Hatha Yoga Corpus Christi
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Melissa Morales
I am a wife, mother, daughter, sister and yoga teacher. The latter came later in my life, but came at the right time. I was looking
for something, not knowing what, I set out to explore. I tried to go back to college. I tried looking for another job, thinking I just
needed a change, one office to another. I don't know why I thought that would work, but neither of those seemed quite right.
During this time my son graduated from high school and moved away from home to attend college in another state, and my
daughter was right behind him, to attend beauty school in another state as well. But all through this I had yoga. I always looked so
forward to class, my away time. Then it came to me, why not take something that gives me peace and that I enjoy and give that to
others. I asked my instructor about the training. I thought about the commitment and time it would take, it only took about a week
for me to mull it over, and jumped in, head first. I quit my job as an office manager and started my training the next week. The
training itself was a journey,physically and emotionally, but I had been told nothing comes easy. I met some great people in the
training, each had different expectations that we would get from the training, and I think we came away with more than we
thought. I am looking forward to where yoga may take me, or where I may go and take yoga with me.
for something, not knowing what, I set out to explore. I tried to go back to college. I tried looking for another job, thinking I just
needed a change, one office to another. I don't know why I thought that would work, but neither of those seemed quite right.
During this time my son graduated from high school and moved away from home to attend college in another state, and my
daughter was right behind him, to attend beauty school in another state as well. But all through this I had yoga. I always looked so
forward to class, my away time. Then it came to me, why not take something that gives me peace and that I enjoy and give that to
others. I asked my instructor about the training. I thought about the commitment and time it would take, it only took about a week
for me to mull it over, and jumped in, head first. I quit my job as an office manager and started my training the next week. The
training itself was a journey,physically and emotionally, but I had been told nothing comes easy. I met some great people in the
training, each had different expectations that we would get from the training, and I think we came away with more than we
thought. I am looking forward to where yoga may take me, or where I may go and take yoga with me.
Megan Grime
Paula Spradlin
Paula, co- founder of Crossroads Yoga, has been a yoga practitioner since 1999 and an instructor since 2004. Her yoga practice is
influenced mostly by the Iyengar tradition. She has studied with Ganga White and Tracy Rich, founders of The White Lotus
Foundation in Santa Barbara California, where she completed her 200 hour teacher’s certification. She received her Relax and
Renew® trainer certification from Judith Hanson Lasater and teacher’s training certification with local yoga instructor Camille
Thomasson. It has been an honor for her to have studied with renowned instructors, Judith Hanson Lasater, Peggy Kelley, Bekir
Algan, Camille Thomasson, Erich Schiffman, Donna Farhi and many others. Since becoming a certified teacher she has been
introducing different styles of yoga to Corpus Christi yogis by organizing workshops and hosting the guest instructor. Paula
believes yoga is a continuous learning process. By practicing yoga she has been able to balance her life in good and tough times.
She combines her love of travel and yoga by attending workshops and teacher trainings around the country. Paula is always eager
to expand her horizons in this wonderful world of yoga.
influenced mostly by the Iyengar tradition. She has studied with Ganga White and Tracy Rich, founders of The White Lotus
Foundation in Santa Barbara California, where she completed her 200 hour teacher’s certification. She received her Relax and
Renew® trainer certification from Judith Hanson Lasater and teacher’s training certification with local yoga instructor Camille
Thomasson. It has been an honor for her to have studied with renowned instructors, Judith Hanson Lasater, Peggy Kelley, Bekir
Algan, Camille Thomasson, Erich Schiffman, Donna Farhi and many others. Since becoming a certified teacher she has been
introducing different styles of yoga to Corpus Christi yogis by organizing workshops and hosting the guest instructor. Paula
believes yoga is a continuous learning process. By practicing yoga she has been able to balance her life in good and tough times.
She combines her love of travel and yoga by attending workshops and teacher trainings around the country. Paula is always eager
to expand her horizons in this wonderful world of yoga.
Yoga has been a study of mine for most of my life. What started out as a brief lesson from an eccentric, yet enlightened high
school basketball coach turned into a life-long passion for the pursuit and knowledge of one of the world's oldest practices still in
existence. In the fall of 2007 I received my certification in Hatha & Solar Yoga and joined the Yoga Alliance community. I continue
to attend workshops in and around Texas to further my own knowledge of yoga: including Anusara workshops with Christina Sell,
Viniyoga continued education workshops with Gary Kraftsow, Zazen meditation with Dr. Sencerz, and lectures in Eastern
philosophy. In conjunction with my Eastern studies, I hold a shodan black belt in the Shorin-ryu Mastumura Seito system. In the
Spring of 2009 I traveled to India with a great group of people and continued my education in the path of yoga. Presently I am
working towards a PhD in Psychology with an emphasis in Eastern/Western Philosophy and the Health Sciences.
school basketball coach turned into a life-long passion for the pursuit and knowledge of one of the world's oldest practices still in
existence. In the fall of 2007 I received my certification in Hatha & Solar Yoga and joined the Yoga Alliance community. I continue
to attend workshops in and around Texas to further my own knowledge of yoga: including Anusara workshops with Christina Sell,
Viniyoga continued education workshops with Gary Kraftsow, Zazen meditation with Dr. Sencerz, and lectures in Eastern
philosophy. In conjunction with my Eastern studies, I hold a shodan black belt in the Shorin-ryu Mastumura Seito system. In the
Spring of 2009 I traveled to India with a great group of people and continued my education in the path of yoga. Presently I am
working towards a PhD in Psychology with an emphasis in Eastern/Western Philosophy and the Health Sciences.
In Studio:
$55/person 1-4
$300/session 5+
$55/person 1-4
$300/session 5+
Out of Studio:
$65/person 1-4
$400/session 5+
$65/person 1-4
$400/session 5+
Out of Town:
Starting at $100/person
Starting at $100/person
Private Sessions (1:30 hrs)
Megan Grime RYT 200
Hatha, Solar, & Yoga Flow
Instructor
Hatha, Solar, & Yoga Flow
Instructor
Gretchen Weber RYT200
Vinyasa & Hatha Yoga
Instructor
Paula Spradlin RYT200
Restorative & Hatha Yoga
Instructor
Vinyasa & Hatha Yoga
Instructor
Paula Spradlin RYT200
Restorative & Hatha Yoga
Instructor
Melissa Morales RYT 200
Hatha & Solar Yoga Instructor
Hatha & Solar Yoga Instructor
Gretchen Weber
Gretchen K. Weber, co-founder of Crossroads Yoga, has been instructing Yoga students in the Iyengar tradition for 12 years. From
July 2002 to May 2006 she was one of the primary Yoga instructors at the Dallas Yoga Center where she had the privilege to work
with Dean Learner, Felicity Green, Kofia Busia. A 200-hour certified Yoga instructor through the Austin Yoga School, Gretchen has
helped organize and assist with many Yoga workshops for well-known Yoga instructors such as Peggy Kelley, Bekir Algan, and
Judith Hanson Lasater. Gretchen’s personal Yoga quest started in 1996 while studying massage therapy at the Austin School of
Massage. Her love for Yoga quickly grew as she sought out instruction from Peggy Kelley, Bekir Algan, Ph.D., Ramanand Patel,
and John Friend. During a visit to Mount Madonna Center in California she studied Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy®. Her other
interests include the study of Ayurveda and a love for raw food preparation.
July 2002 to May 2006 she was one of the primary Yoga instructors at the Dallas Yoga Center where she had the privilege to work
with Dean Learner, Felicity Green, Kofia Busia. A 200-hour certified Yoga instructor through the Austin Yoga School, Gretchen has
helped organize and assist with many Yoga workshops for well-known Yoga instructors such as Peggy Kelley, Bekir Algan, and
Judith Hanson Lasater. Gretchen’s personal Yoga quest started in 1996 while studying massage therapy at the Austin School of
Massage. Her love for Yoga quickly grew as she sought out instruction from Peggy Kelley, Bekir Algan, Ph.D., Ramanand Patel,
and John Friend. During a visit to Mount Madonna Center in California she studied Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy®. Her other
interests include the study of Ayurveda and a love for raw food preparation.
David Middour
Mostly Beginners and Intermediate levels, Use of many restorative type poses with lots of props when needed. Plenty of stretching,
core strength building poses, also some passive relaxing style stretches with emphasis on honoring yourself. Includes great
soothing music, warm atmosphere, and always some humor.
core strength building poses, also some passive relaxing style stretches with emphasis on honoring yourself. Includes great
soothing music, warm atmosphere, and always some humor.
Jennie Woelpern RYT
Hatha, Gentle, Prenatal &
Postnatal Instructor
Hatha, Gentle, Prenatal &
Postnatal Instructor
Jennie Woelpern
Certified Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Teacher from Leslie Lytle at Yoga Yoga in Austin Texas.
Study focus on anatomy and physiology of pregnancy and post-pregnancy body, prenatal and postnatal postures (asanas), the labor
and birth process, breath and sound awareness, pelvic floor and abdominal strengthening, yoga therapeutics for discomforts of
pregnancy, community and relationship building, companion work through labor and birthing positions, and overall relaxation.
Certified Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Student at Yoga Yoga, Austin Texas-graduate August 2007.
Study focus on postures (asanas) techniques, training, practice, teaching methodology, anatomy and physiology, yoga philosophy
and lifestyle, and yoga ethics.
Workshops attended:
David Swenson, Ashtanga Introduction
Dr. Robert Svoboda, Ayurveda for Yoga Teachers
Gary Kraftsow, Yoga Therapy
Christina Sell, Anusara Yoga
Practicing yoga since 1999; I began yoga as a way to increase body awareness, spirituality, and reduce stress in my life. Yoga has
opened my life in many wonderful ways. Yoga has not only helped me become centered and provide me with a feeling of calmness,
it has also enabled me to deal with the world and everyday situations with more ease. Yoga provides physical benefits for the body,
and is healing to the mind. I enjoy helping students of all abilities gain strength and flexibility with yoga poses. I help instruct using
breath and mediation to relax and bring an inner awareness to connect our body, mind, and spirit.
Study focus on anatomy and physiology of pregnancy and post-pregnancy body, prenatal and postnatal postures (asanas), the labor
and birth process, breath and sound awareness, pelvic floor and abdominal strengthening, yoga therapeutics for discomforts of
pregnancy, community and relationship building, companion work through labor and birthing positions, and overall relaxation.
Certified Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Student at Yoga Yoga, Austin Texas-graduate August 2007.
Study focus on postures (asanas) techniques, training, practice, teaching methodology, anatomy and physiology, yoga philosophy
and lifestyle, and yoga ethics.
Workshops attended:
David Swenson, Ashtanga Introduction
Dr. Robert Svoboda, Ayurveda for Yoga Teachers
Gary Kraftsow, Yoga Therapy
Christina Sell, Anusara Yoga
Practicing yoga since 1999; I began yoga as a way to increase body awareness, spirituality, and reduce stress in my life. Yoga has
opened my life in many wonderful ways. Yoga has not only helped me become centered and provide me with a feeling of calmness,
it has also enabled me to deal with the world and everyday situations with more ease. Yoga provides physical benefits for the body,
and is healing to the mind. I enjoy helping students of all abilities gain strength and flexibility with yoga poses. I help instruct using
breath and mediation to relax and bring an inner awareness to connect our body, mind, and spirit.
Carrie Robertson
Carrie Robertson leads the Hatha Flow yoga class at the downtown Corpus YMCA on Mondays and Thursdays at 7 pm. Her
introduction to yoga came in 1989 through an Asthanga Yoga class in Hood River, Oregon, which she took to stretch her muscles
after long days of windsurfing. During the 1990s, she practed yoga in Mexico and Hawaii while working as a windsurfing
instructor. In 2000, she followed the wind to Corpus Chrisit and began practicing yoga under Camille Thomasson at the YMCA.
When Camille moved to the East Coast in 2007, Carrie began leading the YMCA yoga classes, following the vinyasa flow style that
Camille had pioneered. Carrie enjoys enriching her yoga skills by reading Yoga Journal, attending other yoga classes in Corpus, and
taking occassional weekend yoga workshops.
introduction to yoga came in 1989 through an Asthanga Yoga class in Hood River, Oregon, which she took to stretch her muscles
after long days of windsurfing. During the 1990s, she practed yoga in Mexico and Hawaii while working as a windsurfing
instructor. In 2000, she followed the wind to Corpus Chrisit and began practicing yoga under Camille Thomasson at the YMCA.
When Camille moved to the East Coast in 2007, Carrie began leading the YMCA yoga classes, following the vinyasa flow style that
Camille had pioneered. Carrie enjoys enriching her yoga skills by reading Yoga Journal, attending other yoga classes in Corpus, and
taking occassional weekend yoga workshops.
Carrie Robertson
Hatha Flow Instructor
Hatha Flow Instructor
Elizabeth Reese, Ph.D.
Children's Yoga Instructor
Children's Yoga Instructor
Yogiños: Yoga for Youth classes are facilitated by Elizabeth (Beth) Reese, Ph.D. Beth is a teacher with over 20 years of
experiences leading learners of all ages in creative problem solving, self-reflection and empowerment through skiing, windsurfing,
arts education, and art museum activities. She is a columnist for the Corpus Christi Caller Times and is the author of several articles
and book chapters as well as co-author of the book, Experience Art: Teaching and Learning through Works of Art. She has
practiced yoga for over 10 years including Hatha, Ashtanga, Anusara, power yoga, and most recently Jivamukti. Beth is working
towards certifications through Aerobics and Fitness Association of America and RYT 200 in Anusara. She has taken classes or
workshops with "Richard from Texas" and Doug Swenson. Beth is the mother of 3 yogis under the age of 10.
Schedule of classes (all at the Yoga Studio of Corpus Christi)
experiences leading learners of all ages in creative problem solving, self-reflection and empowerment through skiing, windsurfing,
arts education, and art museum activities. She is a columnist for the Corpus Christi Caller Times and is the author of several articles
and book chapters as well as co-author of the book, Experience Art: Teaching and Learning through Works of Art. She has
practiced yoga for over 10 years including Hatha, Ashtanga, Anusara, power yoga, and most recently Jivamukti. Beth is working
towards certifications through Aerobics and Fitness Association of America and RYT 200 in Anusara. She has taken classes or
workshops with "Richard from Texas" and Doug Swenson. Beth is the mother of 3 yogis under the age of 10.
Schedule of classes (all at the Yoga Studio of Corpus Christi)
Elizabeth (Beth) Reese, Ph.D.
Michelle Acebo
Yoga Coastal Bend Network
Michelle Acebo RYT 200
Jivamukti Teacher 300 hr.
level; Restorative; Hatha
Yoga Instructor
Jivamukti Teacher 300 hr.
level; Restorative; Hatha
Yoga Instructor
Michelle is the owner of Yoga Studio of Corpus Christi. Michelle has been practicing yoga since 2001; obtained her Primary
Teaching Certificate in 2003; Registered Yoga Teacher at the 200 hour level in 2004 through Yoga Yoga teacher training in Austin,
TX. She's trained with Baron Baptiste, Bekir Algan, Peggy Kelly, Joan White Level III Iyengar, Cathy Rogers Evans, Anne Nowell
from The Astanga Yoga Centers of San Diego, Jo Zucovitch from San Diego Iyengar Yoga Studios, Camille Thomasson, Seane
Corn , Turbo Kick Teaching Certificate, PiYo Gold Teaching Certificate, Healthy Back Certification, 30 hour Immersion with
Srivatsa Ramaswami, Sherri Baptiste, Stacy Mc Carthy, and Marla Ericksen, Dr. Robert Svoboda on Ayurveda for Yoga Teachers.
Michelle completed an Ashtanga Yoga Teacher’s Training Intensive (40 hours) with David Swenson. She has participated in and
hosted the Anusara Immersion 108 Hr. Teacher Training with Christina Sell. Workshops included guests Carlos Pomeda, Gary
Kraftsow, and Craig Williams. Michelle completed a 300 hour Jivamukti Teacher’s Training Course in Rhinebeck, New York with
Sharon Gannon and David Life on May 23rd, 2008. She also studies Sanskrit, Meditation, and yoga Philosophy, most recently with
Manorama in New York. Michelle assisted Sharon Gannon and David Life at the Southwest Yoga Conference held in Austin,
October 2008. She continues to study in the Jivamukti method.
Teaching Certificate in 2003; Registered Yoga Teacher at the 200 hour level in 2004 through Yoga Yoga teacher training in Austin,
TX. She's trained with Baron Baptiste, Bekir Algan, Peggy Kelly, Joan White Level III Iyengar, Cathy Rogers Evans, Anne Nowell
from The Astanga Yoga Centers of San Diego, Jo Zucovitch from San Diego Iyengar Yoga Studios, Camille Thomasson, Seane
Corn , Turbo Kick Teaching Certificate, PiYo Gold Teaching Certificate, Healthy Back Certification, 30 hour Immersion with
Srivatsa Ramaswami, Sherri Baptiste, Stacy Mc Carthy, and Marla Ericksen, Dr. Robert Svoboda on Ayurveda for Yoga Teachers.
Michelle completed an Ashtanga Yoga Teacher’s Training Intensive (40 hours) with David Swenson. She has participated in and
hosted the Anusara Immersion 108 Hr. Teacher Training with Christina Sell. Workshops included guests Carlos Pomeda, Gary
Kraftsow, and Craig Williams. Michelle completed a 300 hour Jivamukti Teacher’s Training Course in Rhinebeck, New York with
Sharon Gannon and David Life on May 23rd, 2008. She also studies Sanskrit, Meditation, and yoga Philosophy, most recently with
Manorama in New York. Michelle assisted Sharon Gannon and David Life at the Southwest Yoga Conference held in Austin,
October 2008. She continues to study in the Jivamukti method.