Suzie began her yoga journey as a college student looking for an alternate PE credit. Sixteen years later, her practice is still going strong! Suzie took her RYT 200 training in 2019 at the Asheville Yoga Center. In 2023, she decided to continue her yoga education with a 300 hour yoga teacher training from Breathe for Change, a program that works on teaching yoga in k-12 schools. Suzie is glad to work locally at Smoky Mountain High School and offer yoga classes to her fellow teachers. An RYT-500, Suzie believes yoga should be accessible to all people, and that the benefits of yoga extend beyond the mat. She loves incorporating this philosophy into all of her classes. All people can practice yoga.

Yoga teacher/Studio Manager. I began teaching yoga in 2011 after completing my 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training at Joyful Yoga in Bonita Springs, FL. My passion for anatomy and understanding how the body moves guided me towards an additional 300 hour training with Jason Crandell. My teaching style is light hearted and fun while providing you with an understanding of your own body and its movements. In this space we can begin to peel back the layers to find our true Self. I do my best in classes to provide modifications and amplifications for varying levels of fitness so you can grow and explore on your yoga journey. See you on the mat!

Yoga teacher/Studio Manager. I began teaching yoga in 2011 after completing my 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training at Joyful Yoga in Bonita Springs, FL. My passion for anatomy and understanding how the body moves guided me towards an additional 300 hour training with Jason Crandell. My teaching style is light hearted and fun while providing you with an understanding of your own body and its movements. In this space we can begin to peel back the layers to find our true Self. I do my best in classes to provide modifications and amplifications for varying levels of fitness so you can grow and explore on your yoga journey. See you on the mat!

Yoga has been a part of my life for over 10 years and continues to have a lasting impact. My practice has helped me work towards living a healthier lifestyle, both physically and mentally. My goal is for yoga to have a positive impact on your life too. I completed my 200-hour Hatha Yoga Certification in 2011 at Kind Yoga School in Cape Cod, MA. Completed my Hot Yoga Certification in 2023 at Hot Asana University. Currently, I am working on an additional 300-hours of advanced training with Renew Yoga Teacher Training School. I will always be a student first and believe that yoga is a lifelong journey. In my classes, a focus will be linking your breath to each pose through flowing sequences. The intention is to allow meaningful connections to your mind, body, and soul. Also, to create an environment where you can feel safe, comfortable, and able to achieve your personal goals. Anyone is welcome to join, what are you waiting for?

Yoga teacher/Studio Manager. I began teaching yoga in 2011 after completing my 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training at Joyful Yoga in Bonita Springs, FL. My passion for anatomy and understanding how the body moves guided me towards an additional 300 hour training with Jason Crandell. My teaching style is light hearted and fun while providing you with an understanding of your own body and its movements. In this space we can begin to peel back the layers to find our true Self. I do my best in classes to provide modifications and amplifications for varying levels of fitness so you can grow and explore on your yoga journey. See you on the mat!

Ashley Peterson received her yoga training in Jacksonville, Florida in 2004 and has taught various types of yoga and meditation since then. She completed her 500 hour certification in 2017 and in 2019 she started teaching at Michael Singer’s Temple of the Universe. She considers, Mickey singer to be one of her greatest spiritual teachers and was honored to teach at his temple. Ashley moved to Franklin in the fall of 2021 with her husband , Aidan Russell. They are currently growing a farmstead at the base of Cowee Mountain called Gnome Holler Farm and are the administrators of The Spiritual Light Center in Franklin. I focus on learning to find peace and relaxation within ourselves using yoga and meditation.

Yoga has been a part of my life for over 10 years and continues to have a lasting impact. My practice has helped me work towards living a healthier lifestyle, both physically and mentally. My goal is for yoga to have a positive impact on your life too. I completed my 200-hour Hatha Yoga Certification in 2011 at Kind Yoga School in Cape Cod, MA. Completed my Hot Yoga Certification in 2023 at Hot Asana University. Currently, I am working on an additional 300-hours of advanced training with Renew Yoga Teacher Training School. I will always be a student first and believe that yoga is a lifelong journey. In my classes, a focus will be linking your breath to each pose through flowing sequences. The intention is to allow meaningful connections to your mind, body, and soul. Also, to create an environment where you can feel safe, comfortable, and able to achieve your personal goals. Anyone is welcome to join, what are you waiting for?