Kiana Ochoa

Intentional action. Interconnectedness. Low impact. Patience. Beholding. The moments of pause, the self inquiry and exploration, and tools gained to have a more empowered life were some of the reasons I kept returning to my mat. I began teaching Yoga in 2017 after completing my first 200 hour yoga teacher training from the Tantric traditions of Sri Vidya and lineage of Swami Rama with my teachers Shanon Buffington and Charly Faulkner. I am dedicated to expanding my knowledge and sharing this sacred practice with others. I have more than 700 hours of training experience and more than 2000 hours of teaching experience. Community is an important piece of my mission and I value creating safe spaces for people to practice yoga and get to know each other. In 2020 I moved from ATX to DEN and managed and led the opening of the Black Swan Yoga Studios in Denver! I eventually made my way back to Austin with new skills, depth, and experience. This practice is truly a gift and I’m passionate about holding a space for others to experience Yoga too. I strive to teach each class in a way that brings a lighthearted energy to the room and a focus on self inquiry, compassion, and intentional movement! In my classes we explore yoga philosophy and apply it to the asana practice. We spend 4 weeks on the same sequence as an opportunity to connect deeper to the asanas, and philosophy, and then observe how your practice evolves off of your mat. I give lots of options in my classes with the purpose for you to choose the variation of an asana that feels best and most supportive in your body! Expect some intentionally curated groovy playlists to flow as well! Spotify @kiana8a Quote: “Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.” - Omar Khayyam