COMING THIS WINTER TO
LIZARD YOGA  IN AUSTIN TEXAS
- 25 spots available -

January 2026
Tuesdays & Saturdays
1/3 + 1/6 +  1/10 + 1/13 +
1/17 + 1/20 + 1/24 + 1/27
7:00pm-8:30pm

FAE LA ROSE’S BACKGROUND

I began practicing yoga at the age of 16. All through my 20’s I immersed myself in Ashtanga Yoga and Sanskrit study in Manhattan before training to teach.

I hold two RYT 200-hour certifications from 7 Centers Yoga Arts and Sedona Hot Yoga. I trained in the Wim Hof Method in Dallas, exploring the nexus of breath, cold therapy, and mental resilience.

I also studied Shamanic Breathwork in Sedona, where I began to facilitate powerful transformative sessions guiding clients into expanded states of self-awareness and healing.

I’ve had the honor of studying with revered yoga mentors including Rama Jyoti Vernon, Sraddhasagar, Mira Murphy, and Will Duncan.

In Brooklyn, I trained with Duke Amayo …Sifu of Jow Ga Kung Fu and frontman of the band Antibalas …specializing in the Kata named The Flower Form, which I’ve practiced and taught for over two decades.

My martial arts path and Tai Chi path has unfolded across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Miami, and the deserts of Sedona, weaving gentle yet powerful movement arts that harmonize mind, body, and spirit.

My contemplative path began with two silent Vipassana retreats in Shelburne, MA…an initiation that grounded me in stillness and focus.

I later immersed myself in float tank experiences in Austin, logging 56 hours in 1,500 lbs of Epsom salt while exploring consciousness and healing.

Inspired by my meditation teacher Will Duncan…whom I affectionately call “The Seinfeld of Buddhism”…I completed a 1,000-hour meditation challenge over three years without missing a single day. This was one of the greatest gifts I ever gave myself.

My work is deeply informed by The Gene Keys transmissions by Richard Rudd, which I’ve studied for over a decade alongside Human Design, Astrology, and easily 3,000 hours in the studies of Psychology and Parts work. I also draw from my Taoist studies with Gillian Reid and Master Mantak Chia. 

I was immersed in the teachings of Eastern wisdom in Thailand, where I studied Universal Taoist teachings and Qi Gong under Master Mantak Chia. I deepened my Qi Gong practice with Gillian Reid in Thailand, learning to unlock latent energies and develop powerful grounding techniques.

All of my teachers deeply shaped my path and introduced me to the full 8-limbed yoga system…including the Yamas, Niyamas, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana…as well as Chakra Immersions, Ayurveda, Sanskrit, Subtle Body mapping, Astrology, Human Design, Gene Keys / I-ching and Herbalism.

I’ve twice served as a lead instructor for yoga teacher training programs.

I am best known for my Yin Yoga + Sound Bath fusion classes as well as my Funky Fu Immersions and Retreats.

Most recently I have begun to mentor
children (age 8 and older) in a mastery and maturation program I am calling The Super Hero Immersion! A fusion of all 8 Limbs of Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Ayurveda Basics, Gene Key Exploration and Contemplation, Kung Fu, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Butoh Dance, Taoist Practices, Authentic Relating, and Comedy Improv.

I’m grateful for all of the teachers in the many areas of study that I attracted throughout my 20s and 30s and feel honored to pass these practices on. Learn more about my background here.

FAQs

• What should I wear?
  Anything you can move freely in…sweatpants, yoga gear, or whatever makes you feel like a movement poet. There ARE “Kung Fu Shoes” … I don’t wear them personally. I used to in my 20’s. Happy to share options if you would like to buy some.
  

• What’s a typical session like?
  We begin with a check-in and intention setting. Then we flow through breathwork with movement, and guided embodiment that helps us build Lifeforce and let go of what is not ours. We end with rest, reflection, and integration. Each session is uniquely crafted.

• Do I need an intention?
  Yes! We always have a theme/intention/prayer that we focus on each session. You might come with a word, a theme, or a feeling you want to explore. And will often desire to journal afterwards…all visions and ideas that come to you during practice.
  

• Do I need experience?
  Not at all. I teach all ages and abilities. These practices meet you exactly where you are.
  

• Do I need equipment?
  Just water and enough space to move. A mat or cushion can be nice but isn’t required.
  

• What about injuries or chronic conditions?
  Please let me know in advance. I’ll adapt our session to honor your healing process and make it therapeutic.

BACKGROUND OF THE FLOWER FORM KATA:

Fa Kuen | 花拳 | Flower Fist by the brothers Jow Biu & Jow Lung of China

The Jow Ga form known as Flower Fist, or “Flower Form,” was not part of the original system created by Jow Lung…but was lovingly added by his younger brother, Jow Biu, after Jow Lung’s passing.

Flower Form is attributed to Jow Biu, one of the legendary “Five Tigers” of the Jow family, who carried the torch of the system across Hong Kong after 1919. 

Folklore says Jow Biu first improvised Flower Form during a banquet party. It was an embodied tribute blending multiple hand forms into a stunning, expressive sequence.

While the exact birth date isn’t recorded, the form likely bloomed in the 1920s, as Jow Biu expanded Jow Ga’s reach across Canton and Hong Kong. 

It stands as an innovative expression of the system’s evolution….“honoring tradition while daring to move forward.”

The intention of the form was to embody grace and power together. The “flower” is not decorative…it’s deceptively powerful. In Chinese martial culture, the flower represents fluidity, rhythm, and hidden strength. Flower Form was created to demonstrate that beauty and lethality are not opposites…they are dance partners.

This form was Jow Biu’s way of keeping the lineage alive..not just by preserving it, but by expanding it. It was both a tribute and transmission.

In the opera houses and martial circles of 1920s–30s China, “movement was message.” Flower Form was Jow Biu’s message: “martial arts can be both art and medicine, performance and prayer.”

Because of the magical Jow Ga Kung Fu teacher, Duke Amayo ( who can fly!) passing this form to Fae La Rose in Brooklyn NYC…The Flower Form lives on through each person that feels called to learn from her. 

Drawing from decades of study and devotion, Fae La Rose has woven this form into a living tapestry…interlacing the traditional martial sequence with the Taoist alchemy of Mantak Chia, the yogic wisdom of the Bihar School of Yoga, and the profound virtue teachings of the I-Ching. What emerges is a sacred fusion from the East: a practice that is as much about healing the emotional body and nervous system regulation as it is about strength.

BACKGROUND OF THIS FORM
OF KUNG FU:

Jow Ga Kung Fu

To showcase Jow Ga’s fusion:

Jow Ga combines the rooted strength of Hung Gar, the dynamic footwork of Choy Gar, and the long-range kicks of Northern Shaolin. Fa Kuen brings all of this into one seamless form…like calligraphy written with the whole body.

Hung Gar (洪家) 

The Rooted Power of the Tiger and Crane

Hung Gar is a Southern Chinese martial art known for its low stances, strong, grounded strikes, and iron body conditioning. It emphasizes the power of the legs and waist, deep breathing, and precision.

It’s famous for animal styles like Tiger (fierce, direct strength) and Crane (graceful, controlled defense), and is often associated with Shaolin traditions. Hung Gar teaches how to generate explosive force from a rooted, unshakable base.

Key qualities:

• Deep horse stances

• Powerful hand techniques

• Close-range fighting

• Internal breathwork and conditioning

• Discipline, patience, and moral virtue

Choy Gar (蔡家) 

The Speed and Angles of the Serpent.

Choy Gar is another Southern system that complements Hung Gar with its fast footwork, elusive angles, and rapid strikes. It focuses more on agility, speed, and economy of motion, making it ideal for evasion and counters.

This style uses diagonal steps, side attacks, and continuous combinations to overwhelm opponents before they can respond. It’s strategic and serpentine, known for attacking the blind spots.

Key qualities:

• Quick, angular footwork

• Emphasis on mobility and agility

• Fast hand combinations

• Strategic counters and evasion

• Adaptability in close- to mid-range combat

Together in Jow Ga:

Hung Gar gives Jow Ga its foundation and rooted strength. Choy Gar gives it mobility and tactical finesse. And Northern Shaolin adds the long-range kicks and athletic flair.