Meet our instructors

Krystal started practicing yoga in high school to help manage symptoms of anxiety and depression. She completed her 200hr teacher training at Spira Power Yoga's West Seattle studio in 2016, studying under Dora Gyarmati and Carina Terra. She has since continued training in Yin & Restorative yoga, Pranayama, and Ayurveda with Carina Terra. Krystal completed the certificate program through the Trauma Conscious Yoga Institute in 2021 and an additional 300hr teacher training with My Vinyasa Practice with Michelle Young in 2022. She obtained a Level 2 certificate through TCYM in 2023.

She is a complete nerd when it comes to the healing power of the mind-body connection and her classes are a balance of East meets West. By marrying the body to the breath and creating dynamic flow, you’ll leave with an empowered sense of energetic awareness.

Outside of Orchard Roots, Krystal owns Mud Flower Mindful Movement & Counseling, PLLC, a counseling & holistic wellness practice, specializing in trauma and intense emotions ( www.mudflowermmc.com ), is a program Teaching Assistant for the Trauma Conscious Yoga Institute, and a mother to two vibrant and sassy little girls.

 Cathy is a Yoga Alliance certified instructor and is known for her authentic, non-judgmental teaching style. She truly believes that yoga is not about picture perfect poses or bodies . Yoga is for everyone and every body! It is about calming the mind, challenging the body and picking yourself up when you fail and continuing on. That is why it is called a yoga “practice”. Everyday is a new learning opportunity whether you are a new yogi or an experienced one.  

 Marisa began her yoga journey back in 2003. When she moved to Jackson Hole, WY her days consisted of back country hikes and snowboarding expeditions that were less than kind to her body.
She and her best friend, Erica found yoga at their local gym. It was great to stretch and breathe.
However over time they realized that yoga was not just about the physical aspect, the mental reward became just as valuable!
After moving to Seattle she became a member at Core Power Yoga. She started her 200 hour teacher training in 2014.
But the real truth about when yoga became Marissa's heart and soul was when she became pregnant with her twins. At 12 weeks of gestation they were told that baby B (their daughter) had zero chance of survival. She was devastated. She had weekly scheduled ultrasounds to determine whether or not “baby B” still had cardiac activity. So she would go to yoga. She figured, "at least we can do something that I love together before she goes". So, day after day… Marissa would go, flow with her hand on her belly and think about how much she loved that baby.
The baby never left! Kaya has her struggles as a special needs child. But she is a beautiful, imperative part the family and Marissa genuinely believes that Kaya is here because of the yoga practices that they shared together.
Their family now consists of Marissa's husband, Kevin, their eldest daughter, Everly, their twins, Kaya and Jameson and Marissa
She was born and raised in Port Orchard. And so very honored to bring something so profound to a community that she loves so much! 

 Jessica  completed her 200hr TT in 2016 with Molly Lannon Kenney who founded the Samarya Center. Then went on to complete a 50hr Yin Yoga TT in 2020  at Shakti Vinyasa as well as a Fascia Mastery course in 2021 with Diane Avison.
"I fell in love with yoga about 10 years ago and have since continued to develop my practice. For me yoga is a journey where physical awareness and spiritual enlightenment come together. My intention is to provide a safe space where students will feel challenged, nurtured, empowered and inspired." 

 Angie was first introduced to yoga in college when she thought it would complement her athletic training.  With a commitment of time, many classes and extensive training, yoga has evolved for her into a love for the body's amazing capabilities, the value of a meditative outlet, and a desire to create inspiring classes for others. She is passionate about providing a fun and safe space for others, being outside, learning, and spending time with her family.  

 I found yoga as a part of my healing journey and quickly it was a deep passion and wanted to make it accessible for everyBODY as well as cultivate a space that felt welcoming to all. Yoga has helped me learn to listen and connect with my own body and breath, and I hope to help others find or deepen their own connections. I believe practicing yoga goes beyond the work put on the mat. When I'm not in the studio I love to be out exploring nature with my dogs, or I'm at home reading a book and baking! 

Shonna has taught and lectured extensively on group fitness, personal training, healthy living and many other wellness related topics for major corporations and at fitness conferences all over the U.S. She has worked in key positions for major international and national corporations as an award-winning educator, innovator, creative consultant and leader. 

Shonna's lighthearted, realistic and results oriented approach to incorporate wellbeing into everyday life, has trained hundreds of fitness leaders to be effective and helped thousands of clients improve the quality of their life, break free from emotional dis-ease and attain lifelong health and wellness goals. As a presenter she is humorous, energetic, effective, engaging, entertaining and practical. Shonna loves to be a student as much as a teacher and prides herself on having up to date, cutting edge and relevant education and effective modalities of corrective and foundational exercise for her audience

 Zoey Peake received her 200 and 300 HR teacher training certifications at Yogaworks Los Angeles in 2019. After a dance injury in her teens, Zoey turned to yoga and found comfort in its routine and the lyricism of vinyasa. On her own Zoey enjoys practicing ashtanga yoga and doing yoga stories with her son. Outside of yoga, you can find Zoey teaching at Magnolia Forest Preschool, walking her dog, or gardening at home.