About • Aruna Heather

Hi Friends!

I'm Aruna (or Heather). I've been a world traveler since 1986, a licensed spa therapist since 1991, and a certified yoga instructor since 1999. At my core is a heartfelt prayer for freedom and well-being... for all of life.

"Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu"

"May all beings be happy and free"

As an RYT500 with over 1000 hours of yoga teacher training, I offer Hatha Yoga instruction (asana, pranayama, and meditation) rooted in traditional Kriya yoga as taught by my initial mentor, Baba Hari Dass. I've studied extensively with several prominent instructors in the Iyengar, Ashtanga, and Hatha Yoga traditions. Explorations into Advaita Vedanta, Buddhism, Shamanism, somatic psychotherapy, and massage therapy also lend to my approach.

My yoga classes foster alignment with mindfulness, guiding participants to connect with, and celebrate, the wisdom of their body. As I navigate the journey of aging myself, I'm particularly interested in supporting older adults to maintain lifelong vitality.

"If you work on yoga, yoga will work on you." ~Baba Hari Dass

I've had the privilege of working in prestigious spas and retreat centers globally, including aboard ships in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Pacific.

As a massage therapist, I blend modalities, such as Swedish, Sports Massage, Acupressure, Shiatsu, Reiki, Craniosacral Therapy, Lymphatic, and Thai Massage into a personalized experience person.

As a holistic skin specialist, I use only premium non-toxic products with vegan plant-active ingredients to deliver visible and lasting results that enhance radiance while respecting the well-being of the body and the environment. I believe that plants have spirit and they want to help us!