Katie is the founder of Endeavor Yoga + Pilates. She is a E-RYT500, Certified Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RYPT), YACEP, and a Certified Pilates Instructor on all apparatus and mat through Peak Pilates. She is a Lead Trainer for the EYP Yoga and Barre Teacher Training Programs. Her teaching approach in her group classes focuses on combining creative and functional movements to promote balance, strength, and mobility, and increase overall well-being. Her background is in finance and economics, and she is the mom of 4.

Fabiola was born in Brazil where she received her BS in Physiotherapy in 2010. She discovered in Pilates a new passion when started her education with STOTT PILATES®️ in 2016. Fabi has spent time in her career working with a variety of different clients in Atlanta area. She loves to use her background and creativity to promote wellness to her clients and at the same time giving them a dynamic class that focuses on all aspects of body conditioning. She is mom of a sweet little boy and a rescue dog.

Rita began her yoga journey over 20 years ago in the tiny hot yoga studio in Boca Raton, Florida.  At first, yoga class was a lunch time escape from her job’s cubicle jail and a quick workout. After a while, she began to see a major change in her overall physical, spiritual and mental well-being. The Yoga “seed” was firmly planted, and inspired her to further her yoga experience. She wanted to learn all that she could about this amazing practice, and immersed herself in as many classes as possible. With years and more self awareness, hot yoga was no longer working for her and she started practicing Ashtanga style.When she later moved to Georgia, she found her yoga home in an Ashtanga studio next to her office. After taking a sabbatical from her IT carrier that left her feeling burnt out and anxious, she realized the healing impact that yoga was having on her life and wanted to share it with others. With the support and encouragement of family and friends, Rita decided it was finally time to take the next step. She completed her RYT200 teaching certification through Asheville Yoga Center. “Yoga guides me and inspires me. It makes me want to be a better person and encourages me to help others. I am thrilled beyond words to be teaching and spreading the joy and happiness of yoga to my students!”

An encouraging and enthusiastic fitness instructor for over ten years, Carolyn holds a national group fitness certification with AFAA teaching cardio, aqua and senior fitness. She also holds therapeutic exercise and personal trainer certifications with ACE. Carolyn's chiropractor advised her to take Pilates in 2020 to improve a back injury. She was instantly hooked after feeling the benefits with her first class, and promptly completed her Balanced Body Pilates certification. She is passionate about promoting wellness and cheerfulness through movement. Carolyn formerly studied Oriental Dance with a dance troupe and has done both group and solo performances. When not teaching, Carolyn enjoys volunteering at an animal sanctuary and hiking in the Georgia mountains.

Elyse Clark comes to EYP with a degree in Music Education and Performing Arts from Kennesaw State University.  In her “First Act”, Elyse jumped into facilitating Corporate Management training and development for multiple retail corporations spanning a two decade career.  In 2018, Elyse stepped away from the corporate training world and returned to her first passion of teaching movement and fitness in a small group and private setting. She holds Level I and II Comprehensive Certifications in Classical Pilates from Peak Pilates.  In addition to teaching Pilates, Elyse is also a full-time Homeschool Mom and performs with the First Redeemer Choir and Orchestra.

Jen has been an athlete for most of her life with a background in gymnastics, martial arts and strength training. A constant battle with knee issues led her to explore new health options. It has been over 15 years since she took her first Yoga class and fell in love with it. She views Yoga as more than just exercise, it is a holistic practice for the mind, body and soul. Jen’s class style is fun, upbeat, and creative with focus on proper alignment, breathwork and meditation. She completed her RYT-200 training through Endeavor Yoga & Pilates in 2021 and is registered with Yoga Alliance.

Katlyn’s fitness journey began with a deep love for movement, but it’s the sense of community and connection—especially among women—that truly fuels her passion. With a background that spans ballet, barre, and Lagree fitness, she brings a uniquely joyful and inclusive energy to every class she teaches. Whether it's a high-energy session at the Barre or a mindful moment on the mat, she believes in celebrating every person who simply shows up. To her, the strongest thing you can do is commit to your well-being—whatever that looks like for you. A certified holistic nutritionist with a degree in biomedical science, she combines science-backed insight with a whole-hearted approach to health. With a mix of movement, intention, and spontaneous happy dances, Katlyn’s classes are full of positive energy. Her goal? To help you feel powerful, supported, and part of something bigger—one class at a time.

Hailing from Canada, Laura's lifelong connection to her homeland ignited a passion for international exploration that has spanned more than 15 countries. Through her extensive travels, Laura has been captivated by the myriad ways cultures across the globe embrace life. Her mission is to empower individuals of all fitness levels and backgrounds to embrace their bodies and experience vitality in their lives. Laura's dedication to fostering well-being through purposeful movement led her to achieve her Barre teacher certification from Endeavor Yoga + Pilates in 2020. Her commitment to growth continued with the completion of the EYP Yoga Teacher Training in 2021. As an instructor in both high-energy Barre workouts and mindful yoga practices, Laura offers a well-rounded experience that leaves clients invigorated and empowered. Her Barre sessions help clients build strength in a fun, dedicated environment. On the other end of the spectrum, her yoga classes provide a calming sanctuary grounded in chakra-balancing themes, elevating mind, body, and soul. Beyond her professional pursuits, Laura is a dedicated mother of two sons, a German Shepherd, two cats, and four hens. She believes in the power of fostering balance and harmony, both within ourselves and in the world around us. Laura's goal is to inspire you to not only embrace fitness but also to cultivate a profound love for life's journey. Whether sweating it out in a Barre class or finding serenity on the yoga mat, Laura is committed to guiding you towards a life lived with vigor, health, and joy.

Embark on a transformative journey with Lilian Leone, an internationally certified yoga teacher dedicated to holistic well-being. In 2006, I discovered the profound impact of yoga when seeking a meaningful change in my life. Overcoming personal challenges, I initially embraced Bikram Yoga, and within three years, the daily practice became an integral part of my lifestyle. Yearning for a new challenge, I delved into Ashtanga Yoga in 2009, marking the beginning of a continuous journey of growth. In 2013, I completed my 200-hour yoga teacher training, earning the esteemed RYT-200 credential. Since then, my passion for Ashtanga, anatomy, movement, and the mental benefits of yoga has led me to study under renowned teachers such as David William, David Robinson, Taylor Hunt, Tymi Howard Bender, and Kino MacGregor. For me, yoga is the art of harmonizing strength with flexibility, exertion with release. My classes blend Ashtanga Vinyasa with a focus on both strength and mobility, promising a session where you'll move, sweat, and breathe. As a dynamic and compassionate teacher, I am deeply invested in your healing journey. My teaching philosophy centers around fostering self-empowerment and self-awareness in every student. Join me on the mat, and let's cultivate a harmonious balance of mind, body, and spirit together. Namaste

Megan Tames; raised in Waukesha, Wisconsin, began dancing at the early age of three. She attended Valdosta State University and received her BFA in Dance. After college she started attending Barre and Pilates classes, and immediately fell in love with the fitness industry. Megan now teaches, ages three to adult, in all dance and fitness genres. She also dances professionally with Room to Move Dance in Sandy Springs, and is a tour competition judge for ANDC Dance Machine/Boogie Fever. She is a Certified Barre Instructor through IBBFA, and Mat Pilates Instructor with Power Pilates. She is currently a part of the EYP Apprenticeship program training. She is very excited to be a part of the Endeavor Yoga + Pilates family.

Stephanie began her Barre venture during the year of 2020. As businesses began to slowly open after the Covid lockdown, Stephanie decided to pursue her Barre with Endeavor studio. Quickly after starting, Stephanie fell in love with the feeling that Barre embodies: Strength. It was then Stephanie knew she was hooked. Since then, Stephanie has continued to pursue her Barre passion by earning a Barre Teaching Certificate through the Teacher Training Program offered with Endeavor Studios under the direction of Katie Karel and Dani Roycroft. When Stephanie is not teaching or working on her own Barre practice, Stephanie participates in other activities such as kayaking, spending time with her husband and 3 dogs, and teaching her 2nd grade, Resource Class. Stephanie loves to create fun adventures for others to participate in by creating a fun-loving, positive experience. This is something you will quickly see within her teachings. Stephanie loves making others feel positive and accepted to begin their own Barre journey.

Tita started her yoga journey in high school where she attended classes alongside her mother at a local gym, but it was after a devastating foot injury in 2013 that she found a true passion and joy in deepening her yoga practice.  Tita has a strong background in movement, participating in the colorguard activity for over 20 years as a performer, instructor, and clinician.  Her colorguard career provided her the spark to enjoy a life of intentional movement, and she loves to explore the space around her with curiosity and incorporates elements of dance within all of her classes.  Tita earned her 200 hour yoga teaching certification at Endeavor Yoga + Pilates in 2021 under the direction of Katie Karel & Dani Roycroft.  When Tita is away from the studio, she enjoys her career as a high school science teacher, continuing to share her passion of movement in the colorguard activity, reading fantasy/sci-fi novels, painting, spending time with her husband and 2 children in the great outdoors, and learning how to be a better mother and person every day.

My name is Carla Franchi, a social worker by profession from Andrés Bello University, Chile. I spent some years in the operations area of a kindergarten chain in my country, which helped me develop my administrative skills and, what I like the most, helping people when they have some difficulties. Sometime later, my sister (Paola Franchi, our lead Pilates teacher) invited me to join her project in Chile, that was working and start a Pilates studio with her!! Which was a very enriching experience to see how people through this discipline achieve a feeling of physical and mental well-being. A couple years later, my husband was transferred to the United States for his job. This gave me the opportunity to work as a movie extra, which helped me break the language barrier and start daring to speak English! Working at Endeavor Yoga + Pilates has given me the great opportunity to continue improving my professional skills and communication, together with the experience of being in contact with people. In my free time I like to run and be in contact with nature, which is consistent with the activities that I developed in my adolescence in which I practiced sports such as athletics and artistic gymnastics.

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