Who We Are

She received a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism and found herself missing the ocean and moved back to San Diego shortly after college. In San Diego she attended National University where she earned her Master’s in Special Education and Elementary Education. While studying to be a teacher she began her yoga journey in San Diego where she completed her 200 hour Core Alliance teacher training, sculpt teacher training and level 2 vinyasa certifications at Core Power Yoga. Shortly after her certification was complete, she traveled the world. Her travels took her to 37 countries and over 100 different cities. She stayed and immersed herself in different cultures around the world. In India she stayed at an Ashram where she learned various formats of yoga and received her certification in Ayurvedic Medicine. When returning to the United States she decided to pursue the Elementary Education path and worked as a Kindergarten teacher in Chicago, Illinois. She welcomed her first child, Guthrie in 2015 which brought her family back to Colorado. In 2017, she welcomed her 2nd child, Etta. While in Castle Rock, CO she has taught Special Education and 1st grade at Clear Sky Elementary. She hopes to bring her love for kids into Peace Out Yoga offering a variety of kid’s classes and workshops. She is a fitness enthusiast and hopes to also add in some fitness elements to the studio through sculpt classes, health workshops and programs.

Amanda Shefsick is a proud native of Colorado. She has spent the last 21 years living in Castle Rock raising her family with her husband Brad and two teenage children. She works as a reading specialist in Douglas County School District and has her Masters in Community Counseling. She has been practicing yoga for 24 years. Yoga has always been a practice she applies to her life as a way to find wholeness. Yoga is not just the practice on a mat, it has become a way of life for her. Amanda earned her 285 hour core alliance certification through Inner Connections Yoga Studio under the teachings of John and Jeanne Adams. She is excited to teach hatha inspired, restorative, yin and gentle yoga classes and create community workshops for both adults and children and pass on gratitude, kindness and love to bring the community together. The last year has created fear, anxiety and pain for so many. She wants to create a space that welcomes people in to feel safe, loved, hopeful and put back together.

Yoga has helped her learn patience, flexibility in life, how to listen to her heart, how to let go, and self-love. As her body awareness improved and her connection to self deepened, she was able to experience the challenges of life with calmness, insight, and even joy.

In 2021 Charlene finished her 285-hour yoga teacher training, working with the Himalayan Tradition. Her classes emphasize the importance of strength and flexibility, effort and ease, breath and awareness, connection with self, and infuses yoga philosophy to help empower students to find inspiration in their daily lives on and off the mat.

Besides yoga, Char is a Registered Nurse and enjoys spending time with her husband, blended family of six children, two grandchildren, standup paddle boarding, and hiking with her dogs.

Shannon is a lover of sunshine, eternal optimist, devoted wife and momma, and passionate yogi at heart.

Practicing yoga since 2006, she has found its power to heal, ground, and uplift through many seasons of life. Now stepping into her role as a yoga instructor, Shannon is excited to share this journey with others. Her goal is to create a space where movement, breath, and growth come together—a space filled with peace, love and light.

On the mat, Shannon encourages others to trust the wisdom of their bodies, embrace the transformative essence of breath, and uncover the radiance within. She is dedicated to cultivating a safe, nurturing environment where peace and self-discovery flourish, and every step of the journey feels supported and celebrated.

With gratitude and a deep love for the practice, Shannon is committed to guiding and growing alongside her students as they explore the joy, light and depth of yoga together.

In 1997 Toni took her first yoga class (Bikram's Hot Yoga) and practiced this for the next five years. In 2002 she became certified, with over 20 years of teaching expierence she has

taught Bikram, Fusion, Power and Vinyasana Flow.

Teaching is Toni's passion. It is her desire teach from a space of love and compassion and to share the many healing aspects of

yoga with you. Yoga is beyond the pose, but rather it is about transformation. The joy is knowing that the journey is always

evolving and is never ending. Toni looks forward to seeing you on the mat soon!

What started as a way to complement her athletic training quickly became a daily practice that enhanced her mental, spiritual, and physical well-being.

In 2014, Allison earned her Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning from The University of Edinburgh, where she conducted a study on the physical benefits of yoga. Her research revealed that practicing yoga twice a week for six weeks significantly improves flexibility, strength, and balance. After returning home in 2014, she completed her 200-hour teacher training at Samadhi Yoga in Denver, followed by her 300-hour YTT in 2023.

 As an instructor, Allison is knowledgeable, approachable, and encouraging, often bringing humor into her classes. Her goal is to offer both physical and spiritual benefits, fostering unity, connection, and expanded awareness in a fast-paced world. Currently, Allison teaches yoga, health and weight lifting at a local high school. A native of Castle Rock, Allison cherishes time with her two children.

 Yoga became a part of her life in 2012 at a time where she was looking for a physical practice to improve her overall health, but found that yoga provided much more of a mental release, and a spiritual outlet. In seeking to deepen her practice, Julia completed her 285- hour training in 2021 at Inner Connections Yoga in Castle Rock and became an instructor.

Julia takes a welcoming, non-judgmental approach to her classes. She brings a calm presence with the intent of guiding students (kids and grownups alike) to find balance, to practice with ease and effort, and to connect the mind with the body. Whether it’s a class for kids, a Vinyasa flow or a Gentle practice, Julia intends for each student to leave her classes feeling stronger, more open, and deeply relaxed.

She soon realized the intrinsic benefits of a regulated breath, relaxed nervous system, focused mind, and deeper awareness – within and beyond the physical body.

In 2015, Renee completed ICY’s 285-hour Classical Hatha Yoga Teacher Training and

began teaching classes ranging from Gentle to heated Power Vinyasa. She’s been

teaching, learning, and “yoga-journeying” ever since. As a K-12 educator and life-long-

learner, Renee enjoys continued study – especially regarding the science behind this

healing practice. She loves that yoga meets EACH of us exactly where we are –

regardless of background, body type, age, or perceived ability.

As T. Krishnamacharya noted, “If you can breathe, you can do yoga.” You will find that Renee’s classes provide a safe and welcoming space for you to discover and expand upon your own strength, flexibility, and balance in mind and body.

She invites you to journey with her through challenging, yet meditative, yoga practice.

At the time, she was navigating the challenges of balancing her personal life with the demands of running her own investment company, which she founded in 2006. The stress of frequent travel and long hours left her seeking balance, and yoga became the perfect solution.

Through yoga, Michele learned to tune into her body and intuition, building both physical

strength and emotional resilience. It helped her stay present, grateful, and joyful each day.

Inspired by the profound benefits yoga brought to her life, Michele earned her 200-hour yoga teacher certification in 2018, with the mission of sharing this transformative practice with others.

In her classes, Michele encourages the practice of mindful movement, where breath connects with each posture. She loves challenging inversions, which offer a new perspective both physically and mentally. Known for her infectious joy and lighthearted approach, Michele brings a sense of fun and community to every class at Peace Out Yoga. 

Join her for an upliftingexperience filled with connection and a few well-earned laughs!

Tina recently completed her Yoga Sculpt Training and is excited to share her passion for movement, strength, and mindfulness with others. With a background in Human Resources, she turned to yoga as a way to recharge and reconnect—embracing the philosophy that you can’t pour from an empty cup.

An early riser by nature, Tina loves starting her day with a 5am class, followed by a well-earned stop at a local coffee shop.

Originally from the East Coast, she moved to Castle Rock, CO in 2023 with her husband, two daughters, and their dog, Kasia. After more than seven years of personal yoga practice, Tina felt 2025 was the perfect time to take the leap into teaching. She's looking forward to building community and helping others discover the powerful mind-body connection that yoga offers.

She has been teaching Pilates since 2006 and has a unique history within the health and fitness world ranging from being a Personal Trainer, Nutrition Consultant, National Physique Competitor (NPC), and fitness model.  She is a mother of three children and knows what it is like to try to stay in shape while trying to keep up with a busy family and work life.  Being healthy both mentally and physically should be a priority for all of us and this is definitely a goal when she is teaching Pilates.  

She is a 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher and has completed additional training in Katonah Yoga and Yin Yoga. Nicole teaches a grounding practice that encourages mind-body engagement in support of mind-body expansion. Students can expect a class with intentional sequencing and instruction and the invitation to make the practice one's own. Over her years of practice, Nicole has found that yoga prepares us to embrace life with an open heart, mind, and body - and she hopes to share that insight with every student. 

Nicole lives in Castle Pines with her husband, daughter and multiple fur babies. Off the mat, she works as a Nurse Practitioner, and she enjoys strength training, reading, and spending time outdoors.

They so very happy to be new Coloradans. Meg has been in and around the fitness world for decades, but found yoga and never tuned back! Yoga speaks to her soul in a way that no other movement has in the past. As a former long-distance runner who would run for hours to get into her own body, she found that yoga was able to accomplish the task by the time Sun B was underway! Meg has had many different careers in her life (all focused on families and community), but being a yoga instructor is by far her favorite! She is thrilled to be teaching at Peace Out and can’t wait to continue to grow and thrive in this wonderful community! See you on the mat!

Kristin’s teaching style is deeply soulful, intuitive, and energetically transformative. She blends the subtle healing power of yoga with an emphasis on mobility, longevity, and mindful alignment, an approach shaped by her own healing journey through chronic pain and fatigue.

In addition to her extensive background in yoga, Kristin is a passionate soul coach, intuitive energy healer, certified meditation facilitator, and wellness educator. She brings a holistic and heart-centered perspective to her work, guiding individuals toward greater balance, clarity, and connection. Kristin is also a published author, writing on topics such as corporate wellness, spiritual growth, and embodied wellness. Outside of her professional practice, she loves traveling, and spending meaningful time with her family.

Her passion is helping others with their health and fitness and is a certified nutrition coach and personal trainer. She loves the practice of yoga, because it is truly a form of art to her, and she loves guiding others, as well as witnessing the light yoga ignites in everyone on and off their mats! 

Liz loves being able to bring challenging classes to help others grow on their mats/journeys. It is always her goal to have class with her be the best hour of your entire day!

A Colorado native, Ariel grew up in Highlands Ranch and studied Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. She has a passion for biomechanical engineering the physics of the human body. She has an extensive background in dance and wanted to blend her passion for movement and music with the grounding qualities of yoga.

Ariel strives to empower her students both on and off the mat by bringing alignment and intention into their lives. 

Rachel completed her studies in yoga and earned her 200 hrs CYT at Simply Yoga, in her hometown of Fort Wayne, IN in 2018. Rachel began to explore yoga more in college as a healthy form of movement for her mind and body. Rachel attended Loyola University Chicago and earned her Bachelor of Science in International Studies and French, then spent the next four years in the Army as a Field Artillery Officer. She was blessed to travel around the world, and serve in the illustrious 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg. NC. Rachel first got to use her yoga experience by leading her Paratroopers in yoga during deployments and stateside PT. She found it rewarding to be able to provide her team with a different way to move their bodies and release stress. Rachel and her husband, Michael, welcomed their first child into the world in June of 2024. When she is not at the studio, Rachel enjoys cooking, running, and cuddling her baby. 

 In 2018, a move from Chicago to Dallas gave her the opportunity to complete yoga teacher training, and she has since earned her 500-hour certification in advanced functional yoga. Recently, Jamie and her husband relocated to Castle Rock to be closer to their two young adult daughters.

For Jamie, yoga is an escape from constant thoughts and a way to reconnect within. A self-described perfectionist, she learned that no pose is ever perfect and to embrace her imperfections. Her classes welcome all levels, focusing on strength, variety, and fun while guiding safe, pain-free movement so students leave feeling stronger, happier, and more connected.

 She is an elementary school teacher and mom of three who loves exploring, hiking, reading, painting, laughing, cooking, SUNSHINE, and everything outdoors. She was first introduced to the practice of yoga when she was in college, at a time when she was seeking balance in her life above all. Her personal practice exploring hatha, bikram, yin, iyengar, and ashtanga yoga continued for over 20 years before she completed her 285-hour yoga teacher training at InnerConnections in 2021. In her classes, you will focus on the union between the body, mind, and spirit. Moving your body in a mindful flow where you build heat within, while taking the time to pause and acknowledge the intricate sensations within each posture. You will observe and notice your feelings, thoughts, sensations, and be guided to do so without judgment or attachment, allowing you to begin to cultivate a sense of peace and acceptance for yourself and others. She is passionate about introducing breathwork techniques to help reduce stress, enhance alertness, and calm the parasympathetic nervous system. Meditation or the use of mantras is also utilized to help internalize the spiritual practice of yoga for her students. Tina wants you to feel empowered, encouraged, and enlightened as we work together to raise the vibrational frequency in this wonderful yogi community!

Amanda found yoga in 2009.  As a (then) foster mom of teen boys, yoga became her place of calm in the storm that was her crazy, broken and busy life. In 2018 she earned her 200 hr RYT and have additional certifications in yin and hot yoga. She loves the presence it takes working on inversions and the discipline to be still in Yin. When shes not yoga-ing she is a preschool speech therapist. Her passion is sharing a mix of challenge, presence and laughter with her students. 

What started as a way to stay grounded quickly turned into a fascination with the science and philosophy behind the practice. For Jessica, yoga is more than movement—it’s a way to connect the mind and body, build resilience, and maybe even laugh at yourself in crow pose.

Her background is as eclectic as yoga itself. She’s traveled the world with the Air Force, wrangled classrooms as an elementary school teacher, navigated over a decade of homeschooling, and recently dove headfirst into writing. Through it all, she’s learned that curiosity, flexibility (in body and mind), and a sense of humor go a long way. In her yoga classes, she aims to create a welcoming, safe space where students of all shapes, sizes, and abilities can grow, breathe, and move together.

Off the mat, Jessica can be found devouring books, wandering trails (sometimes lost but always entertained), dragging her semi-reluctant husband on adventures, and laughing with her two teenagers. She’s passionate about building a yoga community where everyone feels at home—whether you’re mastering a pose or just mastering the art of showing up.

Her growing love for the practice inspired her to dive deeper by completing her teacher training at Peace Out Yoga.  

Danielle’s classes are all about creating a welcoming, lighthearted space where everyone feels seen and celebrated. With her fun and playful approach, she hopes to make each session the brighter part of her students’ day. She believes in loving and accepting everyone just as they are and strives to bring that energy into every class she leads.  

What Danielle loves most about Peace Out Yoga is the incredible sense of community, and she feels truly lucky to be a part of it.  

Her classes focus on regulating the nervous system and helping you discover what feels best in each pose. Expect clear cues, options for every body, supportive use of props, and a trauma-informed space. Beginners feel supported, while seasoned students find refinement. Breath and simple mindfulness thread through every class so you leave grounded and present.

Credentials

• RYT-200, iThrive Yoga Parker

• Certified Yin Yoga Instructor, Yoga Pod Southglenn

• Certified Trauma-Informed Yoga Therapist (50 hrs), Sundara Yoga Therapy at One Yoga Denver

Off the mat, Stacie is usually reading everything from neuroscience and AI to Kristin Hannah novels or in the kitchen with too many pans going at once. She loves exploring with her husband and daughter—whether that means a new town, a hike, a coffee shop, or an art exhibit.