A Journey to Wellness

I am an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor and Registered Yoga Teacher. I teach students 50 + in the Viniyoga tradition. My heart soars when a student leaves my class feeling relaxed, calm and energized – stronger and more flexible.

Want to take a class with me? Check out my teaching schedule. Learn more about Ayurveda, Yoga, herbs, nutrition and wellness by reading my monthly blog posts. 

I am a nature lover and tree hugger. I enjoy roaming near and far with my dog, Samantha Rose and our human friends. Join us on a journey to wellness.

Morning stretch with Sammie, Wallowa Lake in Oregon.

“If you have learned something really well,
then the way you express it will not be the same way you learned it.”
– T Krishnamacharya

This site contains suggested wellness information and is not intended to replace necessary medical attention from a qualified healthcare provider. 

©Copyright ~ Heidi Lynne’ Yoga and Wellness ~ 2020

I spent eighteen months trying different yoga classes and was so fortunate to find Heidi. I started by taking one yoga class from her and now try to go twice weekly. If I have to miss because of travel I can feel the difference. (I am over 65 and I find that muscles tighten up more quickly than they used to do). Heidi always suggests variations on the poses we do and never pushes people to do more than they feel that they should do. Heidi also has the most gentle, accepting nature and I think everyone must feel as comfortable as I do in her class, because she has an enthusiastic following.

Peggy

Off and on for the past fifteen years I have taken yoga with varying experiences. It wasn’t until I started classes with Heidi that I really begin to appreciate the importance of yoga to my general well-being.

Heidi is always well prepared. She changes her lessons just enough that there is variety and is always willing to listen to her students so as to fit their needs into the class.

The parks department is extremely fortunate to have an instructor of such high quality. I hope the department will do everything possible to keep Heidi.

Joyce

Recent Posts

Ayurveda and Herbs

by Heidi, posted in Ayurveda, Energy, Healing, Herbs and Plant Medicines, Rasayana, Wellness

Ayurveda includes a vast body of knowledge about herbs, plant medicines and preparations. Early Vedic texts describe the energies within plants and their use as medicine. Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita, the two classic Ayurvedic texts classified all medicinal substances into three groups: vegetable, animal and mineral origin. The Ayurveda material medica are articulated in … Continue reading Ayurveda and Herbs

Yoga and Arthritis

by Heidi, posted in Anatomy, Arthritis, Gentle Yoga, Healing, Pain, Poses, Viniyoga, Yoga

Understanding joints The adult human body contains 206 bones and approximately 300 joints, where two bones meet. Joints provide structural and mechanical support. Most joints are synovial joints, including knees and knuckles. Synovial joints allow for movement and are susceptible to arthritis. Examples of synovial joints Gliding joints, including those between the eight wrist carpals. … Continue reading Yoga and Arthritis

Relax and Restore

by Heidi, posted in Breath, Energy, Gentle Yoga, Poses, Restorative, Savasana, Yoga

Yoga – a holistic wellness practice Many people are drawn to Yoga to gain strength and flexibility, or simply to get a “good stretch”. The subtler gifts of Yoga reveal themselves with persistent practice; yogis/yoginis feel energized yet relaxed, calm yet focused, strong yet flexible. What differentiates Yoga from other forms of exercise? Yoga is … Continue reading Relax and Restore

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