About Us

The Birth of Shakti Yoga Studio

We are yoga teachers, sound healing practitioners, pranayama guides, space holders, women circle facilitators and more. Guiding you back home to yourself. The founder of Shakti Yoga Studio was born and raised in Blenheim, Ontario, not far from Chatham; Ashton was not immune to the ever growing feeling of wanting to leave the small town and head off into the world. Once she was done high school, she headed off for the city of Toronto. School days passed, friendships were made and experiences were had. She felt like she was living life on her own terms. It was fun, exhilarating and liberating. After school she was again at a cross road, one path led her to pursue her chosen work and the other was a path of unknown. She chose the latter. Why? I guess she was seeking adventure and the unknown always intrigued her. After living in the city and being exposed to so many different cultures and people, she felt like she needed to see more. A one way ticket to Australia was booked and that lead her to over 10 years of travelling and living abroad. Again it was exhilarating, insightful and yes at times chaotic but it was how she found herself. At this time she started pondering about life's big questions- WHY are we here? WHAT is our mission? WHAT is life? You know, the typical big life questions that we all ask ourselves at some point. But for Ashton, she decided to act on those questions and keep searching. These question lead her to her first yoga class while travelling abroad. There was something special about it that she couldn't quite explain or understand. All she knew was that she needed to keep searching and exploring. Over the next 10 years she travelled the world, learned and practiced with world renown teachers in their respective teachings and healing modalities. It was all so very expansive, now looking back, that was the school she really hoped for; to learn from teachers with true, lived experience. The healing continues but she feels it is her mission and dharma to share this with others. To create a space of true healing, expansion and growth through yoga, meditation, breath-work, dance and movement. At Shakti Yoga Studio, we have created a space for you to show up exactly as you are, no judgement, no expectations, just presence. The classes, events and workshops are all designed to meet you where you're at and to help you find your power and guide you back home to yourself. We are so happy you are here and can't wait to practice with you. See you on the mat. With love, Shakti Yoga Studio