Heidi Kristoffer

Heidi Kristoffer

Heidi Kristoffer is a yoga instructor who leads workshops and retreats all over the world, and part of the management and creative team at Strala Yoga in NYC. She is a true believer that yoga cures: lengthening and strengthening through yoga helped heal a herniated disc in Heidi's cervical spine and prevented surgery on two broken vertebrae in her lumbar spine. Stemming from her desire to use yoga as a tool to heal and strengthen the body, Heidi maintains an intense focus on core integration and alignment and believes that playfulness is vital--always balancing strength with levity.  

Heidi leads a vegan lifestlye and is always looking for the most delicious and nutritious ways to fuel and re-fuel pre- and post-yoga.

All Stories from Heidi Kristoffer

Woman doing yoga on the beach
Thursday, 5/16/13 at 1:27 PM
There is no denying that one of the many benefits of yoga is a strong core, which in turn protects your spine; improves your posture, balance, and stability; reduces back pain; and gives you a...
Portabello mushroom and pepper fajitas
Thursday, 5/9/13 at 12:16 PM
All the south-of-the-border flavor you love, without any meat or dairy!
Step-By-Step Breakdown: Crow Pose
Wednesday, 5/1/13 at 12:31 PM
When people think of yoga arm balances, crow pose is typically the first thing that comes to mind, and this pose is great for confidence building, as well as developing arm and core strength. While...
10 Yoga Poses for Confidence
Thursday, 4/25/13 at 12:34 PM
Confidence feels great on everyone: It makes you feel good, and it makes those around you feel comfortable. Here are a few yoga poses that can take your self-esteem up to the next level, whether you...
Yoga poses to detox
Thursday, 4/18/13 at 4:40 PM
This yoga routine is full of twists to wring out toxins, invigorating backbends to fire up your metabolism, and poses that stimulate your digestive system and thyroid. Use each inhale to create space...
9 Yoga Poses For Long, Lean Legs
Thursday, 4/11/13 at 11:07 AM
Warmer weather is officially here, and soon enough, shorts season will be too. Time to get those limbs toned and taut! Here are a few yoga moves that will lengthen and strengthen your legs and have...
homemade vegan energy bars
Tuesday, 4/9/13 at 3:26 PM
Stay satisfied and full of pep for hours with these inexpensive, tasty treats.
Yoga instructor Heidi Kristoffer
Thursday, 3/28/13 at 11:02 AM
I always tell my students, "It's your yoga; do what you want." I fully believe that...unless it is at the expense of the rest of the class. To me, “yoga etiquette” (if there is such a thing) always...
Side plank with big toe hold
Thursday, 3/21/13 at 3:51 PM
Strengthen your core, increase flexibility, and stretch your hamstrings with our how-to.
Yoga poses to beat the blues
Thursday, 3/14/13 at 3:16 PM
Spring may be just around the corner, but this time of year still tends to be the toughest for many in terms of keeping their spirits up. The lack of sunlight early in the morning coupled with colder...