Not Your Average Yogi

Let’s be real—stress happens. But how we respond to it makes all the difference. This month, we’re focusing on ways to ease stress & stay grounded so you can move through life with more calm, clarity, and flow. ✨This week, we’re starting with the foundations of stress relief, including gentle yoga, mindful movement, and simple breathwork to help you RESET — because stress doesn’t have to run the show.🧘🏾‍♀️ This Week’s Stress-Relief Toolkit:🌿 Gentle Yoga for Stress Relief – A slow, grounding practice to melt tension (available to all subscribers!)🌬️ Breathwork for Calmness – Reduce stress instantly with this guided technique (membership exclusive)🧘🏾‍♀️ Mindful Movement Flow – Move with ease & reconnect with your breath (membership exclusive)🌙 Yin + Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation – The ultimate way to reset your nervous system (membership exclusive)✨ Want Full Access? Join the Membership! The Gentle Yoga for Stress Relief class is FREE for all subscribers, but if you want to unlock the full Stress-Relief Toolkit, upgrade to the membership today!Let’s start April with more ease, more breath, and way less stress. See you on the mat!AshleyP.S. What’s your favorite way to de-stress? Reply & let me know! Get full access to Ashley Robinson Yoga at notyouraverageyogi.substack.com/subscribe

After a month of resetting, renewing, and building strength, let’s shift into balance & stability. ✨Finding balance—on and off the mat—means slowing down, staying consistent, and learning to trust yourself. This week’s flows will help you tap into steadiness, both physically (hello, single-leg balance poses!) and mentally (goodbye, stress & overwhelm!).🧘🏾‍♀️ This Week’s Grounding & Balancing Flows:🌿 FREE Yoga for Balance & Stability – A flow designed to strengthen your foundation (available to all subscribers!)🌙 Evening Yoga to Wind Down – A calming practice to release tension & restore energy (membership exclusive)⚖️ Slow & Steady Flow – A grounding sequence to help you feel centered (membership exclusive)🌬️ Guided Meditation for Inner Balance – Realign your mind & emotions (membership exclusive)✨ Want Full Access? Upgrade Your Membership! The Yoga for Balance & Stability class is FREE for all subscribers, but to unlock the Evening Wind Down Flow, Slow & Steady Yoga, and Balance Meditation, you’ll need to be a member.Let’s finish March feeling balanced, centered, and at ease. See you on the mat!XOXO- AshleyP.S. What’s one area of your life where you’re seeking more balance? Reply & let me know! Get full access to Ashley Robinson Yoga at notyouraverageyogi.substack.com/subscribe

This week, we’re turning up the heat. 🔥 It’s time to build strength and energy—both physically and mentally.A strong body supports a strong mind, and this week’s yoga flows are designed to help you feel capable, confident, and powerful. We’ll be focusing on core strength, glutes, and full-body power, so you can move through life feeling more grounded, energized, and like THEE BADDEST!💪🏾 This Week’s Strength-Building Yoga Flows:🔥 FREE Power Yoga Flow– Build heat, stamina & strength (available to all subscribers!)💥 Core & Glutes Burner– Short & fiery sequence to sculpt & strengthen (membership exclusive)⚡ Strong & Steady Flow – A powerful yoga practice to improve balance & endurance (membership exclusive)🧘🏾‍♀️ 5 Senses Meditation – Build inner strength & mental focus (membership exclusive)🧘🏽‍♀️ LIVE Rest & Recover (In person or Zoom) - A 1 hour Yin Yoga practice to rest, restore, and recharge the mind, body, soul - especially for women of color ✨ Want Full Access? Upgrade Your Membership! The Power Yoga Flow is open to all, but if you’re ready to unlock the full series—including strength-focused flows & meditations—you’ll need to be a member.Let’s step into our strongest, most powerful selves this week. See you on the mat!XOXO Ashley Get full access to Ashley Robinson Yoga at notyouraverageyogi.substack.com/subscribe

Your body and mind deserve a fresh start. ✨This week, we’re focusing on detoxing and revitalizing through movement & breathwork—clearing out what no longer serves you and making space for new energy, clarity, and ease.Between stress, sluggish digestion, and stagnant energy, we all hold on to more than we need. But your body already knows how to reset itself—we just need to give it a little support.🔥 This Week’s Yoga & Breathwork Practices:🧘🏾‍♀️ FREE Chair Yoga for Digestion & Detox – A gentle twisting flow to support digestion & release tension (available to all subscribers!)🌬️ Breathwork for Clarity & Energy – A simple but powerful breathwork practice to boost mental focus (membership exclusive)🌿 Twist & Cleanse: Detox Flow – A dynamic sequence designed to help your body release toxins (membership exclusive)✨ Lymphatic Flow & Self-Massage – Support your body’s natural detox system (membership exclusive)Let’s clear out the old and welcome in fresh, vibrant energy—inside and out!See you on the mat, Ashley💫 Want Full Access? Upgrade Your Membership! The Detox Yoga Flow is open to all, but to unlock the full set of yoga, breathwork, and self-care practices this week, you’ll need to be a member. Get full access to Ashley Robinson Yoga at notyouraverageyogi.substack.com/subscribe

March is here, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to hit RESET.This month is all about renewal, fresh energy, and reconnecting with yourself. And what better way to start than with a morning yoga practice to set the tone for your day?🌅 When you start your day with mindful movement, breathwork, and intention, you create space for clarity, calm, and confidence. This week, we’re focusing on morning yoga flows to wake up your body, clear your mind, and set powerful intentions for the month ahead.☀️ This Week’s Yoga Practices:🧘🏾‍♀️ FREE Morning Yoga for a Fresh Start – A 15-minute energizing flow to wake up your body & mind (available to all subscribers!)📓 Intention-Setting Meditation & Journaling – Align your energy & focus for the month (Membership exclusive)👉🏽 Rise & Flow: Gentle Morning Yoga – Ease into your day with mindful movement (Membership exclusive)🔥 Power Flow: Start Your Day Strong – A dynamic, confidence-boosting practice (Membership exclusive)🧘🏽‍♀️LIVE Rest & Recover - A 1 hour Yin Yoga practice to rest, restore, and recharge the mind, body, soul - especially for women of color.Your fresh start begins NOW. Let’s set intentions, move with purpose, and make this month one of clarity, energy, and renewal.See you on the mat,Ashley💫 Want Full Access? Upgrade Your Membership! CLICK HERE. The Morning Yoga Flow is open to all, but to unlock the full library of yoga, meditation, and intention-setting tools this week, you’ll need to be a member. Get full access to Ashley Robinson Yoga at notyouraverageyogi.substack.com/subscribe

Let me ask you something… where are you holding tension right now? 🤔Your shoulders? Your jaw? Your mind? Maybe even your heart? 💛Life has a way of making us tense up—always pushing, striving, and holding on tight. But sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is… let go.This week, we’re embracing softness, surrender, and ease. Because moving gently doesn’t mean you’re weak—it means you trust yourself enough to flow.💆🏾‍♀️ This Week’s Yoga Practices:🌊 FREE Gentle Yoga Flow– Release tension & move with ease (available to all subscribers!)🧘🏾‍♀️ Yin for Deep Relaxation–Melt stress with long, juicy stretches (Membership Exclusive)💫 Slow Flow–A smooth, feel-good sequence for effortless movement (Membership Exclusive)💨 Breathwork & Meditation for Letting Go– A guided practice to soften tension & release control (Membership Exclusive)🧘🏽‍♀️ LIVE Rest & Recover(In person or Zoom) - A 1 hour Yin Yoga practice to rest, restore, and recharge the mind, body, soul - especially for women of color✨ Want full access to all the soft & surrender-filled practices this week? Upgrade to the Ashley Robinson Yoga Membership and let’s flow together. Get full access to Ashley Robinson Yoga at notyouraverageyogi.substack.com/subscribe

Ever feel like life is moving too fast and you’re just trying to keep up? 🏃🏾‍♀️💨When things feel chaotic, when stress is high, and when you’re juggling a million things, the best thing you can do is pause, breathe, and plant your feet firmly on the ground.This week, we’re focusing on rooting down so we can rise up—both on and off the mat. Through intentional movement, grounding breathwork, and mindful stillness, you’ll cultivate a sense of stability, strength, and resilience.💛 This Week’s Yoga Practices:🌱 FREE Root Chakra Flow – A strong, steady practice to help you feel more balanced (available to all subscribers!)🧘🏾‍♀️ Slow & Strong: Grounding Flow – Build deep stability in body & mind (membership exclusive)🌿 Yin for Deep Grounding – Long-held stretches to settle the nervous system (membership exclusive)💨 Breathwork & Meditation for Stability – A calming practice to feel centered (membership exclusive)Want full access to all the grounding flows and meditations this week? Upgrade to the Ashley Robinson Yoga Membership and unlock everything you need to move with ease, confidence, and clarity. ✨You can also find me at:@ashleyrobinsonyoga - IGFacebookYoutube Get full access to Ashley Robinson Yoga at notyouraverageyogi.substack.com/subscribe

Let’s keep it real—when was the last time you hyped YOURSELF up? 🤔You show love to your besties, your family, your boo (or situationship 👀), but what about YOU?This week, we’re turning all that energy inward with some heart-opening yoga. That means backbends, chest openers, and poses that’ll have you feeling powerful, soft, and THAT girl all at once. 💅🏾💖 What’s on the lineup this week at Ashley Robinson Yoga? 💖🔥 Heart-Opening Chair Yoga Flow – Because you deserve to walk through life with your chest up & shoulders back (free!)❤Heart Opening Power Flow - This is a faster paced flow meant to open up the heart, bring a little heat the body and get the heart rate up a little (VIP Membership exclusive)✨ Loving-Kindness Meditation – Send love to yourself FIRST before anybody else (VIP Membership exclusive)🧘🏾‍♀️ Yin for Emotional Release – Stretch it out, let it go, and make room for all the GOOD vibes coming your way. This class ends with a journaling session and intention setting (VIP Membership exclusive)💪🏽25 Minute Power Yoga Flow - an oldie, but goodie classic Ashley Robinson power yoga flow (membership exclusive)Want full access to all the flows and meditations this week? Upgrade to the Ashley Robinson Yoga VIP Membership and unlock everything you need to move, breathe, and show up for yourself like the queen you are. 👑✨XOXO,AshleyYou can also find me at:@ashleyrobinsonyoga - IGFacebookYoutube Get full access to Ashley Robinson Yoga at notyouraverageyogi.substack.com/subscribe

If you've been stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or on the brink of burnout, this episode is for you. Ashley will walk you through her simple 3 part method for lowering stress and anxiety in under 2 minutes and it works like MAGIC🎉🔥 If you're ready to have a consistent at-home yoga practice and live a consistent healthy lifestyle that's attainable and sustainable, head over to 2byoga.net and join us in the Sister Circle. We are a community of yogis who like to cut on a good trap music playlist and get sh*t done! We have monthly wellness workshops, biweekly live yoga classes, a community for accountability and support, plus you'll gain access to my full library of classes, workouts and workshops.You can also find me at:@ashleyrobinsonyoga - IGFacebookYoutube Get full access to Ashley Robinson Yoga at notyouraverageyogi.substack.com/subscribe

Ever tried yoga and hated it? You might have gone to the wrong class.If you know you need yoga and you've already dropped the excuses and grabbed your yoga props like we've talked about in previous episodes, but you still hate yoga, the problem might be the type of classes you're takingIn this episode I'm going to break down the 8 most common types of yoga and how to know which one is best for you.If you're ready to have a consistent at-home yoga practice and live a consistent healthy lifestyle that's attainable and sustainable, head over to 2byoga.net and join us in the Sister Circle. We are a community of yogis who like to cut on a good trap music playlist and get sh*t done! We have monthly wellness workshops, biweekly live yoga classes, a community for accountability and support, plus you'll gain access to my full library of classes, workouts and workshops.You can also find me at:@ashleyrobinsonyoga - IGFacebookYoutube Get full access to Ashley Robinson Yoga at notyouraverageyogi.substack.com/subscribe

Okay boo, straight up. What is you doing showing up to your yoga practice without your yoga props? Aht...aht! If you want to be a true yogi and take your yoga practice from basic to bad b***h so you can get the full advantages of yoga, you've got to stop making this mistake.When you show up on your mat with the proper tools, you can quickly transform your yoga practice and make it work for YOU. In this episode, I'll teach you:-the number 1 mistake brand new yogis make-why i prefer the word "customize" over "modify"-how to use your yoga propsIf you're ready to have a consistent at-home yoga practice and live a consistent healthy lifestyle that's attainable and sustainable, head over to 2byoga.net and join us in the Sister Circle. We are a community of yogis who like to cut on a good trap music playlist and get sh*t done! We have monthly wellness workshops, biweekly live yoga classes, a community for accountability and support, plus you'll gain access to my full library of classes, workouts and workshops.You can also find me at:@ashleyrobinsonyoga - IGFacebookYoutube Get full access to Ashley Robinson Yoga at notyouraverageyogi.substack.com/subscribe

Have you ever wondered why some people seem so calm all the time, and yet you feel like a raving lunatic ready to cuss everybody out? Over the next few episodes, I'm going to share how I use my yoga practice in my everyday life and make it my lifestyle -- not just some stretches that I do every once in a while.These are the same concepts and strategies that I teach all of my private yoga and wellness coaching clients to help them notice big changes in their minds, bodies and real lives.We're going to dive into:--why yogis really seem to calm and chill--what it means to take your yoga practice from on the mat to off the mat--how I practice yoga even when I'm in trafficIf you're ready to have a consistent at-home yoga practice and live a consistent healthy lifestyle that's attainable and sustainable, head over to 2byoga.net and join us in the Sister Circle. We are a community of yogis who like to cut on a good trap music playlist and get sh*t done! We have monthly wellness workshops, biweekly live yoga classes, a community for accountability and support, plus you'll gain access to my full library of classes, workouts and workshops.You can also find me at:@ashleyrobinsonyoga - IGFacebookYoutube Get full access to Ashley Robinson Yoga at notyouraverageyogi.substack.com/subscribe

So you're ready to try yoga but have no idea where to start. I gotchu, boo. START HERE! Today I'm teaching you EXACTLY how to start a yoga practice.In this episode we're talking:-why you should care about yoga in the first place-a simple meditation to lower stress and anxiety that you can do anytime-5 simple steps to starting-10 Basic Yoga Poses to Try: CLICK HEREIf you're ready to have a consistent at-home yoga practice and live a consistent healthy lifestyle that's attainable and sustainable, head over to 2byoga.net and join us in the Sister Circle. We are a community of yogis who like to cut on a good trap music playlist and get sh*t done! We have monthly wellness workshops, biweekly live yoga classes, a community for accountability and support, plus you'll gain access to my full library of classes, workouts and workshops.You can also find me at:@ashleyrobinsonyoga - IGFacebookYoutube Get full access to Ashley Robinson Yoga at notyouraverageyogi.substack.com/subscribe

Ever struggled to get motivated to workout, go to yoga, or stick to healthy eating?Or maybe you can get started but you struggle to stay consistent.  Something happens and you fall off...again 🥴🙌🏽In this short episode, we'll get into:--why people struggle to stay motivated and be consistent--what you really need if you never want to struggle with motivation and consistency ever againIf you're ready to have a consistent at-home yoga practice and live a consistent healthy lifestyle that's attainable and sustainable, head over to 2byoga.net and join us in the Sister Circle. We are a community of yogis who like to cut on a good trap music playlist and get sh*t done! We have monthly wellness workshops, biweekly live yoga classes, a community for accountability and support, plus you'll gain access to my full library of classes, workouts and workshops.You can also find me at:@ashleyrobinsonyoga - IGFacebookYoutube Get full access to Ashley Robinson Yoga at notyouraverageyogi.substack.com/subscribe

I know yoga can be scary and intimidating. And God forbid you finally work up the courage to go to a yoga class and then your body betrays you by letting out a big, smelly, and LOUD AF fart!LMAO!!!!It happens.In this episode, we're gonna talk about:-- a couple of common fears new yogis have-- what to do so this NEVER happens to you-- and why you should stop holding yourself back from hopping on your yoga mat & taking a classIf you're ready to have a consistent at-home yoga practice and live a consistent healthy lifestyle that's attainable and sustainable, head over to 2byoga.net and join us in the Sister Circle. We are a community of yogis who like to cut on a good trap music playlist and get sh*t done! We have monthly wellness workshops, biweekly live yoga classes, a community for accountability and support, plus you'll gain access to my full library of classes, workouts and workshops.You can also find me at:@ashleyrobinsonyoga - IGFacebookYoutube Get full access to Ashley Robinson Yoga at notyouraverageyogi.substack.com/subscribe

Okay yoga besties-- Let's stop using “I need to XYZ before I start yoga” as an excuse to not start yoga.I started my yoga journey in the middle of my parent's living room floor with a blanket – no yoga mat, no fancy yoga clothes, no studio membership, and not able to touch my toes.In this episode you'll learn:- 7 things you DO NOT need to start yoga (whether you decide to practice at home or in a yoga studio)- why people keep putting off getting started with yoga- how you can start working on your downward facing dog at home TODAY (no more excuses!)If you're ready to have a consistent at-home yoga practice and live a consistent healthy lifestyle that's attainable and sustainable, head over to 2byoga.net and join us in the Sister Circle. We are a community of yogis who like to cut on a good trap music playlist and get sh*t done! We have monthly wellness workshops, biweekly live yoga classes, a community for accountability and support, plus you'll gain access to my full library of classes, workouts and workshops.You can also find me at:@ashleyrobinsonyoga - IGFacebookYoutube Get full access to Ashley Robinson Yoga at notyouraverageyogi.substack.com/subscribe

If you're ready to have a consistent at-home yoga practice and live a consistent healthy lifestyle that's attainable and sustainable, head over to 2byoga.net and join us in the Sister Circle. We are a community of yogis who like to cut on a good trap music playlist and get sh*t done! We have monthly wellness workshops, biweekly live yoga classes, a community for accountability and support, plus you'll gain access to my full library of classes, workouts and workshops.You can also find me at:@ashleyrobinsonyoga - IGFacebookYoutube Get full access to Ashley Robinson Yoga at notyouraverageyogi.substack.com/subscribe

I know you’ve heard that you need to be flexible to do yoga, but that’s simply just not true! You don’t need to be fit, thin, flexible, young, or lose weight before you start a yoga practice. You can do yoga right now, today, in your current body, at your current age – even if you can’t touch your toes.In this episode we’ll cover: Why you think you need to look a certain way to be a yogi Why it’s NOT about how you look What you should be focusing on other than your weight, age or flexibility when it comes to yoga and setting wellness goalsIf you're ready to have a consistent at-home yoga practice and live a consistent healthy lifestyle that's attainable and sustainable, head over to 2byoga.net and join us in the Sister Circle. We are a community of yogis who like to cut on a good trap music playlist and get sh*t done! We have monthly wellness workshops, biweekly live yoga classes, a community for accountability and support, plus you'll gain access to my full library of classes, workouts and workshops.You can also find me at:@ashleyrobinsonyoga - IGFacebookYoutube Get full access to Ashley Robinson Yoga at notyouraverageyogi.substack.com/subscribe

Yoga isn’t just for skinny girls.You don’t need to be flexible, fit, young, own expensive leggings or carry crystals in your bra to be a yogi.You don’t need another crash diet or to sip on green juice all day every day to be healthy.And yea, you might be in the 35 and up club, but that doesn’t make you old.This is the vibe: yoga is for everyBODY, yoga doesn’t have to be so serious all the time, aging doesn't have to suck, and healthy living can be fun & sustainable, and I’m on a mission to prove it!In this episode we’ll cover: Ever wanted to try yoga, but yoga seems like it’s not for people like you? We'll talk about why that is, and how to overcome those feelings What are some of the benefits of yoga? Why is yoga something to include in your health and wellness practices especially if you’re in the 35 and up club?If you're ready to have a consistent at-home yoga practice and live a consistent healthy lifestyle that's attainable and sustainable, head over to 2byoga.net and join us in the Sister Circle. We are a community of yogis who like to cut on a good trap music playlist and get sh*t done! We have monthly wellness workshops, biweekly live yoga classes, a community for accountability and support, plus you'll gain access to my full library of classes, workouts and workshops.You can also find me at:@ashleyrobinsonyoga - IGFacebookYoutube Get full access to Ashley Robinson Yoga at notyouraverageyogi.substack.com/subscribe