I discovered Heather a few years ago when I sought out yoga as a way to learn new coping skills to help manage anxiety and PTSD symptoms. What I found in Heather is an empathetic, supportive mentor and instructor who takes the time to get to know her students particular physical, mental and spiritual needs. During class Heather fully explains poses, the transitions and their purpose so students understand how they are progressing towards their respective goals. Heather is real and authentic. I recommend her as a yoga therapist, yoga teacher, but especially for those dealing with any personal or emotional challenges. If you are looking for support and skill development through the lens of yoga, give this style a try. It will help reduce the impact of those challenges on your life
Kelly C
We have enjoyed therapeutic yoga classes with Heather for over three years. Following a yoga practice that is both restorative and rehabilitative has been a welcome addition to our hectic lives. In her classes Heather creates a caring and supportive community in which her students can work at their own pace in order to improve their physical and mental health
Heather demonstrates many talents as a yoga therapist. She has a warm, welcoming personality that invites you to share “where you are at” in your physical and emotional challenge. One of Heather’s strengths is her ability to assess an individual’s physical needs and provide helpful accommodations throughout the class, often proposing adjustments “on the spot”. For example, the creative use of chairs in class has allowed me to be able to hold a posture without over fatiguing or straining, while enjoying the benefits of the posture and feeling inclusive in the class. Heather is able to support the needs of each individual client and provide challenges for their journey on the yoga mat, whatever that may unfurl. We look forward each week to see what’s in store for our yoga practice ~ each week is different
Greg S and Jane L
When in yoga class with Heather, she guides us through our practice as though we’re the only person in the room. Her approach is creative in that she allows us to be flexible (pun intended!!) in our approach to each pose and movement based on our own ability. She models variations to postures and movement to ensure everyone in class can get benefit from a pose comfortably while offering beginner and advanced level modifications…hence the individual approach. And she does this without judgement from herself and creates a judgement-free environment as a result. In Heather’s class I feel not only the physical benefits of strength and flexibility, but also the benefits of mindfulness and self- awareness all in an environment where I am comfortable being my authentic self. Guaranteed Bliss
Cheri A.