Heather Thurman

I completed the Bikram Yoga Teacher Training in Las Vegas December 2009 and have practiced Bikram Yoga since 2001. Originally from Indiana I moved to San Diego in the fall 2000. Less than a year later I moved to San Francisco and discovered Funky Door Bikram Yoga just a few blocks from my new address. I began practicing regularly and noticed my overall pain was reduced physically while mentally I felt clearer and stronger.

Soon after I began working for Funky Door Yoga and practicing with the many amazing teachers there. I had a choice to go to teacher training but was called to move to Key West, where I lived for a year. Upon moving back to San Diego, I focused on completing the Holistic Health Practitioner Program to become a Massage Therapist. I continued to work for the yoga school where I practiced so I could save money to someday make it to teacher training. I met a friend who inspired me to make it happen and let go of any doubt; I took the risk. I wanted to become certified to teach Bikram Yoga so I could share with others the inspiration my teachers shared with me.

With her background as a massage therapist and certified Bikram Yoga teacher, Heather loves her work in integrating the knowledge of the body through both practices in relation to preventative healing and pain relief. Heather has studied Traditional African dance, art, and continues her ongoing education in body mind therapies.  - go back