HEIDI JAMES
STUDIO LEAD
Be like water, my friend. – Bruce Lee
Heidi is a compassionate and experienced yoga and Pilates instructor who brings wisdom, passion, and care to her teaching. A lifelong athlete, she discovered yoga’s healing power through her journey of overcoming spinal injuries and chronic pain. She later expanded her movement practice with Pilates and the Pilates Reformer to deepen strength, alignment, and functional mobility.
Drawing from personal experience, she guides students with empathy, adapting yoga and Pilates to support mobility, pain management, and inner peace. She blends ancient yoga principles with modern science, incorporating insights from physical therapy, Pilates technique, and movement specialists.
An experienced educator, Heidi leads workshops, teacher trainings, and international retreats. She finds joy in witnessing her students’ growth and the “magic” that happens when mindful movement meets consistency. With warmth, humor, and deep commitment, she creates a welcoming space where students leave feeling refreshed, empowered, and inspired.
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E-RYT 1000
Bikram Yoga Teacher Training in Acapulco 2008
Barkan Method Hot Vinyasa, Levels II/III
Pilates Reformer Balanced Body®
Core Power Yoga
Baptiste Power Yoga
Bryan Kest Power Yoga
Lux Yoga / Sacred Geometry Vinyasa
Katonah Yoga
Yoga Fusion / Yogalates / Yoga HIIT
Barre Balanced Body®
Mat Pilates
Reiki level I & II
Yin Yoga
Yoga Nidra
Jedi Fight Club Yoga
Raja Yoga Academy
Yoga Factory

