The Mission of the Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy is to cultivate community and foster life-long learning that inspires an appreciation of the botanical world.
The community is welcome to enjoy a wide range of wellness offerings at the Garden!
Wellness Programs Currently Available:
- August Asanas in partnership with Castle Hill Fitness
Join us for August Asanas, a wellness program designed to rejuvenate your body and mind in the serene surroundings of Zilker Botanical Garden.
Monday Meditations – Every Monday morning in August, join us for a peaceful session that combines gentle yoga and guided meditation, designed to help you find balance and calm. Weekly at 8:30 am. Reserve your spot here.
Saturday Salutations – Saturdays in August, we invite you to start your weekend with our invigorating Sunrise Salutations and Sound Yoga classes. Weekly at 8:30 am. Reserve your spot here.
- Rotating Monthly Workshop | Every 3rd Sunday at 10 am | Led by Jesus Garcia | $30
July 21 – Herbal Remedies for Sun, Bug & Outdoor Care – Learn more Here
Click each class name above to register. Conservancy members receive a discount on all wellness programs. Become a member today!
Wellness Instructors
Collette Ouseley-Moynan is a 500hr E-RYT yoga and meditation guide who has been teaching in Austin since 2010. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Instructional Leadership and Curriculum and has led dozens of yoga teacher trainings across the US. Her classes are tailored to address all levels of practice with opportunities to move the body mindfully and creatively paired with ample time to pause, reflect and integrate through meditative moments.
Be on the lookout for her new yoga foundations book coming out with Human Kinetics Publishing later this year!
Classes
- Vinyasa Flow – Sundays & Wednesdays at 10 am
Cynthia Aguillón Bernard, founder and CEO of ATX Yoga Girl LLC is an Austin-based certified yoga and mindfulness teacher. She also specializes in sound meditation and trauma-informed yoga for kids through teens and is a certified kids and family yoga teacher. She credits these styles of holistic practices that have supported her through life’s ever-changing seasons.
Cynthia is known for holding soul-conscious sessions for all ages as she combines storytelling and music to create a playful environment where everyone feels welcome. She devotes much of her time to leading our next generation of conscious change-makers through movement, mindfulness, art, and fun! Sparking JOY wherever she goes.
You can find her monthly teaching at some of Austin’s iconic nature spaces, teaching kids’ yoga at ACL Festival, and view her kid’s yoga videos on the Find What Feels Good App. When she isn’t hosting a community class, Cynthia is hiking with her husband while continuing to integrate the same peace, presence, and self-love she experiences on the mat, out in everyday life.
Classes:
- Family Yoga & Sound – April 6, May 4, June 1 at 10 am (45 min)
- Toddler Yoga – Thursdays at 10 am (45min)
Kate Waitzkin is a mama of three, writer, and celebrated yoga and meditation teacher. She’s been recognized for her accessible and potent approach to leading guided meditation and facilitating an impactful experience through mindful vinyasa flow.
Kate has taught yoga and meditation since 2006! She shares her teachings through her in-home studio, The Shala, and via her virtual platform, The Shala Online, which offers both livestream practices and an on-demand library of over 300 classes. Kate is writing her first book and her work has appeared in Magnolia Journal, Texas Highways, goop.com, camillestyles.com, and teach.yoga.
To connect with Kate and learn more go to katewaitzkin.com.
Classes
- Nourish & Flow Meditation – March 23, April 27, May 11 at 10am
Lexi has been teaching Pilates in the Austin area for over a decade and owns a local Pilates studio, Barton Springs Pilates. She was introduced to Pilates while studying dance at Sam Houston State University and was impressed by how quickly Pilates improved her core strength and overall body awareness. Fast forward to today and Lexi is a firm believer that Pilates is for ALL bodies. “No two bodies are the same. Come the way you are, and together we will find movement that’s right for you.”
Lexi’s mission is to provide thoughtfully constructed Pilates sessions that assist each client in reaching their personal goals. She aims to equip her clients with the knowledge and strength they need to maximize movement potential, prevent injury, make everyday tasks easier, and comfortably enjoy a full range of activities. She hopes that Pilates will empower her clients to do the things they love with confidence and ease of movement.
Classes
- Mat Pilates – Tuesdays at 4 pm
- Creative Movement for Children – April 13 & May 11 at 10 am (45 min)
Dr. Syd Young (they/them) is the owner and Physical Therapist of OutWellness. They graduated with their Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2020, and went on to do a Residency and Fellowship in Sports, Orthopedics, and Manual Therapy. Since opening OutWellness, their goal has become to ensure that marginalized people have a safe space to address health and wellness goals. They work closely with gender-affirming care centers in town to provide pre- and post-op care, and work closely with clients who want to workout, but don’t feel comfortable in big gyms. OutWellness is dedicated to creating safe spaces for trans and gender non-conforming folks, as those have been harder to find.
Classes
- Stretch & Restore – March 19, April 25, May 23 at 4pm
These are outdoor programs with the intention of enjoying each practice amongst nature. We would like to encourage all guests to bring any necessities to protect from the elements such as bug spray, sunscreen, sunglasses, etc. If the weather is not agreeable and it begins to rain, the class will be canceled and you will be welcomed to reschedule.
Refunds, Inclement Weather, and Reschedule Policy
In the event of inclement weather, the session will be canceled, and you’ll be offered an opportunity to reschedule. Your ticket purchase directly supports the mission of the Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy, so please note the garden does not provide refunds; however, admission at a later date due to weather or schedule conflict is encouraged! Contact info@zbgconservancy.org if you need to change the date of your visit more than 24 hours in advance. If your request is received within 24 hours of the class’s start time, we cannot guarantee it will be completed.