About this Event
Hatha yoga involves breath, body, and mind. These classes consist of moving the
body, practicing different poses, also called asanas. In every class, we are finding the
breath by recognizing YOUR breath in YOUR body or, through specific breathing
techniques. In Sankrit, the word “hatha” can be translated two ways: as “willful” or
“forceful,” or the yoga of activity, and as “sun” (ha) and “moon” (tha), the yoga of
balance. So, we will be balancing your body, breath and mind in this class through
movement and meditation.
Benefits to Hatha Yoga:
● Increased balance and strength
● Better flexibility
● Enhanced mindfulness
● Reduced stress
● Improves lung function
About Heather
Certified Yoga Instructor | Trauma-Informed Specialist | Embodiment Facilitator
Heather Ding is a certified yoga teacher with over six years of teaching experience and a lifelong dedication to the practice. She holds a 200-hour certification from Almaden Yoga (2019) and is completing her 300-hour training in 2025. Heather specializes in trauma-informed yoga, completing advanced training through Collective Resilience Yoga (2021) and Porchlight Wellness, focusing on support for survivors of sexual assault.
She leads “Coming Home Embodiment Work,” an integrative offering that blends yoga, meditation, somatic movement, journaling, and energy work. Heather teaches at Jiaren Yoga Studio and a local counseling center, offering trauma-sensitive yoga and meditation.
Additional experience includes work with The Art of Yoga Project (2019–2020), over 30 hours of community volunteer service, and recognition as San Jose Library’s Volunteer of the Year (2020). Certified in Laughter Yoga (2021).
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Jiaren Yoga Studio, 1171 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, United States
USD 31.72
