Carolyn Heines owns The Yoga Studio, which she has
operated in a variety of West Michigan locations for 33 years. In 1976, she began studying Eastern philosophy and meditation and immersed herself in its practice for many years. In 1978 and 1979 she received extensive training at the Iyengar Institute for Yoga Teacher Training in San Francisco, studying asana, pranayama, anatomy and philosophy. Since 1979 she has continued to enhance her teaching and practice by studying with senior teachers throughout the country. Her classes encourage self exploration through attentiveness in postures, breathing and relaxation. The studio now employs 3 additional teachers and offers classes 6 days a
week and is located in a historical building in the vibrant East Hills neighborhood of Grand Rapids