Not Your Average Yogi

Regulate your nervous system. Calm your nervous system. Get out of fight-or-flight. If you’ve spent any time in the wellness world lately, you’ve probably heard some version of this message. But what if calm isn’t actually the goal? In this episode, I challenge the idea that a healthy nervous system should stay relaxed all day. Stress, excitement, effort, exercise, frustration, and activation are...

You finally sit down after a long day. Your body is exhausted…but your brain is still making lists, checking notifications, remembering everything you forgot to do, and planning tomorrow. Technically, you stopped moving. But did you actually rest? In this episode, I explain why being tired and being ready to rest are not always the same thing and why crashing on the couch at the end of the day isn...

You go to bed exhausted. You fall asleep just fine. Then 3AM rolls around and suddenly your eyes are open, your brain is wide awake, and you’re calculating how much sleep you can still get before the alarm goes off. Again. If this has become your nightly routine—especially during perimenopause or menopause—I want you to know that your body is not broken. But your sleep may need more support. In th...

She’s strength training. Doing HIIT. Getting up for the workout even after a terrible night of sleep. Eating more protein. Cutting back on alcohol. Staying consistent. She’s doing everything she’s been told to do. So why does she feel worse? In this episode, Ashley challenges one of the biggest problems with mainstream fitness advice for women over 40: the assumption that when something isn’t work...

I was a yoga teacher. I practiced breathwork most days. I moved my body consistently. I knew how the nervous system worked. And I was still waking up at 3AM. For more than a year, I knew something felt off but kept assuming the answer was more of what I was already doing: more yoga, more breathwork, more patience, more effort. Until I realized I wasn’t missing another tool. I was missing the bigge...

You bought the good magnesium. You’ve tried melatonin, lavender spray, white noise, a cooler bedroom, less wine, no screens before bed, meditation… And you’re still awake at 3AM. When women come to Ashley with this exact problem, the first question she asks has nothing to do with their bedtime routine. She asks: How does your body feel during the day? Because sleep doesn’t begin when your head hit...

You’ve followed the protocols. Changed your diet. Worked on your sleep. Added the supplements. Tried to manage the stress. And you still don’t feel like yourself. Eventually, it’s easy to come to one painful conclusion: Something must be wrong with my body. In this episode, Ashley challenges that belief and offers a completely different way to understand what’s happening during perimenopause. Your...

You’re exhausted. You fall asleep just fine. Then 3AM rolls around and suddenly your eyes are open, your mind is running, and you’re calculating exactly how many hours you have left before the alarm goes off. Sound familiar? In this episode, Ashley breaks down why those middle-of-the-night wake-ups may be about more than sleep hygiene or declining hormones. She explains the connection between your...

There are more menopause supplements, programs, protocols, apps, clinics, and wellness products available than ever before. So why are so many women still exhausted, waking up at 3AM, struggling with anxiety, and frustrated that the weight will not move? In this episode, Ashley breaks down the problem with the symptom-first approach that dominates the menopause wellness industry. While supplements...

I was teaching women how to regulate their nervous systems while quietly waking up at 3AM, running on broken sleep, and carrying a constant hum of anxiety underneath everything I did. As a yoga instructor, I thought I should have known how to fix it. I practiced yoga. I taught breathwork. I meditated. I followed the sleep recommendations. I had the tools—and yet my body still would not settle. In...

You’ve tried the diet. You’ve added more exercise. You’ve bought the supplements, tracked your food, cleaned up your habits, and maybe even started hormone therapy. But the weight still won’t move. You’re still waking up at 3AM. You’re exhausted by noon. And you’re beginning to wonder what you’re doing wrong. In this episode, Ashley explains why effort is not the missing piece—and reveals the foun...

Have you ever looked at your life and thought… “I’m doing everything right...so why do I feel worse?” You’re eating healthier than ever. Exercising more. Tracking your food. Saying no to sugar. Yet the weight won’t budge, you’re waking up at 3AM, your anxiety is through the roof, and you’re exhausted. In this episode, I’m challenging one of the biggest lies women in perimenopause have been told: t...

If you’re waking up at 3AM night after night, staring at the ceiling while your mind races, you’re probably wondering what you’re doing wrong. The truth? It isn’t a lack of discipline. And it probably isn’t just a sleep problem. In this episode, I’m explaining what’s actually happening inside your body during perimenopause that causes those frustrating middle-of-the-night wake-ups. You’ll learn ho...

Let’s be real—stress happens. But how we respond to it makes all the difference. This month, we’re focusing on ways to ease stress & stay grounded so you can move through life with more calm, clarity, and flow. ✨ This week, we’re starting with the foundations of stress relief, including gentle yoga, mindful movement, and simple breathwork to help you RESET — because stress doesn’t have to run the...

After a month of resetting, renewing, and building strength, let’s shift into balance & stability. ✨ Finding balance—on and off the mat—means slowing down, staying consistent, and learning to trust yourself. This week’s flows will help you tap into steadiness, both physically (hello, single-leg balance poses!) and mentally (goodbye, stress & overwhelm!). 🧘🏾‍♀️ This Week’s Grounding & Balancing...

This week, we’re turning up the heat . 🔥 It’s time to build strength and energy —both physically and mentally. A strong body supports a strong mind, and this week’s yoga flows are designed to help you feel capable, confident, and powerful . We’ll be focusing on core strength, glutes, and full-body power , so you can move through life feeling more grounded, energized, and like THEE BADDEST ! 💪🏾...

Your body and mind deserve a fresh start. ✨ This week, we’re focusing on detoxing and revitalizing through movement & breathwork —clearing out what no longer serves you and making space for new energy, clarity, and ease. Between stress, sluggish digestion, and stagnant energy, we all hold on to more than we need. But your body already knows how to reset itself —we just need to give it a little su...

March is here, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to hit RESET. This month is all about renewal, fresh energy, and reconnecting with yourself. And what better way to start than with a morning yoga practice to set the tone for your day? 🌅 When you start your day with mindful movement, breathwork, and intention, you create space for clarity, calm, and confidence. This week, we’re focusing on...

Let me ask you something… where are you holding tension right now? 🤔 Your shoulders? Your jaw? Your mind? Maybe even your heart? 💛 Life has a way of making us tense up—always pushing, striving, and holding on tight. But sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is… let go. This week, we’re embracing softness, surrender, and ease. Because moving gently doesn’t mean you’re weak—it means you tr...

Ever feel like life is moving too fast and you’re just trying to keep up? 🏃🏾‍♀️💨 When things feel chaotic, when stress is high, and when you’re juggling a million things, the best thing you can do is pause, breathe, and plant your feet firmly on the ground. This week, we’re focusing on rooting down so we can rise up —both on and off the mat. Through intentional movement, grounding breathwork, a...

Let’s keep it real— when was the last time you hyped YOURSELF up? 🤔 You show love to your besties, your family, your boo (or situationship 👀), but what about YOU? This week, we’re turning all that energy inward with some heart-opening yoga. That means backbends, chest openers, and poses that’ll have you feeling powerful, soft, and THAT girl all at once. 💅🏾 💖 What’s on the lineup this week at...

If you've been stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or on the brink of burnout, this episode is for you. Ashley will walk you through her simple 3 part method for lowering stress and anxiety in under 2 minutes and it works like MAGIC🎉🔥  If you're ready to have a consistent at-home yoga practice and live a consistent healthy lifestyle that's attainable and sustainable, head over to 2byoga.net and join...

Ever tried yoga and hated it? You might have gone to the wrong class. If you know you need yoga and you've already dropped the excuses and grabbed your yoga props like we've talked about in previous episodes, but you still hate yoga, the problem might be the type of classes you're taking In this episode I'm going to break down the 8 most common types of yoga and how to know which one is best for y...

Okay boo, straight up. What is you doing showing up to your yoga practice without your yoga props? Aht...aht! If you want to be a true yogi and take your yoga practice from basic to bad b***h so you can get the full advantages of yoga, you've got to stop making this mistake. When you show up on your mat with the proper tools, you can quickly transform your yoga practice and make it work for YOU. ...

Have you ever wondered why some people seem so calm all the time, and yet you feel like a raving lunatic ready to cuss everybody out? Over the next few episodes, I'm going to share how I use my yoga practice in my everyday life and make it my lifestyle -- not just some stretches that I do every once in a while. These are the same concepts and strategies that I teach all of my private yoga and well...