Ashley S.

Ryan, Phoenix AZ (Testimonial)

Ashley is an excellent instructor! Her focus on alignment, timing, posture, and breathing has helped take my practice to a new level. She also has a great personality and always very focused on the student. She makes the entire introductory and advanced learning process a blast! And is truly a gifted, talented, class A teacher. We are very lucky to have her here in the valley. Call her now!

Michael, Carefree AZ (Testimonial)

I had been going to yoga classes for many years and tried to keep up with the pace and the techniques, but I kept falling behind and getting injured. It would take me too long to get into the poses, then with only partially correct alignment, I couldn't hold the poses but for a second or two, and I kept suffering back injuries. I was frustrated and clearly not getting the benefit I expected. I reached out to Ashley and it has been a completely different experience. She is patient, uses props for support and balance assistance, and she has taught me the correct positions and what I should be feeling in order to self-monitor my alignment. She is very hands on and an excellent communicator, so I am learning so many aspects of this that I could never grasp before. She has built on this step by step, and I can hold these poses for 3-4 minutes, so I am deriving the benefit and stretching that this is all about. Moreover, I am more flexible, no injuries, and I am making progress. Now I don't have all that morning back pain, I have returned to golf, and this is all after just 2 months with her. I feel we are still at the beginning, but with this kind of improvement already, I am excited and encouraged for what other strides I can gain. I recommend her highly and I cannot stress enough that just attending classes and going through the process isn't necessarily beneficial. It clearly wasn't for me. Doing it correctly, with proper alignment so you really get the needed stretching and flexibility is the essence of this. I urge anyone to contact Ashley, and I know you won't be disappointed.

Robin, Scottsdale AZ (Testimonial)

I had a few personal sessions with Ashley. She was very caring regarding my person needs and desires related to my yoga instruction. Her knowledge and expertise of yoga was impressive. I felt wonerdul after my first session. I would highly recommend her as an instructor. She is not one of your run-of-the-mill yoga instructors you find in the gym!!!

Dani, Gilbert AZ (Testimonial)

Ashley is a very professional and experienced Yoga teacher. Not only does her continuous training and education add to her prestige, she is attentive, caring and innovative in her approach to teaching. Ashley uses creativity and specialized knowledge of Yoga props and sequencing to turn her lessons into a valuable learning experience. I would recommend Ashley and Bends N'Blends to anyone wishing to begin or deepen a Yoga practice!

Todd / Crossfitter (Testimonial)

Ashley put me in the right postures I needed to target my shoulder pain and help with my mobility (or lack of it). Anyone who does CF needs to dedicate some time for mobility work like yoga unless you would rather spend thousands of dollars going to physical therapy down the road. Trust me, I've been there, done that. Moreover it will help your form incredibly lifting weights and make you a better Crossfitter.