Ashley Loren Keith

With over a decade of experience as a certified massage therapist and yoga instructor, Ashley brings a unique blend of healing arts, movement, music, and creative expression to the retreat space. For the past four years, she has been part of the massage crew at Esalen Institute, offering therapeutic bodywork rooted in presence, connection, and the transformative power of touch. A trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and sound healing facilitator, Ashley weaves together guitar, voice, didgeridoo, drums, and an eclectic collection of sound healing instruments to create immersive experiences that invites relaxation, self-discovery, and connection.

Ashley also helps facilitate yoga teacher trainings and wellness retreats around the world, creating spaces for growth, exploration, and meaningful connection. Beyond the healing arts, Ashley is a passionate circus arts performer and instructor, with specialties in handstand hula hooping, aerial silks, pole acrobatics, acro yoga, and dance. For many years, she taught at aerial arts and yoga studios throughout Santa Cruz, California, sharing her love for movement, play, and embodied expression.

At the heart of everything she does is a deep love for being immersed in the elements and connecting to nature. Whether through bodywork, yoga, music, movement, or simply exploring the outdoors, Ashley is passionate about creating experiences that inspire people to reconnect with themselves, each other, and the wild, vibrant beauty of life.