Who we are
Heather Ellis Yoga is a passion-driven yoga practice that nurtures wellness, mindfulness, and a sense of community for all ages and skill levels. Founded by certified instructor Heather Ellis, we offer a variety of yoga classes tailored to individual needs, from beginners to seasoned practitioners. Whether you seek peace, fitness, or fun, our inclusive and welcoming approach will help you achieve your wellness goals.
Heather is a certified RYT 200 instructor with several years of experience teaching yoga to children, adults, and special groups. Her background includes personal practice, teaching group sessions, and hosting events that make yoga accessible and enjoyable for all.
Heather’s Story
MY YOGA JOURNEY
My passion for wellness and mindfulness led me to pursue my RYT 200 certification in 2016, and it was a transformative experience. Yoga became not just a practice, but a way of life for me. In 2020, I took the leap and founded Heather Ellis Yoga, with the mission to make yoga accessible, enjoyable, and meaningful for everyone, regardless of age or experience.
Inspired by teaching yoga to my three sons, I partnered with schools in the Los Angeles area to start incorporating yoga into their pre-school programs, making sessions fun and engaging for kids. It's been so rewarding to see how yoga helps children develop mindfulness, body awareness, and emotional balance. I love being able to share these tools with the next generation, helping them build confidence and well-being from an early age.
Thanks to the impact I made teaching yoga at pre-schools, I was invited to become a classroom teacher at Bel Air Pre-School. This role allowed me to continue combining my love for teaching and yoga, helping children thrive in both body and mind. It's been a rewarding journey watching young students grow with the tools yoga provides, both in the classroom and beyond.
A NEW BEGINNING IN NEW JERSEY
In 2024, our family relocated from Los Angeles to New Jersey and started from scratch. Once we got settled, I began building new relationships with local schools, studios, and organizations in South Orange, Maplewood, and Short Hills. It was a fresh start—and a powerful reminder that yoga meets you where you are. The response from these communities has been incredible, and it’s reignited our purpose: to grow this work and make an even greater impact on the lives of children, young people, and families through yoga.
GROWING INTO HEY! YOGA
Based on the success and joy we've seen through Heather Ellis Yoga, we knew it was time to expand. HEY! Yoga is the next chapter—a playful, heart-centered evolution of our mission to make yoga meaningful, inclusive, and fun. With a fresh name and growing reach, HEY! Yoga is designed to bring mindful movement to more schools, more communities, and more kids—one breath, stretch, and giggle at a time.