of my competitive ways, while pushing myself in my practice.Read More

SMIRTI VASAN

Gaia Flow Yoga has become my home away from home, and I am grateful for the opportunity to teach here. I believe that Gaia Flow’s values of love and mindfulness align with my own, and it’s a pleasure to be part of such a supportive and inclusive community.

Through Gaia Flow’s love-based practices, I now know that yoga is more than just physical exercise; it’s a way of life that helps us connect with our inner selves and the world around us. My goal as a teacher is to create a safe and welcoming space where you can deepen your practice and connect with your truth. I look forward to sharing the transformative power of yoga with you both on and off the mat!

SUZANNE HOWLEY

My journey with yoga began in 2012. I remember my first class vividly. I was having so much fun, laughing, breathing heavily and no idea what I was doing. But I remember that after that class I loved the way I felt. Ever since then I was hooked.

In the beginning it was all about the work out and the poses, but as I progressed and went deeper into my practice it was more about self discovery and balance. I wanted to gain more knowledge and experience so I decided to go through teacher training, and enjoyed every moment of it. What came out of that training was discovering my love for teaching yoga.

Meet me on the mat and look forward to practicing together.

All my love, all my light.

OLIVIA FELICIA

My yoga journey started as a means of exercise. At the beginning it was all about the poses, I was looking for a workout and it turned out to be so much more than that. Finding a yoga studio that suits you is like finding a life partner. You may be one of the lucky ones who found it the first time around, but for me it took several different tries before I found my studio, Gaia Flow Yoga, the one that feels
like home. It is truly amazing how it makes such a difference in my practice and how much improvement I see within myself, as one whole aspect of mind, body, and spirit. Yoga teaches me to be disciplined, content, loving, compassionate, and to always be present.

I never envisioned myself to be a yoga instructor; I had so much to learn and so much to work on myself. I realize now it doesn’t matter where I’m at, there is always something new to learn and I will continuously improve myself and grow in my practice. I am truly grateful for each and every class that I get to teach and sharing my knowledge to my students is such an honor & joy. I look forward to my journey both as a student and a teacher. I hope to see you soon on the mat!

KALA SMITH

WHEN YOU ARE INSPIRED BY SOME GREAT PURPOSE, SOME EXTRAORDINARY PROJECT, ALL OF YOUR THOUGHTS BREAK THEIR BONDS. YOUR MIND TRANSCENDS LIMITATIONS; YOUR CONSCIOUSNESS EXPANDS IN EVERY DIRECTION; AND YOU FIND YOURSELF IN A NEW, GREAT AND WONDERFUL WORLD. DORMANT FORCES, FACULTIES AND TALENTS BECOME ALIVE AND YOU DISCOVER YOURSELF TO BE A GREATER PERSON THAN YOU EVER DREAMED YOURSELF TO BE.
– Patanjali

Yoga is as natural as breathing. I feel safely at home in my mind, body and soul. Yoga has set me free in every way imaginable. Free to be truly myself, accepting of all aspects of who I am the dark and the light. Yoga is my daily teacher of pure love, surrender, patience, kindness, compassion, vulnerability, courage and strength. I’m extremely grateful for my practice, it’s a continual liberation of my soul.

I knew at a young age, I was seeking a life of enlightenment. My soul is constantly seeking adventure, challenges, knowledge and growth.Read More

RACHEL PEREZ

I am completely in love with yoga in its entirety. Like most, I used to think yoga was just stretching. Gaia Flow Yoga taught me that Yoga is a marrying of the mind and body; a partnership that works in conjunction with one another, a beautiful tapestry connecting mind, body, and soul.

Yoga on the mat is a physical representation of the mind’s manifestation and the heart’s determination. In times where I’ve felt lost, confused or untethered,Read More

MONICA VALLINA

Monica got her RYT 200 in 2017 and started teaching at Gaia Flow Yoga right away. She personally loves a challenge and will definitely guide you to find your edge. Her flow is fresh and energetic and will drop some yoga fun facts every now and then.
Her yoga education continues and so does her practice intrigued by the connection between mind and body.

Find her on the mat and get ready to sweat!

KATHLEEN ALLING

A desert dweller at heart, I am so happy I now live in Texas and found Gaia Flow Yoga. I grew up in Albuquerque and graduated from the University of New Mexico with a degree in architecture. After working in that field for a year, I switched gears and worked in higher education. When my second son was born, I was able to make being a mom my full time job, my favorite job so far. After a two year stint in Las Vegas, NV my husband and I, along with our three sons, moved to Texas.

Once we were settled and the boys a little older, it was during the spring of 2014 when I nervously walked into my first yoga class. One hour later, I knew I found something so special, it would be with me for life. I have always enjoyed physical activity whether it was dance lessons as a child or workouts at the gym as a young adult. After having children, I attempted running, but it seemed like every time I found a good pace, something would derail me and send me back to the beginning. I finally listened to the aches of my body and frustrations of my mind telling me to change.Read More

KATE GEDDIE

I was born in the UK, in a house near the river Thames that flows to London. I grew up climbing the trees by the river near an ancient hunting lodge of King Henry VIII. I believed in the fairies who lived in my garden. Feeling their presence taught me that magic is all around us. It is life.

I was a good athlete, nimble and agile. I loved to dance and tumble outside, twirling with the wind, often dressed in flowing robes. The goddess within manifested at a young age of which I was unaware until many years later. I succeeded well by pure intuition. I never really planned anything as far as a career but it all worked out wonderfully.

I went to a PE college near Canterbury to study the art and science of movement.Read More

JULIE WEISS

In 2019, my life was changed when I walked into Gaia Flow Yoga. Before then, yoga was more of a physical workout, along with running and HIIT training, with no true feeling of connection. After a difficult year, my focus shifted to other exercises and my body reacted with incredibly tight shoulders and hips. I decided yoga would be the best way to strengthen, stretch and heal my body. The sense of community and a newfound awareness of the spiritual side of yoga really surprised me after my class. Over time, my appreciation of the studio deepened and coming to class felt like home. My body loosened up and I felt more relaxed than I had in years! I want to share my experience with others and decided to embark on teacher training. My 200 Hour training was completed in November 2020.

The active postures in yoga have always been fun for me.Read More

JORDON RICHARDS

“Yoga is a journey of the self, through the self, to the self”

Yoga found me during a rough season of my life in 2014. This practice grew over the course of several years into a big part of my life. At first, I was primarily focused on the physical asanas. Shortly after I started to look forward to my time on the mat.

I started to notice that I was feeling different. Small shifts internally started to project outwardly in my everyday life. My thoughts…my words…my actions.

Yoga gave me a place to reflect, andRead More

TANYA PEALE

I am a vegetarian . . a bodybuilder . . a yogi . . a runner . . a kung fu artist . . but most of all, I am a person who believes in hard work, doing what’s right, welcomes challenges, grows as a human being, lives passionately, loves unconditionally, strives to help human kind, be a positive influence, be true to one’s self, believe in one’s self and be joyful for the journey of life and all the side roads and crossroads, which come with life and by embracing all of that . . I will succeed, in all, I set out to do . . . I am a work in progress . . . Me

From humble beginnings in D’Iberville, MS, I began my physical journey through life learning classical dance, ballet, tap and jazz. I learned how to move my body in space in many different ways. I learned how to be expressive through movement, without uttering a word.

As I got older,Read More

JAKE NICE

I started practicing yoga routinely while I was in college at SMU. During my time there I met an Irish choreographer who introduced me to Hatha yoga. I ended up traveling the UK with him and his dance troupe while they were on tour the next year. I practiced yoga with the dancers each day and began to learn about Ayurvedic philosophy and the spiritual nature of yoga.

After college I went took classes occasionally at various studios around Dallas until settling into a home studio at Sync in Oak Cliff. When they folded just before the pandemic, my practice dissolved entirely. Over the next few years I found myself in a very darkest headspace – my body, mind, and spirit felt heavy and weak.Read More

IRIS HAFTLANG

Like so many, my yoga journey began with the desire to lose weight. And it worked, which was great! But more exciting than the physical transformation, was the mental shift that occurred for me almost immediately.

I didn’t realize how “stuck” I was until I got quiet in yoga. After an hour of flailing around on my mat (yes, that’s how we ALL start) I was finally able to find some freedom. Freedom from my judgmental thoughts, my berating self talk, my biases, my desperate need to fit in and be liked, my social anxiety and my lack of energy.

With consistent practice, my body began to open up in ways I never imagined possible. My mind too began to open up to new possibilities. I become a much more aware person.Read More

HAYLEY WHITED

“Can’t hurt to give it a try.” That was my mentality as I walked into the Addison Gaia Flow Yoga studio at the beginning of 2017. I was feeling burned out at the gym and stressed out at work. When I signed up for the first week special, I said to myself, “I’ll just take a break from my normal workout routine.”

The first week special turned into a month that turned into a year of consistent practice, and that year brought about physical, mental, and emotional changes that I couldn’t have predicted.

Like many people, I was drawn first to the physical health benefits of yoga. My primary goal was to stay in shape, and the classes I was taking were more physically demanding than any previous workout routine I had tried.Read More

DANIELLE PIERSON

I feel that the communion between mind, body and soul is something we as humans inherently gravitate toward in seeking our True selves.

In my case, finding my personal practice of yoga felt a lot like coming home from a long lost journey. There has always been a kind of familiarity to it even from my first practice. It was almost like I had been practicing yoga before I knew what it was, it felt so natural. Like pulling back an old dusty but familiar curtain and delighting in rediscovering the hidden love for myself and others that had always been there.

I finally realized I was a yogi! And everyone else is a yogi too!

Everyone’s practice, no matter where they are in their journey is as beautiful and perfect as the moment is. It is an amazing gift to share.Read More

CRISTINA CAMPO

My Yoga journey began over 2 years ago when a medical crisis made me re-evaluate my life choices. I’ve been an aerobics instructor and personal trainer for over 30 years. My physical health was unquestionable. However, as I got older, my mental and spiritual health became more of a focus. They are so intertwined with your physical health. I had practiced different forms of Yoga for years but not consistently. My New Year’s resolution became “practice Yoga regularly and become a Yoga Teacher”.

After investigating several Yoga trainings, I kept coming back to Gaia Flow training. The fact that it is “Love-Based” is extremely important to me. Love no matter what the spirituality or modality is a healing practice. I completed the RYT-200 Yoga Teacher training in June 2017 and to my wonderment, began experiencing improvements to my overall health almost immediately.Read More

CHELSEA GRIFFIN

My yoga journey began in October of 2019 at Gaia Flow Yoga, where I had my first practice. Yoga found me during a rough and challenging time in my life when I was searching for relief from the daily anxiety I experienced as a result of a horrible car accident. It was at a time when I felt very disconnected from myself both physically and mentally. I have always been interested in what I perceived as being “healthy” and in shape, but always for the physical benefits and never really understanding the mental health benefits.

I was previously at a job I once loved but was growing out of, and over time began to feel lost and unfulfilled. I realized I was seeking a deeper connection to something and also wanted to be able to give back in some way.Read More

CHRYSTAL RAE

Yoga changed my life. I was living on auto-pilot, doing what I thought “I should do”, saying what I thought “I should say” and being what I thought “I should be” and there was absolutely no joy.

My everyday existence was a heavy backpack full of responsibility that I labeled – be good! Be good because you not good enough. Oh yeah, I was “good” and miserable. I was trying to be good enough to be loved. I was trying to love myself.

Then my life was literally turned upside down. A twist of fate and I went flying off a 25-foot cliff, flipped 10 times before landing upside down in a crumpled car with the headlights and the wheels spinning into darkness.Read More

ANDRES ILLERA

“Yoga for me is as natural as breathing.”

My yogic journey began in summer 2003. After my first class, I discovered a new life course. Yoga for me is as natural as breathing. Since that first class, I have practiced many different styles of yoga and studied with many powerful yogis, including my teacher trainings with many talented and wise teachers, most importantly my mentor and best friend Chrystal Rae Almeida.

I have a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Finance from the University of Texas at Dallas. After graduation, I moved into the corporate world. Though, I am very grateful for all that I have learned and I still have a passion for business, Yoga is my true calling.Read More

CARA JARA

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