Trish O'Brien

When Trish first began practicing yoga a decade ago, she considered yoga as an ‘add-on’ to other workouts and exercise routines. But the practice worked its magic on her over time, and eventually she stopped viewing yoga as solely exercise. Only then did yoga become a major source of joy and peace in her life. The focus a yoga practice demands became one of her essential tools for stress-relief and grounding, and the way yoga transformed her relationship with her body and mind eventually led to her becoming a registered yoga teacher (RYT 200). She has furthered her studies and knowledge of the practice by taking courses in Inclusive Teaching + Yin yoga.

​For much of her life, Trish felt that she was in opposition to her body, working against it or trying to force it to be one thing or another. Through her yoga practice, she has learned how to recognize that her mind and body are one. Her goal as a teacher is to support her students through their own revelations and transformations, help them feel empowered and at one with their bodies by using engagement and alignment cues that will encourage self-correction and self-study, and create a safe space for them to heal and grow.

Trish's teaching is always focused on how a pose feels rather than how it looks, and she is passionate about creating an inclusive community and practice for all bodies so that more people feel welcome in the yoga world. The more yogis on this planet, the better!

 In her non-yoga life she enjoys seeing live music, vegan baking, volunteering, and watching movies while cuddling with her cats. Trish is located in Austin, TX where she works full-time as a yoga instructor + studio manager.