Suzet Alvo
I am the founder and the owner of Happy Kidz Yoga. I am a 200-hour certified yoga teacher, 120-hour certified kids yoga teacher, and 100-hour Somatic Yoga Practitioner. My journey began when I moved to Israel, leaving behind a corporate career to find balance and fulfillment through yoga. Yoga became my compass, guiding me towards a more centered and fulfilling life. Working with athletes and kids, I've seen how mindfulness and movement can transform lives. Beyond yoga, my passion for healing led me to become a certified Reiki practitioner and psychic healer. I believe 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 me discover my better self. As a mom of two, my heart mission is to show them how to be happy with themselves, be aware of who they are, and most importantly, have an absolute blast doing what they love in their busy and competitive lives, I started this journey to bring some joy and self-discovery into their world.
Larissa Daugherty
Hi! I’m Larissa, I am a certified yoga instructor. I grew up in New York and was a ballet dancer for many years. My workouts shifted to high-intensity cardio and strength training. I used yoga as something to do on my “off” days. In the wake of the pandemic, I felt adrift in my passions and sense of self. I began my journey back to the root of myself by revisiting yoga. I enjoyed yoga because I felt that rather than just exercise, it offered many holistic health and mental benefits. I realized that yoga is a form of moving meditation; linking breath to motion was powerful. Vinyasa and Power yoga are some of my favorite workouts and Yin yoga became my meditative avenue to improve flexibility and circulation. The union of mind, body, and spirit had such a profound impact on me, that I felt I needed to get certified and share yoga with anyone interested.I love to spend my free time with my family, cooking and practicing yoga. I attend several yoga retreats and workshops every year.
Tina Eustace
Hello! My name is Tina. I am a 200hr qualified yoga teacher.
I moved here from the UK in 2018 with my husband and 3 sons. Working as a High School teaching assistant in England and then teaching English in Luxembourg while we lived there for 4 years,
I found that yoga was the one thing that I could always rely on to help me ‘feel at home’. I have been practicing for over 15 years, and now enjoy teaching various styles of yoga, with Yin Yoga being one of my favorites. I’m dedicated to my continuing education, I hold qualifications in Yin & Chinese medicine, anatomy, and Yoga Nidra. In my spare time, you’ll see me walking for miles with my dog, going to the movies, and listening to live music. I am sure that the children are going to LOVE my accent!
Sandy Piper
Sandy brings joy and playfulness into her classes. She uses her quirkiness to demonstrate that yoga is for everyone, big or little, old or young, bendy or stiff! Her accommodating style helps her students build confidence, empowerment, and most importantly, have fun in the practice. When she is not teaching yoga or taking yoga, Sandy can be found chasing her 2 sons and 2 dogs through her backyard or teaching her high school history students to appreciate American History.
Certifications: RYT 200 (be yoga 2019),Kidding Around Yoga 95 hour children’s certification (2020)
Lindsey Yarter
Lindsey has been practicing Yoga since 2020 and holds a 200 RYT and Reiki Certification. Lindsey offers a safe place for those in need of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual relief so they can start their journey to wellness and achieve their desired path.
Lindsey believes healing is vital from the inside out, and that each person’s body is their own unique equation. Her style is dependent upon the needs of the individual, but ranges from Yin Yoga to Power Yoga.
When working with kids Lindsey is a “big kid” herself. She’s able to offer a warm space for children to learn, grow and feel loved. It is her goal to make a positive difference in each of the lives she touches.
When she’s not helping others, you can find Lindsey in the outdoors. As an enthusiast for nature, you can find her hiking, kayaking or gardening. Lindsey is a furmom to 3 amazing rescue dogs; and an animal rights ambassador.
Shivani Bharadwaz
Hi! I’m Shivani, and yoga has been a lifelong journey for me. While I’ve practiced yoga since I was a kid, it became a true passion during my senior year of high school, helping me cultivate a clear mind and a calm sense of self. In 2019, I completed my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT), which was one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life. Over the past five years, I’ve continued my personal practice and shared yoga with friends while completing my Bachelor’s degree at Kennesaw State University.
In high school, I volunteered with various nonprofits, working with children and tutoring elementary students in math and English. I find working with kids to be both rewarding and rejuvenating, and I love sharing the benefits of yoga with them.
Veronica Bell
Hello, I am Veronica, I am from the UK and I am a certified yoga and Pilates instructor. Before moving to Atlanta in 2018, I was an Osteopath in the UK and for many years I worked and treated a variety of patients of all ages. I specialized in sports-related injuries ranging from very young to older athletes, soccer players, tennis players, cheerleaders, runners. I always encouraged my patients to use yoga for many reasons, such as becoming more in tune with their bodies through breath work, to help calm the mind for clarity and focus, and to also move in other ways than simply what they were doing for their recreational or competitive sport. I also love the way yoga has a physiological effect on the body, the nervous system and the stress response, which we can learn to harness for ourselves.
I currently teach yoga, Pilates, the Roll Model Method©, and the Science of Stretching. I love the idea that these are all accessible to everyone no matter what their background or experience is. I am also a dedicated learner, particularly of the anatomy and physiology, and I am at my happiest when I am learning something new. When I am not teaching (or studying!), I love to spend time with my husband, two children and our border collie dog, Lotti. I also love to travel, go to the theater, concerts, and play tennis.
Indigo Ballentine
As a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), I bring a deep passion for yoga and a heartfelt commitment to nurturing the well-being of children. With extensive experience working with young minds, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of yoga in children's lives. Through engaging and playful classes, I strive to instill the numerous benefits of yoga, such as improved focus, flexibility, and emotional resilience.
In my free time, you'll often find me scaling rock faces or dancing with joy, activities that reflect my love for movement and adventure. These interests enhance my approach to teaching yoga, adding a unique, energetic dimension to my classes.
I am dedicated to creating a positive and welcoming yoga experience for every child who joins me. Whether your child has done yoga before or is curious about starting it, I look forward to guiding your child on their yoga journey with compassion and enthusiasm.
JaneAnn Quinn
Since completing my education at Ohio University, I have lived in East Cobb and Roswell for over 20 years. My professional career in Health Care Administration had been partnered with teaching youth gymnastics at the YMCA as well as a local training gym. I can also be found teaching children's music classes while on staff at a fantastic Roswell preschool! I trained under Kim Saunders YTT Collective and am a certified 200-hour certified yoga instructor. Lifelong learning is always important to me, and I am completing certification as a Y12SR Peer Support Guide which combines yoga with recovery and addiction prevention. Making yoga accessable to our community, from guiding beginners to those interested in breathwork and mediation is my passion, and has strengthened my personal practice along the way! A child's capacity to pick up yoga is quick and I love presenting it in a playful, inclusive and safe manner. My husband, two sons and a daughter-in-law are my support as well as true delights.