Yoga, Fitness, Nutrition, & Mindset for High Performing Humans

I’m Heather

I bridge performance and well-being. I’ve been in the boardroom, the classroom, and on the mat, and I coach high performers to stay strong, sharp, and grounded in every area.

Is Yoga Good to Do After Lifting Weights? Here’s What You Need to Know

by Heather Monthie, PhD | May 21, 2025 | Yoga for Athletes

Let’s settle this once and for all: Is yoga good to do after lifting weights? Short answer? Yes.Long answer? Yes, especially if you want to move tomorrow without wincing when you sit on the toilet. If you’re like most of us high-achieving types, you’ve got your...

Yoga Principles for Leaders: How Calm and Contentment Drive High Performance

by Heather Monthie, PhD | May 21, 2025 | Mindful Leadership, Yoga for Leaders

In today’s high-pressure work culture, calm can be mistaken for weakness, and contentment for complacency. But yoga philosophy offers a different lens. Santosha, the principle of contentment, teaches that real power comes not from panic, but from presence. In this...

Will Yoga Help You Lose Weight? Yes… But Not How You Think

by Heather Monthie, PhD | May 19, 2025 | Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyle for Women, Healthy Mindset, Yoga

Let’s just get straight to it: If you’re wondering, “Will yoga help you lose weight?” the honest answer is… kind of. Not in the way a bootcamp or spin class might torch calories. Not because it magically melts fat. But for me, yoga was the catalyst that changed...