Esther Scharlack Vexler was born in San Antonio in 1918. From a young age, Esther displayed a passion for serving her community. Through the organizations she served, she was a voice for many who could not advocate for themselves.
She discovered yoga during her travels and with much the same fervor that she harnessed to help others, devoted herself to the study of Hatha yoga. She subsequently taught at the Healy-Murphy Learning Center and further spread her influence in our city.
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"Esther Vexler was lovingly referred to as the 'Mother of Yoga' in San Antonio and lauded for her immeasurable contributions to the city she called home. I don’t think anyone in the local yoga community would disagree when I say that she is responsible for making this ancient practice a welcome addition to San Antonio’s cultural fabric. She was the oldest yoga teacher and practitioner in Texas, perhaps even in the United States." ... Click here to read full article by Hanna Oberhofer
She discovered yoga during her travels and with much the same fervor that she harnessed to help others, devoted herself to the study of Hatha yoga. She subsequently taught at the Healy-Murphy Learning Center and further spread her influence in our city.
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"Esther Vexler was lovingly referred to as the 'Mother of Yoga' in San Antonio and lauded for her immeasurable contributions to the city she called home. I don’t think anyone in the local yoga community would disagree when I say that she is responsible for making this ancient practice a welcome addition to San Antonio’s cultural fabric. She was the oldest yoga teacher and practitioner in Texas, perhaps even in the United States." ... Click here to read full article by Hanna Oberhofer
