MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS.
Annie J. Castro is a registered yoga teacher, specializing in Vinyasa.
Annie received her Registered Yoga Teacher 200 (RYT-200) certification from Black Swan Yoga in Austin, TX, in 2021. She began practicing yoga in 2013 to find recovery, mindfulness, and strength to supplement her training as a runner on Baylor’s D1 Cross Country Team.
Since 2021, Annie owns, operates, and serves as the yoga instructor + wellness coach for Asana with Annie in Waco, TX. Annie enjoys teaching yoga at all levels (from beginner to power), as she relates to beginners, athletes, and business professionals. She offers yoga sessions in various settings — including private, group (corporate, events, AirBnb), virtual, studio at Duality Waco, and outdoor at Brotherwell Waco. In addition, she offers wellness coaching to help clients achieve weight loss, manage stress, and boost confidence; she offers options for plant-based and clean-crafted products to clients who want access to quality skincare, nutrition, wine, and coffee.
Prior to founding Asana with Annie, Annie received her BBA from Baylor University in 2016, was a Technology Strategy & Advisory Consulting Manager at Accenture from 2016-2021, a Product Owner for an artificial intelligence + machine learning startup TICKR from 2022-2023.
Rey Castro is a FITNESs CONSULTANT with his Bachelor’s in Exercise Science & Sports.
Rey is a practicing health professional certified in EMT + BLS/CPR. He began lifting weights at the age of 12 and participated in various sports (soccer, golf, football, baseball) throughout his life. Currently, he is an avid golfer.
He received his Bachelor’s in Exercise Science & Sports from Texas State University in 2017, was a personal trainer at Gold’s Gym from 2016-2017, and currently is a health professional in the Emergency Department at Baylor Scott & White (with 7+ years of experience).
Rey enjoys teaching strength, resistance, and HIIT training at all levels. He specializes in resistance training and provides fitness consulting + guidance to shape Asana with Annie’s private client programs.