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.
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Thursday, 6/13/13 at 2:46 PM
Tank top season is here! If you want lean, sculpted arms and don’t feel like lifting weights, yoga is your answer. This routine is full of fun, different ways to strengthen and lengthen your arms and...
Thursday, 6/6/13 at 1:49 PM
Baked beans, pasta salad, and more recipes so good you won't even miss the meat.
Thursday, 5/30/13 at 11:15 AM
Pigeon is amazing for runners, cyclists, or anyone with tight hips, and king pigeon takes it to an entirely new level. It's the ultimate opener, hitting your back, shoulders, hips, and psoas (hip...
Thursday, 5/23/13 at 11:23 AM
Who doesn't have a cranky neck, back, or set of shoulders? Whether it's from an injury, all of the slumping we do all day at a desk, or even walking down the street, hunching is the body's natural...
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...
Thursday, 5/9/13 at 12:16 PM
All the south-of-the-border flavor you love, without any meat or dairy!
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...
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...
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...
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...
