Meet Jamie & Conni – Your Dynamic Duo in Mexico City!
Jamie and Conni are the dynamic duo who bring the magic of Mexico City to life! With Conni’s deep roots in Mexico and Jamie’s Texan flair, this vibrant pair offers a rich blend of local authenticity and international perspective.
Conni Avila, born in Acapulco and raised in vibrant Mexico City, brings her deep love of yoga, dancing, and nature to every experience. Her passion for Latin culture, combined with extensive travel throughout Mexico, the USA, and Canada, makes her a natural guide to the heart and soul of Mexico City.
Jamie Beebe, born in Buffalo and raised in Austin, Texas, is a culinary enthusiast with a knack for creating unforgettable dining experiences. He’s traveled extensively across North America, cultivating a love for cooking, gardening, and outdoor adventures. His enthusiasm for great food, local ingredients, and cultural exploration adds a special flavor to each journey.
This dynamic duo meets and exceeds Soulful Escapes Club’s mission to create joyful, soul-filling adventures. They excel at bringing destinations to life, connecting travelers deeply with local culture, and ensuring every journey is filled with laughter, exploration, and lifelong memories.
Mayra - Facilitator, Healer & Spiritual Guide
Mayra is devoted to creating transformational experiences that restore balance and harmony. Her work is rooted in holistic healing, integrating the mind, body, and spirit to guide individuals back to their natural state of wholeness.
In her practice, she weaves together somatic breathwork, reiki, sound healing, and microcurrent therapy, offering a deeply immersive healing experience. As a guide, she empowers clients with spiritual principles they can integrate into daily life—teaching chakra alignment, balancing masculine and feminine energies, and establishing spiritual protection.
When she’s not leading a retreat or guiding meditations at KinEarth Sanctuary, Mayra finds joy in pickleball, dance, art, and metaphysics. With a deep sense of purpose in raising human consciousness, she is honored to facilitate Soulful Escapes Club retreats, where her passions and purpose align in perfect harmony.
Meet Leslie – Powerful, Playful, and Passionate About Life
Born in Alabama and thriving in Austin, Texas, Leslie is a firecracker of energy, wisdom, and pure joy. With over 20 years of yoga practice and 5,000+ hours of teaching, she brings a soulful, strength-driven, and playful approach to every class. Her flows are physically invigorating, heart-opening, and deeply centering, blending alignment-based movement with ancient philosophy, making yoga not just a practice, but a way of life.
For Leslie, yoga isn’t just about movement—it’s about transformation. She thrives on witnessing her students’ growth, whether it’s a deepened practice, a newfound confidence, or a life-changing realization. From students shedding 50 pounds to learning how to breathe through challenges instead of reacting, she loves being a part of that journey. Her classes aren’t just about stretching—they’re about strength, resilience, and discovering what you’re truly capable of.
When she’s not leading transformational retreats or teaching at The University of Texas Fitness Institute, Black Swan Yoga, and Austin Bouldering Project’s summer camps, you can find her chasing sunsets, toes in the sand, sipping red wine over a homemade Italian feast, or dreaming about her next island escape. She’s a passionate traveler, home chef, and beach girl at heart, always embracing life’s most soulful moments.
Join Leslie for an unforgettable journey on the mat.