It's surreal how sudden change (unexpected) immediately shapes our physical, mental and emotional bodies... from the moment we become aware of it and then subsequently and consequently for as long as it needs to.


Isn’t it wild, though not so unexpected that the change we offer (in response or independently) shapes everyone and everything around us?

Intellectually we may be aware that change is happening from one second to the next, within us and all around, yet it's possible for it to go unnoticed. It’s possible we might pause or slow down to listen to it, if we want to and if we can. Or, perhaps, willingly choose to carry on, while change continues.


Like this sweet pup who may be unaware of the wind that may come as a strong gust or gentle breeze. This pup reamins completely open to the experience in each moment (trusting)… In this moment, I am grateful for the time and space available & accessible to pause and acknowledge the changes. Big and small. Medium and potentially, seemingly intangible, yet capable of creating waves and new ways of seeing and being in the world.

With love, 

Annelize & the Team at Shakti 



Meet Jessica Miller-Merrell


We're happy to welcome Jessica to the Shakti Family! 


Jessica, RYT-500, is a yoga and meditation teacher, Reiki Master, and mindfulness practitioner with more than 20 years of personal practice. Drawn to the transformative power of movement and meditation, she creates classes that blend yoga, breathwork, mantra, and sound to help students reconnect with themselves and find greater ease in everyday life.


Jessica believes yoga is for every body and every stage of life. Her classes offer a welcoming space to explore movement, mindfulness, and self-discovery with curiosity and compassion, whether you’re stepping onto the mat for the first time or deepening an existing practice.


Outside the studio, Jessica is the founder of Workology, an online learning company that provides education and professional development for human resources, managers, and workplace compliance. Her work in leadership and workplace wellness complements her passion for helping others build resilience, reduce stress, and create meaningful, balanced lives.


Come meet Jessica, attend a class with her on 

Sundays at 11am and/or Tuesdays at 9:30am


 


A Big, Heartfelt THANK YOU to 

Ann McMinn & Mariana Suarez for stepping in to help out over the next few weeks while a few of our teachers needed to take time off. 


We're excited to have them back as Guest Teachers at Shakti and hope you will be able to join them for a class or two.





Join Ann McMinn for 

Gentle | Ground & Balance 

a couple Thursdays in August @ 9:30am!






Join Mariana Suarez for 

Stretch Flex & Sound on 

scheduled Fridays in August

 @ 9:30am


  Class Schedule | Aug 1st - 16th, 2026


Sunday 8/2

 11am Gentle Yoga | Sunday Reset 

w/Jessica



Monday 8/3

6pm Flow & Strength w/Victoria



Tuesday 8/4

9:30am Gentle | Ground & Balance 

w/Jessica


 Friday 8/7

9:30am Stretch Flex + Sound

w/Mariana 


Sunday 8/9

 11am Gentle Yoga | Sunday Reset 

w/Jessica



Monday 8/10

6pm Flow & Strength w/Victoria



Tuesday 8/11

9:30am Gentle | Ground & Balance 

w/Jessica


                             Thursday 8/13

9:30am Gentle|Ground & Balance 

w/Ann


Saturday 8/15

9:30am Shakti Kalaripayattu

w/Annelize


Sunday 8/16

11:00am Gentle Yoga | Sunday Reset

w/Jessica


 
 

Shakti Yoga & Holistic Wellness
9313 Anderson Mill Road Ste E • Austin, TX 78729
+1 (512) 284-3097