Ashley’s yoga practice has been evolving for more than 20 years. She’s explored a confetti of styles over the decades, and is passionate about all forms of movement.  Her training has ranged from Restorative and Pregnancy Yoga to a more specialised focus on Trauma Sensitive Yoga with the Centre for Trauma and Embodiment at the Justice Resource Institute. She is currently studying with the Institute for Integrative Body Work and Movement Therapy

In her teaching, Ashley weaves her expertise in movement and anatomy with her interest in psychology to help others unravel the connection between body and mind. She gently encourages us to honour where we are in each moment, to learn from the body’s wisdom, and to move in a way that is mindful and authentic.

Deeply committed to accessibility, Ashley’s teaching extends beyond the Barn to secure facilities and clinical settings where she offers a brave space for patients, prisoners and staff to explore their inner and outer experiences through yoga and movement. She also trains and mentors yoga teachers with Barefoot Body Training. 

Ashley lives a stone’s throw from the Barn so you’ll probably see her running around with her two kids and dog Fortinbras, baking sourdough or curled up with a book of poetry (one of many stacked on her bedside table!).