SAM CASTANEDA
Yoga Instructor, 200 HR RYS & 80 HR Ashtanga
Meet Sam! If he could be any animal, he’d be a bison—strong, grounded, and free. He loves spending time with his chocolate lab, Hughes, who never turns down a game of fetch with his favorite tennis ball. Some of Sam’s favorite books include The Autobiography of Malcolm X and The Alchemist.
Yoga has been a profound source of inspiration for Sam, encouraging him to dream big and find beauty in the world. He believes that through the union of breath and movement, we uncover a stillness that can only be experienced firsthand. With a deep practice in Ashtanga and Yin Yoga, Sam is passionate about guiding students to tap into their inner strength and wisdom.
He’s grateful to be part of a dedicated yoga community and looks forward to growing alongside students at Obsidian Flow. Catch him on the schedule and get your AUMMMM on!
LINDSEY KERANI
Yoga Instructor, 200 HR E-RYT, Fitness Coach, and Wellness Content Creator
“It’s a beautiful day to have a beautiful day.”
Lindsey took her first yoga class in high school, and it quickly became an anchor through life’s ups and downs. The practice brought her clarity, bliss, and a deep connection with herself and the world. Inspired by this transformation, she felt called to share yoga with others.
As an instructor, Lindsey is passionate about guiding students on their own journeys of balance, healing, and personal growth. Her goal is to help students cultivate a deeper connection with themselves—both on and off the mat—through mindfulness, movement, and self-discovery.
PAM URCID
Yoga Instructor, 500 HR E-RYT & Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher (TIYT)
Pam is an E-RYT 500-certified yoga instructor with over nine years of teaching experience and more than 700 hours of training, specializing in trauma-informed yoga. She has studied extensively in Indonesia and Malaysia under the guidance of Mahayogi Gokulacandra Das.
Drawing from her deep understanding of both the physical and emotional layers of yoga, Pam brings a creative yet grounding approach to her teaching. She focuses on sensational alignment, helping students connect with their bodies and minds on a deeper level. With a heart-centered approach, Pam fosters healing and transformation, guiding her students through mindful, intentional practices that promote balance, strength, and awareness.
LAURA COLE
Yoga Instructor, 200 HR RYT
Join her on the mat for a journey of self-discovery, movement, and mindfulness!
KATE DETIVEAUX
Yoga Instructor, 200 HR RYT + 50 HR Rocket & 20 HR Yin
Kate brings over a decade of yoga practice to her teaching, drawing from her background as a former athlete and her own journey through professional burnout. What began as a way to rebuild physical strength evolved into a powerful practice of mindfulness, presence, and inner peace. Inspired by this transformation, Kate felt called to share the healing gift of yoga with others.
Her classes are rooted in breath, alignment, and intentional movement—designed to improve flexibility, strength, and self-awareness. Whether you’re on the edge of challenge or settling into stillness, expect to leave class feeling renewed and inspired.
Kate holds a 200 HR RYT, as well as advanced certifications in Rocket Yoga (50 HR) and Yin Yoga (20 HR). She honors the rhythm of her own practice and is often found flowing alongside her students, building connection and community through shared movement.
Off the mat, Kate balances life as a business development executive in the office furniture industry. She’s also a devoted fan of live rock concerts, fantasy novels, and nourishing vegan food.
INGA SEALS
Yoga Instructor, 200 HR RYT & Sound Healer
Inga is a master manifestor, mother of queens, multi-talented entrepreneur, and space-elevated sound healer. Her mission is to create healing experiences that uplift, empower, and inspire personal transformation in all who choose to embark on this journey with her.
She completed her first 200-hour yoga teacher training in Houston, Texas, in 2015. After two years of teaching, she expanded her practice into energy healing, Buti Yoga, and sound healing—areas she has now cultivated for over six years. In 2018, she completed her Reiki Master training and began mentoring teachers and students in their personal healing practices.
In a world that often weighs us down, Inga’s goal is always to lift you up.
MINH NGUYEN
Yoga Instructor, 200 HR RYT
Born in Vietnam and raised in Houston, Minh has cultivated a deep appreciation for the transformative power of yoga. Trained in Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Yin, and Prenatal Yoga, he believes yoga serves as a guide through all aspects of life. Through breathwork, the study of the sutras, and alignment-based asana, he encourages students to build a balanced relationship with themselves and, in turn, with the world around them.
Minh’s classes are designed to be both challenging and forgiving, encouraging students to explore their limits while maintaining a sense of balance and control. His approach blends strength with mindfulness, allowing practitioners to flirt with their edges while developing equanimity.
Outside of the yoga studio, Minh is a sales account manager in the technology industry, president of an education nonprofit, and an avid foodie—sushi is always a good idea. He considers it both an honor and a privilege to teach yoga, believing that studentship is the highest form of reverence to the practice. Expect to be guided by Minh, but also to see him flowing right alongside you in class.
RAVEEN JOHNSON
Yoga Instructor, 200 HR RYT
Raveen’s yoga journey began in 2016 as a student, reconnecting her to herself in a way that felt more empowering, strong, and full of grace. Wanting to share this transformation with others, she earned her first 200HR-RYT certification in 2020 at BIG Power Yoga in Houston, Texas, and later deepened her studies with a second 200HR training in 2024 under the guidance of Sarah Montross and Gioconda Parker.
Beyond yoga, Raveen finds joy in journaling, hot tea, curating playlists, and laughing. Her intention for every class is to guide students toward a deeper connection with themselves and their inner wisdom.
KENIA STUBBLEFIELD
Yoga Instructor, 200 HR RYT
Kenia is a book lover and a devoted practitioner of living fully and presently. When she’s not teaching or flowing on her mat, you’ll often find her nestled in her cozy nook with a good book and a warm cup of tea.
To her, yoga is a sacred dance of give and take—push and pull, yin and yang. It’s the rhythm that grounds her, the breath that softens her, and the quiet reminder that life is full of nuance, color, and infinite possibility.
Kenia is deeply committed to continuing her education—not only to nourish her personal practice, but to enrich the spaces she holds for others. Yoga is woven into every aspect of her life—shaping how she moves, how she breathes, how she speaks, and how she chooses to show up in the world.
Her practice reminds her, again and again, that there is always a choice—to pause, to soften, to begin again, to come home to herself. And in that choice, she finds freedom—and gently invites her students to do the same.
MAGGIE BROWN
Yoga Instructor, 200 HR RYT
Maggie is a proud Houston native who has been practicing yoga for over a decade and teaching since 2021 after earning her 200HR certification. She specializes in Yin and Ashtanga-inspired classes.
A dog mom and passionate vegetarian foodie, Maggie loves sharing her favorite plant-based spots around the city. Don’t hesitate to ask her about yoga, pups, or where to find the best veggie bites in town!
NICOLE PERALTA
Yoga Instructor, 200 HR RYT & Multidisciplinary Artist
Nicole Peralta is a yoga teacher and a multidisciplinary artist who has uniquely combined the elements of mindfulness, yoga, and creativity in workshops, classes and retreats in the US, Mexico, Guatemala & Colombia for over ten years. She sees yoga as a means to enhance physical strength, mindfulness, and creativity. With a 200 HR RYT in vinyasa yoga and advanced training from Yogamaya in New York City and bilingual yoga training from Medellin, Colombia, Nicole loves bringing her students a series of mindful and creative movements to her classes.
JULIE HARRISH
Yoga Instructor, 200 HR E-RYT
Julie is a lifelong student, continuously deepening my knowledge of yoga’s many facets. I have studied various styles, including Vinyasa Flow, Power Yoga, Yin, Restorative, Trauma-Informed Yoga, Supportive Touch, Sound Healing, Breathwork, and Thai Yoga Massage. I believe that how we navigate challenges on the mat shapes our resilience in life, a powerful reminder that we are strong, capable and can do hard things.
In my classes, I strive to create a welcoming space where students can explore, connect deeply with their bodies, and tune into their breath. Movement married with music is my passion, you can expect to flow to old-school Hip Hop, R&B, Deep House, and your favorite throwbacks in my classes.
When I’m not teaching, you’ll find me practicing on my mat, lifting at the gym, or relaxing on my balcony with my husband and cats.
NAOMI CHOI
Yoga Instructor, 500 HR RYT & Ceramic Artist
Naomi is a 500-hour RYT and the creative force behind @asana.ceramics. While āsana is commonly associated with yoga postures, its Sanskrit roots mean “seat”—a steady foundation for the body, soul, and consciousness. Naomi’s teaching explores this deeper meaning, helping students cultivate inner ease through mindful movement.
Originally from NYC, Naomi spent her 20s and 30s in San Francisco before relocating to Houston, transitioning from her former career as a university professor of political philosophy into the world of yoga and ceramics.
She credits her yoga practice for the courage to fully pursue her creative passions. Today, Naomi teaches yoga at Obsidian Flow and ceramics at HTX Clay, the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center. Her work—in both movement and clay—is rooted in alignment, self-discovery, and soulful expression.
AMY YOUNG
Yoga Instructor, 500 HR E-RYT + Advanced Training in Ashtanga, Mobility, and Breathwork
Amy is an E-RYT 500 yoga teacher rooted in breath, meditation, and trauma-informed movement. Raised in a Buddhist temple and a lifelong Vipassana meditator, her teachings are deeply grounded in mindfulness and healing.
She has completed over 500 hours of training in Ashtanga Yoga and holds a 300-hour certification in Rocket Yoga—her name is recognized within the global Rocket Yoga community.
Beyond the mat, Amy’s passion for nature and nourishment shines. She studied traditional Chinese Hutong and Thai cuisine from 2009 to 2011, and later deepened her connection to wellness through Ayurvedic cooking in 2018–2019. Whether guiding students through a breath-led practice or cooking from the garden, Amy brings a steady, soulful presence to everything she does.
JORDIE DENGO
Yoga Instructor, 200 HR E-RYT & Restorative Specialist
Jordie has been practicing yoga for over a decade and is passionate about sharing its transformative, healing power. After completing her 200-hour YTT in 2019 at The Bali Yoga School, she began focusing her teaching on the magic of restorative yoga. Her classes are designed to nourish the body and offer practical tools for mindfulness and balance that extend far beyond the mat.
With a gentle and grounding presence, Jordie encourages students to connect with their inner peace and embrace yoga as a lifestyle.
Outside of Obsidian Flow, you’ll often find her teaching young minds in Pre-K and elementary schools, hosting game nights or backyard barbecues, or diving deep into a Romantasy book series. Have a favorite? She’s always looking for recommendations!
Join Jordie in class to slow down, tune in, and tap into your inner magic.
IRMA LOBO
Yoga Instructor, 200 HR E-RYT
Irma Lobo brings a vibrant, heart-centered energy to every class she leads. Her journey began in 2017 at a local Bikram studio in Houston, where the feeling of lightness and renewal after each session sparked a lifelong connection to the practice. That same sense of ease is what she now strives to offer her students every time they step on the mat.
In 2022, Irma completed her 200-hour teacher training with Soulshine Yoga, a transformative experience that deepened her path following the collective pause of the pandemic. Since then, she has taught across studios in Spring Branch and The Heights, and now shares her dynamic, soulful flow at Shanti Yoga and Obsidian.
Irma’s classes are a rhythmic journey—starting slow, building into a fiery flow, and closing with grounding stillness. Known for her eclectic playlists blending folk, trap pop, boleros, and beyond, her sessions are a space to move, feel, and connect; body, breath, and beat.
ARELY CASTILLO
Yoga Instructor, 400 HR RYS, Kundalini Level 1, Reiki Level 1 & Meditation Specialist
Arely is passionate about yoga and deeply committed to sharing its transformative power. She has practiced and taught a wide range of styles including Power, Slow Flow, Yin, Restorative, and Kundalini, and approaches every class with breath, alignment, and gratitude at the center.
She holds two 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certifications, a Level One Kundalini Certificate, and is currently completing her 500-hour certification. Arely is also a certified Reiki Level I practitioner and a trained meditation teacher, offering a holistic and mindful approach that supports both body and spirit.
Originally from Mexico, Arely spent 20 years in Louisiana before making Houston her home. Off the mat, she loves walking her dogs, exploring art and cinema, and uncovering the vibrant cultural corners of the city.
Expect Arely’s classes to guide you toward presence, openness, and inner connection, no matter where you are on your journey.
DEVIN LADYGA
Yoga Instructor, 200 HR CYT
Favorite Quote: “The eyes won’t lie when the mind is open.”
Devin’s connection to movement is rooted in variety and discipline. From earning a black belt in Taekwondo to embracing running, calisthenics, and weight training, his passion for physical exploration continues to evolve. He is currently expanding his expertise through the NASM Personal Trainer Certification.
In his Vinyasa classes, Devin treats movement like a dance, fluid, intentional and breath-led. He guides students through full-body engagement, from powerful muscle groups to subtle, refined motions, encouraging a deeper awareness of the body. From limbs to fingertips each movement is shaped to channel breath.
His teaching is grounded in strength, authenticity, and self-exploration. Devin’s goal and deepest intention is to offer an experience that is dynamic and intuitive, something you can savor on your mat, share with others, and carry with you into everyday life.
ANNIE COMBS
Yoga Instructor, 200 HR RYT
Annie discovered yoga in 2017 through free student classes at a local studio near her university in sunny Santa Barbara, California. What began as a casual hobby soon became a life-changing practice, opening the door to self-love, self-expression, and inner peace. Inspired by the joy yoga brought into her life, she completed her 200-hour teacher training in 2022 to share that bliss with others.
Annie’s classes blend energizing flows with mindful meditation, offering options for all levels to personalize their practice. She draws inspiration from poetry, music, seasonal shifts, and yoga philosophy, making each session about more than just movement.
You might even find one of her playlists themed around a genre or era, so don’t hesitate to send her your favorite artist or song (you just might hear it in class!).
Annie’s goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where everyone feels free to express themselves, whether that means taking an extra Child’s Pose, hanging out in an arm balance, or simply going with the flow.
REIM EMAM
Yoga Instructor, 200 HR RYT
Reim is a 200-hour certified yoga teacher whose classes blend soulful sequencing, trauma-informed care, and music that flows with the breath. She began practicing yoga in 2016 during a challenging season in her life and now teaches to help others feel seen, safe, and empowered.
Teaching from the heart, Reim holds space with the hope that something she shares inspires growth, healing, and transformation. She is currently pursuing her Trauma-Informed Yoga Certification to deepen her ability to support students both on and off the mat.
Her flows are intentional and accessible, inviting students to move with purpose and reconnect with their inner strength. Outside the studio, Reim is passionate about travel, reading, and trying new recipes, always exploring ways to nourish body, mind, and soul.
