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About Us
Yonah Yoga is a locally-owned yoga studio that specializes in leading an array of practices that enhance your life. Yonah Yoga is a sanctuary for meditation, yoga, & other movement modalities that deepen the connection between mind, body, and spirit. Our studio is located in the heart of Sautee Nacoochee & we look forward to sharing space with you & the practices that have been so beneficial & supportive in our own lives.
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Please reach out through our contact form if you have any questions or need support in registering for classes.
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Yonah Yoga is a safe space for ALL.
All are welcome & All are needed.
Love & Tolerance is our Code.
Our Story
Yonah Yoga was founded in 2017 by Charlene Hammersen-Peeples & started off as Pop-Up Yoga Studio. Yonah Yoga classes could be found anywhere a yoga mat could be laid but mainly at the Sautee Community Center along with other local businesses like Sweetwater Coffeehouse, Cenita Winery, Cleveland MMA, Valhalla Resort. As the interest for yoga began to grow in the area, Charlene found it was time to find a brick & mortar in the Sautee Nacoochee Valley. Yonah Yoga began to grow a beautiful community where folks would meet one another, create friendships & bonds. However, a few months after the Covid-19 Pandemic, Yonah Yoga was forced to shut it's doors in September 2020.
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Yonah Yoga eventually went back to teaching at local areas, along with private sessions. In October of 2023, we've decided to reopen our physical doors to the community! We are looking forward to seeing familiar & new faces! At Yonah Yoga, we want to offer a place of solace & safety for our satsang (spiritual community) that is fun, loving, and an environment where one can continue to thrive & grow.
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We look forward to seeing you there!
Meet the Sangha
Charlene Peeples
Owner / Founder & Yoga Teacher
I’m a native of the Northeast Georgia Mountains and have been practicing yoga for 18 years. My teaching style is functional-based, prioritizing how poses work for each body over aesthetic or rigid alignment. I value curiosity, diverse perspectives, and lifelong learning.
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I completed my first 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training with Yoga Energy School on Yonah Mountain in 2017 and immediately co-facilitated another 200-Hour training in Aegina, Greece, where I earned my second certification. I’m certified in Hatha Vinyasa Yoga, Ayurveda, Pranayama, Meditation, and Yin Yoga (50 hours with Bernie Clark), as well as Y12SR, a relapse prevention and addiction recovery program. ​
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Alongside yoga, I have a deep interest in death and dying. I’ve studied with Cole Imperi at the School of American Thanatology and am a Death Companioning Initiate, blending skills from chaplaincy, grief theory, and death education. I’ve also trained with Bodhi Be in Death & Dying studies as preparation for a future Death Doula certification.
Meghann Brackett
Kundalini Yoga Teacher
​I began my true Yoga journey in 2017. It first began as a physical practice that turned much deeper….a spiritual way of life. Particularly Kundalini Yoga practices spoke to my heart when introduced by teachers Tommy Rosen and Kia Miller. Never had I experienced a practice that could expand my consciousness to the Divine and access to my True Self in such a short period of time.
After practicing Kundalini for a few years, it led me to want to share this beautiful experience with my community. I got my 200-HR RBY Teacher Training Certificate thru Kia Miller the founder and director of Radiant Body Yoga. This practice has it’s roots in ancient Kundalini and Tantric traditions which include a combination of asana, kriya (specific sequences), breath, meditation, mantra, relaxation, and contemplation.
I am excited to share RBY which is designed to move you through stagnant energy, elevate your frequency and awaken a greater state of connection and consciousness.
Susan Guglielmo
Yoga Teacher
​I started my yoga journey in 2000 receiving my first 200 hr Teachers Training certification in the Sivananda Lineage. Inspired to learn more I traveled to California to study under Shiva Rae and participate in her 200 hr Summer Immersion Program. This was life changing and forever influenced my style of teaching yoga.
I continued studying Anatomy and Alignment and received my third certification from Yoga South. In 2013 I received my 500hr TT certificate at Yoga Journey where my mentor Leslie Glickman brought out in me how to teach from my heart. In 2015 I opened and became Co-owne r of PS Yoga Studios where I currently teach online classes.
I am blessed to have had so many amazing teachers influence my life and leave their imprint on my heart.
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Christie Gann
Pilates & Yoga Teacher
I was born & raised in South Georgia & have been in the North Georgia area for almost 30 years, most recently locating to Cleveland Ga. Growing up, I've always love to create & pursue & explore a variety of artistic methods and athletic endeavors including dance, gymnastics.
Pilates and Yoga have been a part of my personal practice for over 18 years. What began as a practice at home; evolved into creating a passionate desire to further my education to become certified in both practices. My passion has been to greatest space for others to feel safe, welcomed, free to express themselves through movement on and off the mat. Helping others to create a knowledge of body awareness, integrating breath to movement, core strength, flexibility, stabilization & move with intention for our overall functional fitness that enhances our everyday life.
When i'm not practicing or teaching; I enjoy spending time with my family & grandchildren, gardening, hiking, painting & reading. I count it as one of my most treasured blessings to inspire my students and clients to continue mastering the technique for their own personal growth and achievement through pilates and yoga. I look forward to meeting you on the mat!
Cherica Voyles
Yoga Teacher | Massage Therapist | Reiki Master
I am a licensed massage therapist, 2nd generation Reiki Master, certified yoga instructor + energy therapist. Since becoming licensed in 2015 I have specialized in integrative massage + energy therapy providing relief from chronic pain + stress. In 2021 she completed her 500-HR yoga therapy teacher training to bring healing to her clients off the massage table.
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My intention is to help her community become body-conscious; physically, mentally, spiritually, emotionally + energetically; and create an environment of healing + education; empowering her clients to take charge of their wellness.
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Spencer Turk
Yoga Teacher | Reiki Master | Holistic Health Coach
Hi, I’m Spencer, a passionate yoga instructor, holistic health coach, and entrepreneur dedicated to serving my community. I help people find empowerment and healing through cultivating a deeper connection with themselves, their community, and nature.
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Yoga began as a physical practice for me after many years as a gymnast, but it has since evolved into a lifestyle and a deeply healing journey. In 2021, I completed my 200-hour yoga teacher training in the Shambhavananda lineage, and I’m honored to share the wisdom of this practice with others. Through mindful movement and breathing, I love guiding people to slow down and reconnect with their bodies and breath. My classes weave together yoga philosophy, alignment, meditation, pranayama, and intuition to create a thoughtful and empowering experience.
I welcome students of all abilities, body types, and experience levels to join me on the mat.
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Beyond yoga, I’m a holistic health coach and recently became Reiki Level 1 certified. I also enjoy hiking, rock climbing, dancing, traveling, and spending time with my fiancé and family in Tallulah Falls, where I help run my family’s business, Tallulah Adventures. Supporting others in their wellness journeys, whether through yoga or other modalities, is at the heart of what I do. I’m so excited to join the yoga community in Sautee and can’t wait to practice with you!
Jason Lyle
Yoga Teacher | Retreat Leader | Founder of Sacred Grit
I bring a grounded, real-world approach to yoga that's rooted in mindfullness, breath, and nervous system regulation. As the founder of Sacred Grit & Adventures in Recovery, I help people reconnect with themselves through yoga, breathwork, cold water immersion, and nature-based retreats. My classes at Yonah Yoga blend gentle movement with intentional stillness, offering space to breathe, reset, and build inner resilience.
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Whether you're stepping onto the mat for the first time or deepening your practice, I will help to create a welcoming space for all bodies, all backgrounds, and all stories.
Cynnie Paull
Yoga Teacher
I was first introduced to yoga in 2008 while studying musical theatre in New York City, and it has been a transformative part of my life ever since. I completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training in 2022, deepening a practice that has supported her through the beautiful chaos of raising three children. As a Tibetan Buddhism practitioner, and certified in crystal sound bowl and tuning fork work, I often incorporate these practices into my classes to help cultivate presence and balance.
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Outside the studio, I work as a CX Director for a children’s clothing brand and I enjoy traveling with my husband whenever possible. I am honored to share the practice of yoga and to create space for others to reconnect, explore, and feel at home within themselves.
Ericka McKibbin
Yoga Teacher
Ericka has been practicing yoga for over 20 years and recently completed her 200HR Yoga Teacher Training and 95HR Kids Yoga certification. A free spirit and traveler at heart, she’s found her home in the magical North Georgia mountains—where yoga, like the land, offers grounding and transformation.
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She loves helping others find peace and joy through movement, breath, and meditation. When she’s not teaching, you’ll find her hiking with her golden doodle Charlie, adventuring with her family, or volunteering at Thrive Wellness Hub in Clayton.