Ashley Smith
has been exploring various forms of movement arts and the potential of the physical body for over 20 years through her experience in yoga, dance (tap, jazz, ballet, Afro-Brazilian), gymnastics, competitive athletics (basketball, volleyball, softball) and aerobics. Currently at the Esalen Institute in
Big Sur, CA
, where she is head of The Esalen Movement Arts program, Ashley studies holistic approaches to health and fitness that include mind, body and spirit. Ashley brings inspiration to the dance floor from her experience with Gabrielle Roth's 5 Rhythms, Vin Marti's Soul Motion, Ellen Watson's SpiritDance, Trance Dance, Chi Gong and Meditation. Her passion lies in freeing the creative spirit that lives in everyone to dance, sing, pray and play.
