Heidi Nechtman
Service Offerings
Chair Yoga
Details
Feel better in your body and calmer in your mind. This chair yoga class (designed for 55+ but open to all adults) has it all: strengthening, stretching, joint freeing, dynamic movement, socialize, have fun! As one student says “We do real yoga poses!” Seated and standing (with option to sit the entire time). Many options are made available to suit each student’s needs. This class is live, online.
Expectations
Please have a sturdy chair without wheels and preferably without arms. You may want blocks or something else the same size (stack of books, small stool), but it is not necessary to enjoy the class.
Please download zoom prior to the class if you do not already have it. If you need help with zoom, please contact me prior to the class.
Scheduling & Payments
Pause, Move, Release
Details
This gentle floor-based yoga class is perfect for anyone that needs to relax and release tension through slow, mindful movement. The focus is on movement with breath, noticing sensations and slowing down. Most movements are on the floor, with brief standing poses. Many options are made available to suit each student’s needs. It is great for stress and chronic conditions. This class is live, online.
Expectations
Please have a space where you can move around freely and see your computer. You can also bring blankets, blocks, a chair or a bolster if you wish, but it is not necessary to enjoy the class.
Please download zoom prior to the class. If you need help with zoom, contact me prior to class.
Scheduling & Payments
Chair Tai Chi
Details
Tai Chi modified to be performed in a chair. Includes warm-ups and joint health, tai chi and qigong movements as well as energy tapping. Many options are made available to suit each student’s needs. This class is live, online.
Expectations
Please have a sturdy chair without wheels and preferably without arms.
Please download zoom prior to the class if you do not already have it. If you need help with zoom, please contact me prior to the class.
Scheduling & Payments
Free Meditation and Yoga Classes on VYP Studio
Details
VYP Online Studio Schedule: Available Daily. At no cost.
Mindful Resilience is what we call the collection of mind-body practices that we teach: Breathing, Meditation, Mindful Movement, Guided Rest, and Gratitude.
These tools help us breathe easy, focus clearly, move freely, rest deeply, and remember what is working in our lives. As a result, we become more resilient in the face of both ordinary and extraordinary challenges.
Expectations
- Sign up for a VYP class on our app or online via the schedule below.
- Classes can be accessed via a direct link that will be emailed to you one hour before your class begins.
- Your account is always free and the information you provide will remain confidential and will never be sold or shared.
- Problems? Feel free to email us at VYPStudio@veteransyogaproject.org.
- Looking for the master schedule of all our Studio classes? Find it here!
- Can’t make the class times? Check our Practice Page.
- Make sure the time zone is correct using the Website or the APP, view the how to video below.
Scheduling & Payments
On Demand Memberships
Details
This membership provides access to recorded virtual classes. Unlimited classes per month. No live, virtual classes are included in this membership.
Classes currently available are:
Chair Yoga
Pause, Move, Release
Chair Tai Chi
Additional or occasional classes may be added in the future:
Meditation
Yoga Nidra
Tai Chi Ball Qigong
Restorative
The membership automatically renews each month. The member is responsible for canceling or requesting cancellation. Member can request that membership be put on hold. There are no refunds for non-use of the membership.
Expectations
No live, virtual classes are included with this membership. The membership automatically renews each month. The member is responsible for canceling or requesting cancellation. Member can request that membership be put on hold. There are no refunds for non-use of the membership.
Scheduling & Payments
Yoga for Brain Wellness- mat or chair
Details
Lots of gentle movement, breath work, brain aerobics, a weekly tip or challenge for brain care, and Kirtan Kriya Meditation (learn more about Kirtan Kriya here https://alzheimersprevention.org/alzheimers/research-initiatives-overview/ )
Can be practiced on the floor or in a chair.
Expectations
This is a live, virtual class, so you must have Zoom on your computer or device to attend.
If practicing in a chair, use a sturdy chair without wheels.
Scheduling & Payments
Tai Chi Walking- 8 week Series
Details
Tai Chi Walking is a foundational practice. Using deliberate, controlled, and soft or silent steps, the practitioner alters the automatic, mechanical momentum of normal walking. Instead, it becomes a moving meditation.
You may cultivate a Tai Chi Walking practice in its own right, or as a foundation for the Tai Chi forms.
Benefits: mindfulness, improved posture and balance
This is an 8-class series, held every other week, that will start with basics and take you through 8 walking techniques.
Recordings will be available for 10 weeks after the first class.
Expectations
This is a live, online class. Must have Zoom installed on your computer or device.
Ensure your space allows for safely moving about the room without tripping or slipping.
Scheduling & Payments
Tai Chi Ball Qigong
Details
Tai Chi ball Qigong training is a Qigong exercise practice originally designed for martial arts training, but in modern practice is meditative and strengthening for the body and mind.
Traditionally a standing practice, Heidi teaches it both seated and standing.
Benefits: Improves spinal movement and joint mobility, increases energy, and reduces stress.
While you can purchase a wooden ball, you may use any ball you have in the house, 5-6 inches diameter or a soccer ball sized ball would work as well.
This is an 8-week series, scheduled every other week.
Recordings will be available for 10 weeks after the first class for those who are registered.
Expectations
This is a live, online class. Must have Zoom installed on your computer or device.
Ensure your space allows for safely moving about the room without tripping or slipping.
If you are using a chair, ensure it is sturdy and without wheels.
Scheduling & Payments
Bio
Heidi Nechtman, a yoga teacher and yoga therapist specializing in accessible yoga, has a unique journey that bridges her past as an anthropology major with her current dedication to yoga. Her path began as a remedy for the stiffness she experienced from marathon running. Her yoga relationship deepened, seeking some respite from the physical and emotional demands of parenting her three children. Through this practice, she began to grasp the mind-body connection, which not only enhanced her overall well-being but also provided the intellectual stimulation she craved.
As her practice evolved, Heidi experienced profound emotional and physical releases, transforming her into a more complete individual both on and off the mat. Driven by the desire to embody yoga in her daily life, she volunteered at her children’s school and recognized that both teachers and students could benefit from yoga’s healing powers. She wanted them to experience the same sense of wholeness that she had discovered.
Determined to share this gift, Heidi pursued multiple certifications, including a 500-hour Healing Emphasis Yoga certification and an 800-hour Yoga Therapy certification. These educational experiences enriched her understanding of physical alignment, meditation practices, and the philosophical foundations of yoga.
Passionate about accessibility, Heidi is committed to making yoga inclusive for all, particularly older adults, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers and those they care for. She believes in meeting students where they are, honoring their unique bodies, and fostering a supportive, accepting environment. Her approach is patient, and kind, and she has a remarkable ability to instill a sense of calm in any space.
Heidi’s mission extends beyond physical practice; she aims to help her students feel seen, heard, and connected to their inner selves and the world around them. Her work brings joy and a sense of community, embodying the essence of yoga in every aspect of her life.