Welcome to another episode of The Women of Austin Podcast! In this installment, host Mindy Hofman engages in a heartfelt conversation with ATX Yoga Girl, Cynthia Aguillón Bernard. This episode delves into Cynthia’s inspiring journey, beginning with the origins of her memorable name and her previous career as a corporate trainer for Estée Lauder, which involved extensive travel. Cynthia shares a pivotal moment in her life—losing a partner to an overdose—which led her to reevaluate everything. A friend introduced her to yoga, sparking a transformation that would reshape her future. This journey took her to Indonesia and Bali, where she immersed herself in yoga and meditation, returning with a renewed purpose: to help others through yoga. Embracing her newfound passion, Cynthia began teaching yoga to children, tapping into her desire to support the younger generation. She pursued her teacher training in Costa Rica, where she also met her now-husband. Cynthia explains her decision to become a mobile yoga instructor, allowing her to reach a wider audience. She teaches yoga to everyone, from toddlers to adults, and even shares her unique experience with Goat Yoga. Host Mindy Hofman asks Cynthia about her favorite teaching locations, and Cynthia highlights her free sound bath meditation sessions at Peace Park, open to all. She also shares the unusual experience of teaching yoga inside a brewery. Cynthia discusses the challenges of teaching yoga in the Texas heat, noting that she often schedules outdoor classes in the morning or takes breaks during extreme weather to rest and recharge. Finally, Cynthia expresses her love for partnering with non-profits to give back to the community. If you want to connect with Cynthia, you can find her at the links below. We love you for watching! 🎙️🌟 About Cynthia: Cynthia is a Certified Adult & Children’s Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Retreat Guide, Mindfulness Facilitator and Sound Alchemist. She is the creator of the Cosmic Nap, a Sound Bath Journey connecting you to the cosmos and inward with the help of frequency + vibrational healing. She enjoys sharing a combination of these holistic practices as a way to help you invite more presence into your daily life. Cynthia holds a conscious space for her clients to go deeper into recognizing their own gifts and open up to their true loving self. She devotes much of her time leading our next generation of conscious change makers through movement, mindfulness, and FUN! Sparking joy wherever she goes. She is also a Certified Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher for children through teens with Yoga Ed and completed her 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Certification program under Hali Love in Costa Rica. She is a featured online kid’s yoga teacher for Yoga with Adriene’s Find What Feels Good Community. Cynthia became a Certified Coach of Presence after completing the Eckhart Tolle School of Awakening in 2019 and now shares his teachings on helping you live a more conscious lifestyle. You can find Cynthia teaching in various iconic spaces in Austin like Soho House, Pease Park, ACL Festival or volunteering for a non-profit supporting her community, listening to live music and hiking with her husband + dogs. Connect with Cynthia: ATX Yoga Girl Website: ➡️ https://atxyogagirl.com/ ATX Yoga Girl Instagram: ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/atxyogagirl/ Episode Sponsors: (Thank you!) Amplify Credit Union: ➡️ https://www.goamplify.com/ Community Sponsors: (Thank you!) Joel Richardson - Prime Lending: ➡️ http://myfinanceteam.com/ Dave's Ultimate Automotive: ➡️ https://davesultimateautomotive.com/ Warren Kalyan Mattocks: ➡️ https://www.warrenkalyan.com/ Connect with Women of Austin: JOIN THE COMMUNITY: ➡️ https://womenofaustincommunity.com INSTAGRAM: ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/women_of_austin FACEBOOK: ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/WomenOfAustin Thinking of moving to Austin? Keep watching and get to know some of the incredible women in Austin and what they are up to! #Empowerment #WomenEmpowerment #AustinCommunity #AustinPodcast #WomenSupportingWomen #Community #AustinWoman #AustinWomen #Austin #AustinTexas #WomenofAustin #Podcast #WomensPodcast #Networking #Confidence #SelfWorth #Empowering #Empowerment #Motivation #BeBrave #Courage #Yoga #YogaForHealing #Healing #Trauma #Recovery #Women #BeBrave #Mindfulness #SoundBath #AustinTexas #Austin #podcast #PodcastEpisode #InspiringPodcast #WomensPodcast