About Us
The Birth of Shakti
They say when you create it they will come.
Born and raised in Blenheim, Ontario, not far from Chatham; I was not immune to the ever growing feeling of wanting to leave the small town and head off into the world. Once I was done high school, I headed off for the city of Toronto. School days passed, friendships were made and experiences were had. I felt like I was living life on my own terms. It was fun, exhilarating and liberating.
After school I was again at a cross road to either stick with the chosen career I decided to pursue or again leave for the unknown. I chose the latter. Why? I guess seeking adventure and the unknown always intrigued me. After living in the city and being exposed to so many different cultures and people I felt I needed to see more.
One way ticket to Australia was booked and that lead me to over 10 years of travelling and living abroad. Again it was exhilarating, insightful and yes at times chaotic but I created it and it was MY messy and crazy life.
At this time I was starting to ponder about life's big questions- WHY are we here? WHAT is our mission? WHAT is life? You know, the typical life altering, deep life questions that we all at least once ask ourselves. But for me I decided to act on those questions and keep searching. This question lead me to my first yoga class while travelling abroad. There was something special about it that I couldn't quite understand. I needed to keep searching and exploring.
Over the next 10 years I 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 I really needed; to learn from teachers with true, lived experience.
The healing continues but I feel it is my 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, we aim to create a space for you to dive a little deeper into the unknown, to expand your heart and unlock your full power, Shakti Power.
With love,
Ashton