I write about science related to yoga and what I’ve learned through my own practice. My goal is to help you learn how to practically apply ancient techniques to enhance your life.
Do you remember to give yourself permission to have fun & play as an adult?
“My spiritual practice is my practice, but it doesn’t have to be so serious all of the time. It’s a time to actually get to have fun in my busy week, create joy and play as an adult, and to bond with my friends. Yoga is about looking inwards, and it’s also a practice of finding the ability to let go and become open-minded. Yoga is a place for self healing, connection, expanding consciousness, building compassion and overcoming fears, and also to find enjoyment in your life - right!?!” - Ashley
What are the most important connections & relationships in your life?
I have been thinking of this often lately, and this topic seems to come up in conversations more and more frequently, so I was inspired to share some of my stories…on loneliness, living as a foreigner, putting effort into building my connections, dating, friendships, yoga, meditation and more - do you resonate?
Building community through your yoga practice
What does your community look like these days? Do you have one? Or are you overrun by work and personal commitments and set your social life aside?
Do you ever feel like you just turn up to your yoga class and want to feel invisible because you don't know anyone and are feeling intimidated or shy?
Or do you just want to be left alone because of the demands of your daily life with work/family/personal life and want some space to yourself and not have to speak?
I find in London life happens so fast that I usually just want to be alone in my practice.
BUT….
5 tips for setting intentions in your yoga practice - and the reasons why intention setting is super powerful & transformative
If you come to my classes you know that I always ask you to set intentions before your practice, and come back to them at the end (except in Ashtanga!!). That being said, this blog is also for the Ashtangis because we also need to have intentions.
Why? Because intention setting is powerful!!
Why I started practicing yoga: I was coping with grief, debilitating anxiety & feeling lost and worthless
You will find the answers you are looking for within YOU, because they are already there. Yoga is a practice of looking WITHIN to cultivate clarity, wisdom, peace, healing and joy. We do this through a physical practice because that’s what we can directly see and experience, facilitating a deeper understanding of who we are.