Gentle Vinyasa Flow Yoga at Civic Plaza

About the Instructor

• Heidi Davis

  Heidi Davis - Iiniipoiakii, Buffalo Talking Woman, is a Recreation Therapist and Yoga Teacher from Lethbridge (Sikookitoki), Alberta. She is passionate about offering inclusive, inspiring yoga and movement programs that include land-based cues, traditional teachings and modifications for all levels of participation. She co-facilitates with elders whenever possible. Heidi works for Alberta Health Services and offers yoga as part of her client’s therapy options. She guides gentle yoga classes for individuals on their recovery journey, offering movement practices to influence breath and the nervous system. She works with the Lethbridge and Area Stroke Team and Recovery Alberta - Addiction and Mental Health Intensive Outreach, where physical fitness helps clients achieve their goals. Facilitating active living programs is important to holistic care, recognizing the mind body connection. Heidi believes that finding stillness after movement allows for contemplation, truth, and calling the Spirit home. Heidi is dedicated to creating a place to gather, move, share and connect to each other and to Self. Heidi has facilitated group exercise programs for the past 20 years. She is AFLCA certified, a member of Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association, graduated from Flow State 200 YTT and completed The Current Community 300 YTT in August 2023. She is also certified to guide Yoga Nidra, Wall Yin, Meditation, and Trauma Informed classes. Heidi has received provincial and national awards for her contributions to the field of Therapeutic Recreation. She received the Community Leadership Award for Reconciliation from the City of Lethbridge and the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal for her work with equine wellness program development. 

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