Instructors
We're proud to have these talented and experienced instructors on our team.
At IYT, we're committed to creating a welcoming and encouraging environment for everyone.

RYT® 500, TCTSY & YFS Certified, Owner
Cherise Wilson (She/Her)
Cherise's classes blend playfulness with grounded technique. Certified RYT 500 specializing in Aerial Yoga, Arm Balances & Inversions (YFS), Trauma‑Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY), Myofascial Release (YFS), and Gong Therapy (Mehtab), she pulls from a wide variety of neuroscience based techniques to create a complete practice for the mind/body/spirit. Her classes are designed to help students feel empowered, supported, and free to practice in the way that serves them best. She received her MBA from Clemson in 2021 and started a board game publishing company in addition to running the studio.

RYT® 200, Owner
Zachariah Peterson (He/Him)
Zachariah’s journey in health and wellness began in 2003 when he earned his black belt in Kuk Sool Won (a South Korean martial art). His interests since have included Tai-chi, Qigong, and Yoga. His current approach to teaching is that of a generalist: “yoga is for every body”. A designer by trade, his other hobbies include botany, photography, and time in nature. You may find him at IYT taking classes with his wife Cherise Wilson!

RYT® 500
LeeAnn Prostko (She/Her)
LeeAnn is delighted to be teaching at IYT where she fell in love with the yogic path in 2017. While working full time as an ER Nurse, LeeAnn received her 200 hour teaching certificate at IYT and is currently working toward completing her 500 hour teaching certificate. She also received her certification in chair yoga and gentle yoga. LeeAnn has been teaching yoga and breathwork since 2019. She has been practicing meditation and the joys of breathwork for over 40 years. Her favorite yoga to practice and teach is Yin. LeeAnn's philosophy of practicing and teaching yoga is simple- practice from a place of joy, humor and gratitude. The rest just falls into place!
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M.S. Yoga Therapy, C-IAYT, E-RYT® 500, YACEP®
Beth Ashley (She/Her)
Beth started practicing yoga in 2014. Beth enjoys the mindfulness and strength that yoga brings to her mind and body. She completed her Master of Science in Yoga Therapy from Maryland University of Integrative Health in 2024. Beth is a certified Curvy Yoga and Yoga for Amputees instructor and brings modifications into her teaching style to make body types of all shapes and sizes feel welcome. She is also a certified Reiki practitioner. She has a certificate and professional experience in plant-based nutrition. She is a native of upstate South Carolina and currently resides in Pickens.

RYT® 200
Shannon Mahaney (She/Her)
Creating community and making yoga accessible is essential in Shannon’s teaching. Her yoga philosophy is that yoga isn’t about perfection but rather the journey through the practice. Shannon’s classes will allow you to get in tune with your body and connect with yourself.
After having her son in 2020 and dealing with postpartum depression and anxiety, Shannon returned to her yoga practice with a renewed approach in reconnecting with her body and the breath.
Shannon completed her 200-hour training through Greenville Yoga in 2025 with Liz Delaney. She is registered with Yoga Alliance.

RYT® 500, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Certified
Susan Joyner (She/Her)
Susan is an Easley native who began to discover yoga while in graduate school. Susan deepened their love for yoga while studying abroad in India in 2015. She continued to deepen her yoga practice before eventually completing her 200 hr yoga certification. They began teaching yoga in 2022 while living in California. Susan completed their 300 hr certification through Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) certification in 2024. Susan also works as a psychotherapist so this modality felt like a perfect meld of the wellness worlds. In 2025, while pregnant, Susan began to take and benefit from the prenatal yoga community. This has led Susan to get certified in Pre and Postnatal yoga as well.

RYT® 500, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Certified
Mary Bielecki (She/Her)
Coming soon...

RYT® 200
Rachel Jackson-Mills (She/Her)
Rachel found yoga while looking for relief from an injury. Yoga helped her find balance in her physical activities, as well as other aspects of her life. Rachel completed her yoga certification at IYT in 2020. Through her practice of yoga and her study for certification, she has been able to cultivate an inner peace and acceptance of her body…because all bodies are good bodies. She wants to promote body positivity through yoga, encouraging students to listen to and trust their bodies. When Rachel isn’t practicing or teaching yoga, she teaches at Greenville Tech. She enjoys CrossFit, walking her dog, and spending time with family and friends.

Yoga Instructor
Erin Nutz (She/Her)
Erin is a YogaFit instructor with 19 years experience teaching vinyasa and senior yoga. She looks forward to using her new aerial training to teach at Integrative Yoga Therapy! She is married to husband Hans and is mom to 3 kids. Erin's family loves to camp, hike, kayak or pretty much anything outdoors! She is an interior designer and the owner of Circa Makers & Merchants on Main St. Easley.

Wild Women's Circle Facilitator
Maykayla Hazelton (She/Her)
Maykayla is the facilitator of the Wild Women’s Circle, a growing community gathering that nurtures friendship, empowerment, and authentic connection among women across Greenville and Spartanburg.
Rooted in connection and guided by intention, I also help people find homes that truly align with their lifestyle, energy, and sense of belonging. As a local realtor, my work goes beyond real estate—it’s about creating space for meaningful living.

Chaos Crafting Corner Workshops
Margo Peterson (She/Her)
Margo has been involved in the Arts since she was a small child, thanks to her
brilliant artistic mother. She has a passion for learning new crafts and loves being able to share
that knowledge with others. She would consider herself a mixed media artist and has experience
working with fibers, embroidery, weaving, paper, wreaths, ornaments and Sashiko.

Intuitive Painting & Other Workshops
Ellie Alasantra (She/Her)
Ellie Alasantra is a visionary energy artist and founder of VibraSoul Art, known for her colorful, soulful creations and energy tools that are now in homes all over the world. Her intuitive painting classes are part creative adventure, part soul-nourishing experience — inviting participants to let go, trust their inner guidance, and watch the magic unfold onto the canvas. Ellie recently traded the coastal vibes of Charleston for the warm welcome of the Easley area, and she’s excited to share her passion for art as a pathway to joy, healing and self-discovery with her new community. https://www.elliealasantra.com/
