Private Yoga

Please let me begin by telling you a bit about our situation. My mother-​in-​law (I’ll call her «my MIL,» for short) asked me to try yoga with her; she was interested in taking yoga for therapeutic and restorative reasons. My MIL is recovering from two major surgeries. Heidi listened very attentively to all of my MIL’s concerns, did a bit of research, and derived a plan for addressing my MIL’s concerns that would not only protect her from further health issues but also help her on her road to recovery. (My MIL will write her own review, so I will stop there. But, what Heidi did for her was truly wonderful.)
Of course, I happily agreed to go with my MIL when she asked. I graduated college ten years ago and was (and still try to be) a competitive swimmer. Even though we went to yoga for my MIL primarily, Heidi was able to adapt the private lesson to benefit BOTH of us. In less than fifteen lessons, I was able to touch my toes. And, I don’t mean, the-​tips-​of-​my-​fingers-​scraped-​my-​toes, I mean, I could put my hands flat on the floor. Prior to yoga with Heidi, I could reach only about half-​way down my calf. In addition to increasing my flexibility, Heidi noticed that my shoulders were very tight (due to swimming) and she taught me several ways with which I could stretch my shoulders and back muscles. Also, when we began yoga, downward dog was definitely not a resting pose; by the end of fifteen lessons, downward dog was a pleasure. Heidi identified which hip of mine was tighter than the other and we worked on loosening that as well.
I very much looked forward to every single yoga class. I thank Heidi for all she did for me, and I especially thank her for all she did for my MIL. You were amazing, Heidi. I wish we hadn’t moved across the country so that we could continue our lessons. It was the highlight of our week!
***** Here is my mother’s-in-law review:
Prior to seeing Heidi, I watched multiple YouTube yoga videos and checked out 8 yoga video work-​outs from the local library, but I quickly decided that with no yoga background and a rather rapid decline in mobility and balance, I needed professional help.
I researched online and found several yoga experts to contact. I sent each one an email explaining my situation. Heidi responded quickly, and she communicated very clearly. We exchanged several emails and she was always quite professional. She grasped my situation and spot-​on addressed it.
Heidi is experienced in many types of yoga. She has a great knowledge of how the body works and responds to certain exercises and moves. She is sensitive to what you «should» be feeling so that the risk of injury is minimized. She is always calm, cheerful, encouraging; she can accurately assess what is too much and when to push for more. She, herself, continues to aggressively pursue very advanced learning and certifications.
Of course, anyone young and fit (like my daughter-​in-​law) will definitely benefit taking yoga with Heidi. But, I would also like to encourage people who have «limitations» — like I do — to contact her. (You are not too old, too overweight, too slow, too ill — unless the doctor has said so, of course ;) You can do yoga. Heidi listens carefully to your goals and develops a safe, effective, individualized program. Her private yoga studio is perfect.
Our hourly lessons 3 times a week flew by. When it was time to move across the country, I realized I was saying goodbye to a precious time I will always treasure: A time where Heidi (and my daughter-​in-​law, bless her!) bonded with me so they could help me break out of a narrow, trembling, rigid world and regain the freedom that flexibility and full mobility bring.
Have you ever met someone so life-​changing, so effective, so good that you wish you could write a review that would inspire everyone to see her? I wish I could do that for her. Heidi is very competitively priced. She went to great lengths to be sure I met my goals and then, knowing I was moving, could maintain the program in the future. I am so appreciative of and impressed with Heidi’s communication — in emails and in class, her knowledge of yoga and of the human body, and her adaptability and flexibility (literally and figuratively).
Heidi, thank you. You’ve done more for me than you’ll ever know.

What a great instructor very nice and helpful!

Heidi is an amazing instructor. She has been working with our son on his flexibility and yoga practice. I highly recommend her services.

Heidi is a terrific teacher. She is patient, precise and caring. I look forward to my classes, which says a lot.

Heidi is the best yoga teacher I have had. She is obviously knowledgeable about yoga but more importantly very approachable and friendly. Heidi’s classes not only benefit you physically but mentally and spiritually as well. She is very passionate about yoga and takes her work seriously, yet she maintains a mood of levity and fun with terrific music. Every time I leave her class I feel so amazing. I highly recommend Heidi to anyone who is at any level of Yoga.

I’ll start off by saying that I may quite possibly have the tightest, most inflexible body of all time. With a very active lifestyle, I’ve noticed that the more the years add up the less my joints and muscles cooperate on a daily basis (and I’m young!!). Not good.
I finally decided that it may be a good idea to embrace Yoga as a means to enable me to continue to enjoy my lifestyle for many many years to come without a tense, broken body. Considering the embarrassment and lack of attention I would likely get from the large public setting, I looked to an alternative approach. Heidi’s private studio became my first Yoga experience, and remains my goto destination. She carries a lot of valuable experience which she can readily share with students of all experience levels. I’ve learned that there are a variety of benefits to gain from regularly practicing Yoga, and Heidi can tailor sessions to focus on those which appeal to you most. My knees, leg muscles, hips, and lower back (as with many males) stood out as areas that needed attention. Considering this, in addition to my (in)experience level with Yoga, Heidi created Yoga sequences to fit my needs. Throughout lessons she is very attentive to my postures and makes corrections to ensure I am properly executing as to maximize gain and not hurt myself!
Right from the get go, I’ve begun to notice greater mobility and relaxation in my body. I’m hooked. Can’t imagine moving to the large class setting. I highly recommend trying out Heidi’s private Yoga studio. Whether you are experienced or a rookie, you will enjoy yourself, learn something new, and come out of it feeling more relaxed, healthy, and in tune with your body.