At The Ripple Effect, we believe that movement is more than just exercise—it’s a celebration of life. Our passion is helping people discover the joy, strength, and freedom that come from mindful movement, whether through Yoga, Pilates, or other dynamic practices.

Our studio is built on the energy of our vibrant and knowledgeable instructors, who bring years of expertise and an infectious enthusiasm to every class. We’re here to empower, inspire, and guide you on a journey of wellness that goes beyond the mat. Whether you’re looking to build strength, improve flexibility, or simply move with more ease and confidence, we create an uplifting space where you can thrive.

More than a studio, The Ripple Effect is a community—one that embraces laughter, growth, and the belief that the work we do here extends far beyond our time together. Every breath, every movement, and every moment of connection creates a ripple, spreading wellness, positivity, and joy into every aspect of life.

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At The Ripple Effect, we believe that movement is more than just exercise—it’s a celebration of life. Our passion is helping people discover the joy, strength, and freedom that come from mindful movement, whether through Yoga, Pilates, or other dynamic practices.

Our studio is built on the energy of our vibrant and knowledgeable instructors, who bring years of expertise and an infectious enthusiasm to every class. We’re here to empower, inspire, and guide you on a journey of wellness that goes beyond the mat. Whether you’re looking to build strength, improve flexibility, or simply move with more ease and confidence, we create an uplifting space where you can thrive.

More than a studio, The Ripple Effect is a community—one that embraces laughter, growth, and the belief that the work we do here extends far beyond our time together. Every breath, every movement, and every moment of connection creates a ripple, spreading wellness, positivity, and joy into every aspect of life.

Meet the teachers dedicated to the growth of students at the studio.

Meet the teachers dedicated to the growth of students at the studio.

Rachel Emry
Rachel Emry

RACHEL EMRY

Rachel Emry brings a perfect blend of expertise, warmth, and energy to the world of health and wellness. With nearly two decades in the fitness industry, she’s been inspiring clients as a group fitness instructor since 2007. She became a certified personal trainer through The Cooper Institute in 2011 and took her passion for movement further by completing the BASI Pilates certification in 2014.

But Rachel’s expertise doesn’t stop at fitness—she’s also a graduate of the Texas Culinary Academy and has spent 20 years working as a personal chef. Her deep understanding of nutrition allows her to take a well-rounded approach to wellness, seamlessly weaving food and fitness together to help people feel their absolute best.

Since 2012, Rachel has owned and operated health clubs in the Wimberley and San Marcos areas, building a supportive community where people can thrive. Whether she’s leading a Pilates session, coaching a client toward their goals, or sharing healthy cooking tips, Rachel’s warm and fun approach makes wellness feel both achievable and enjoyable.

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Jamie Barnard

JAMIE BARNARD

CYT 500, RYT 200 with Yoga Alliance

Jamie Barnard is the director of the yoga content at TRES. She was originally trained by Bikram Choudury, in 2009, and has expanded over the years into studies with Baron Baptiste, Shiva Rea, Christina Sell, Becky Jordan, Diana Espiritu and Gioconda Parker. Her latest training in 2023 was with Ida Jo and Scott Lamps in the Ghosh Yoga method.

What Jamie offers is a culmination of her experience and studies~ more variety in poses, moderate heat to promote muscle strengthening. She has been teaching in Austin, Wimberley and San Marcos for 15 years, and owned and operated Red Dawg Hot Yoga in San Marcos for 6 years.

Jamie Barnard
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Eric Glover
Eric Glover

ERIC GLOVER

Yoga found me 20 years ago, and it’s been a source of healing, transformation, and joy ever since. Through life’s twists and turns—injuries, surgeries, and challenges—yoga has been my constant, allowing me to move, breathe, and reconnect with myself in new and powerful ways. What started as a way to recover became so much more: a path to freedom, balance, and deep self-discovery.

Slowing down and learning to truly breathe opened me up—not just to the postures, but to the magic of the practice. Yoga has been my greatest teacher, helping me heal not only my body but also my heart and spirit. Along the way, I’ve been blessed with incredible teachers and experiences, from shamans in Peru to Sufi masters in the Holy Land, all reinforcing what I now know to be true: yoga is an elixir of life, a way to come home to ourselves with joy and wholeness.

Now, my greatest passion is sharing this gift with others. My goal in teaching is to create a space of ease, fun, and discovery—a place where we can move, breathe, and be fully ourselves. Yoga is true medicine for the mind, body, and soul, and I’m honored to guide others in finding their own peace, balance, and vitality through this incredible practice.

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Cassandra Fauss

CASSANDRA FAUSS

E-RYT 500, Certified Meditation Teacher, Certified Holistic Health Coach, Reiki Practitioner

Cassandra Fauss is a deeply intuitive and heart-centered yoga, meditation, and breathwork teacher, holistic health coach, energy work practitioner, and aspiring mental health therapist. With a profound passion for fostering self-awareness and awakening inner wisdom, her classes inspire others to embark on transformative journeys of self-discovery.

Cassandra embraces the healing powers of breath, mindfulness, movement, human connection and Mother Nature as cornerstones of mind-body wellness. In 2013, she founded Mobile Om Yoga, blending these passions to offer outdoor, community-centered yoga classes, special events, leadership training, and wellness retreats.

When she isn’t practicing or teaching yoga, Cassandra is an avid adventurer, foodie and outdoor enthusiast. She loves traveling, hiking, stand-up paddleboarding, and exploring the world with her charming Cavalier puppy, Charley.

Cassandra Fauss
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Michelle DeCastro
Michelle DeCastro

MICHELLE DECASTRO

Grounded in Hatha Yoga, including breathing techniques and meditation I have been studying and teaching all levels and various styles of yoga from beginning through advanced as well as special needs for over 23 years. My desire is to kindly guide and encourage students to explore, discover and refine a balanced and holistic connection with Self via the ancient and beautiful principles of yoga.

I studied intensely for 6 years with Eric Small, Iyengar Master Teacher and Director of Stress Control Systems of Southern California in the premier method of Teacher to aspirant learning the principles of body/mind alignment, opening to harmony of effort and ease as well as a multitude of inner dimensional mysteries. I am also 200 RYA and certified in Functional Fascia.

It has been my deep joy to discover and teach that through mindful and compassionate practice we empower ourselves in strength, agility, grace, balance, fluid fascia, body/mind integration and integrity, shifting our nervous system into releasing stress, boosting mood and energy, creating a calm expansive witness consciousness.

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Jessy Napier
Jessy Napier

JESSY NAPIER

Jessy is a musician, yogi, and a co-owner of Martindale Yoga and Wellness. She brings a powerful Flow Yoga Practice with years of experience behind it.

Jessy has been a student of yoga for 25 years and has been exploring the gift of teaching for the last 7 years. Jessy opened Martindale Yoga and Wellness, in Martindale, TX, around the same time as our opening, and we are having fun supporting each other’s studios!

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Wendy Colonna

WENDY COLONNA

Wendy’s journey with yoga began in the most unexpected place—a boxing gym in Austin in 2001. At the time, she was working at a therapeutic wilderness camp for at-risk youth, and yoga quickly became a source of strength, both physically and mentally. As a counselor and touring musician, the practice deepened her stamina, resilience, and compassion, making it an essential part of her life. Not long after, she earned her first teacher certification and has been sharing her love of yoga ever since.

Wendy’s approach to Ashtanga is both reverent and refreshingly lighthearted. While the discipline of the practice is powerful, she believes in honoring the breath, sequence, and moving meditation—and in laughing when things get challenging! Because grace isn’t just about stillness and strength—it’s also about joy. Whether she’s guiding students through morning classes or sharing wisdom from the mat, Wendy creates an uplifting, welcoming space where everyone can grow, explore, and have fun.

Wendy Colonna
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Stephanie Brannon

STEPHANIE BRANNON

Stephanie found yoga in her 20s after losing 3 close friends and family members. She was overweight and depressed when she stumbled upon a yoga video by Bryan Kest, founder of Power Yoga. “I practiced with this video almost daily for 10 years. It healed me emotionally, physically, and mentally and set me on a path to investigate the deeper levels of the yoga sutras.” Her subsequent studies included workshops with Sean Corn and Shiva Rea. She then went on to Teacher Training with Becky Jordan (30+ years, 500 RYT, Yoga Therapist) in 2011. Becky hired Stephanie immediately after her training ended, recognizing the passion she was able to translate to students through yoga. After teaching there for 5 years, she went on to teach at Wimberley Fitness and Orange Moon Yoga in Wimberley.

In addition to teaching yoga, Stephanie also practices the human bio-energy field cleansing through the use of tuning forks and singing bowls. She also practices the healing art of Reflexology in the feet, hands, ears, and face. With a background as an EMT and a licensed massage therapist, Stephanie’s knowledge is all-encompassing and threaded into each of her yoga classes. In the coming months, we will add another dimension of hers that includes couples Thai Yoga.

Stephanie Brannon
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Jordan Moser
Jordan Moser

JORDAN MOSER

Jordan Moser brings a deep understanding of movement, patience, and care to every Pilates session. Having started Pilates at just 13 years old, he has spent decades refining his practice, using it as a tool for injury prevention and recovery throughout his 15-year professional dance career. His first-hand experience with the power of Pilates gives him a unique perspective on how mindful movement can transform the body and enhance overall well-being.

Jordan studied under Brooke Bowersock at Align Pilates in Austin, Texas, where he honed his expertise in precise form, alignment, and thoughtful instruction. His teaching style is marked by kindness, gentleness, and a keen eye for detail, ensuring that each client feels supported, safe, and empowered in their practice. With his patient and encouraging approach, Jordan helps students develop strength, mobility, and confidence—guiding them to move with greater ease and awareness both in and out of the studio.

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