About Ashley
Hi, my name is Ashley. I’m an Olympic athlete, yoga teacher, and a lifelong devotee to the body and the wisdom it holds. Movement has always been my language, I’ve played sports my whole life and dreamed of becoming one of the best. In many ways, I chose to climb the athletic ladder instead of the corporate one.
But somewhere along the way, I realized I was missing something: the joy of moving just to move, without pressure, without performance. My body received the message and my heart, mind, and spirit echoed it. Yoga helped me return to that part of myself I had left behind in pursuit of greatness.
For a long time, I believed that to be truly successful, I had to let go of my softness; that being creative, sensitive, and deeply feeling would get in the way. But I was wrong. Reclaiming those parts of myself became my power.
Now, I practice radical humanness. Every day, I try to show up as I am, without self-abandonment, and it’s from that place that I teach.
I guide practices in vinyasa, yin, restorative yoga, breathwork, and meditation, woven with somatic inquiries that center the nervous system, interoception, and genuine heart connection. My deepest purpose is to create spaces safe enough for you to return home to your truth with curiosity, compassion, and love.
Body Poetic 200-hr Yoga Teacher Certification
Tera-Mai Reiki Training
levels1&2
Somatic Coach Certification by the Somatic Institute for Women accredited by International Institute of Complimentary Therapies
Heartmath Certified Practitioner for Stress, Anxiety and Emotional Regulation
Art of Living Courses:
The Happiness Retreat
Sahaj Samadhi Meditation
Assisted Stretch and Thai Massage techniques by Franco Cupolo
875-hour IAYT- Yoga Therapy by the Yoga Therapy Institute
*currently
Education +Certifications
B.A. from the University of North Carolina in Sociology +
Minor in Education
Masters in Business Administration, Concentration in Marketing - DeVry University
About The Asana Athlete
I created The Asana Athlete to bring together my love for chasing ambitious dreams, self-development, and holistic wellness. My mission is to help athletes feel inspired and empowered to experience the deep personal growth that a holistic approach to sport makes possible, and to help support a generation of athletes and high achievers leading themselves with clarity, confidence, and sustainability both in and beyond their game.
The Asana Athlete is rooted in the core values of awareness, acceptance, and accountability.
Awareness of self is the foundation for true growth and authentic leadership.
Acceptance reminds us that we're human - beautifully imperfect and always evolving.
Accountability calling us to take ownership of our choices, our growth, and the impact we have on the world.
More about your teacher
Ashley grew up in Pennsylvania with her four older brothers and parents, Brenda and Scott. Her mother, Brenda, is a member of the Bronze Medal-winning U.S Olympic Field Hockey Team at the 1984 Los Angeles Games- an early inspiration for Ashley's own path.
Ashley went on to make a difference all four years at the University of North Carolina, where she became a national champion in 2018 and established herself as a leader on and off the field, winning many awards including ACC Female athlete of the Year, The Honda Award, and UNC's prestigious Patterson Medal. After graduating with a B.A in Sociology and minor in Education, her professional hockey career took her across the globe, playing in professional leagues in The Netherlands, India and Argentina. These experiences abroad have shaped her lens at which she now sees the world.
2016
Junior Pan American Games (U-21)
2017
Joined the USWNT
2018
World Cup & Graduated From UNC
2019
Pan American Bronze
2020
Moved to The Netherlands- played in Hoofdklasse
2021
Recovered from an ACL tear
2023
Pan American Silver
2024
Paris Olympics & Moved to Argentina - played in Metropolitan League
2025
Competed inagural Hockey India League
2025
Took a 7 month break from international hockey