Gioconda Yoga

Sama Yoga House New Year's Retreat
2024-12-27 - 2025-01-02 | TX

7:30-8:30pm Candlelit Yin @YTX Austin
2025-01-20 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-01-27 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-02-03 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-02-17 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-02-24 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-03-03 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-03-10 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-03-24 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | YTX Austin, 206 East 4th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
A slow, mindful practice bringing the body into balance and increasing natural range of motion. Most poses are done while seated or lying down, supported by props and held in stillness for several minutes.
This class targets the connective tissues, such as ligaments and fascia, along with the energetic systems of the body, bringing the body into balance and increasing its natural range of motion. As we move into stillness, we bring body, breath and soul into harmony. It’s a perfect complement to a more physical practice. You will leave class feeling refreshed, renewed and restored.

1:15-2:30pm Flow & Restore @Castle Hill Fitness Austin, TX
2025-01-22 13:15 - 14:30, 2025-01-29 13:15 - 14:30, 2025-02-05 13:15 - 14:30, 2025-02-12 13:15 - 14:30, 2025-02-19 13:15 - 14:30, 2025-02-26 13:15 - 14:30, 2025-03-05 13:15 - 14:30, 2025-03-12 13:15 - 14:30 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | Castle Hill Fitness, 1112 N. Lamar St, Austin, TX, 78703, United States
Join Gioconda for this perfect mid-day combination–vinyasa yoga practice flows into yin (deep stretch) & simple meditation. Reconnect to breath & body, build strength and resilience, centered in health and well-being.

This is a community class at Castle Hill–you do not have to be a member to attend. Drop in fee is only $15. Join us for a great mid-week reset!

5:30-6:45pm Heated Vinyasa @Wild Rice Yoga in San Marcos, TX
2025-02-05 17:30 - 18:45, 2025-03-05 17:30 - 18:45, 2025-04-02 17:30 - 18:45 (America/Chicago) | Wild Rice Yoga, 136 S LBJ Drive, San Marcos, TX, 78666, United States
Breathe and flow with me in this 75-minute all-levels heated vinyasa flow class. Move your body, free your spirit, come back to your heart.
Link to register here.

6:30-7:30pm podFlow All Levels (non-heated)
2025-02-12 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-02-19 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Yoga Pod Austin, 9333 Research Blvd, Suite C-200 Austin TX 78759, Austin, TX, 78759, United States
podFLOW All Levels is a vinyasa class suitable for all levels. Variations will be offered for all levels of practitioners from the beginner to experienced yogi, allowing each student opportunities to challenge themselves.
All classes are set to music and at room temperature. Cues will be provided, offering options in poses to meet your level.
See more about Yoga Pod at their website.

12-1pm YINyasa @YogaPod
2025-02-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Yoga Pod Austin, 9333 Research Blvd, Suite C-200 Austin TX 78759, Austin, TX, 78759, United States
Yinyasa is a hybrid yoga practice that combines elements of Yin and Vinyasa yoga. It aims to provide a balanced and restorative experience by alternating between slow, passive poses (Yin) and more dynamic, flowing movements (Vinyasa).

Suited for all levels, and great for beginners looking for an introduction to their yoga practice.

See details about Yoga Pod studio at their website.

Vinyasa, Yin and Sound at WildRice Yoga in San Marcos, Texas
2025-02-21 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Wild Rice Yoga, 136 S LBJ Drive, San Marcos, TX, 78666, United States
Join me for a heated and strong Vinyasa class followed by a delicious yin cool down and extended deep rest where you’ll receive a sound bath. Enjoy the fire of your yang practice, the deep stretch and relaxation of yin and sound bath. Details at Wild Rice Yoga.

2-5pm Journey into Ahimsa: Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Wellbeing @Dharma Yoga
2025-03-30 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Dharma Yoga, 3317 Manor Road, Austin, TX, 78723, United States
Journey into Ahimsa: Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Wellbeing
In this immersive three-hour workshop, we explore Ahimsa—non-harm—as both a philosophical principle and a lived experience. Where East meets West, we bridge yogic wisdom with modern neuroscience to uncover the hidden barriers to practicing Ahimsa in daily life. Through guided asana, breathwork, and discussion, we’ll examine how nervous system regulation plays a crucial role in cultivating compassion—for ourselves and others. Learn how early conditioning, stress responses, and habitual patterns can interfere with non-harm, and discover practical tools to shift towards a more embodied, sustainable practice of Ahimsa.
Fee for Wrokshop $75; Register Now 🙂
Your Guides: Gioconda Parker and Brenda Lee Gauthier
Gia and Brenda bring together a rich and complementary blend of expertise, seamlessly integrating Eastern wisdom with Western therapeutic approaches. Gia’s deep-rooted background in yoga, Ayurveda, and spiritual psychology, combined with her decades of experience as a teacher and mentor, offers a profound understanding of yogic philosophy and embodied practice. Her extensive studies in the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, and tantric texts provide a strong foundation for exploring the Yamas as a lived experience rather than just an intellectual concept. She brings a depth of insight into the energetic and philosophical aspects of the practice, guiding students toward self-inquiry, presence, and connection.
Brenda, on the other hand, brings a therapeutic perspective grounded in neuroscience, neural somatic repatterning, and trauma recovery. With over a decade of experience in complex trauma, addiction recovery, and nervous system regulation, she understands how unconscious protective patterns shape our behaviors and relationships. Her expertise in Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, and brain-based healing allows her to bridge ancient yogic teachings with modern psychological insight, making the Yamas not just philosophical ideals but practical tools for healing and transformation.
Together, Gia and Brenda create an experience that is both deeply rooted in tradition and highly relevant to modern life. Their shared belief in the innate capacity for healing and self-discovery forms the heart of their teaching, while their distinct yet complementary perspectives ensure a holistic approach. This workshop on the Yamas will not only explore the ethical foundations of yoga but also provide embodied practices, nervous system awareness, and real-world applications to integrate these principles into daily life. By weaving together yogic philosophy, somatic wisdom, and lived experience, Gia and Brenda offer a truly comprehensive and transformative journey.
