Ashley McConnell
Life is about paying attention.
Front Desk
Ashley McConnell
Front Desk
It began as a search for a feeling. I wanted balance in my body and life overall and I thought yoga would deliver. I had no idea the real lesson I was in for.
A weekly practice quickly turned to a daily one. In my mind I thought the more I moved the closer I was to locking down a fixed state of balance. It didn’t work out that way. As I built strength and created openness, I became completely disenchanted with the pursuit of balance. I started to seek out the movement that would sway me and require recalibration. That’s when the real transformation happened. Striking an unflappable pose or trying to freeze the ‘perfect’ feeling was once so essential, but yoga taught me that balance is not about rigidity, rather buoyancy in moments that make you shake. In class it means responding and adjusting to the poses as they come. In life it means the disruptions are there only to help me gain composure as I work to be nimble, adapt quickly, and keep focus. That’s balance!
Outside of Yogatown, I work as a writer. You can often find me petting dogs, creatively hydrating, turning pages of books, talking sweet to plants, rearranging furniture, chasing good light and the good life. There’s usually an extra kimono, palo santo, and mints in my bag. I’m a scorpio rising and never bored.
Ashley's
upcoming classes
Location:
- Preston
- Stittsville
- Barrhaven
Preston
Upcoming Preston classes
300 Preston Street
Stittsville
Upcoming Stittsville classes
1300 Stittsville Main St. Stittsville
Barrhaven
Upcoming Barrhaven classes
34 Highbury Park Drive, Unit 7, Nepean
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Teacher Feature – Megan Beahen
P. 2020/01/21
C. Most Popular / Yogi Profiles
If you’ve ever taken one of Megan Beahen’s upbeat Flow Jam classes, then it will come as no surprise that she wanted to be a MuchMusic VJ growing up. Our resident mixtape-master is one of the liveliest ladies with some fierce moves. She takes dance classes regularly, works full-time in…
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Townie Profiles – Stephen & Maria
P. 2019/12/16
C. Most Popular / Yogi Profiles
Couples who sweat together, stay together. The saying must be true because we see it at all of our studios– partners practicing together, evolving together, and showing up for each other and themselves. Preston regulars, Maria and Stephen, share some of their yoga journey with us illustrating exactly why we think…
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Townie Profiles – Jenna
P. 2019/12/10
Our Townie community is made up of all kinds, and that’s exactly why we love it. Some people arrive with the intention of getting in a sweaty workout, some arrive in order to quiet their minds and meditate. We have some people who show up with their friends and their…