Ashley Turner
Ashley Turner
Ashley Turner
Ashley Turner
Ashley’s signature teaching style is creative, passionate and inquisitive, moving beyond the physical practice of yoga. She offers a deft combination of intense physical instruction focusing on proper form as well as philosophic inquiry to help clients channel energy and release stress for improved fitness, awareness and self-expression. Ashley has the unique ability to rigorously challenge, inspire and nurture students, simultaneously. Her discerning clientele includes renowned musicians, models, Hollywood creatives and distinguished business leaders. Ashley is dedicated to translating the conscious and unconscious mind through the power of movement and spirituality in a modern approach based on yoga pyschology. She inspires her clients through practical instruction to move beyond the pull of opposites that act as obstacles in everday life. The end result is optimal body conditioning as well as peak creative flow and increased quality of life.

Ashley Turner, M.A. is a yoga/ meditation instructor, writer and therapist/ life-coach in private practice based in Los Angeles and New York. Rec ently, named “Who’s Who in Power Yoga” by Yoga Journal for the 2nd year in a row, Ashley has the unique ability to rigorously challenge, inspire and nurture students simultaneously. On the faculty at Kripalu, she also co-leads Teacher Trainings at Dhyana Yoga in Philadelphia and is producing a “LIVE” yoga DVD series. Spotlighted as a mind-body expert in numerous print and online publications including Outside magazine, Women’s Health, Hampton’s, Whole Life, Yoga Journal, Health and GAIA NY, Ashley is also a spokesperson for Zobha clothing line. She recently designed a limited-edition line of custom yoga mats available at YogaMatic.com and is a featured teacher on Gaiam/Lime TV’s YogaMates.com.

 

She began her formal training in Classical Ashtanga Yoga with Baba Hari Das (Mt. Madonna) and
went on to complete an Advanced Vinyasa Training with Shiva Rea. She has studied extensively with Sharon Gannon and David Life of  Jivamukti Yoga, Mark Whitwell, and Krishna Das.

 

Studying existentialist thought at the Sorbonne in Paris, France piqued Ashley‘s interest in the synthesis and profound psychological impact of symbolism, art, culture and aesthetics. While completing her BA in International Relations at the University of Southern California, she began her study of ancient wisdom traditions and came to recognize the importance of a global vision under the guidance of two distinguished mentors – a Taoist master and a Native American elder. Earning an MA in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Depth (Jungian) Pyschology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, she began writing on the synthesis of modern science and eastern spirituality.
In 2006, Ashley was ordained as a Priestess after completing a year-long Priestess Training with Ariel Spilsbury. Subsequently, she has given special focus to feminine spirituality and transformation, leading an annual Women’s Empowerment retreat with Seane Corn and Suzanne Sterling.


With a Master's in Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, she is a passionate leader in the synthesis of Eastern and Western philosophy, known for her intelligent fusion of spirituality, psychology and modern science. Inspired by a year-long Priestess training, Ashley incorporates Feminine Spirituality, Tantra, Advaita Vedanta and Insight Meditation into her multi-dimensional practice. Dedicated to guiding clients beyond the pull of opposites to a more truthful, joyful way of life, her discerning clientele includes renowned musicians, models, Hollywood creatives and distinguished business leaders. She consults companies, couples and individuals, lectures in academic settings, leads transformative workshops and retreats worldwide. Ashley teaches at exhale in Los Angeles. and Pure Yoga in New York City.

Date Event City State/Country Venue
02/05/10 - 02/07/10 Chakra Immersion Chicago IL Moksha Riverwest
02/12/10 Urban Priestess Venice CA Exhale-Sacred Movement
02/25/10 - 02/28/10 Snowboarding and Yoga Mammoth CA Mammoth Mountain
03/13/10 - 03/24/10 Shamanic Yoga Pilgrimage - Spring Equinox Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley Peru Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley
04/10/10 Inner Power Venice CA Exhale-Sacred Movement
04/26/10 - 05/03/10 Yoga Tango Tour Buenos Aires Argentina Loi Suites Resort in Recoleta
05/12/10 Introduction to Yoga Psychology - Free Lecture LA CA Loyola Marymount University
06/12/10 Summer Solstice Celebration w/ Essential Oils Venice CA Exhale-Sacred Movement
07/05/10 - 07/09/10 Chakra Detox Immersion Lenox MA Kripalu - Center for Yoga + Health
07/30/10 - 08/01/10 Wanderlust Yoga + Music Festival Lake Tahoe NV Squaw Valley