Meet Aya

Aya grew up a dancer and has always had a passion for movement.  Raised outside of Boston, she has also spent time living in Los Angeles and New York. She has called Chicago home since 2015.

Aya has been teaching at SoulCycle for the past 6.5 years where she is a Master Instructor. She brings her love for community, music, and sweat into her classes. While based in Chicago, she has also taught in New York, Boston, Northern California, and Aspen. 

Most recently, Aya has completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with the Yoga Alliance. She has been a practitioner of yoga for over 12 years and is delighted to be able to lead yoga classes in person throughout the city. You can expect to feel stretched, strong, and connected in her class while you listen to a great curated playlist. 

Aya hosts retreats and events focused on honest conversation around body image and mental health. She strives to bring people together to speak vulnerably and authentically, as well as make movement accessible to all. She is a certified Health Coach through the Nutrition School and has been a lululemon Ambassador since 2015.