Co-Founder and Owner, Lead Teacher & Trainer

Morgan O’Hare, cofounder of hOM, is an E-RYT 500 yoga and meditation teacher known for her creative sequencing, grounding presence, and intentional approach to community. Since 2015, she’s shared her practice with thousands of students and now leads retreats and teacher trainings around the world.

Blending movement, breathwork, meditation, and yoga philosophy, Morgan invites deep connection and self-discovery. With a background in nutritional science and strategy consulting, she brings both clarity and playfulness to her teaching—often alongside her husband, Ryan, and their pup, Clifton.

Business Owner and Operations

Ryan O’Hare, co-owner of hOM, brings a background in software sales, strategic development, and relationship management to support the studio’s operations and long-term vision. Originally from Ireland, he moved to Austin in 2021 after living abroad in Cape Town to build a life with his wife, Morgan, hOM’s cofounder.

A yoga practitioner of five years, Ryan views the practice as a powerful tool for strength and well-being. He played a key role in designing and building the studio, ensuring it reflects the heart of its community. His love for photography, tech, and creative problem-solving makes him an integral part of the hOM family.

General Manager and Teacher

Julia O’Halloran, General Manager of hOM, has been practicing yoga for over a decade, exploring diverse styles in the many cities she’s lived and traveled. With 16 years of experience in education, including as a Montessori principal, she moved to Austin in 2020 and recently stepped into a new chapter, bringing her leadership and heart to the hOM community.

She completed her first 200-hour Vinyasa training in 2018 and furthered her studies with Morgan O’Hare’s training in 2024. With a background in ballet, Julia emphasizes alignment as the key to freedom in movement and views yoga as a lifelong journey of self-discovery and growth.

Co-Founder, Lead Teacher & Trainer

Carter Miles, cofounder of hOM and E-RYT 500, is a dedicated yoga teacher passionate about helping students cultivate presence, awareness, and personal transformation. Initially drawn to yoga through fitness and meditation, he soon discovered its deeper potential to connect mind, body, and breath.

With training in both traditional and contemporary styles and a self-guided study of human sciences, Carter’s approach prioritizes the individual’s internal experience over external form. His teaching is authentic, meditative, and exploratory—inviting students to meet their edge with curiosity and courage.

Carter’s classes are an invitation to connect inward, move with intention, and leave feeling grounded, empowered, and more fully yourself.

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Albina Rippy, a Forrest Yoga Guardian and Mentor Teacher, brings decades of experience and a depth of presence to every class she leads. Blending the intelligent structure of Forrest Yoga with the stillness of meditation, she guides students to quiet the mind, deepen the breath, and reconnect to their inner strength and potential.

Albina has built vibrant yoga communities, led international retreats, and trained thousands of teachers around the world. Her journey has included teaching at The White House and studying with visionaries like Dr. Joe Dispenza, Tony Robbins, and Baron Baptiste. Her teaching continues to empower students to live fully, boldly, and beyond their limits.

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Roger has been teaching yoga and meditation since 2008 and practicing since 2000. With advanced training under Ana Forrest, Baron Baptiste, and Rusty Wells, he blends Forrest Yoga and Bhakti-infused vinyasa into breath-focused, intention-driven classes that challenge and uplift students.

A former owner of seven yoga studios in Houston and a retreat center in Taos, Roger has shared yoga in diverse settings, including schools, prisons, and even the White House. He holds an E-RYT 500 in both Forrest Yoga and Baptiste Power Vinyasa and is currently navigating the advanced practice of fatherhood with his two teenage daughters.

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Leah Cullis is a seasoned yoga teacher, holistic wellbeing coach, internationally published author, and devoted mother. Known for her empowering blend of strength, surrender, and celebration, Leah’s classes inspire students to explore their practice with intention and joy while building strength, focus, and flexibility.

With a distinguished career in yoga and wellness, Leah has led programs at the White House (2009–2016), graced the cover of Yoga Journal, and authored Power Yoga: Strength, Sweat, and Spirit, translated into five languages. She is the founder of Empowered Yoga School and has guided countless students through trainings, workshops, and coaching programs.

Leah’s teaching emphasizes alignment, wholeness, and living with ease, making timeless practices accessible for modern life. Above all, her greatest joy is being a mom.

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Onkar is a seasoned Kundalini Yoga teacher, SNR healer, and intuitive coach with over 16 years of experience. Based in Austin, she is known for her approachable teaching style, transformative 1:1 mentorships, and immersive 7, 14, and 40-day programs that foster healing for the mind, body, and soul.

Founder of HouseofOnkar.com, an online Kundalini Yoga platform, Onkar also collaborates with leading wellness brands and publications. Her nurturing and compassionate approach inspires students to access the profound technology of Kundalini Yoga and meditation.

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Sacnicte, originally from Yucatan, Mexico, has been teaching yoga in Austin since 2015. With over 14 years of practice and 10 years of teaching experience, she is trained in a wide range of styles, including Dharma Yoga, Progressive Ashtanga, Rocket Vinyasa, Ghosh Yoga, and Bikram Yoga.

Believing yoga is a practice of love and compassion, Sacnicte creates a safe, open space for students to explore diverse traditions and connect with their higher selves. She brings kindness, receptivity, and warmth to every class. Sacnicte is also a proud mom to her son, Carlitos and three yorkies.

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Patrick has been practicing yoga for seven years, deepening his daily practice after experiencing its profound impact on both physical and mental well-being. His classes blend intelligent sequencing, hands-on assists, invigorating music, and a playful approach, leaving students feeling empowered, energized, and connected to their inner strength.

An active part of the hOM community, Patrick has assisted with Morgan’s Half Day Retreats, Handstand Workshops, and international retreats. A dedicated student of Morgan and Carter, he brings a deep passion for the practice and a commitment to fostering growth in every class he leads.

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Carrigan’s yoga journey began in Southeast Asia, where she was immersed in Eastern philosophy, pranayama, and meditation from a young age. Her love for movement and mindfulness led her to complete her 200-hour training with Charlotte Alexander and her 300-hour with Leah Cullis and Kate Waitzkin, followed by a year-long apprenticeship with Gioconda Parker and Ferny Barcelo.

As a certified Somatic Breathwork practitioner, Carrigan weaves breath and embodiment into her Vinyasa classes, creating a space that is both grounding and transformative. She believes that by listening inward and tending to the body and mind, we access our own wisdom. Her classes invite students to move with intention and trust their inner voice.

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Hannah’s yoga journey began as a way to relieve stress and stay active but soon became a transformative lifestyle. She discovered how yoga fosters presence, self-trust, and confidence, inspiring her to share these benefits with others. In 2021, she completed her 200-hour teacher training at Practice Yoga Austin.

In Hannah’s classes, expect a slow, intentional flow with a focus on breath, alignment, and mindful movement. She leads at a steady pace, encouraging students to get out of their heads and into their bodies. Believing that movement is medicine, Hannah creates a welcoming space for all, offering modifications to make each class accessible.

Her goal is to inspire students to be present, cultivate kindness, and embrace self-love—both on and off the mat.

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Ali has been practicing yoga for over a decade, starting with Bikram and later expanding into Vinyasa, Bhakti, and Yin. With a background in weightlifting, she initially used yoga to balance her training but soon discovered its deeper connection to spiritual growth and self-discovery.

In September 2024, Ali completed her 200-hour training with Morgan O’Hare in Bali and a Yin/Release training through hŌM. Her classes emphasize personal development, meditation, and mindfulness, helping students feel grounded, centered, and present.

Ali is passionate about guiding others toward their authentic selves through movement and stillness, creating a space for exploration and connection.

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Barbara discovered yoga 10 years ago as a path to creativity, freedom, and inner stillness, deepening her connection to movement. She completed her first 200-hour YTT in 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida, focusing on Vinyasa and yogic philosophy. In 2019, she moved to Auckland, New Zealand, where she trained in Power Yoga and began teaching at studios across the city, drawing inspiration from the country’s landscapes and indigenous culture.

In 2024, Barbara relocated to Austin and found her yoga home at hOM. She has since completed 20-hour trainings in hands-on assists and Yin & Release. Passionate about both dynamic and introspective practices, she enjoys guiding students to reconnect with their inner landscapes through movement and stillness.

Barbara believes her dharma (purpose) is to create a space of warmth, compassion, and belonging, honoring the transformative power of yoga in every class she leads.

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Bailey’s yoga journey began in 2017 as a way to heal from stress fractures caused by competitive running. With a background in ballet, she fell in love with the freedom and flow of power yoga and earned her first certification in Buti Yoga at just 17 years old. She later completed her 200-hour YTT in 2018 at Toledo Yoga and has been teaching ever since.

A passionate traveler, Bailey has practiced and taught yoga across 40 countries and spent eight months immersed in Taiwan and Southeast Asia. In 2024, she completed her 500-hour RYT with Gioconda Parker at YTX and launched her first international yoga and travel retreat, blending her love for movement and exploration.

Bailey’s classes emphasize the power of transitions, focusing on strength, intention, and awareness in both movement and life. Her Power and Flow classes at hOM encourage students to balance effort and ease, with clear guidance and space for personal exploration. Expect dynamic flows, intentional movement, and an uplifting, empowering atmosphere that inspires presence—on and off the mat.

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Kole Whitty blends ancient wisdom with modern science, drawing from a rich background in fitness, music, and the mind-body connection. A certified expert in myofascial release and personal training, she was named Beachbody’s first Instructor of the Year and appeared in national fitness campaigns alongside trainers like Shaun T. Her path led her to Austin as an indie musician, where her passion for healing and human potential deepened.

Since 2015, Kole has led retreats and explored how emotions are stored and released in the body. She co-founded The Condor Approach, a psychedelic-informed coaching certification that trains professionals in trauma-informed, integrative care. At hOM, Kole leads a powerful class combining TRE (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises) with live sound, guiding participants to release held tension, reconnect with the body, and harmonize physical, emotional, and mental well-being—no experience needed.

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A software engineer at Google and dedicated meditator, Dave has always felt most connected in moments of stillness and silence, especially in nature. He believes meditation helps clear the mind, create inner space, and cultivate openness and clarity in daily life.

At hOM, Dave offers a space to slow down, reconnect, and embrace simplicity, guiding others in the practice of mindfulness and self-awareness.

Meet Clifton—better known as Cliff —the heart and soul of hOM. A loyal and loving Border Collie, Cliff brings his calming presence and warm energy to the studio, often offering his unique paws on assists or gently nudging you into relaxation.

Cliff is a regular in yoga classes and loves to join students in their practice—don’t be surprised if he graces your mat during class to say hello! When he’s not spreading joy in the studio, he enjoys herding, finding the perfect stick, and long walks on the greenbelt. Cliff’s peaceful yet playful energy reminds us all to stay present, connect with our hearts, and embrace the joy of the moment.