Our Instructors

  • Ashlynn Read

    Owner/Creator, RYT 200

    Having been a competitive athlete seeking a mindful outlet throughout my life, I discovered yoga as a unique challenge that pushed my body while providing mental and spiritual benefits beyond my expectations. The practice became a transformative journey, leading me to my faith and countless spiritual awakenings. After immersing myself in yoga over the past few years, I took a leap of faith and completed my teacher training at Mel Marie Yoga in 2022. Motivated by a burning desire, I returned to my hometown, Seguin, Texas, with the vision of making yoga accessible to all ages, from children to adults, and being a positive influence in the community.

    In my journey, I've faced heartbreak, fear, and self-doubt, and through each struggle, I've discovered the incredible resilience within us as humans. I believe in overcoming fear, embracing discomfort, and tapping into our boundless mind and spirit. Yoga and movement, to me, are tools that should be accessible to everyone. It is my hope and passion to lead and welcome you into our community, regardless of your background or abilities. Grab a yoga mat, join our family, and embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and wellness.

  • Alma Soto

    Instructor, RYT 500, PRYT 85 Doula & Prenatal Certified

    Hello. My name is Alma. I combined motherhood, love for yoga and nearly 6 years of personal practice experience to begin teaching yoga. I graduated from MelMarie Yoga as a 200RYT. I currently returned to yoga teacher training to continue my education and will graduate with a total of 500 hours in teacher training.

    Yoga wasn’t just about becoming a yoga teacher. It was about me rediscovering myself and finding who I was as a whole. All of my teachings helped me look deeper therefore learning from my past, becoming stronger in my present and building my future.

    I AM A YOGA TEACHER! What does that mean?

    I can help you recconnect with the intelligence in your body so you feel calmer and more present in your life.

    I have experience in one on one yoga for injury prevention, post injury for mobility, Addiction Recovery Centers, and kids yoga for athletes as well as Hot power yoga. I really fell deeply in love with yoga in my own prenatal yoga experience. I wanted my yoga to leave the studio with me, to take it into my every day life. Yoga is so much more than just the poses, it's about you, the whole you.

  • Madison Clark

    RYT 200/Pilates/Dance Instructor

    As a student of Yoga, Madison is thrilled to share her love for the mind, body, spirit, and community connection with new friends. After graduating from Seguin High School, she pursued her passions at Oklahoma City University, graduating with a B.S. in Dance Management and Business Entrepreneurship minor. Dance was the physical practice entry point (much like sports or performing arts) that led Madi to Yoga and the joys of mind-body connection. Madi guides her students along their own movement journey with safety, joy, and curiosity.

    Madison has practiced Yoga for over 10 years, focusing on Vinyasa flows, injury recovery and prevention, and building power through strength. Recently completing her YTT-200 certification through Black Swan Yoga, she loves to incorporate intuitive movement with intentional breath in her classes for a full mind-body experience. As a dancer and dance teacher, she strives to create a safe space for all her students to thrive in their own creativity. She teaches Yoga, Pilates, and Dance (Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Barré, leaps, turns, inversions & more). Madison has worked in the entertainment field with many movement artists including Second Story Dance Co., Debbie Allen Dance Academy, deadCenter film festival, Dance Exchange, Celebration Talent Competition, Bates and Jacob's Pillow Dance Festivals, Oklahoma City Thunder, Carnival Cruise Lines, along with non-profit organizations including the Center for Child Protection, the Distinguished Young Women of Texas Scholarship Program, and more. Madison loves to collaborate, create, and grow in community.

    Madi founded MadEase Co. in the Summer of 2023. Let’s connect!

    Instagram: @madizco

    Website: madease.com (Under Construction)

  • Ashley Hopkins

    RYT 200 (In Training)

    Hello, I’m Ashley. I’m a mother of two girls, dog mama, a health and wellness enthusiasts. A bulk of my life I’ve had a passion for longevity and vitality, meaning I love to dive in to what allows us as humans to live a long life while living as our best self. This is where my love for yoga comes in.

    I am a student in training of 200-RYT yoga & aryuveda certification.

    Yoga is an amazing way for anyone of any age, size, or background to implement wellness in to their life; physically, mentally and spiritually.

    Yoga is a positive habit that can lead to longevity & vitality which can be implemented at any age. As a person that comes from a family that suffers with a variety of preventable diseases, I knew I wanted to raise my children in a way that provides them with the tools to live a long, healthy and happy life. I don’t only want that for my children, I want that for my village and community.

    I’m here to offer fun and mindful classes to toddlers, young children, tweens and teens.

    My goal for your children is to show them ways their body & mind can be flexible and do hard things. While also teaching them about mindfulness through meditation. With these goals we will seek improved concentration, balance, stress management, coordination and self-esteem.

    "Yoga is not to be performed; it is to be lived. Yoga doesn’t care about what you have been; it cares about the person you are becoming." Aadil Palkhivala

    Let’s grow together!

  • Brandy Aguilar

    RYS 200, Certified Personal Trainer

  • Savanah Aguilar

    555 RYT, Reiki Master, certified Ganja instructor, Vedic Astrologer, Soul Shifter, Mindfulness Specialist, and jewelry maker.

    Yoga has been a huge tool in my life, especially my marriage. Yoga gives me an escape, brings peace of mind, and clarity all while building my strength and confidence. Off the mat yoga has taught me discipline to face obstacles, stick to boundaries, release patterns, people, and places that no longer serve me. I no longer resist change or fight it and instead breathe through it, accept it, and let it go. My yoga classes help connect heart, mind, and soul one breath at a time. I also specialize in crystal gemstone bracelets for the whole family. Opal & Onyx bakery in Boerne, Tx carries my hand wrapped crystal crowns, hand embroidered bandanas, crystal bracelets and earrings. I do local pop ups and workshops around the area and offer custom or one of a kind intentional pieces that I make by hand. Forever grateful for the relationships I’ve built within this region, the raw and open conversations, and all the love.

  • Taylor Carr

    500 HR RYT

    I completed my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in August of 2019 and followed it with the 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training in August of 2020. I discovered yoga (or perhaps it discovered me) through meditation practice several years before during a challenging period in my life. It quickly became a daily practice and has been an incredible journey, teaching me discipline, confidence, strength, and acceptance, among many other things. Just like life, it remains an ongoing journey of growth. Yoga has evolved into a profound passion and a major part of my life. My goal is to share the magic of yoga with as many people as I can. With experience in various styles, including Ashtanga, Bikram, Yin, and Kundalini Yoga, among others, my teaching style can range from high energy to gentle stretching. Regardless of the style, all my classes are designed to connect the mind, body, and soul. My personal experience with yoga has proven relatable to life off the mat, and my aspiration is to bring this transformative experience to my students.