Michael Garza

Growing up in West Texas, a region where Yoga, healthy eating, and active lifestyles are not typically seen provided the background for Michael to search out what his true passions are in life: practicing and sharing Yoga, making and enjoying music, and exploring this planet one stop at a time. After his very first Yoga class, when he was 12 years old, Michael knew that this transformative practice would be in his life forever. Later, as he moved to college in San Marcos, Yoga presented itself once again and this time evolved into a steady practice. Since this reintroduction to the ancient beauty of Yoga, Michael has been fortunate to travel across this beautiful planet with his yoga mat slung across his shoulder. After studying the true teachings of yoga in Rishikesh, India, Michael has returned to Austin to teach Yoga in it's pure form, free of the Western fitness industry's influence on this sacred practice, yet still reflective of some positive modern influences.

He is currently teaching at Yoga Yoga, one of the largest yoga centers in the U.S and one of the oldest studios in Austin.

In addition to teaching Asana, Michael is also a Level 1 iRest® Teacher. This beautiful protocol for Yoga Nidra meditation has been a key part of Michael's practice since he was 15 and first attended a Nidra with his brother, Luigi, who introduced Michael to Yoga all together. Upon that first feeling of vibration, light, and vastness, Yoga Nidra became a vital key to Michael's gate of Awakening.

Styles offered include: Vinyasa, Hatha, Yoga Nidra, and Meditation.