About Us

Yoga in the Pines Studio & Retreat Center is located on 30 acres of pine trees and hardwoods in East Texas (about a two hour drive from D/FW Airport), easy to get to, but tucked away from the busyness of the world. Practice yoga surrounded by the peace and serenity of nature, the only sounds that break the stillness are the call of the birds and the breeze gently whispering through the pine trees. Enjoy the warmth of the sun on your skin as you relax on the deck, enjoying the view of nature in every direction.

Yoga in the Pines has been hosting weekend yoga retreats for over six years, during that time many wonderful yogis have traveled to East Texas to share their practice. Many return, often bringing friends and family, to the peace and serenity that is Yoga in the Pines. In addition, yoga instructors have brought their students to Yoga in the Pines for teacher training, meditation workshops, women's retreats and more.

 

The Instructors

Theresa Polley
Owner and Instructor

Theresa Polley is a certified yoga instructor, training primarily with Baron Baptiste. She has also studied with Ana Forest, Rod Stryker, Seane Corn, and Judith Hansen Lasater among others. She enjoys attending workshops regularly to keep her classes fresh and inspiring. Theresa is an intuitive teacher, gently guiding students with cues and instructions to a place of physical and mental release. Theresa believes that a regular yoga practice can release stress and tension from the physical body and the mind, and also open the heart to joy and contentment. She is dedicated to assisting yoga students on their individual yoga journey.
In addition, to yoga, Theresa's background in Pilates, has given her insight into the importance of correct physical alignment and the use of the core muscles in yoga to prevent injuries. She has a passion for encouraging women to take time for themselves. She loves to share the healing powers of Yoga in the Pines. After having escaped (and survived!) the corporate world, Theresa feels blessed to be able to spend quality time with her three children and of course Zoe (rescued from right in front of Yoga in the Pines), while still achieving great personal joy through teaching and practicing yoga. 

Melissa Ragsdale 
Certified Yoga  Instructor

Melissa Ragsdale is yoga certified and has been teaching for several years. Melissa had enjoyed taking yoga classes before moving to this area several years ago. She began taking classes with Theresa in the Fall of 2007. She is a dedicated and determined yoga student, practicing poses and flows in order to improve her form, as well as strengthen her body. She brings those same qualities to her teaching. She is patient and gentle with her students, you will leave her class with a peaceful smile on your face. She is also the mother to two small children, where she practices her talent of patience full time. 

 

 

 
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