YOGA THERAPY
& WELLNESS

Inspire. Empower. Support. Revitalize.

“My mission is to inspire and empower others to discover an optimal path towards greater overall health and well-being. To support your journey, yoga-based practices are utilized to revitalize the mind-body connection for living well.”
– Heather, Founder
yoga in baltimore city | HG Yoga Therapy & Wellness
yoga in baltimore city | HG Yoga Therapy & Wellness
yoga in baltimore city | HG Yoga Therapy & Wellness

Meet Heather

Hi all! I’m Heather, founder of HG Yoga Therapy & Wellness and a certified yoga therapist and yoga/meditation teacher. Truth be told, I didn’t start out thinking yoga was for me. I developed a love for fitness in my early 20’s as a way to stay healthy and fit. As a person that had a hard time sitting still (still working on this!), I sought out any exercise where I was on the move. While these workouts helped to relieve pent-up stress in those moments, I could never quite quiet my busy mind.

As a long-time sufferer of anxiety and intermittent bouts of depression, yoga was often recommended to me. I resisted. I endured the pain of strenuous workouts too often. My mind didn’t quiet. Then finally in my late 30’s, I decided to try yoga. I didn’t like it. It was slow, I couldn’t sit still for that long, I wanted to run. I stuck with it though. My mind started to clear. I didn’t feel so agitated all the time and I reacted less immediately. I began to notice a transformational shift in my overall physical and mental health.

Yoga Exploration on a Deeper Level

My innate curiosity about the ancient practice of yoga led me to explore it on a deeper level. I went on to receive a registered 200-hour yoga teaching certification, and later an additional 300-hour certification. It was at this point that I decided to turn my hobby into a career. After working 17 years in New York City within a corporate environment, in 2019, I moved back to my hometown of Baltimore, Maryland to finish my master’s degree in yoga therapy. I still have the corporate job, but my yoga therapy practice allows me to feel more balanced.

I’m not saying yoga is a “cure all,” and I still experience anxiety and depression at times, but I now have the tools to alleviate some of the symptoms that come with both. Yoga gave me permission to say I may not be okay all the time, and that’s OKAY. I still love my cardio, barre and strength training workouts, but yoga and meditation are what ultimately make me feel more whole, content and grounded.

Life is a Bit Quieter Now

I traded in small apartments, subways, and fancy dinners for a home with a yard, my own car, and simple meals in. I love getting outside, writing, reading, drinking good wine, spending time with my family, and playing with my dog, Lola.

Specialties

I specialize in working one-on-one and in small group settings with people experiencing pain, stress, anxiety, depression and chronic conditions, utilizing therapeutic yoga techniques that aim to enhance the mind-body connection. My goal is to create a safe space for you to move on your own terms, get curious, explore, heal and feel empowered. I want to help you reconnect with your wholeness (which is always there!) for optimal health and well-being so you may live your best life.

Education

  • Maryland University of Integrative Health, 2020
    Master of Science, Yoga Therapy
  • Towson University, 2000
    Bachelor of Arts, Communications

Certifications

  • Certified Yoga Therapist, C-IAYT
  • 500-Hr RYT, YogaWorks
  • Corporate Mindfulness Instructor, MINDFresh

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