Overview
Hippie Soul Yoga Studio operates two locations in Colorado Springs, serving as a welcoming home studio for mindful movement, including yoga and barre. Their mission centers on inclusivity and community, prioritizing small class sizes for personalized guidance and a strong sense of connection. The highly trained teaching team, led by experienced director Tracey Garcia, offers diverse classes—from gentle and vinyasa to yin and power yoga—with many instructors holding trauma-informed certifications. Recognized locally with multiple ‘Best of the Springs’ awards, the studio provides a seamless experience with online registration, private sessions, workshops, and teacher training programs, all designed to nurture mind, body, and soul for practitioners from beginners to advanced.
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Studio Business Hours
| Day | Status | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open | 9:15 AM – 6:45 PM |
| Tuesday | Open | 9:15 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Open | 9:15 AM – 6:45 PM |
| Thursday | Open | 9:15 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Friday | Open | 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM |
| Saturday | Open | 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM |
| Sunday | Open | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Studio in Details
A Welcoming Community for Mindful Movement
Hippie Soul Yoga Studio operates two locations in the Colorado Springs area, with studios in the Interquest neighborhood and in Falcon. The mission is to serve every yoga practitioner with warmth and inclusivity, creating a space where people feel welcomed, known, and truly seen. This commitment to community is a central theme, with the studio prioritizing small class sizes to ensure personalized guidance and a strong sense of connection. The overall identity is that of a home studio for mindful movement, which includes yoga, barre, and other modalities. People describe the teachers as not only incredibly knowledgeable but also genuinely friendly and welcoming, which makes every class feel approachable. The studio has been recognized locally, having been awarded among the top three Best of the Springs for Yoga and Pilates for multiple years running, including Gold in 2024 and Silver in 2022, 2023, and 2025.
The classes are crafted with care, guided by healthy biomechanics and balanced energy, to support well-being and harmony in body and mind. The offerings are designed to be approachable for all, from pure beginners to long-time practitioners, through the expertise of dedicated and down-to-earth teachers. The goal is to nurture mind, body, and soul, with the belief that yoga is an optimal component on a path to wellness. The studio looks forward to sharing techniques that can vastly improve quality of life. Visitors do not mention specific details about the studio’s physical decor or ambiance, but the emphasis on warmth and a personalized experience suggests a focused, intimate environment.
Experienced Teachers and Diverse Class Offerings
The teaching team at Hippie Soul Yoga is highly trained and experienced, with many holding advanced certifications. The director and co-owner, Tracey Garcia, is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500) with additional credentials as a Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher and Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher. She is also a trained trauma-informed teacher. Her journey into yoga began in 1995, and her teaching is known for being approachable and down-to-earth, with an ability to meet students where they are. Other teachers on the team have diverse backgrounds and specialties. For instance, Danielle Tortorice is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-500) and trained trauma-informed teacher who appreciates the dynamic movements of vinyasa flow and the relaxing benefits of restorative yin yoga.
Marchelle Elliott, an E-RYT 500, is most connected to Vinyasa Yoga, teaching from Gentle Yoga to Power Yoga. Sarah Hogan, also an E-RYT 500 and trained trauma-sensitive teacher, focuses on helping students reconnect with themselves through yoga, leading from broad, functional movement to a more mindful experience. Abby Housefield, an RYT-200, is trained in Integrated Vinyasa and crafts intelligently designed sequences. The team also includes teachers like Tina Huelle, who prioritizes safety and inclusivity in her playful classes, and Lisa King, who encourages students to honor wherever they are in their practice. The studio explicitly states that yoga is for anybody and any body, and several teachers have training in trauma-informed or trauma-sensitive practices, indicating a thoughtful approach to accessibility and emotional safety. Visitors do not mention the specific styles of every class, but the teacher bios reference vinyasa, yin, restorative, gentle, and power yoga.
Practical Logistics and Additional Opportunities
To maintain a seamless experience, the studio has a clear registration policy. All class registrations must be done through the website or a dedicated app at least 60 minutes prior to the start of class. The studio does not guarantee attendance for drop-ins, as teachers are only asked to show up if participants are preregistered. This policy is designed so teachers can give their full attention upon arrival rather than spending time registering students. Class cancellations must be made at least 3 hours prior to the start of class for the main schedule, or 60 minutes for the Falcon location, otherwise the class will be charged. Those with intro offers or memberships who late cancel or no-show are charged a small admin fee. Visitors do not mention the specific class schedule or drop-in rates, but the website has dedicated pages for the Falcon and Interquest studio schedules.
Beyond regular group classes, the studio offers several other formats. Private sessions are available for individualized instruction. The studio also hosts workshops and trainings for those looking to deepen their practice, and it runs its own teacher training programs. There is an apparel and merch section, indicating some retail offerings. The studio welcomes inquiries from experienced teachers interested in joining the team, particularly for substituting, but requests that prospective teachers attend at least two classes first to get a feel for the community. For general questions, the studio encourages people to check the Frequently Asked Questions and website for information on schedule and cost of classes, noting that email responses typically occur during business hours, Monday through Friday. The studio invites people to subscribe to mailings to stay informed about exciting happenings.