Group Classes

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yoga in the park

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Saint Paul Yoga in the Park

I’ll be back for my 5th year teaching yoga at Mattocks the park in June 2026!

PLUS I’ve added two more park dates!

Tuesdays at 1:00 PM - Mears Park

Wednesdays at 6:00 PM -Mattocks Park

✨ Donation-based – Give what you can.

Thursdays at 1:00 PM - Kellogg Mall Park

Hatha Yoga – Blends gentle movement, steady postures, and mindful breathing to build strength, balance, and inner calm, all in the beauty of nature.

Taught with compassion and care, you’ll be invited to move with intention, honor your body, and find peace in the present moment.

All abilities welcome.

Find me at Green Lotus Yoga & Healing Center in Mendota

Gentle Yoga

Gentle classes allow students to learn poses with ease, to build strength gently, and to feel comfortable with their bodies and their abilities.

Yoga is for every body! You'll still experience challenge, just in a gentle way with lots of options and props offered by our anatomy-aware teachers.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Find me at Green Lotus

Testimonials

  • "It’s rare to find a more authentic soul leading a yoga class than Ashley. I’ve had the privilege to attend several of her classes, and what I love most is her blend of laughter, humility, and sacred seriousness toward this beautiful practice. She invites us to grow in confidence by listening to what our bodies need in each moment. Ashley creates a safe space to be yourself, bringing peace, calm, and fun to every class. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a deeper journey on the mat—her expertise and warmth make every session the best part of my week!"

    - Laura

  • "I enjoy going to yoga with Ashley because she creates a fun and relaxed environment and describes the poses well. She doesn't put pressure on you to be perfect, but instead suggests listening to your body and doing what's best for you."

    - Dan

  • "Ashley is an amazing yoga teacher. She’s inspiring, kind, and genuine. She leads with a positive, bright energy and meets her students where they’re at. Her teaching style is nonjudgmental and compassionate. I always have fun in Ashley’s classes because she reminds me not to take myself too seriously and helps me learn to let go & embrace who I am. ❤️"

    - Candice

  • "Ashley is a reflective and happy person. Included in each of her classes is a thought to ponder during and after class. I always leave feeling like I did something good for myself, a little more soulful, and inspired."

    - Patsy

  • "Ashley is an amazing teacher! Students grow & thrive as a result of her calm, nurturing, & encouraging demeanor. She is sensitive to students’ physical limitations & offers modified poses to meet students where they are at; building confidence, stamina, & strength along the way."

    - Kristy

  • "I was in Ashley's first yoga class and enjoyed it so much I've stayed with her years later. She explains well and gives us lots of options. There is a wide range of ages and body types in her classes which I like. I'm in my 70s and not much of an exercise person, so gentle yoga suits me well. Recently, I had my strength and flexibility assessed and found it is like a woman ten years younger! That's because of yoga! Downward dog and twists rock!"

    - Reva

  • "As a student who was new to yoga, I cannot recommend Ashley enough as an instructor. Having worked with her for over a year, I’ve experienced firsthand her kindness and support, which create a welcoming environment for her students. Ashley has a remarkable ability to connect with her students, tailoring her approach to meet individual needs. Her integration of meditation into each class adds a profound layer to the practice, helping us slow down and find physical and mental balance. She supports individual practice by encouraging each person to modify and adjust as necessary. I am grateful for her guidance on my yoga journey."

    - Tina

  • "Ashley is a gem of a teacher! She brings her natural kindness and wisdom to every asana practice and encourages self-compassion on and off the mat. I make time twice a week for Ashley's gentle classes and always leave feeling soothed, body and mind."

    - Jennifer

  • "Ashley is an incredible instructor who has helped me deepen my yoga practice and strengthen my connection to myself. Her sense of calm, gratitude, and acceptance is infused throughout her teaching and she genuinely meets each of her students where they are at, offering encouragement and support every step of the way. Ashley helped me to understand the value of yoga not only physically, but spiritually and mentally as well. I cannot recommend practicing with Ashley enough."

    - Brooklyn

  • "What I appreciate most about Ashley’s yoga classes is her ability to meet you where you are, both physically and mentally. She genuinely cares about her students and tailors her approach to their needs. Her patient and calm instruction creates a supportive environment that feels individualized. I’ve noticed how she draws on her educational background to help students grow in their practice. Thanks to her guidance, I’ve learned to breathe deeply and stay present in the moment while also enhancing my physical skills. I am so grateful for Ashley's guidance and how she seeks to be a supportive friend who just wants to help improve my life."

    - Nicole

  • "Ashley's teaching style is the perfect balance of guidance and playfulness. She encourages participants to respect their own bodies' needs. She offers options and modifications for many poses while guiding us through sequences. I always leave her classes feeling more focused, grounded and peaceful."

    - Jenn

  • "I always leave Ashley’s yoga class feeling like I did something really great for myself. Ashley’s natural ability to instruct and soothing personality pair perfectly. Ashley truly embodies her craft, and it is always time well spent, spending it with Ashley."

    -Ali

  • "'My Yoga' with Ashley has given me the opportunity to have personalized yoga practices that are customized to what I need, and evolve and I do. Over the past few months I have become calmer and more peaceful in my day to day life thanks to the practices we have together that include guided meditations, yoga nidra, restorative yoga, yin and more, and look forward to continuing to strengthen my relationship with my body and mind through yoga. Ashley brings such a thoughtful and individualized approach to each practice."

    - Val