Episode 47: Living in (and out of) Balance

Episode 47: Living in (and out of) Balance

In today's episode, Ashley sits down with Ayurvedic practitioner Priya Chandel to explore what it really means to live in and out of balance. Priya shares her journey from the fast-paced world of nightlife and entertainment to a life rooted in Ayurveda, yoga philosophy, and service. Together they discuss the Bhagavad Gita, finding purpose through life's challenges, the importance of daily practice, and why balance isn't a destination, but an ongoing relationship with ourselves. Whether you're new to Ayurveda or have been studying it for years, this conversation invites you to see health, healing, and the human experience through a new lens. Connect with Priya on social media: @priyachandel.ayurveda Thank you for listening. <3 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ashleysimonisyoga.substack.com [https://ashleysimonisyoga.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

BONUS EPISODE (46): Trust the Process

In today's bonus episode, Ashley shares a personal update on buying her first home and the unexpected challenges that arrived almost immediately afterward. Through stories of uncertainty, resilience, and a little plumbing chaos, she reflects on what it means to practice yoga beyond the four corners of the mat. She also shares what's happening at the studio this month, including the new Sunday Sangha, schedule changes, upcoming workshops, special events, and the studio's Christmas in July class pack promotion. This episode is a gentle reminder that sometimes the deepest practice isn't found in perfect circumstances.. it's found in learning to trust the process. Register for classes and workshops at hOMe Yoga here [https://www.homeyogamo.com/schedule] Register for Yoga and Sound at Lucky Dog Farm here [https://www.luckydogmo.com/s/shop] Thank you for listening. <3 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ashleysimonisyoga.substack.com [https://ashleysimonisyoga.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Episode 45: The Process of Becoming

In today's episode, Ashley chats with Keri Kugler, leadership mentor and strategist, and host of The Aligned Woman Podcast for a conversation about the lifelong process of becoming. Keri shares how she found yoga after not even enjoying her first classes, why her 200-hour teacher training changed the course of her life, and how the practice continues to shape her work as a leadership and business coach. Together, they explore self-study, trusting the quiet nudges that lead us forward, finding your authentic voice as a teacher, navigating burnout, and why the deepest lessons of yoga continue to unfold long after teacher training ends. Whether you're a yoga teacher, a student, or simply someone finding your way, this conversation is a reminder that there is no final destination, only the process of becoming, one layer at a time. Find Keri on social media: @keri_kugler_ Listen to her podcast: The Aligned Woman Visit her website here: https://www.kerikugler.com/ [https://www.kerikugler.com/] Thank you for listening. <3 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ashleysimonisyoga.substack.com [https://ashleysimonisyoga.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Episode 44: A Way, Not The Way

In today's episode, Ashley chats with one of her longtime teachers Sam Rice for a conversation about lineage, curiosity, and what it means to keep evolving in practice. Sam reflects on the teachers and experiences that shaped her, the importance of learning the "scales" before finding your own voice, and the humility of recognizing that there are many ways to approach the practice. Together, they explore the tension between certainty and openness, the wisdom that comes from changing your mind, and why the best teachers never stop being students. This is a conversation about honoring tradition without becoming rigid, trusting experience without clinging to absolutes, and allowing both yoga and life to continue to teach us. Because perhaps the greatest lesson of all is this: there is a way, but rarely the way. Connect with Sam on social media: @samriceyoga Visit her website here: https://www.samriceyoga.com/ [https://www.samriceyoga.com/] Thank you for listening. <3 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ashleysimonisyoga.substack.com [https://ashleysimonisyoga.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Episode 43: Kindness is the Rule

In todays episode, Ashley sits down with longtime teacher, educator, and mentor Candace Glass for a heartfelt conversation about finding yoga through life's hardest moments, the courage it takes to truly know ourselves, and the communities we create through kindness. Together, they explore the practice beyond the poses, touching on mindfulness, the Bhagavad Gita, teaching children, creating spaces where everyone belongs, and the quiet inner work that allows us to show up more fully in the world. Through her shares Candace reminds us that joy matters, acceptance is a practice, and perhaps most importantly: kindness is the rule. Connect with Candace on social media: @candace_glass and @wandering_wondering_one Take class from her on Sunday's from 9:15-10;30am at Pack Dance. Thank you for listening. <3 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ashleysimonisyoga.substack.com [https://ashleysimonisyoga.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]