Meet Your PeakZen Guides
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Ashley Mraz
Ashley is the owner and founder of PeakZen Yoga! She is passionate about helping people move the way they need to in order to live the life they want to. She enjoys working with motivated individuals who are excited to improve physically and mentally and loves helping them get comfortable being uncomfortable.
In her free time, she enjoys hiking with her dog and running Spartan Races with her husband.
Ashley loves when people come together to build a healthier and happier life so come join our PeakZen community!
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Erin Pruitt
Erin offers a fun and challenging yoga experience open for all levels. She believes in fully connecting the mind to the body, focusing on mindful breath and movement on and off the mat. Erin hopes everyone that practices with her leaves the class feeling strong, refreshed and a sense of peace when returning to the outside world. She began teaching in early 2023 after receiving her 200 RYT certification and registering with Yoga Alliance, though Erin started her personal practice in 2015.
A Marietta local, Erin graduated from KSU with a bachelors degree in Biology and loves to travel! She's currently been to 17 different countries and plans to visit many more in her lifetime. On her days off, you can find her doing something active and enjoying the great outdoors with her Great Dane and friends!
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Lisa Hart
Lisa is a certified Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer. She has been teaching group fitness classes for about 15 years. She currently teaches Yoga, Mat Pilates, Barre, HIIT, Tabata, Bootcamp, Zumba, Strength, Circuit, Stretch and other formats. Lisa has always enjoyed group fitness and feels blessed to assist others with their fitness goals and with improving their health. She has a 14 year old son. Lisa is a former competitive gymnast, former ice show skater and has her Master’s Degree in Counseling & Psychological Services.
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Kaitlin Fowler
Kaitlin began her yoga journey 10 years ago when she was searching for ways to help manage her anxiety. She had always been curious about yoga and knew of the physical benefits due to her already active lifestyle. Little did she know the beneficial affects it would have on her mental health. She quickly found that through yoga she was able to unleash the power of her true self.
At Kennesaw State University, she enrolled in a Yoga for Wellness course where she obtained in-depth knowledge on the proper technique and benefits of each posture. Kaitlin was captivated by yoga and drawn to deepen her own personal practice. She realized that yoga was a huge part of who she was and because of that she felt driven to share her experience with others. Kaitlin graduated from her 200 hour teacher training from Giving Tree in 2022 and continues to expand her skill set through educational opportunities and workshops.
Through a playful approach to teaching, Kaitlin aims to bring her students to a place of joyful tranquility. She is dedicated to equality and creating a safe space for her students to practice. Kaitlin focuses on using dynamic movements with synchronized breathing to build strength and flexibility. In her classes you will feel empowered to explore your body and mind, deepen your practice, and have fun!
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Cynthia Pedraza
Cynthia's journey with yoga began 15 years ago during a beach trip in Mexico, sparking a lifelong passion. After college, she moved to Atlanta and delved into various yoga styles, eventually finding her calling in Vinyasa for its blend of creativity, movement, and spirituality.
She began teaching in both English and Spanish at local studios, aiming to inspire others to unite body, mind, and soul. Relocating to Portland, Oregon, she completed her Yoga Alliance 200-hour teacher training, solidifying her place in the yoga community.
In 2020, Cynthia furthered her expertise with a 500-hour training under Jason Crandell, specializing in Vinyasa technique, anatomy, and teaching methodology. She also obtained a certification in sound healing therapy, adding sound baths to her wellness offerings.
Cynthia teaches at local studios in Portland, contributes to yoga teacher trainings and workshops, and hosts international yoga retreats, merging her passion for yoga, fitness, and meditation to offer transformative experiences for her students.
Having recently relocated to Atlanta, Cynthia is excited to integrate into this dynamic community.
With a deep-rooted belief in the transformative potential of yoga, she looks forward to continuing to share its tools and practices with there students.
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Suzet Alvo
Suzet is a 200-hour certified yoga teacher and a 115-hour certified kids yoga teacher. Her journey into the world of yoga began when she relocated to Israel, leaving behind a career in multinational corporations to embark on a path of self-discovery and well-being. Yoga became her compass, guiding her towards a more centered and fulfilling life.
She had the privilege of working with athletes and kids alike, recognizing the transformative power of mindfulness and movement. As a mother of two, she understands the profound impact that yoga can have on cultivating a sense of balance and presence in our hectic lives.
Beyond yoga, her passion for healing led her to become a certified Reiki practitioner and psychic healer. She believes in the holistic approach to well-being, incorporating both the physical and energetic dimensions to create a harmonious and balanced life.
Yoga is not just a practice; it's a journey that has helped her discover her better self. Now, her mission is to share this transformative experience with others.
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Jennie Beard
Jennie was born and raised in WV, attended college at WVU, and then left after college for Washington DC to start a new adventure. She met my husband at a WVU/Navy football game. They moved around the US while he was in the Navy, living in Charleston, SC, Connecticut briefly, and Seattle. They moved to Atlanta in 2014 and have been in Decatur and East Cobb ever since. They have three kids.
Jennie loves being outdoors, playing tennis, hiking or backpacking, riding her bike, traveling, skiing and setting up her yoga mat in a studio or on her patio.
She completed her yoga 200 hour TT in 2015, having little to no yoga experience beforehand. She has been teaching yoga for a little over 7 years. She completed her 300 hour TT in January 2022. She practices asana yoga to clear her head, strengthen her body, build relationships with other yogis, but mostly to rise above the daily clutter and distractions of life. Yoga has given Jennie strength, confidence, and this mind over matter discipline that has taught her anything is possible.
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Telsys Tarallo
Telsys is a palm tree and beach loving Miami native. She first practiced yoga over 20 years ago and immediately fell in love with it. She has studied both Anusara & Jivamukti Yoga which are the foundation for her practice and inspiration for all her teachings. Telsys brings a strong focus to her classes through deep stretching, development of fluidity in movements and creating flexibility for long term health. Telsys believes that a solid yoga practice allows athletes to recover and perform better. Her assists have been labeled as "yummy yet challenging" and her playlists will have you "singing out the studio door".
Off the mat, Telsys is a single mom to two teenagers (her daughter a swimmer and her son a baseball player). She is a passionate yogi, paddle boarder, ultramarathoner and accomplished Ironman triathlete. She’s also a world travel enthusiast and is usually out and about training for her next race.