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Your ahamkara is only concerned
with:
• How is this affecting me?
• Are things happening the way I
want?
• Are people showing up the way
that feels good to me?
• Do people see me how I want to
be seen?
Meditation helps flip our perspective
to a more neutral, universal, inclusive
view. We catch ourselves when we
start building a story around the
events and interactions in our lives,
step back, and see things from
another’s perspective.
Creating space and openness
in the way we interpret events
liberates us from the pressure of
personally identifying with and
over-emphasizing factors we cannot
control.
SCIENTIFICALLY SPEAKING
There is extensive and impressive
research that’s been done
neurologically to demonstrate the
benefits of meditation for our brains.
Here are a few key benefits:
• Our brainwaves slow into the
restful alpha, beta or delta states
• We shift from the sympathetic
to the parasympathetic nervous
system
• Feel-good hormones (dopamine,
norepinephrine, serotonin) are
released
• Inflammation, muscle tension
and blood pressure reduce in the
body
• New neuropathways increase
patience, empathy and positive
thinking
Your life is your curriculum.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Elevating personal growth as a lifestyle, Ashley Turner, M.A., MFTI
(#62103) is a yoga/meditation teacher, registered Marriage + Family
Therapist Intern, writer, speaker and Initiated Priestess.
Deep, witty and laser focused, she draws on the source texts of yoga
while incorporating the best of neurobiology, Jungian Psychology,
ayurveda, tantra, shamanism and priestess work – vigorously
challenging students and clients from the inside out. She is known for
her ability to translate complex themes into practical, real-life tools
accessible to all.
As the Artist-in-Residence at Montage Laguna Beach, Ashley launched
Montage’s signature monthly yoga–mind–body workshops.
Ashley is a sought after presenter at international events and
conferences and contributor to top tier media publications including
Self, Shape, Mantra, Origin, Women’s Health, Yoga Journal and Natural
Health.
She focuses on a dynamic vinyasa style of yoga infused with nuggets of
wisdom from the roots of Yoga psychology and philosophy, deep self-
inquiry, devotion and humor.
Ashley consults Hollywood creatives, distinguished CEOs, couples,
adolescents and individuals. With a diverse palate and ability to speak
directly to her audience, Ashley has toured with rock stars, lectured in
academic settings and led transformational events worldwide.
She lives by the beach in Marina Del Rey, California.
ashleyturner.org
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