MYSORE STYLE ASHTANGA & VINYASAABOUT GISELLEGiselle completed her 200- and 300-hour teacher trainings at the Ashtanga Yoga Room and continues her studies through SmartFlow’s 300-hour programGiselle de Castillo is an Ashtanga focused instructor whose teaching is rooted in disciplined practice, breath, and mindful movement. Originally from Panama and based in New Orleans since 2009, she […]
Ashtanga yoga for all, Beginners AshtangaCERTIFICATIONSI’ve been part of the Balance community since 2014 and have maintained a consistent Ashtanga practice since 2017, studying primarily under the guidance of Meredith Murphy, as well as Lauren Collignon, Stacey Zimet, and Andy Redmon. I learned to lead the Primary Series through one-on-one training sessions with Meredith.MY INSPIRATIONI’m […]
Restorative, Yin & VINYASA YOGA RolfingCERTIFICATIONSIn 2016 I completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training, and through this experience decided to switch career paths in pursuit of massage and bodywork. A year later I completed a 700-hour program at the Cayce/Reilly School of Massage in Virginia Beach, VA and ultimately a 7 month program at the […]
Restorative Yoga & VINYASA YOGACERTIFICATIONS I completed my 200-hour teacher training in 2018 at Balance Yoga & Wellness under the instruction of Jessica Blanchard and Mikhayla Harrell. In 2019 I completed the 60-hour “Yoga Matside” training with A.J. Durand, which focused on yoga therapeutics and teaching to special populations. My continuing education has included smaller […]
Balance Yoga & VINYASA YOGACERTIFICATIONSI have been practicing vinyasa yoga since 2017 and working on the ashtanga primary series for the past year. I completed the 200 hour yoga teacher training at Balance Yoga & Wellness in 2022.MY INSPIRATIONI am inspired by grace, strength, acceptance, perseverance, and stillness. My asana practice is influenced by hatha, […]
Guided ashtanga, ashtanga Mysore styleCERTIFICATIONSI completed the 200 hour yoga teacher training at Balance Yoga & Wellness in 2019 as well as David Swenson’s 40 hour Ashtanga Primary Series teacher training in 2021. I have been practicing Ashtanga yoga consistently since 2015.MY INSPIRATIONMy inspiration comes from the belief that taking care of my body and […]
Vinyasa, Yin, Hot yogaCERTIFICATIONSI completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training with Hot Asana Yoga University (Southern Pines, NC) and Love More Hot Yoga (Covington, LA) in 2020. In addition to my 200-hour training, I’ve received certifications in Yin Yoga (25 hours, Hot Asana Yoga University, 2021), Hands-On Assisting (25 hours, Hot Asana Yoga University, 2022), […]
ALIGN & Flow, Yin Yoga, Meditation & Teacher Training CERTIFICATIONSI am an Inspired Teacher of the Anusara School of Hatha Yoga© with ERYT 500 and RYT 500. Through 16 years of teaching I have solidified skills to help students uncover and develop their optimal alignment. MY INSPIRATIONI am a yogi, artist, mother, wildflower enthusiast, and a relentless […]
ASHTANGA, Ayurveda, pranayama, nutrition, Studio ownerMedical Doctor (Residency class of 2027)CERTIFICATIONSAuthorized Level 2, Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute, I was authorized to teach Ashtanga Yoga by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in 2005.Pranayama, authorized to teach pranayama by Sri O.P. Tiwari of the Kaivalyadham in 2008. He’s been my mentor and teacher since 2003. Ayurvedic Practitioner since […]
CERTIFICATIONSKundalini Yoga Level 1 and four Level 2 – 440 hours KRI certified, Swan River Yoga 200 hr MY INSPIRATIONAll of Nature, Wilderness, Oceans, and Fish in the Sea.WHY I PRACTICEMy practice is a process of Self-realization and a path to my true creative spiritual potential/true self. The true Self is not my limiting beliefs, […]