""Heidi’s classes are truly one of a kind. Challenging, yet gentle. Informative and interesting. Safe and non-judging. She invites us to join her exploration of somatics and her focus on functional movement. And her classes always provide an opportunity for meditation and stillness. I’ve learned so much about myself from her classes! I’m grateful for her teaching!""

-Kathy

""Heidi's classes are the best! Heidi is truly dedicated to enhancing her students physical and mental health. Classes are never the same, incorporating new practices Heidi learns through her own continuous education. Classes range from gentle to more challenging and are based in yoga but incorporate aspects of complementary therapies such as Feldenkrais, work with the fascia, Qigong, dance, and yoga nidra. Heidi continuously seeks and acts on student feedback. While online livestream classes aren't the same as an in studio experience, Heidi has great equipment making it easy to see and follow her, and she closely monitors students as well.""

-Kim

""I have been taking classes with Heidi for many, many years, first in person and since the pandemic, Zoom classes. I have experienced other very good Yoga teachers, but Heidi’s classes are unique. She adds so much of her own constant learnings and every class is different, fulfilling our many needs. She is also very caring and concerned about each student. Take a class and find out for yourself! You will get a lot out of it!""

-Sue

""Heidi's classes stretch body and mind and call forth spirit. Her instructions and cues are simple and clear. I lalso love her focus on customizing poses as needed for keeping the bodysafe and the emphasis on good alignment. I've been impressed with her friendly, encouraging presence in a virtual environment.""

-Maren

""I have been taking yoga classes with Heidi since about 2005. She is a caring, attentive teacher giving good feedback and instructions. Since moving to Zoom, she has continued the same level of instruction and tried to group people according to experience and skill levels. While I could move to taking exclusive in-person classes in Phoenix rather than Zoom, I relate to her instructions and variety, and I plan to continue the Heidi's Zoom classes.""

-Donn, retired judge

""Heidi has a passion for healthful living and is a true student of her craft. What she offers is vast and consistently relevant! I love her classes because they are so expertly crafted and delivered, bringing real phsyical results in the safest manner, AND because she guides us into a loving relationship with our bodies, leading us to truly care for our selves through attentiveness, mindful movement, and breath. Heidi's honest approach to her own seasons and experiences of life makes a healing space for all of us to open up to ourselves and to give ourselves the same healing grace of acceptance and compassion. My body and soul are better off, and the world around me is better off, because I've been a student of Heidi's. I am a healthier person because of these classes. Thank you, Heidi!""

-Susan

""Heidi has always been available to me and I know I would benefit so much more if I could attend more classes. She is soothing and has the perfect demeanor for pumping you up and calming you down at the same time and always offers encouragement and alternatives. There is never a feeling of: 'I am not doing it right' in her class. (Which I have experienced in other classes)"

-Lynn

""I’m into about some 20 years with Heidi. Her classes twice a week, have become a part of my life. She has contributed to my well being both physically and spiritually. I greatly appreciate her openness, creativity, diversity of approach and willingness to accommodate movement to age and physical condition for my benefit. This had enabled me to continue yoga into my 80+ years. I’m truly grateful for her presence in my life!""

-Mary

""Heidi is an expert instructor on movement. I have been taking Gentle Basics Yoga from her for years and it has helped with flexibility, posture, and maintaining strength. She is always learning, which she then shares with us, bringing new ideas into our classes, especially functional movement, strength, and flexibility.""

-Joy

""Heidi is an excellent yoga teacher. I enjoy her classes that focus on stretching, balance, and meditation. In addition to her yoga expertise, Heidi is a wonderful human being and offers her classes in a thoughtful, warm, and friendly manner.""

-Cindy

"Working with Heidi has allowed me to work with my many injuries using different types of modalities. I can now move in a more unified way."

-Jana

""Thank you Heidi, I have benefitted greatly from your years of experience and constant research. Your instructions as well as explanations about the effects and purposes of everything we do are very clear and easy to understand. Among many other gifts I’ve received from your teaching, you have helped me heal after injuries, cure sciatica more than once, and relieve low back pain on a regular basis. Even my orthopedic specialist recommended your classes over physical therapy! Deep gratitude to you Heidi!"

-Suzi

""I really enjoy the mix of movements in Heidi's Lengthen and Strengthen classes that include some that help me as an elder maintain strength and balance to prevent falls, and also classic yoga postures that are important to me. I find this class challenging in a good way.""

-Elaine

""As I have said many times to many people, yoga has saved my life over and over again. Heidi, you bring such a long and varied body of experience and knowledge, from old-time aerobics, to meditation, yoga, the religious and philosophical infrastructures of yoga and ancient Asian approaches to exercise, fitness and healthy lifestyle, to very current concepts in somatics, physical therapy, western fitness, heartmath, even quantum physics. Her approach to class is easy-going and allows for individual needs and preferences, plus she weaves all of the elements previously mentioned into traditional or slightly modified yoga. This keeps it interesting, and often takes me through a surprising journey of discovery. And ultimately, I move without pain in my hips or other joints, I breathe deeply, even though I have asthma (my last lung volume test was 101% of what's expected of a woman my age), I experience deep relaxation and a deep sense of gratitude to Heidi, to yoga, and to the cosmos and its Creator. It is a living moment of the recognition that WE R 1 (my license plate since 1986)""

-Suz

""I have taken yoga classes from Heidi for over 20 years, during my training and now as I teach . I call her classes “yoga plus”. Classes begin and end with thoughtful meditation, yoga poses modified to meet individual needs, plus innovative movement introduced to help students maintain healthy bodies in regard to strength, flexibility and balance. I always come away with new information that she passionately continues to study to help us to be whole healthy human beings.""

-Pat

""Heidi's classes are hugely informative and have benefited me greatly since the pandemic. Switching to an online format was not painful at all. Heidi is an unbelievably dedicated yoga instructor, constantly expanding her approach to yoga, bringing in all avenues of movement as she expands her own knowledge of yoga and other therapies. Her classes are always innovative, fun and engaging! She is a excellent, committed instructor!" "

-Dean, retired firefighter

""I like that variety of movement that Heidi offers in classes. Also, that the entire body profits from the time I spend in class. She is always willing to address whatever individual needs that are requested.""

-Mary

""Heidi is a phenomenal teacher who understands all the therapeutic values of yoga and how to apply them. She is a master at working with all levels of practitioners. She has a gentle yet knowledgeable voice and has a way of getting the best out of you. Her knowledge of therapeutics is unmatched.""

-Jodi

""Heidi's yoga classes have changed my life and my thoughts about yoga. Before taking her class, I did not think I could do yoga because I looked at short snippets of other yoga classes that looked too hard to try. After taking Heidi's first class I was hooked. She makes it easy to follow her class, providing modifications if needed. I love the mixture of the classes she provides. Her classes have movements for the entire body. Her special care to also provide meditation with the classes is wonderful. I've learned many changes to make in body movement through her classes that have helped me tremendously. Her classes take the body and mind into such a state of relaxation that when the class ends you feel so much better. ""

-Alice

""I am a 76 year old woman and I wholeheartedly believe that Heidi's yoga classes are the best anti-aging experiences one could find. Her extensive knowledge, continuing education and clear instruction make her classes a wonder of well-being. She brilliantly helps us access all areas of our bodies. Her patience and good humor add to the excellence of her classes. She is a gifted yoga teacher and a fabulous person. ""

-Susi

""I've been working Heidi since she was at the studio here in Phoenix. I've found her to be extremely knowledgeable both about yoga and physiology. She explains the positions and movements and describes how you might make adjustments to suit your needs if required. I wouldn't consider studying with anyone else!""

-Lyn

""Heidi, I have disc degenerative disease. However, I have maintained the space between discs, I do not have any stenosis, or herniations. I also have arthritis in both knees, a recent x-ray showed that there has been little change in the last two years. I doubt this would be the case, if I was not taking classes with Heidi. I feel stronger and more grounded, physically and emotionally. I love the classes, all the formats, the studio view and although I don't know the other students in the class I feel that I am in community with them. Most of all I look forward to your very interesting and informative Sunday emails. Those pictures and narratives are great! Keep on being you Heidi! ""

-Eileen

""Heidi is engaging and knowledgeable has the ability to engage her students, as well as to carefully instruct and demonstrate techniques, some of which are "dancey". She encourages you to listen to your own body, to gently move into the pose, rather than to compete with others.""

-Carolyn

""My week would be incomplete without at least two live or recorded classes with Heidi. The classes are always varied and interesting and I always feel great afterwards. I’m sure they keep me strong and flexible.""

-Pam

""I've been working with Heidi for probably 20 years and in that time, she has helped me deal with osteoarthritis in my neck, back, shoulders, recovery from two hip replacements and shoulder surgery. She's a fabulous, extremely knowledgeable teacher of all things yoga. She also helps me get to sleep on nights when I have trouble getting or staying asleep through her yoga nidra sessions. My life is much more pain free and comfortable because of her wonderful teachings and friendship.""

-Margie

""My body and spirit always feel energized after one of Heidi's classes. She brings variety to a class - it's not the same poses/work each week. Heidi's quest for continued evolvement and education benefits her students as she brings her new ideas and learning into her classes.""

-Gail

""I have practiced yoga with Heidi for multiple years. She is more than just a yoga clinician. She is a caring teacher and healer that knows me, my body, and my soul." "

-Kathie

""Heidi's yoga classes are good for the body and spirit. She is insightful, knowledgable and thoughtful in guiding us through each class and providing adjustments and new approaches.""

-Beth

""I look forward to Heidi's weekly classes. I've been taking her classes for almost 10 years. My flexibility and balance are great because of her classes. I love that she teaches functional yoga and that she offers multiple options for each pose bases on individual flexibility. ""

-Pam

""Heidi is a tremendously knowledgeable and thoughtful teacher, committed to tailoring each practice to the unique needs of each individual. I originally learned from Heidi about 20 years ago, and her style is my go-to practice style.""

-Christina

""Heidi’s classes are truly one of a kind. Challenging, yet gentle. Informative and interesting. Safe and non-judging. She invites us to join her exploration of somatics and her focus on functional movement. And her classes always provide an opportunity for meditation and stillness. I’ve learned so much about myself from her classes! I’m grateful for her teaching!""

-Kathy

""Heidi's classes are the best! Heidi is truly dedicated to enhancing her students physical and mental health. Classes are never the same, incorporating new practices Heidi learns through her own continuous education. Classes range from gentle to more challenging and are based in yoga but incorporate aspects of complementary therapies such as Feldenkrais, work with the fascia, Qigong, dance, and yoga nidra. Heidi continuously seeks and acts on student feedback. While online livestream classes aren't the same as an in studio experience, Heidi has great equipment making it easy to see and follow her, and she closely monitors students as well.""

-Kim

""I have been taking classes with Heidi for many, many years, first in person and since the pandemic, Zoom classes. I have experienced other very good Yoga teachers, but Heidi’s classes are unique. She adds so much of her own constant learnings and every class is different, fulfilling our many needs. She is also very caring and concerned about each student. Take a class and find out for yourself! You will get a lot out of it!""

-Sue

""Heidi's classes stretch body and mind and call forth spirit. Her instructions and cues are simple and clear. I lalso love her focus on customizing poses as needed for keeping the bodysafe and the emphasis on good alignment. I've been impressed with her friendly, encouraging presence in a virtual environment.""

-Maren