074 | Yoga, Psychology & Permission to Be You with Ashley Turner

What an honor it is to welcome Ashley Turner to the Rising Women Leaders podcast! Ashley didn't shy away from any of the questions I asked, including several personal questions — how her wounds of being rejected in college became her medicine & opportunity to teach, what she's currently learning & how she's growing in her relationship, the inherent vulnerability of leadership, what she does when she feels triggered by comparing herself to other women, and how she's navigated her own blind spots around the conversation of white supremacy. We covered everything from trauma healing, the rise of the feminine, priestess work, love and activism in this conversation…it is rich with insight & wisdom for you. In this episode we discussed: How Ashley found yoga and decided to become a teacher What being a Priestess looks like in Ashley's life The rise of the feminine & what's happening right now in the collective consciousness How Ashley blends psychology into her yoga & mindfulness work Finding your authentic voice in a saturated field of work Her practices and tools for healing trauma Her journey of educating herself in the world of race & activism The vulnerability of leadership and being a public figure Love & relationships, what we can learn from our soul contracts   Stay in Touch with Ashley: Yoga. Psyche. Soul. Website Facebook Instagram Elevating personal growth as a lifestyle, Ashley Turner is a yoga/meditation teacher, Licensed Marriage + Family Therapist (#98598), facilitator, writer and Priestess. Ashley Turner is an acclaimed yoga–meditation instructor, Licensed Psychotherapist, writer, Priestess and facilitator. She is the founder of Yoga Psyche Soul, an innovative Yoga Psychology training program for teachers, clinicians and dedicated students fusing yoga, depth psychology, mindfulness and neuroscience. She is the creator of 10 best-selling yoga DVDs and co-author of Aroma Yoga. Ashley has graced such lists as: 100 Women in Wellness to Watch' ~ MindBodyGreen 100 Most Influential Yoga Teachers in the US – Sonima Top 100 Psychotherapy Blogs – FeedSpot Known for her charisma, depth and ability to turn complex theories into accessible, real-life tools, Ashley is a sought after speaker, facilitator and presenter at conferences and events worldwide. She works with therapy and coaching clients via Skype and leads transformative events to power points around the globe. Ashley lives by the ocean in Venice Beach, CA.