Morgan Perry is a certified yoga instructor, wine educator, and the founder of Vino Vinyasa Yoga, offering classes which combine vinyasa yoga with educational wine tasting. Her classes are currently offered in Austin and New York. We captured these photos one morning at the beautiful overlook at Mt. Bonnell.
Why were you compelled to create Vino Vinyasa?
I wanted to combine two of the things I love the most and try to make them both more approachable. People aren’t as intimidated talking about wine in yoga clothes on the floor, and the yoga itself isn’t too serious either.
What do you love about teaching?
When my students have an a-ha moment. This is usually more related to the wine, but I will see them “get it” during our tasting—I usually ask the students to guess which wine is which and about 80% of the time, they get it!
What are you working on in your practice at the moment?
Opening shoulders and hips, and keeping extension in my thoracic spine. Not easy things to work on, but working on a daily practice that incorporates at least two out of those three things each day.
Anything else you want fellow yogis to know?
Yes! Aside from our events at awesome venues around Austin, we host private events. I am also open to collaborating with any fun, creative people who might want to co-host events, so reach out if you have any ideas or opportunities!
