Heather Thomas RYT500, IYTA, CLYT, RMT, Reiki Master Teacher
Heather Thomas began her yogic journey in 2006 and has since grown and
expanded into the fields of Laughter Yoga, Reiki, and most recently Massage
Therapy. She is passionate and dedicated to the healing arts and ongoing
personal growth and development.
Heather is a Registered Teacher with Yoga Alliance (RYT500) and a full
member of the International Yoga Teachers’ Association (IYTA). She has been
practicing reiki and teaching yoga for 5 years, presenting workshops
throughout the province of Alberta. Heather is faculty with the South Okanagan
Yoga Academy (SOYA) and co-runs the SOYA Yoga Teacher Training in Fort
McMurray.
Heather completed a 2200hr Massage Therapy program in June 2010 and is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) with the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada. This fall, Heather will be adding CranioSacral Therapy to her massage practice.
Qualifications:
- Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher, Laughter Yoga International, 2006
- Certified Yoga Teacher 500hrs, South Okanagan Yoga Academy, 2007
- Registered Yoga Teacher, RYT500, Yoga Alliance, 2008
- Faculty for the South Okanagan Yoga Academy since 2009
- REIKI Master Teacher Certification, 2010
- Diploma in Massage Therapy, MH Vicars School of Massage Therapy, 2010
- Registered Massage Therapist, NHPC, since 2010
- Full Member International Yoga Teachers Assoc, IYTA Australia, since 2010
- Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher, E-RYT200, Yoga Alliance, 2011
What students say: “… Her support and encouragement has been invaluable and her enthusiasm for life is both immense and contagious. The Ananda Center is a haven and Heather's instruction and practice embodies the principle of nurturing and balancing the mind, body and spirit."