Frequently Asked Questions

YOGA & MEDITATION INQUIRIES

Can I try out a class?

Sure! Individual classes can be purchased for $18 each and there is no commitment to continue attending classes. If you enjoy your class, you are most welcome to try out another, and/or purchase a pass for multiple classes based on current pricing.

How do I sign up/pay for a class?

Ashley asks that all clients sign up for classes ahead of time via the free Schedulicity app— you can simply click the “Book Now” button on the homepage to do so. Payment is taken in-person, prior to class beginning, and cash, check, and card are accepted. You are also welcome to use Venmo or PayPal to purchase classes, as well. All pertinent payment info can be found at the studio.

Do you offer modifications for your classes?

Always. Ashley’s teaching style focuses on accessibility, adaptability, and consideration for all sizes, ages, and abilities.

How do I know which class to select?

Beginners are encouraged to try anything with “beginner,” “all-levels,” “gentle,” and/or “restorative” in the title. If you have yoga experience, you are welcome to try out any class with “flow,” and/or “power” in the title. Beyond these suggestions, clients are encouraged to read through the class descriptions and try out any class they’re interested in!

Do I need to bring my own equipment?

Clients are asked to bring their own yoga mat, but Ashley does have extras on-hand to use, free of charge. Props such as blocks, bolsters, straps, eye pillows, and blankets are always available to use.

I want to do yoga, but I’m concerned about an injury/pain/etc. I am experiencing. Is it safe?

Ashley encourages clients to share any and all injuries they are recovering from, in order to help them modify safely.

Can I do yoga while I’m pregnant?

Absolutely. Ashley is certified in pre/postnatal yoga and offers classes specifically for pregnant and postpartum individuals. Ashley’s #1 priority is making yoga accessible and inclusive.

I’ve had experiences of being embarrassed or shamed about my body/experience level/ability in the past, how do I know this experience will be different?

You will NEVER feel unseen, left out, or bad about the body you bring to class with you.

Do I need to be super flexible to take your classes?

Nope. We work with what we got, and Ashley sees to it that every client is able to practice based on their individual needs/abilities.

What should I wear to class?

Please dress comfortably, in loose-fitting clothing for gentler classes, and more form-fitting activewear for faster-paced classes.

Do class passes expire?

Yes, ALL CLASS PASSES— drop-in, 3-class passes, 5-class passes, and 10-class passes— EXPIRE 6 MONTHS AFTER THE PURCHASE DATE (unless otherwise stated). Ashley also asks that you be courteous of your fellow yogis (as well as to respect her time and energy), and please only sign up for classes that you intend on committing to. If nobody is signed up for a class at least 30-minutes prior to class start time, Ashley cancels said class and will not be available at the studio.

What can I expect when I arrive to class?

Please enter thru the back entrance, coming into the waiting room, turn right and head up the stairs to the small yoga studio space and large 1:1 office space. There is a coat rack and shoe rack outside of the studio space. Props can be found inside the studio, on the shelves to the right. Payment is taken prior to class/service.

SOMATIC WORK FACTS

Here are six key facts about Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Somatic Supportive Touch to help any newcomer understand these modalities and their benefits:

1. Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a Body-Based Approach to Healing Trauma

Unlike traditional talk therapy, Somatic Experiencing (SE) focuses on the body’s nervous system to help resolve the effects of stress and trauma. Developed by Dr. Peter Levine, SE works with sensations, movement, and awareness rather than just thoughts and emotions, helping individuals release stored tension and restore a sense of safety.

2. What to Expect in a Typical SE Session

A Somatic Experiencing session is a collaborative and gentle process tailored to your unique needs. Sessions may involve talking, guided body awareness, mindful movement, and, when appropriate, somatic supportive touch (always with consent). Rather than revisiting trauma in detail, your practitioner will help you tune into bodily sensations, track nervous system responses, and gently release stored tension in a way that feels safe and manageable. Sessions typically focus on building resources for regulation, developing a sense of safety, and increasing your capacity to experience both calm and vitality.

3. SE Helps Regulate the Nervous System

Trauma and chronic stress can leave the nervous system stuck in a state of fight, flight, freeze, or collapse. SE gently guides the body back into a regulated state by completing incomplete survival responses, allowing for greater resilience, ease, and emotional balance.

4. Somatic Supportive Touch Enhances the Healing Process

Somatic Supportive Touch is a specialized, consent-based method that can be integrated into SE sessions to support deeper regulation of the nervous system. Through gentle, therapeutic touch, practitioners provide grounding and containment, which can be especially helpful for those who experience dissociation, chronic pain, or difficulty feeling safe in their bodies.

5. Somatic Touch Is Not Massage Therapy

While touch may be used in some sessions, Somatic Supportive Touch is not massage. Instead of focusing on muscles or structural alignment, this approaches supports the body’s innate ability to discharge stored stress, build capacity for regulation, and reconnect with a sense of wholeness.

6. These Approaches Are Suitable for a Wide Range of People

SE and Somatic Supportive Touch are beneficial for individuals dealing with trauma, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, medical trauma, attachment wounds, and stress-related conditions. They are gentle, adaptable, and can complement other therapeutic approaches to support deep healing and well-being.