My Story 

A Path to Inner Peace  

I’m Ashleigh Saponare 

Welcome

Ashleigh Saponare of Moon Confidant. She is a young woman wearing a denim jacket sits outdoors on a rocky terrain, smiling at the camera with sunglasses perched on her head.
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Intuitive 

Teacher 

Wayshower 

Ashleigh Saponare in a colorful outfit performs a standing yoga pose on a rock next to a road, with mountains and trees in the background.

Hiker 

Poet 

Sensitively Strong 

Forward Thinker

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Dancer 

Writer 

Open Mind 

Meditator 

  • Ashleigh Saponare is a passionate yoga practitioner, educator, and spiritual seeker. With a 200 hr. vinyasa yoga certification, an M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction, and a B.S. in English, Ashleigh’s 10+ years of teaching have been varied and rewarding, and they have brought her deeper into the heart of what it means to “live one’s yoga.” Her recent work as a yoga & mindfulness instructor at therapeutic day schools inspired her to further commit to being a leader and friend to those on the path of healing and growth, including her own. Furthermore, her recent nomadic lifestyle of living two years on the road has opened her eyes to both the joys and challenges of living intentionally, with true care for others and the Earth. Life-inspired and moved, Ashleigh brings it all to her yoga mat each day to find grounding and connection within. She loves to share the benefits of this practice with others through strong vinyasa flows, smart alignment cues, and steady breath instruction. With humility, she holds space for you to explore on your mat and find rhythm. With humor, she lightens the mood and helps you to relax. Like the yin and yang, Ashleigh nurtures both aspects of the practice: the effort and the ease, the flow and the stillness, and the interconnectedness of it all. She loves teaching, is grateful for the opportunity and for all those who show up on their mats.

    When not on her yoga mat, Ashleigh can be found outside hiking with her husband, dancing, creatively writing and spending time with loved ones.

    Specializations

    • Yoga for anxiety and depression

    • Outdoor leadership

    Degrees

    • M.A. Curriculum and Instruction
       Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT

    • B.S. English, minor in Psychology
       Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT

    Licenses & Certifications

    • 200 hour Registered Yoga Alliance Teacher, Saraswati’s Yoga Joint, Norwalk, CT June 2013 

    • 60 hour Yin Yoga training, YogaPod, Boulder, CO February 2023

    • 66 hour training, LifeForce Yoga for Depression and Anxiety, Amy Weintraub @ Kripalu, MA July 2015

    • Teacher of English, Grades 7-12, State of Connecticut licensure, May 2009

    Other Yoga Trainings

    • Direct experience of teaching yoga classes weekly 2013 - 2018, 2021-present

    • Luminous Soul Satsang sessions with Manorama @ Jivamukti NYC and online (i.e. meditation, chanting, Sanskrit instruction and wisdom discussion), 2017, 2021, 2023

    • “Patanjali and Beyond: Exploring the Ancient Texts of Yoga” w/ Terrence Coe, Dew Yoga, March 2018 (5 hrs.)

    • The Radiance Sutras meditation workshop w/ Dr. Lorin Roche, The Yoga Shala of CT, Nov. 2016 (12 hr.)

    • “Ramayana: The Art of Story Telling” w/ Douglas Brooks, PhD. & B. Birney, Saraswati’s Yoga Joint, Dec. 2014 (10 hr)

    • “Bhagavad Gita: The Beloved Lord's Secret Love Song” workshop w/ Graham Schweig, PhD, NYC, April 2014 (3 hrs)

    • Physical Adjustments Clinic, Saraswati’s Yoga Joint, April 2014 (5 hours)

    • Embodied Psychology for Yoga Teachers online course, Livia Cohen-Shapiro, February 2014 (6 hrs.)

    • Yoga mentorship w/ Donna Jackson, owner of Saraswati’s Yoga Joint, 2014 (10 hrs.)

DOES THIS RESONATE WITH YOU…

You’re feeling disconnected and overwhelmed, trying to find some calm and clarity amidst the busyness of life. Maybe you’re thinking …

“COULD YOGA BE THE ANSWER?”

It was for me.

Ashleigh Saponare sits cross-legged on a rocky outcrop, arms crossed over their chest, smiling, with a large boulder and forested hillside in the background under a clear blue sky.
A rocky outcrop juts into a clear blue sky.

LET ME TELL YOU MY STORY…

It all started with a challenging period in my life.

I was struggling with depression and anxiety, feeling disconnected and overwhelmed. Searching for a way to heal, I discovered yoga. The combination of movement and mindfulness offered me a sanctuary, a way to reconnect with myself and find balance.

BUT IT WASN’T JUST A HOBBY.

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YOGA TRANSFORMED MY LIFE.

I decided to dive deeper and pursued specialized training, combining my passion for teaching, movement, and spirituality.

With certifications in Yin Yoga and LifeForce Yoga for Depression and Anxiety, I developed a unique approach to help others heal and connect with their true selves.

I now offer personalized sessions and group classes that provide a safe, supportive space for exploration and growth.

I’m here to help you find your path to well-being.

Whether you’re seeking balance, inner peace, or a deeper connection with yourself, I’m here to guide you. Together, we can explore the transformative power of yoga and mindfulness.

Life’s Beautiful 

Moments 

View fullsize Radiant One, Please listen to me. The essence of all teachings is right here. Open your eyes. With a soft and steady gaze, 👁️ Look out upon creation. Receive waves of light as they enter your eyes, Singing of Infinity. The light touching the back
View fullsize “Everything changes when you start to emit your own frequency rather than absorbing the frequencies around you, when you start imprinting your intent on the universe rather than receiving an imprint from existence.” ~Barbara Marciniak
View fullsize *** May form bring me back Form informing state Bring only that which resonates Me, beckoning deep inner knowing Back to center, back into motion May form bring me back *** #yogaawakening #breathein #breatheout #beintentional #betruetoyou #bellybre
View fullsize Excuse me, it’s been a minute. I’ve been on a different planet. “The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” - John Muir #yosemite #halfdome #johnmuirtrail #misttrail #naturebathing #timewithyou
View fullsize Last weekend we discovered a new favorite campground in Colorado: Rainbow 🌈 Lakes! Big sites, friendly hosts, and best of all, access to two incredible hikes, including Arapaho Glacier trail. 🏔️ Starting at 10,000 ft elevation, we hiked an incline
View fullsize “Such a path could only be traveled by one sensitive to the landmarks of a trackless wilderness.” - Thomas Merton #innersense #discerningnature #universalrhythms #naturespeaks #listendeeply #bouldercolorado #hikingadventures
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View fullsize 🔥 Raw, unfiltered, dirty, dusty Burning Man Ash; a decomposed form, the final act. A gift of flame — it’s what remains: a transformed state, ASH 🔥 . . Photo: Sept. 4th, 2017

Inspirational

Writing

Stories, Reflections, Poetry 

Blog
When the Match Strikes
When the Match Strikes

When contemplation moves into action. When a driving desire or natural compulsion draws us further down our path -- that's what got me here!: my website and first blog post. Welcome.

Movement & Mindfulness (part-1)
Movement & Mindfulness (part-1)

A memorable moment in my career as a teacher. A time in life when intuition, training, and knowledge combined to produce a positive effect, one that couldn't have been planned for; it was an action in response to a feeling. I bet you can recall a time..?

Zona Visphota (part-2)
Zona Visphota (part-2)

A story about an experience in my life, whereby a lesson about the power of ritual and about the joys of teaching, came to me. Therapeutically, I am intrigued by the idea of using relational play as a way to explore deeper feelings without having to attach a story.

Nuture Your

Mind and Body

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Ashleigh Saponare stands on a rocky cliff face with a massive, cloud-covered mountain in the background. The sky is overcast and misty, creating a dramatic and ethereal atmosphere.
Ashleigh Saponare stands on a rocky outcrop, overlooking a vast mountain range with prominent peaks and a partly cloudy sky in the background.