Amy has been teaching yoga for nearly two decades and is the proud owner of Morning Glory Yoga Studio and Ashtanga Yoga Nacogdoches located in Nacogdoches, Texas. In 2005, she completed her 200 Hour Teacher Training Certificate through the Living Yoga Program in Austin, Texas. Amy has continued to study with a select few teachers over the years to support her personal practice and strengthen her abilities as a compassionate and knowledgeable yoga teacher. She aims to teach in a respectful manner, keeping in mind the traditional roots of yoga while being aware of modern demands. Her disciplined personal practice, studies, and direct work with her students continue to shape her teaching style. Amy takes pleasure in meeting new students and sharing yoga with everyone. She is an attentive listener and observer and supports her students by teaching thoughtful, individualized techniques through asana, pranayama, and rest.
At Morning Glory Yoga, Amy manages a team of five teachers, who offer over 60 classes a month, including weekly online Hatha classes. She also invites guest teachers throughout the year. Her classes are personalized to her students’ needs, and she values the long-term relationships that have developed over time. Amy is most proud of the community of yogis that has formed and grown over the past 18 years, and she acknowledges the contribution of all the past and present teachers and students at MGY.
Amy encourages her students to practice yoga daily, explore the meaning of their practice, and recognize the moments in their everyday lives when the benefits of the practice show up. Her daily practice is Ashtanga Yoga, and she is an Authorized Level 1 teacher. Her teacher, Sharath Jois, bestowed this honor on her in 2016. Since 2014, Amy has been traveling to Mysore, India, to study Ashtanga. In 2017, she established Ashtanga Yoga Nacogdoches, where she holds a six-day-a-week Mysore Program.
Amy is passionate about food and studies nutrition and Ayurveda in her spare time. She enjoys creating healthy meals, fresh juices, and thoughtful presentations to share with loved ones. She loves nature, animals (including her menagerie of dogs, cats, and horses) and spending time hiking, relaxing by the lake, and adventuring with her partner of 18 years.
Saturday 11:15am-12:30pm
Ashtanga Yoga Essentials 
Dive into the transformative practice of Ashtanga Yoga in this immersive workshop designed for beginners. Ashtanga Yoga, often referred to as “eight-limbed yoga,” offers a comprehensive approach to holistic well-being, incorporating physical postures, breath control, meditation, and ethical principles. This workshop will introduce you to the foundational elements of Ashtanga Yoga, including the primary series of asanas (postures) and the synchronizing of movement with breath. You’ll learn about the philosophy behind Ashtanga Yoga and how its principles can be integrated into your daily life to cultivate balance, strength, flexibility, and inner peace.
All levels, Intensity 5, 70% asana, 30% lecture
Sunday 7:00-8:30am
Rise and Align: Ashtanga Yoga Morning Flow for All Levels
Description: Start your day with vitality and balance in this invigorating Ashtanga Yoga morning class suitable for practitioners of all levels. This dynamic session will guide you through a sequence of postures from the Ashtanga primary series, fostering strength, flexibility, and mental clarity. Through mindful breathwork and movement, you’ll awaken your body, cultivate inner focus, and set a positive tone for the day ahead. Whether you’re new to Ashtanga or a seasoned practitioner, join us as we harmonize body, breath, and mind in this energizing morning practice.
All levels, Intensity 8, 80% asana, 20% lecture