Ashley Turner
Ashley Turner
Ashley Turner
Ashley Turner

Change your mind. Change your body. Change your habits. Change your life. Yoga for Transformation. Happiness is an inside job! Elevating personal growth as a lifestyle, Ashley Turner's transformational mind-body work evolves from the philosophy that only you can change your mind, change your body, change your habits, change your life. Where your thoughts go, energy follows and results show. 

A modern day psychotherapist with a soulful bent on celebrating the inner spirit, Ashley Turner, M.A, MFTI is an acclaimed yoga and meditation teacher in private practice in Los Angeles.  Deep, witty, and laser focused on connecting with you right where you need it most, Ashley taps the power of Neurobiology, cutting edge nutrition, Jungian Psychology, Ayurveda, Tantra, Shamanism, Priestess work, and master teachers from around the world, including Ram Dass, Jivamukti Yoga, Ken Wilber, Mona Miller, Ariel Spilsbury and Mark Whitwell.  She draws on the source texts of yoga while incorporating the best of modern science. Ashley eliminates the competition between Eastern and Western medicine by showing that one is not 'better' than the other, but emphasizing how both can fill in and enhance the other. Whether you are dealing with relationship issues, weight loss/ body image, anxiety, grief/ death or financial challenges, Ashley guides you toward Truth and a more healthy, wealthy, joyful way of life. Ashley has the unique ability to help clients and students determine their definition of success, compassionately identify blocks and break through plateaus, while bridging the gap between Eastern and Western philosophy.  The cornerstone of her signature style is radical self-acceptance and self-responsibility, owning the shadow (a part of all life), laughing at our humanity, trusting the source within, celebrating the body and reclaiming the sacred in every day life. With an authentic voice, accessible look and infectious energy, Ashley emphasizes the full-spectrum of yoga as a radical, proven technology for living your best life. Infusing the physical asana practice with deep self-inquiry, mantra, meditation, mysticism, mythology and a generous respect for the emotional and spiritual journey, her work is results driven, uplifting and dynamic, inspiring you to actualize your potential.

Ashley Turner, M.A. is an acclaimed yoga/meditation teacher and body-mind psychotherapist in private practice in Los Angeles, specializing in Yoga Psychology - an innovative synthesis of spirituality, psychology, yoga and modern science.



A frequent mind-body contributor to top tier media publications including Self, Women's Health, Yoga Journal, Natural Health, Fitness, among others, Ashley's core intention is to help people live with more fearlessness and freedom -- resulting in more confidence, efficacy and empowerment.



Ashley is the creator of Element DVD’s "Yoga for Weightloss" and the forthcoming "Yoga for Stress + Flexibility" and "Power Yoga". Named by Yoga Journal as "Who's Who in Power Yoga," she focuses on a dynamic vinyasa style, challenging students from the inside out.  She serves as ambassador and spokesperson for Zobha apparel and Manduka yoga products. 
With a Master's in Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, Ashley sits on the faculty at Kripalu and Loyola Marymount University's Yoga Philosophy Program .  After completing a 13-month Priestess Training, she became an Ordained Priestess and passionately infuses Tantra, Shamanism, and Feminine Spirituality into her work.  



At the Sorbonne in Paris, France studying existentialism piqued her interest in the synthesis and profound psychological impact of symbolism, art, culture and design. While completing her BA in International Relations at the University of Southern California, she began her study of ancient wisdom traditions. Subsequently, she completed her first teacher yoga training with Baba Hari Dass at Mt. Madonna and Advanced Trainings and intensives with Ram Dass, Shiva Rea, Sharon Gannon and David Life.



Born into a family of farmers in the heartland of central Illinois, Ashley has always revered the natural world as the ultimate teacher and guide to living truth, while her unique experience as an identical twin shaped her ardent curiosity of the human experience.



Ashley consults Hollywood creatives, leading companies, distinguished business leaders, couples and individuals. With a diverse palate and ability to speak directly to her audience, Ashley has toured with rock stars, lectures in academic settings and leads transformational workshops and retreats around the globe.



She currently teaches in Los Angeles at exhale-Sacred Movement, equinox and Yogi's Anonymous and lives in her beachside home in Marina Del Rey, CA.

Date Event City State/Country Venue
11/12/10 - 11/14/10 Chakra Immersion Venice CA Exhale-Sacred Movement
01/08/11 (All day) Start by Stopping Workshop Laguna Beach CA Montage
02/12/11 (All day) Reconnect + Renew: A Romantic Valentine's Day Escape Laguna Beach CA Montage
03/12/11 (All day) Plant the Seeds of Change Workshop Laguna Beach CA Montage
04/16/11 - 04/17/11 Spring Detox Retreat: A Complete Detox for Body, Mind & Soul Laguna Beach CA Montage
05/07/11 (All day) Give Love: Celebrating the Feminine Workshop Laguna Beach CA Montage
06/09/11 - 06/12/11 Evolution Asia Yoga Conference Hong Kong China Evolution Asia Yoga Conference
06/18/11 - 06/19/11 Ignite + Inspire Retreat Laguna Beach CA Montage
07/04/11 - 07/08/11 Chakra Detox Immersion Lenox MA Kripalu
07/09/11 Workshop-Lift Off! Brooklyn NY Mala Yoga