Pricing Philosophy

Equity & Access

Who do you see when you think of yoga? I want the answer to that question to be “somebody who looks like me,” every time, for every person. Unfortunately, many people think “yoga isn’t for me” because the people we see doing yoga most often have thin, flexible, cisgendered, female, European bodies, and are expensive althleisure wear to boot.

If you look closely, this image of “what yoga looks like” is changing, but many people whose bodies and backgrounds don’t fit the stereotype feel like they don’t have a place in yoga. As a teacher, I seek to make yoga accessible to any- and EVERY- body who wants to find peace and power in their mind, breath, and body, whatever shape, ability, size, or color that body might be.

Fees

Private yoga lessons start at $100* per session. The first session is 90 minutes, during which time I will assess your abilities and develop a “game plan” for how to address the issues you want to improve in your mind and body. After the first session, we will meet for 60 minutes** per session, as often as you would like.

Couple’s Yoga is priced at $160 per session, with the same time structure as individual private yoga.

Private Groups of 3-10*** people are $180 per hour; the host and I will speak in advance about the group’s needs, and I’ll come with a sequence (plus several mats, blocks, bolsters, etc.) and a playlist, already prepared!

If you need to cancel for any reason, please give me a full day’s notice. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before our scheduled time will incur a 50% fee (sliding scale and bulk prices still apply).

*As a veteran of the service industry, I accept tips with appreciation and joy.

** If you’re pressed for time, 30-minute sessions can be arranged for a smaller fee.

*** Groups of more than 10 are strongly encouraged to book with me or any of my talented colleagues available at https://www.footprintstofitness.com/services

Sliding Scale

A student of affordable yoga myself, I deeply value the philosophy of the sliding scale. I truly believe that by practicing together, you and I will literally make the world a better place. If you are sincere about deepening your practice, but are unable to pay full price, WE CAN WORK IT OUT. Priority is given to members of systematically marginalized populations (e.g., indigenous survivors of colonization and/or chattel slavery, trans and queer folk, etc.).

ExpertiSES

Yoga Styles

I focus on what is most practical and most helpful to whomever I practice with, at that time. I have an intimate understanding of anatomy, the ability to guide others in Pranayama (therapeutic breathing techniques), plus training in the following styles of Yoga Asana (poses): Hatha, Ashtanga, Jivamukti, Therapeutic Yoga, Chair Yoga, Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra and more.

Meditation Styles

Samastha (peaceful abiding) Meditation from the Shambhala Buddhist Lineage

Guided Meditation Practices

Mantras and Pranayama from Hindu Traditions

Walking Meditation, Movement Meditation

Experiences

Private Yoga Instructor, Ashley Jemini, LLC

April 2016 – Present

Providing personalized yoga and meditation instruction for individuals, couples, families, and groups. My favorite way to teach! IG: @ashleyjemini

Yoga Instructor, Footprints to Fitness

Sept 2018 – present

Taught Community Classes at the New Orleans Jazz Museum/Old US Mint, Duncan Plaza, and Legacy Park; Two 6-week Summer Camp Programs at the Dryades YMCA and Rosenwald Rec Ctr. for youths aged 14-17; a NORD-sponsored Chair Yoga Class for Seniors; and Small, Private Groups for Conventions, Bachelorette Parties, etc. Obtained CPR Training and Childhood Sexual Assault Prevention Training. IG: @footprints_to_fitness

Yoga Instructor, Swan River Yoga Mid City Mandir

Jan 2018 – April 2019

Accepted a teaching position upon graduation from the Swan River 400-hour (200-hour RYT) Teacher Training Program. IG: @swanriveryoganola

EDUCATION

Swan River Yoga 400-hr Teacher Training (200-hr RYT)

Focus on alignment and breathing Hatha, Jivamukti, Iyengar, and Anusara styles.

30-hour Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training

How to adapt yoga poses for people with physical challenges such as knee replacements, scoliosis, multiple sclerosis, hip replacements, etc. With Kelly Haas (IAYT-Certified Yoga Therapist), IG: @yogawithhaas.

Bachelor of Arts: Psychology

Loyola University, New Orleans, Magna Cum Laude

Clinical Psychology Doctorate (PsyD)

Roosevelt University, Chicago (30 Credit Hours)