About Us
The Peace in Peace out Festival is a Mind, Movement, Personal Growth, and Restorative experience that cultivates awareness of the senses and provides deepened practices in reflection and introspection hosted by ZenZouk and Directed by Ruth Gatling. It is a gathering of individuals looking to disconnect from the frenzy of every day life who are looking to connect to meaningful experiences that will heighten their awareness of self and assist in personal development and care. It is an opportunity to provide a space for the surrounding community to practice self developinment and healing practices. We hope to connect surrounding areas in Atlantic City together in a meaningul and transformational way. Workshops will provide practices such as Meditation, Yoga, Sound Healing, Movement, Journaling, Oil Essentials, Herbs, and more from qualified and seasoned instructors. During the festival, body workers such as massage therapists, reiki, and chiro adjustment practitioners will be available as part of the Wellness Experience. The Peace In Peace Out Festival is part of the sister event "Zouk N Play Festival" expected to run July 5th - 6th during the July 4th Weekend. We welcome all families and friends to join us in a summer of relaxation, discovery, and fun.
Ruth Gatling - Peace In Peace Out Director
Ruth Gatling – Yogini, Mentor, Visionary
Ruth discovered yoga through her love of meditation and mindfulness practice over 25 years ago. She started teaching in 2008 and quickly realized her love of helping others explore the benefits of yoga.
Locally, you can find her at a number of gyms, universities and studios. Internationally, she’s taught in England and Switzerland and lead retreats in Costa Rica, Croatia, Italy, Belize, Nova Scotia and the Galapagos.
Ruth’s formal training includes more than 500 hours of study in Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa styles as well as extensive education in meditation, pranayama, philosophy, and physiology.
She is also an avid participant in BNI – Business Network International.
Ruth believes wholeheartedly that a fulfilled, healthy life is defined by balancing strength, flexibility and awareness both physically and mentally and is accessible to everyone regardless of age, or issues.
And a good sense of humor is essential!
Peace In Peace Out Organizershosted by ZenZouk LLC
Leslie Evangelista Tietjen discovered movement at a very young age with practices in dance and athletics at including ballet, tap, jazz, twirling, gymnastics, soccer and basketball. She is a comprehensively Balanced Body trained certified Pilates Reformer Instructor and holds various certifications in Barre, Dance Fitness, and Group Fitness from NASM/AFAA. She has trained and worked at various studios, gyms, and boutiques for several years and is passionate about mind, movement, and awareness. To round out her practice, she operates ZenZouk and two dance and movement festivals in NYC and Atlantic City.
Ryel Velandia founder of ZenZouk is an International Brazilian Zouk and Lambada Choreographer, Performer, and Instructor. He currently travels the world with his dance partner Jessica Lamdon and holds classes in NYC. Both Leslie and Ryel share the same passion for movement in awareness and personal development and growth. They are very excited to be sharing this space. You can find more about ZenZouk at www.zenzouk.com
