Yoga is Union. Yoga is for Everyone.
“Ashley is a wonderful yoga instructor. She guides the class through poses with a clear, articulate voice, finding interesting ways to communicate certain movements to us. Ashley is very mindful of different capacities and levels in practice and provides great options to keep your body safe. I always leave class calm and energized and look forward to many more classes with her.”
Certifications
200 Hour YTT at Amrita Yoga & Wellness, Philadelphia, PA
200 Hour YTT certification at Three Queens Yoga, Philadelphia, PA
500 Hour E-RYT certification at Three Queens Yoga, Philadelphia, PA
95 Hour Kids' Yoga, Social-Emotional Learning + Mindfulness Training with Grounded Kids Yoga
50 HR Honor not Appropriate Yoga's Roots - Susanna Barkataki
Trauma Therapy - A Somatic Approach w/ Dr. Albert Wong
Working Towards a MindBody Therapy Certificate through Embodied Philosophy
Foundations of Trauma Sensitive Yoga
Transformation Yoga Project
Trauma Sensitive Yoga & Social Impact: Justice and Reentry
Transformation Yoga Project
Vedic Thai Bodyworker
Trained with Michael Buck (Mukti), Certified by the Vedic Conservatory
Yoga means connection. Yoga is a practice of coming back to yourself, your innate wisdom, strength and resilience. Yoga is also a promise to take care of yourself fully so that you can bring your gifts and whole self to your work in the world. My work of teaching yoga is deeply personal.
Yoga is not the time or place to check out and go through the motions. I see yoga an opportunity to build safe and trusting relationships with one another and with ourselves. I strive to create spaces where my clients/students can be vulnerable, strong, and come back to a whole version of themselves.
Working with me is more than just a work out. It’s a commitment to a more sustainable and fulfilling way of life. It’s work that is worth the work. It is not a faith-based practice. It is investing in experiential learning. Every minute that you pour into your practice pours itself back into you and shows up for you in the most challenging situations and when you least expect it. In this relationship with yourself, as with all intimate relationships, you will get more than you bargained for, and gain more strength and knowledge than you expected.
Yoga doesn’t promise that it’s always going to be easy, but asks us to make meaning out of the hard stuff. When you work with me, you explore moving in more sustainable ways in your body, and we also explore creating more sustainable relationships with other parts of your life.
What People Are Saying
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Ashley is an excellent instructor! She takes the time to explain each pose and gives modifications if needed for new people. She is very knowledgeable and professional. She always pushes us to learn more moves with a smile on her face. I have learned a lot from Ashley this past year and i look Forward to learning and growing with each class. I would refer her to everyone!
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— Lisa D.
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Ashley is very explicit and creates imagery when explaining a pose and what and where you should feel the stretch. Her class is lighthearted and relaxed. She gives you options of mild or Spicey so you can challenge yourself. She has extensive knowledge of anatomy and can explain everything she is teaching us. I look forward to and enjoy her class.
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— Joan S.
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She has a hundred percent positive upbeat personality of anyone I've ever met. She gives options for poses for people like myself that can't do some of them.
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— Diane B.
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An absolute joy to work with, working with very basic levels of my experience and giving you confidence to take risks in your routine while not pushing too hard as to make you uncomfortable. Very engaging and passionate about her practice!
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— Alex s.
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Ashley is extremely informative! Got a question and she’s got an answer. Every class is filled with belly busting laughs, but also can be challenging in a good way! The day after the Eagles won the super bowl we had class, and I swear to god I was smelling the onions through my sweat from my victory cheesesteak. She’s fun, smart and always willing to give modifications if needed. You definitely can’t go wrong with her as an instructor.
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— Jessica M.
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If you are in need of an energetic and fun practice Ashley is your girl. She teaches classes with a strong theme and in depth knowledge of alignment. Ashley strives to make everyone feel welcome in her classes no matter if you are a yoga guru or just want to dip your toe in the water. Five stars for this girl. :)
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— Katie B.
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Ashley is a wonderful yoga instructor. During practice, she guides the class through poses with a clear, articulate voice, finding interesting ways to communicate certain movements to us. Ashley is very mindful of different capacities and levels in practice and provides great options to keep your body safe. I always leave class calm and energized and look forward to many more classes with her.
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— Lauren K.
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As I am a beginner yogi, Ashley is able to break down advanced terms and positions in a clear and simplified way for me understand the practice. Being in classes with advanced students, I feel safe and comfortable to be vulnerable in the practice thanks to Ashley's ability to make the class personal to each person no matter their ability.
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— Katie T..
