Living My Best Life

Heather Hested, 500hr. E-RYT

Many moons ago, I was introduced to yoga. I didn’t know at the time that the feel-good experience of increased mobility, mental calm and subtle vibrancy would change my life!

After college, I took the path of least resistance into the corporate world. It wasn’t long that I felt rudderless. The untethered and feelings of being lost arose from a deep knowing that I wasn’t living my purpose. I didn’t feel in harmony with my soul and had a bitterness toward the world that wasn’t doing my health or relationships any favors. Something needed to change, I needed to change. I needed to get back to loving who I was in the world.

The outward search for contentment led me to try yoga again. Being on the mat felt comforting yet challenging. It felt safe and felt like home. With a consistent practice, time and again, I found myself emerging off the mat as a happier, healthier and more loving human.

Yoga, for me, is a non-negotiable; and whole being wellness is a priority. It helps me accept and love my ever-changing self. It’s helped me become aware of my energy especially of what’s sustaining or depleting it. Yoga has expanded my ways of thinking and perspective and thus, has positively impacted how I relate to and love others. Yoga was the body, mind and spirit nourishment I needed. It still is.

Today I’m a yoga educator and yoga therapist. I work with people navigating their own healing and wellbeing. I love what I do and feel as peaceful and joyful as ever. This is after turning 50yrs.! Age, schmage! In my head, heart, bones and soul, I’m meant to support folks fueling their lives with yoga. Let’s connect to see how yoga can fuel you, too!

2022 -2025 = Yoga Therapy certification (wip!) with Essential Yoga Therapy

2017 = 500hr RYT with Seattle Yoga Arts

2009 = 200hr RYT with Pacific Yoga

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