Yoga Therapist - CYT ~ ERYT - 500
Posture ~ Pelvis - Feet
Chronic Pain ~ Spine issues ~ Stability and Hi, I’m Nati! Laura H. Deborah D. Mary G.
After using yoga to heal myself from chronic back pain, I have been on a mission to empower people to actively participate in their own healing and regeneration. My journey began over 20 years ago when I worked in the Spanish radio industry. I suddenly found myself suffering from chronic lower back pain. In search of relief, I developed a dedicated yoga practice which helped to deeply heal my body. My restoration was life-changing and inspired me on my path to teaching yoga. As a Yoga Therapist, the most important thing for me is to make yoga accessible to all. For over two decades, I’ve taught in various settings, from private and studio classes to shelters, schools, rehabilitation centers, hospitals, and churches. I love creating positive environments that are self-paced and inclusive. My approach to teaching stems from the unique needs of each individual. Through my own healing journey and after helping hundreds of clients, I know what it is like to suffer or feel like the only option you have is a lifetime of painkillers. I want to show you how you can live pain-free, get better sleep, manage your stress, improve your strength, and create a brand new relationship with your body. Chronic Pain
Pelvic floor
Posture
Balance and Stability
Mobility Restrictions
Osteoarthritis
Feet issues
My specialties include pre and post-natal yoga, pelvic floor work, and posture and gait alignment. I also focus on helping individuals living with autoimmune diseases, chronic pain, scoliosis and PTSD. As a Yoga Therapist, I am passionate about anatomy and the biomechanics of movement, and this informs how I approach the application of asanas for mind-body wellness. Praises:
I credit Natalie's exquisite yoga (life) classes with bringing my son back to life after nearly dying from a severe chronic health condition.Her compassionate and fun loving life force, along with her understanding of yoga, human beings and the pain response are a combination that cannot be matched. I now enjoy Natalie's classes regularly and cannot recommend her more! Natalie is an excellent yoga teacher who shares her love of yoga and her knowledge on how the body works with enthusiasm, kindness and humor.Her work is suitable for all levels of yoga experience. As a novice yoga student, I was at first intimidated by the idea of joining a class, but attending Natalie's classes over the years, gave me the confidence and reassurance to practice regularly. She is an inspiring teacher and a great human being. Until I began to practice with Natalie, I tried yoga at a number of yoga studios and gyms. I often found myself injured. Nine years ago I connected with Natalie, and because of her knowledge of the human body; her precise, technical instructions; and her warmth, compassion and sense of humor, I have a better understanding of my body. Natalie was able to adjust my practice to fit me. I now I am confident that I can have an injury free practice, and keep improving whether in a studio, online or at home.
01/15/2026
I’m excited to share this article published by LEMS Shoes—one of my all-time favorite shoe brands. They featured the Foot Fitness Course I created, which has helped so many people avoid bunionectomies, ease plantar fasciitis, improve balance, prevent falls, and transform their posture.
If you’re curious to explore it yourself, you can use DISCOUNT50 at checkout for 50% off the course. Your feet truly are the foundation of your whole body—this work can change everything.
Susan, one of my students, shared this after completing the course:
“My bunions no longer feel inflamed, my balance has improved so much, and my hammertoes have softened in a way I didn’t think was possible. I feel steadier on my feet and more confident in my body.”
A Simple Plan for Everyday Foot Health By Natalie Stawsky, Yoga Therapist & Posture and Foot Health Educator When was the last time you really thought about your feet? Most of us don’t give them much attention—until they start hurting. But our feet are literally the foundation of everything ...
01/13/2026
For those of you who have asked how you can support me during this season of navigating health challenges:
For a limited time, I’m opening my Foot Fitness Course at half the usual price as a way for you to receive this work while also supporting me through an ongoing healing process.
This course reflects years of study and practice around foot health, posture, and functional movement. It’s designed to help you build strength, awareness, and resilience from the ground up — whether you’re a yoga practitioner, teacher, or simply someone wanting to care for your body more intelligently.
This offering isn’t about devaluing the work. It’s an exchange — an invitation to step into a practice that supports your body, while your participation supports me during a time when healing requires extra care.
If this feels aligned, I’d be grateful to share this work with you. And if it’s not the right time, your presence, kind words, and continued connection are equally meaningful.
Use Discount50 at checkout
Relieve foot pain from plantar fasciitis, bunions, hammer toes, flat feet, and more with practical tips and effective exercises. Improve alignment, reduce discomfort, and regain mobility with expert-backed, actionable techniques.
01/08/2026
✨ By Popular Request — We’ve Changed the Start Date! ✨
Our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Ashland Yoga Center will now begin in APRIL, giving you more time to prepare, plan, and truly say yes to this journey.
To celebrate, the Super Early Bird Discount of $550 is available until February 8 🌱
This is not a cookie-cutter training.
This is a deeply embodied, inclusive, nervous-system–informed approach to yoga—designed for people who want to:
• Feel yoga in their bones, not just memorize cues
• Understand alignment, anatomy, and the subtle body in a lived, experiential way
• Learn how to regulate the nervous system—for themselves and others
• Teach (if they choose to) from presence, sensitivity, and real embodiment
• Or simply deepen their personal practice in a meaningful, lasting way
Whether you feel called to teach or you’re craving a richer, more grounded relationship with yoga, this training meets you where you are.
✨ April start | $550 Super Early Bird through Feb 8
📩 Message me or visit the Ashland Yoga Center website for details
If this has been whispering to you… now might be the time to listen 💛 https://www.ashlandyogacenter.net/teacher-training
12/23/2025
5 Surprising Ways Your Feet Affect Your Whole Body 👣
Most people think foot pain is just about shoes or aging.
But your feet are actually influencing everything above them.
Here’s how:
1️⃣ Your posture
Weak or collapsed arches can pull your body out of alignment all the way up to your head.
2️⃣ Your knees
When the feet don’t absorb shock well, the knees often take the hit.
3️⃣ Your hips & pelvis
Your pelvis responds directly to how your feet meet the ground — stability starts below.
4️⃣ Your balance & confidence
Strong, responsive feet improve balance, ease of movement, and how secure you feel in your body.
5️⃣ Your nervous system
Your feet are rich with sensory receptors — waking them up can calm and regulate your whole system.
This is why I created my Foot Fitness Course — to help you rebuild strength, mobility, and awareness from the ground up.
🎄 Holiday Gift to You 🎄
Use code DISCOUNT50 for 50% off the Foot Fitness Course
✨ Valid through Christmas ✨Link in bio
12/23/2025
5 Surprising Ways Your Feet Affect Your Whole Body 👣
Most people think foot pain is just about shoes or aging.
But your feet are actually influencing everything above them.
Here’s how:
1️⃣ Your posture
Weak or collapsed arches can pull your body out of alignment all the way up to your head.
2️⃣ Your knees
When the feet don’t absorb shock well, the knees often take the hit.
3️⃣ Your hips & pelvis
Your pelvis responds directly to how your feet meet the ground — stability starts below.
4️⃣ Your balance & confidence
Strong, responsive feet improve balance, ease of movement, and how secure you feel in your body.
5️⃣ Your nervous system
Your feet are rich with sensory receptors — waking them up can calm and regulate your whole system.
This is why I created my Foot Fitness Course — to help you rebuild strength, mobility, and awareness from the ground up.
🎄 Holiday Gift to You 🎄
Use code DISCOUNT50 for 50% off the Foot Fitness Course
✨ Valid through Christmas ✨
Relieve foot pain from plantar fasciitis, bunions, hammer toes, flat feet, and more with practical tips and effective exercises. Improve alignment, reduce discomfort, and regain mobility with expert-backed, actionable techniques.
12/22/2025
This training has been a heartfelt offering for over 15 years — and it’s so much more than learning poses.
It’s a trauma-informed, nervous system–aware training designed to help you:
• Deepen your personal practice
• Learn to regulate your nervous system through movement and breath
• Explore multiple yoga styles
• Practice from a place of self-honoring and self-compassion
You don’t need to be flexible.
You don’t need a “perfect” body.
You simply need a willingness to meet yourself where you are. 💛
And if you choose to teach, you’ll be guiding others from a grounded, authentic, embodied place.
🌿 Early Bird ends January 5 — Save $300
🌿 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training begins February 7
12/13/2025
Our feet are often the most neglected part of the body — yet they’re the foundation for balance, posture, and presence.
When you start at the feet, changes can happen quickly.
You feel more grounded.
Your posture begins to organize.
Your practice feels more alive.
For a limited time, I’m offering 50% off my Foot Fitness Course: Balance, Strength & Flexibility — a self-paced series of simple, effective practices you can do at home and integrate into yoga, walking, or daily life.
✨ Use code Discount50
🔗 Link in bio
Start where your feet are.
12/13/2025
For a limited time, I am offering 50 % off the Foot Fitness Course: Balance, Strength and Flexibility
This self-paced course includes:
Simple, effective foot practices you can do at home
Guidance for improving balance, posture, and stability
Tools that integrate easily into yoga, walking, or daily life
✨ Because the feet respond quickly, many people notice changes right away — which makes it easier to stay committed.
👉 Use code: Discount50
👉 Get the course here:
Relieve foot pain from plantar fasciitis, bunions, hammer toes, flat feet, and more with practical tips and effective exercises. Improve alignment, reduce discomfort, and regain mobility with expert-backed, actionable techniques.
12/11/2025
Grateful to share Tessa’s experience from our most recent Yoga Teacher Training.
This is more than a certification — it’s a personal and professional transformation.
✨ Super Early Bird ($550 off) ends tomorrow
Visit link in bio for more info. Training starts February 8
visit link in bio or https://www.ashlandyogacenter.net
12/09/2025
✨ Last Chance for the Super Early Bird Discount ✨
This Wednesday is the final day to receive $550 off the tuition for our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training starting February 7th.
This training has been a heartfelt offering for over 15 years, and it’s so much more than learning poses. It’s a trauma-informed, nervous system–aware training designed to help you:
• Deepen your personal practice
• Learn to regulate your nervous system through movement and breath
• Explore multiple yoga styles
• Practice from a place of self-honoring and self-compassion
You don’t need to be flexible.
You don’t need a “perfect” body.
You just need a willingness to meet yourself where you are. 💛
And if you choose to teach, you’ll be guiding others from a grounded, authentic, embodied place.
🌿 Super early bird ends this Wednesday
🌿 Training begins February 7th
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Find Community. Develop Confidence. Facilitate healing with Cutting-Edge Science Are you ready to deepen your practice and step into the role of a yoga teacher? Our comprehensive 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at Ashland Yoga Center is designed to expand your knowl...
12/01/2025
These last months of dealing with health challenges have clarified so much for me. When your nervous system is tender, you get very honest about what aligns with your energy… and what doesn’t.
And what still lights me up — every single time — is leading my 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training.
15+ years of teaching it.
Almost 30 years of learning and studying.
And still, it brings me so much joy.
I realized again how much I love small groups (
11/20/2025
✨ 2026 Yoga Teacher Training Begins February 6th ✨
Super Early Bird: $2,700 if paid in full by December 10th — Save $550
We are so excited to open enrollment for our 2026 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Ashland Yoga Center. This training is truly one of the most meaningful things we offer—not just because of the curriculum, but because of the care, attention, and mentorship we give to every student.
Carlos and I (Natalie) have over 20 years of experience teaching and training, and what matters most to us is creating a learning environment that is personal, accessible, inclusive, and trauma-informed. This is why we intentionally keep our group very small—so each student receives individualized feedback, mentoring, and support throughout the journey.
This training is not bound to a single style of yoga. Instead, we offer a wide range of practices—alignment-based, somatic, breath-centered, restorative, subtle body studies, and more—so you graduate with a rich and versatile toolbox to teach from, honoring different bodies, abilities, and experiences.
There are no prerequisites. You don’t need to be flexible, fit, or have any particular type of body. What matters most is your desire to deepen your own practice, because authentic teaching naturally grows from embodied experience.
We also place a strong emphasis on safety and supporting the nervous system, both for your own practice and for how you hold space for others.
If you’ve been feeling the call to step deeper into yoga, this may be your moment.
Save $550 with the Super Early Bird when paid in full by December 10th.
Training begins February 6, 2026.
Feel free to reach out with questions or visit AshlandYogaCenter.net/teacher-training for details.
We can’t wait to support your journey. 💛
This very short video is from one of our graduates https://youtu.be/g1OSTGIhpos?si=SAExEemt7voCGQ5-
One of the recent graduates for the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher TrainingVisit ashlandyogacenter.net for more info
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Natalie loves making yoga accessible and delightful for her students. She uses the therapeutic application of yoga postures to help people access their innate ability to self-heal. She teaches versatile techniques to release chronic tension that facilitate a restored mind-body connection. Through her comprehensive training in yoga therapy, massage therapy and Reiki, she has gained a thorough understanding of how to adapt yoga for anyone. Some of the restrictions that Natalie helps people move through include: Chronic Pain, Pelvic floor dysfunction, postural mal-alignment, unbalanced gait, limited range of motion and osteoarthritis. She modifies postures for elders, children, and women in the pre-natal/post-partum periods. She helps people find relief from chronic pain, stress and attention disorders through individualized techniques.
Natalie teaches how to move mindfully. She is a keen observer of biomechanics and breathing patterns. Through the effortless elegance of her lyrical communication style, she clearly and compassionately conveys how to re-align posture. Her therapeutic hands-on adjustment techniques precisely and gently guide her students to optimize their internal sense of tranquility. Natalie helps her students to stabilize and strengthen the musculoskeletal system while balancing and restoring the nervous system
Natalie aims to empower her students to actively participate in their own regeneration, and to this end she provides a positive environment that is encouraging, self-paced, and nonjudgmental. Her ability to put people at ease makes her classes at once fun and transformative. Natalie is utterly uplifting, unpretentious and in possession of a contagious enthusiasm and humor. Her classes are permeated with a refreshing lightheartedness. She is committed to promoting physical, emotional and mental health through her sessions.
Natalie has been a student of yoga for 20 years. She has studied copiously with world-renowned teachers and is a graduate of the Yoga Therapy Program at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, where she lived for 20 years. She was a successfully established radio personality and producer in the Spanish media when she found herself suffering from chronic lower back pain and other conditions. She was able to heal herself through her yoga practice, and decided to dedicate her life to helping others restore their vitality. It is important to Natalie to be inclusive and bring yoga to disenfranchised populations like inner-city children, incarcerated youth and low-income mothers. She has taught extensively in schools, shelters, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, churches, and yoga studios for many years. She has been living and practicing in Ashland, Oregon since 2008. She is the Movement Therapist with the Pain Resiliency Program in Oregon where she helps people with Chronic Pain increase their quality of life through movement therapy and mindfulness techniques.
Natalie is a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists and Yoga Alliance. She has released 5 DVDs: Yoga for Beginners (in Spanish), Pre and Postnatal Yoga (in Spanish + in English), Yoga for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, and Restorative Yoga for Chronic Pain. Natalie was the Movement Therapist with the Pain Resiliency Program in Southern Oregon, with the mission to improve the quality of life in our communities through the understanding, evaluation and application of best practices for the treatment of complex chronic pain. She continues to deepen her practice and invites students to expand their own.
