Heather Payne

In 2003 Heather had her introduction to the true depths of Yoga when she first attended a silent retreat at an Ashram in Upstate NY. There she meditated, chanted and experienced ancient yogic traditions for the first time. The retreat infused her with a deep longing to discover more of what she describes as Grace.



Following her devotional yearning, she built a strong asana practice and completed her 200hr TT with the World Yoga Center in 2016. This followed further advanced training, taking graduate courses at the WYC. Heather began teaching community classes in 2017 soon after her training and has grown a strong and clear voice, leading contemplative asana that opens the heart as well as the body. Heather’s intention for her classes is to offer a space for each student to experience Grace, that which she has come to expand within herself, that Grace which is inherent within all beings. The WYC is home for Heather and she is grateful to be on the faculty with her community.