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The Yoga Mermaid
The Yoga Mermaid

The Yoga Mermaid

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Introduction
I have been teaching yoga + movement + meditation classes since 2014. My classes are influenced by my love for dance, movement, and Mother Ocean and are filled with space and support so that my students might embrace the magic of their own bodies as they embark upon, or deepen, their healing journey. I offer private classes for Vinyasa, Restorative, & Yin Yoga, guided meditation, Reiki healing, and body & life guidance. I deeply believe in the magic of yoga and the connection, inspiration, and healing this practice offers to ANY willing human being! Yoga has such an incredible way of aligning us with our heart’s path and offering us ways to grow, check-in, and stay confidently humble in our true selves. Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, I grew up dancing and continue to dance to this day. Once older, I found my way into teaching dance. In 2012, I moved to San Francisco where I attended classes at ODC and City Dance. My move to San Francisco was the Golden Gateway to yoga and my spiritual journey and, as I longed for a deeper connection with myself and with God, I quickly found my way to yoga. After my first Vinyasa class, I knew I’d found my path to help others find this deeper connection and so I soon began a regular practice and eventually dove into the 200-hour teacher training at lovely little Laughing Lotus in the Mission. I have completed 100+ hours in advanced yoga teacher trainings, as well as an apprenticeship with Valerie Starr. In addition, I have taught yoga, dance, barre, and combined my love of all three to teach Yoga-Barre and Ballet Workshops while briefly living in San Luis Obispo, CA. I have now made my way back home to Austin, Texas where I teach in-person and online group classes and privates. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!
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Hired 40 times

Serves Austin, TX

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1 employee

11 years in business

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2022

Services offered
Yoga type

Hatha Yoga

Vinyasa Yoga

Work location

My customers travel to me

I travel to my customers

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Christina B.
Jun 22, 2025
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I have been doing 1:1 lessons with The Yoga Mermaid (Cara) for close to a year now. My intention was to get a few basics down so that I could join classes, but my experience with her has evolved into so much more! She is very knowledgeable in so many aspects of the practice. She has an incredible amount of patience for beginners like me, and she has helped me tremendously with my form and confidence. What puts her above the rest is her ability to tune in to how I'm feeling that day and tailoring our session to it. She also takes a holistic approach to our lessons, and provides fantastic advance to enhance my physical and mental wellbeing. In fact- I broke my foot earlier this year, and once I was ready to practice again, she learned techniques to help me with recovery from my injury and ensuring that I had a safe return to practice. It's taken me awhile to write a review because it's difficult to describe how fantastic she's been! My review does not do her justice!

Details: 1 student (one-on-one with instructor) • 31 - 40 years old • No yoga preference • No experience • Increased flexibility • Relaxation • General fitness (e.g., weight loss, toning) • Meditation • At the pro’s location

Private Yoga Instruction
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Bill C.
Oct 30, 2024
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Cara is a wonderful yoga instructor. She is encouraging and supportive, great at educating, explaining and demonstrating, and she brings just the right amount of spiritualness to the practice. Highly recommend!

Details: 1 student (one-on-one with instructor) • 41 - 50 years old • No yoga preference • No experience • Increased flexibility • Meditation • At the pro’s location

Private Yoga Instruction
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Teresa G.
Oct 22, 2024
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Cara was a fantastic Yoga Instructor who was fluent in all levels. I definitely recommend her and I plan to book her again in the future.

Details: 1 student (one-on-one with instructor) • 31 - 40 years old • 23 - 30 years old • 41 - 50 years old • No yoga preference • Beginner • Increased flexibility • Relaxation • Meditation • My home, venue, etc.

Private Yoga Instruction
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Mohamed A.
May 23, 2025
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I'm in love with yoga already! Her approach was well-tailored to my needs and at the end of the session I felt reborn.

Details: 1 student (one-on-one with instructor) • 31 - 40 years old • No yoga preference • No experience • Increased flexibility • Help with injury/pain • At the pro’s location

Private Yoga Instruction
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Julie M.
May 3, 2025
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Working with Cara was Mermazing! She was extremely accommodating! Cara made my sister bachelorette unforgettable!!! She was also able to provide mermaid tails which was such a fun experience. I cannot suggest booking Cara enough.

Details: 12 students • 23 - 30 years old • 31 - 40 years old • 51 - 60 years old • No yoga preference • Beginner • Increased flexibility • General fitness (e.g., weight loss, toning) • Relaxation • My home, venue, etc.

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