If you've ever met Ashka, you'll know her passion for life and her gift for helping others find their way home to themselves. Through her yoga and embodied teaching, she has supported so many people to reconnect with their strength and feel more at home in who they are.

I'm lucky enough to know Ashka not only through her work, but as a friend. She's someone who always has my back, who makes me laugh, who helps me make sense of the world, and who has inspired me simply by being herself. She's one of those rare people who makes you feel safe to show up as your whole self, and I'm so grateful to call her my friend.

Four years ago, Ashka was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma, a type of blood cancer. Since then, she has faced her diagnosis with incredible strength and positivity, and has been able to manage the condition without needing treatment.

Following her recent check-ups, her doctors have recommended that she now begin chemotherapy which she stared on September 7th. While the outlook is positive and follicular lymphoma is highly treatable, the treatment itself is physically and emotionally demanding. She is expected to be unable to work for around five to six months while she undergoes treatment and gives her body the time it needs to recover.

Like many self-employed people, taking time away from work also means taking time away from her income.

We would love to ease some of that financial pressure so Ashka can focus fully on her treatment, rest and recovery, without having to worry about how she will manage everyday living costs.

This fundraiser has been created by friends who want to support Ashka through this next chapter.

Our hope is that, together, we can help with some of the everyday costs of living, rent, bills, groceries and other essentials, giving Ashka some financial breathing space while she is unable to teach.

Ashka has spent years holding space for others. Through her teaching, she has offered support, encouragement and a place of calm for so many people. Now it's our turn to hold space for her.

Whether you can give a little, a lot, or simply share this page, every contribution will make such a difference.

Most of all, we want Ashka to know she isn't facing this journey alone.

Thank you for supporting Ashka and helping her focus on healing, not finances. ❤️