TESTIMONIALS

"Ashley Litecky's yoga classes are by far my favorite I have EVER taken. She teaches vinyasa yoga with the occasional influence from kundalini practice, and her class is a combination of guided meditation and hands-on instruction. I always leave with a clearer head, feeling like I got a challenging and invigorating work out. I have learned far more from her class than I have from any other yoga class I've taken. Her guidance and empathy provide a safe space for you to challenge yourself, and just as safe a space to take it easy on a day when you need a more leisurely practice.

She teaches a beginners class on Monday and an intermediate class on Wednesday. The Monday class can get a little crowded sometimes, so go early to get a good spot. The Wednesday class is traditionally pretty sparse, which is nice. Don't be afraid of the 'intermediate' label! All it means is that you're interested in challenging yourself, not that you're a pro. You won't be the only one toppling over while making a first attempt at a headstand, and no one will judge you even if you are!

Ashley reads from buddhist texts and recites memorized passages from some of her favorite teachers to help bring purpose to your practice and to help you grow mentally, physically, and spiritually. She seems to be an avid reader and a serious study, as these messages and themes are ever-changing, always fresh and relevant. She seems to truly think about what it is that her students need on any given day to tailor the practice and teaching accordingly.

The class ends with a silent meditation in savasana to soak in your practice. She helps each student relax their face and shoulders with her hands and something lovely smelling (herbs?) next to the face. Then we finish with ohm shanti shanti shanti's and skip our way home full of bliss.

I've taken classes all over the country, including San Francisco, CA, Portland, OR, Blacksburg, VA, and DC proper. Ashley is truly the best. I wish I could bring her with me everywhere I go!"  ~ Jessica

"I have been a yoga student for the past 7 years and have taken classes with numerous teachers in the DC area. Ashley is, by far, my favorite. She incorporates beautifully those key principles of strength, balance, and flexibility in every class. Not only have the physical aspects of my practice improved since studying with her, but so has my ability to apply the principles of yoga to life. She is the best."  ~ Lisa

"As a middle-aged, and rapidly aging, defense contractor, I was naturally somewhat apprehensive about starting yet another fitness routine, especially one that involved "yoga and meditation". There was the fear of the unknown (yoga is weird, isn't it????) and besides, I had been active in running and weight-lifting programs for years, so how much additional time did I want to devote to fitness? On the other hand, there were an increasing number of creaks and complaints creeping into my anatomy and I was not recovering from injuries with quite the same resilience as in the past, so maybe another approach was merited... Taking a deep breath, I signed myself and my (reluctant) wife up for Ashley's "Yoga & Meditation" class (there's safety in numbers, I reasoned).

That was two years ago. Fast forward to today: I don't think it's an overstatement to say my life has been transformed. I am fitter than I have been in years, less injury prone, more flexible, and my sense of balance (on feet, foot, head, and hands) is better than it has been at any point in my entire life. Then there's the improvement in mental well-being that's a bit harder to quantify, but it's there just the same. Lastly, there's the endorphins (runners take note) that are streaming through your body at the end of each class. Ahhh.. Tuesday evenings have never been so good."  ~ John Moore, President, Miranda, Inc.

"After 2+ years of Anusara Yoga, I feel like I owe you a special thanks for helping John and I start down this wonderful road. We went, (bravely I now realize) to a week-long yoga retreat last February and had a wonderful time. We were the oldest (in our 70's now!) but everyone in the session was so supportive and encouraging. And you gave us a really wonderful foundation on which to build. Thank you for that. I hope you are well and happy and inspiring wonderful students. I do think of you often."  ~ M. Sewell

"Last year I started taking over the counter medication for my allergies. Once I began drinking Ashley's tasty Allergy Ease Tea I have not had to take any medication. I began drinking it at beginning of the allergy season and now I just drink it as needed. The tea tastes great hot or cold. I have already referred over 10 of my friends and yoga student to this tea because IT WORKS!"  ~ E. Lazenbury