Heather began her journey in 1995 with renowned Melbourne teacher Eugnie Knox at the "Dance of Life Yoga Studio". She took to the practice with enthusiasm and, with Eugnei's encouragment, began teaching in 1997. she continued her taining with Knicky Knoff in Cairns and later returned to Melbourne to teach under the mentorship of Frank Jesse at "Clifton Hill Yoga Studio". In 1998, she received her first level of Iyengar certification.

In May 2003, Heather co-founded the "Yarraville Yoga Centre" (YYC), a dedicated Iyengar Yoga school in Melbourne's inner west, which remains one of Australia's largest and most vibrant yoga studios.

During her years at YYC, Heather also began running weekend retreats along Victoria's Great Ocean Road - an offering that continued until relocating to the Sunshine Coast with her husband and young daughter. There, she established the "Maroochydore Yoga Centre", which has since evolved into "Heather Kitchen Yoga". She now teaches in-person classes from her home studio in Coolum Beach on the Sunshine Coast and creates weekly content for her very extensive Video Library.

Heather has studied, and continues to study with many senior teachers within the Iyengar tradition. She has travelled to Pune, India to learn directly from the Iyengar family, and has participated in conventions with Geeta Iyengar and Abhijata Iyengar hosted by Iyengar Yoga Australia.

With decades of experience and a deep personal journey shaped by yoga, Heather's intention is simple and heartfelt: to connect, to guide, and to share the tranformative gift of yoga with those who are open and willing.

The use of this certification mark is your assurance of quality in teaching.  It is an international symbol of the highest standards of excellence in training and continuing education in the Iyengar method. Only certified Iyengar Yoga teachers are entitled to use the name and certification mark of BKS Iyengar.

Iyengar teachers must undergo a minimum of 5 years study, practice, rigorous training and assessment before receiving teaching qualifications.  Teachers must maintain a personal practice as well as ongoing study and professional development.  The use of the certification mark by accredited Iyengar Yoga teachers demonstrates the teacher’s authenticity and commitment to the Iyengar system of yoga.