Welcome to Ashva Yoga!

Come join us in our Yoga Studio
in the heart of Castle Rock

or any of the upcoming Mounted Equestrian Yoga events!

Ashva , is the Sanskrit word for horse, and at Ashva Yoga we specialize in Equestrian Yoga. It includes yoga practices that are on the mat in the studio, as well as with the horse, on and off the horse.

What is Equestrian Yoga?

Equestrian Yoga is an integral and ﬂowing Hatha Yoga practice that addresses the speciﬁc postures and movements of the horseback rider’s body. It focuses on balance, flexibility, core strength, lower back, shoulders, and hips.

Horses pick up on the emotional environment, including our own energy and are a true mirror of our emotional state. When our energy centers are balanced in harmony, horses and humans lead a healthier life!

Learn how to use your breath as an aid to stay in synch with your horse even when fear and nerves arise during a ride.

While Equestrian Yoga is mainly geared towards the horseback rider, anyone who would like to build strength and flexibility in their core, back, shoulders, and hips will greatly benefit from this yoga practice.

Equestrian Yoga is suitable for all levels.

Natarajasana (Lord of the Dance)

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Garudasana (Eagle)

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Benefits of Equestrian Yoga:
The yoga poses practiced, on and off the horse, help

Develop a deeper seat and lower your center of gravity by opening up your hips and building a stronger core.

Open up your shoulders so your arms can move more freely with the reins.

Improve your balance, being able to put more equal weight into your sit bonesand stirrups.

Stay connected in the saddle while looking at that next jump or that cow you are working with.

Use your body, mind, and breath, to build that deep connection and relationshipwith your equine partner.

Be the student - let the horse be your teacher!

Incorporate Equestrian Yoga into your regular training, or make it a special event (Family Gathering, Bachelorette Parties, etc.) by adding a trail ride, wine & snacks after the practice.

Serving the greater Castle Rock area (Parker, Franktown, Sedalia, Elizabeth, Larkspur, Monument, etc.). Contact us for more details.

To read the legend of Aśvah , the horse, please click here.