Business Details
21 Years
experience
Authentic Yoga Education in Corpus Christi, TX
Founded in 2005 by Michelle Acebo (Um Dev), the Yoga Studio Of Corpus Christi has pioneered authentic yoga education in South Texas. As a lineage holder in Jivamukti, Baptiste, Dharma, and Ashtanga traditions, we preserve yoga's traditional roots while integrating modern science and trauma-informed practices. Our programs combine 5,000-year-old wisdom with contemporary neuroscience to address emotional wellness through certified teacher trainings, immersive retreats, and community-focused classes. With over two decades of experience, we offer Yoga Alliance-accredited 200- and 500-hour teacher certifications, specialized emotional wellness workshops, and personalized private sessions.Our team of board-certified professionals and licensed respiratory therapists brings clinical expertise to yoga instruction, ensuring safe, transformative experiences for diverse populations. We maintain rigorous standards through small class sizes, hands-on mentorship, and a commitment to protecting yoga's philosophical foundations while making its benefits accessible to modern practitioners.
Services
Yoga Teacher Training
Emotional Wellness Workshops
Yoga Retreats
Private Yoga Sessions
Restorative Yoga Classes
Trauma-Informed Instruction
Neuroscience Integration
Chakra Balancing
Breath Regulation
Nervous System Reset
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer Yoga Alliance-certified teacher trainings with small class sizes for personalized instruction
- Our trauma-sensitive instructors combine traditional yoga with clinical respiratory therapy expertise
- We provide specialized emotional wellness programs integrating neuroscience and somatic practices
- Our retreats in Decatur, TX maintain yoga's traditional roots while addressing modern needs
- We offer continuing education credits for yoga professionals through specialized workshops
Associations and certifications
- Yoga Alliance
What people say
Life-changing experience
Amazing weekend
Deep emotional healing
Authentic teaching
Supportive community
Services
Yoga Teacher Training
Our Yoga Alliance-certified 200- and 500-hour programs train instructors in traditional lineages. Students master foundational practices while learning trauma-informed techniques and neuroscience integration. Graduates join an international network of yoga professionals with specialized skills in emotional wellness instruction.
Emotional Wellness Workshops
These neuroscience-informed sessions combine yoga philosophy with somatic practices. Participants learn nervous system regulation techniques, emotional detox methods, and trauma recovery tools through accessible, research-backed programming for diverse populations and experience levels.
Yoga Retreats
Held at our Decatur homestead, retreats offer transformative experiences blending traditional yoga with modern science. Programs include guided meditation, personalized instruction, and community-building activities in a nurturing environment designed to reconnect participants with yoga's authentic roots.
Private Yoga Sessions
Tailored 1:1 and small group sessions focus on individual needs using respiratory therapy principles. These customized classes combine physical postures, breath regulation, and nervous system balancing techniques to improve mental and physical health outcomes for private clients.
Restorative Yoga Classes
Floor-based practices use props to support deep relaxation and physical healing. Each pose is held 3-5 minutes while emphasizing breath control techniques developed through clinical respiratory therapy experience to enhance circulation and oxygenation throughout the body.
People
Michelle Acebo
Founder, Director & CEO
E-RYT 500-hour instructor and Jivamukti 300-hour certified teacher with 20+ years experience. Board Certified Respiratory Therapist integrating clinical expertise with traditional yoga lineages since 2005.
Questions
What yoga styles do you teach?
We specialize in Jivamukti, Baptiste, Dharma, Ashtanga, and restorative yoga traditions while incorporating trauma-informed techniques and neuroscience principles.
Do you offer yoga teacher certification?
Yes, we provide Yoga Alliance-accredited 200- and 500-hour teacher trainings with specialized emotional wellness certification options in Corpus Christi and Dallas/Fort Worth.
Are classes available online?
Yes, we offer virtual Emotional Wellness Through Yoga workshops via Zoom with recorded sessions available for 7 days after each class.
What makes your retreats unique?
Our Decatur homestead retreats combine traditional yoga practices with modern neuroscience in a personalized setting that emphasizes emotional healing and community connection.
Do you have private yoga sessions?
Yes, we offer customized 1:1 and small group classes in the Decatur/Greenwood area focusing on respiratory therapy principles and nervous system regulation.
What payment options are available?
We accept Venmo, CashApp, and offer sliding scale pricing for workshops. Private class rates and package deals are available upon request.