Namaste_Heather

Welcome to Namaste~Heather.  Most likely, you came here to find out about yoga.  That’s great!  View my Yoga Classes page for a current schedule and take a class, or schedule a Yoga Party!  I also use this site to creatively express myself through writing.  It is one of my passions.  I write here about yoga, sustainability, and the things I learn about through the greatest yoga practice of all, LIFE!  Here’s a little about me . . .

I have been been a student of yoga since 1998 and gained certification in Integrative Yoga Therapy in 2007.   I received  training in Columbus, Ohio at the Center for Wholeness. After completion of the program, I became a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) through the National Yoga Alliance at the 200 hour level. This governing body ensures that yoga teachers have a specific number of classroom training hours, teaching hours plus ongoing continuing education credits each year to uphold the highest standards of yoga as a practice.

I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Interpersonal Communication from Ohio University, with a concentration in Health and Social Sciences. In 2009, I gained certification in Storytime Yoga and became a member of the League of Yogic Storytellers, an organization committed to helping yoga teachers and others to use stories and yoga as a vehicle for discovery and transformation for adults and children.

My teaching style is much like my own practice, a playful, flowing blend of breath and movement. Classes are balanced and energizing, encouraging effort and awareness within students. Restorative, resting poses are typically included along with heart centered meditations in closing.

Besides writing here, I contribute as a Columbus Green Living Examiner, and on a variety of topics at Associated Content.  I love both researching and being creative.  Words inspire me.  People fascinate me.  I am never bored as I find wonder in most everything.  I will forever be a student of life.  I love to learn, even if this learning does not apply directly to my own life.  Enough about me.  What about you?  Please stop by often and leave comments.  Connect on Facebook.  I would love to hear your thoughts!

Student Comments:

“Heather’s classes are flowing and thoughtful, and she is very good at adjusting poses to fit the students’ physical capabilities. She is very encouraging and has a peaceful manner.”

Judy C.

“Heather’s classes have been physically, mentally and spiritually fulfilling, as well as challenging for me.  I have learned so much about myself.  I am much more aware of how important breathing is for my entire body, both physically and mentally.  From day one, I immediately felt the energy inside myself, more energy than I even knew I had.”

Stephanie H.

“Wow! I can’t believe how open my body feels!  I feel with each passing class I am able to push my body a little further.  I just wanted to thank you for such a great first experience in yoga!  You’ve opened my mind of how great it can be for your body and well-being.  You’re a great instructor!”

Nicole H.

“I hope I can take your class again sometime next year because I like it so much.  You are such a fantastic instructor; you’re encouraging and kind.  You’re always willing to help us out.  Thank you for helping us all understand how great yoga really is!”

Jenni V.