July 14, 2016 in Uncategorized by ashley 1 Comments

Women’s Backpacking & Yoga Adventure – Back to Nature

Bartram Trail - October 21-26, 2016 Join us for an extraordinary, transformational journey of hiking, yoga, meditation, exploration, connection, and relaxation on North Georgia’s historic and beautiful Bartram Trail. Our hikes will take us to the second tallest mountain in Georgia and the tallest peak on the Bartram Trail (4,696 ft Rabun Bald), past gorgeous views of the Appalachian Mountains along one of the least hiked, yet most beautiful areas, of the Southeast. Our experiences are real l ...

February 16, 2016 in Uncategorized by ashley 1 Comments

Just For Today.

As we bring in the new year, we find ourselves very motivated to be a healthier, calmer, more productive version of ourselves.   As we settle into the year... everyday life takes it toll, goals are set too high, and with no accountability - quickly our intentions become unattainable and we lose motivation. We fall back into our old, comfortable patterns, and it's inevitable that we will give up all together. May we be reminded that we can begin again. Yes, we can begin again now - in this ...

July 14, 2015 in Uncategorized by ashley 3 Comments

Soul + Food: Fermentation 101

  Fermentation Most of us have heard this term…our first thought might be, “Oh yeah, beer and wine!”… Right? When it comes to fermented foods… we tend to put a wall up immediately. “Absolutely not, not for me. Period. The end. ” Sound familiar? Now add in the term "lacto" with a hyphen… then we lost you for sure. Maybe you have heard the popular word in the media on the health topic: Probiotics. “Add them into your diet, take a supplement, they are really good for your gut health, ...

April 1, 2015 in Uncategorized by ashley 2 Comments

Diving Deeper Workshop: Exploring & Creating a Home Practice

We have the power to take our health and happiness into our own hands simply by remembering who we truly are---Deeply intuitive, spiritual beings intimately connected to the rhythms and cycles of nature. And the first step is simply to look inside and welcome what you find there. Do you currently have a morning routine/practice/ritual? It is working for you? Does it need revamping? Maybe you have wanted to begin a routine, but have no idea where to begin? Some of the healthiest, most s ...

January 16, 2015 in Uncategorized by ashley 0 Comments

Gray Bear Spring Retreat 2015

Close your eyes, and imagine the season of SPRING with all of your senses… Breathe it in…The smells, feelings, tastes, sounds, and sights… crisp mornings, hot coffee/tea curled up in a blanket on the porch reading a book, fresh bread baking, talks around the fire, contemplating life while swaying in a hammock, endless views of dense forest, beautiful sunrises, quiet walks, fresh air, starry nights, silence, stillness, peace, laughter and JOY… (deep sigh) This season calls your innate creati ...

June 6, 2014 in Ashley's Story by caroline 5 Comments

Ashley From the Heart

I was just sitting here in the yoga studio, reflecting, cleaning up a bit, mopping the floors and creating a new chalkboard sign to place outside. Out of nowhere this overwhelming feeling came over me, with tears filling my eyes, of how full my heart is because of where I am today… so here is a little bit about me and how I became part of the Shoals Yoga family. It was a time in my life I felt empowered, felt the feeling of really living and for the first time allowed myself to follow my d ...