My name is   Iva
I'm from Czechoslovakia
My sun sign is... Gemini
My nickname is... Kapitan
My favorite word is... flow
I wish for... abundance of love, health, and wealth
I am thankful for... being an optimistic person
What gives me peace... a walk on the beach
Three words that describe me are... fun, flexible, free spirit
Why I choose yoga... intuitive inspiration
What inspires me most is... the beauty and power of nature
Three words to describe my teaching style are... focused, challenging, always changing
I just can't live without... fresh air, clean water, friends, and family
My favorite food is...anything Japanese
For fun I... bike, dance, hike, travel, eat and watch movies
When I need a lil' escape close to home I go to... an open space with water...Barton Springs
I'm most scared of... stagnation

Name: Leeah Taylor
I'm from: Arlington, TX
My sun sign: Aquarius, baby!! :D
Nickname: Tots, Queso Charlie, finger-toe (I have a habit of pinching with my toes ;p)
Favorite word: scamper!
I wish for: All beings to be happy and free
I'm thankful for: The ability to speak and follow my truth, for my sweet man, friends and family who are endlessly supportive in all my endeavors, and of course, my kitty ;) 
What gives me peace: being outdoors away from the city
Three words that describe me: sassy, passionate, loyal (to a flaw at times)
Why I chose yoga: It saved me from myself. It forces me to celebrate my shadows and my light and makes me strive to be my highest and best self.
What inspires me most: witnessing others express their passion, and speak their truth 
Three words that describe my teaching style: squirrelly, strong, alignment-based 
I just can't live without: yoga
My favorite food is: queso 
For fun I: dance, go camping, karaoke!!
When I need an escape close to home I: go hike/swim at one of the greenbelts
I'm most scared of: standing in my own way.

My name is  Sam
I'm from... Montana 
My sun sign is... Cancer
My nickname is...Fireball
My favorite word is...badass
I wish for...everyone to experience their light and greatness
I am thankful for...friends who remind me of mine when I cannot see it
What gives me peace...hanging out in the mountains
Three words that describe me are...feisty, straightforward, funny
Why I choose yoga...it saved my life
What inspires me most is...people speaking their truth and helping others speak theirs, and death defying acts in nature
Three words to describe my teaching style are...fierce, direct, precise
I just can't live without...laughter
My favorite food is...good coffee (which is technically a drink, but I love it!)
For fun I...do yoga with good friends, get out in nature, and play settlers
When I need a lil' escape close to home I go to...hangout with Gioconda
I'm most scared of...not knowing myself

My name is   Stephanie
I'm from... Syracuse, NY
My sun sign is... Aquarius
My nickname is... Steph, Stella
My favorite word is... energy
I wish for... patience
I am thankful for... My guy, my doggie, my yoga practice, my spine
What gives me peace... breath
Three words that describe me are... determined, faithful, talkative
Why I choose yoga... It never seemed like a choice, really. It was the obvious path to getting to know my true self.
What inspires me most is... my students, my teachers, and the idea that we are never done growing
Three words to describe my teaching style are... technical, challenging, driving
I just can't live without... sunshine and good conversation
My favorite food is.. sushi
For fun I... sing loudly
When I need a lil' escape close to home I go to... a local vintage shop and try on clothes and shoes
I'm most scared of.... my own insecurities, and not being good enough. Also, spiders.

My name is   Heather
I'm from Austin
My sun sign is... Libra
My nickname is... Nicole (pronounced NEE-COAL-EE)
My favorite word is... beija-flor (Portuguese for hummingbird)...i also really like the word bellybutton
I wish for... health and acceptance for friends and strangers alike
I am thankful for... my family, friends, my growth, nature
What gives me peace... breath and silence= prayer
Three words that describe me are... passionate, curious, playful
Why I choose yoga... it brings light to the world
What inspires me most is... acts of selflessness
Three words to describe my teaching style are... bright, encouraging, uplifting
I just can't live without... the color green
My favorite food is... avocado
For fun I... dance, paint, write, and laugh a lot
When I need a lil' escape close to home I go to... write, the greenbelt
I'm most scared of... loosing people i love

My Name is  Shanti
I'm from   California
My sun sign is... Aquarius
My nickname is...  Sweet Pea
My favorite word is... Equanimity
I wish for... Peace
I am thankful for...  You
What gives me peace.. Yoga
Three words that describe me are... Strong, Sweet, Creative
Why I choose yoga...it saves me 
What inspires me most is... observing the triumph of the human experience (people are inspiring)
Three words to describe my teaching style are... alignment, challenging, flow 
I just can't live without... my family
My favorite food is... olives
For fun I... Practice yoga
When I need a lil' escape close to home I go to... BFree
I'm most scared of... ‘its always wrapped in the unknown ..... whatever it is.’ Light does wonders for fear :)  

My name is... Omar
I'm from... El Paso, TX
My sun sign is...Sagittarius
My nickname is... Pops
My favorite word is....yikes
I wish for....a long and healthy life for my loved ones
I am thankful for... my wife, my baby boy, family, and my health
What gives me peace... the knowledge that I have cared for and comforted the sick and the dying. I consider this one of the great priveleges of my life.
Three words that describe me are... friendly, grateful, honest 
Why I choose yoga...it reminds me that I am ALIVE and CONSCIOUS, and that ultimately things are OK and as they should be.
What inspires me most is... the company of optimistic and passionate individuals
Three words to describe my teaching style are... grounded, patient, encouraging
I just can't live without...college/pro football, golf
My favorite food is...seafood
For fun I....golf, play with my dogs, tease my wife Mina, get outside in the sunshine
When I need a lil' escape close to home I go to...the golf course
I'm most scared of...running a 911 call on someone I know. I'm also very scared of cockroaches....ugh

My name is   Selena
I'm from    Japan
My sun sign is... Gemini
My nickname is... SeleNinja
My favorite word is... KISS (Keep It Simple Sweetie)
I wish for... unconditional and unshakeable groundedness
I am thankful for... love and life
What gives me peace... sharing love and support
Three words that describe me are... strength, grace, curiosity
Why I choose yoga... because it's an elegant and effective practice of love and unification
What inspires me most is... the beauty and fleetingness of life
Three words to describe my teaching style are... exploratory, encouraging, fun
I just can't live without... nature, loved ones, my practice
My favorite food is... peanut butter and avocado
For fun I... climb, dance and cook
When I need a lil' escape close to home I go to... take a bath and sing to sappy 80's music
I'm most scared of... not offering my best

My name is   Mary
I'm from    Nashville
My sun sign is... Pisces
My nickname is... Mare Bear 
My favorite word is... schlep... but the sailor in me has a few favorites
I wish for... equality 
I am thankful for... all of the amazing people in my life
What gives me peace... looking up... watching the clouds or stars 
Three words that describe me are... strong, adventurous, loyal 
Why I choose yoga... it keeps me grounded and HONEST
What inspires me most is... seeing people who have suffered rise above it and witnessing the pure will, passion and compassion in others
Three words to describe my teaching style are... mindful, intelligent, real 
I just can't live without... touch
My favorite food is... chocolate and spicy food
For fun I... love to get my hands dirty whether it's changing my oil, creating a sculpture/painting or baking cookies
I'm most scared of... failing and dying but I am working on both of those... and probably will be until the day I die ; )