Heidi is a 200 hour YA-RYT and Level 1 Yoga Tune Up® teacher.  She earned a degree in Communication Design from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn.  After living and working in NYC for many years as a graphic designer, she moved to Nyack, NY with her husband and then 10-month old son.  In 1998, she discovered Yoga in an attempt not to lose her “new mommy” mind and was totally hooked.  Heidi’s yoga exploration has included Kundalini, Iyengar-inspired yoga, Vinyasa and Hatha yoga.  She was drawn to both the physical aspects of asana and to the thoughtful and meditative parts of the yoga path that guide us in our daily lives.  Yoga dovetailed perfectly with her evolving Zen Buddhist practice.    

While attending Pratt Institute for Communications Design, she spent downtime reading (and reproducing drawings from) Grey’s Anatomy.  Ultimately she was more fascinated with the mechanics of the body than drawing it.  Fascination with the intelligent and beautiful design of the human body and it's interconnectedness with our mind has shaped her practice.  

Heidi is a cyclist and a member of the Gruppo Sportivo Gran Fondo New York cycling team.  The practice has helped her to develop concentration, focus, balance, flexibility, patience and strength on the bike.  Yoga Tune Up® has increased the speed and effectiveness in recovery and performance for her and her students.  Heidi’s classes are full of information and humor.