Research
Research
Heidi’s current research is the exploration of cultural intersections through the expression of movement, music, writing, landscapes and living yoga.
“To meet within a cultural intersection, it is first imperative to acknowledge the traditional territory in which you have settled. Then, to explore the diversity within the First Nation itself. Within that diversity are grounding differences that connect people — specifically to spirit, to land, to ceremony, and ultimately to an unspoken language of community, healing, and creativity.”
What defines a cultural intersection? Mother Earth is no longer composed of countries with designated cultures, but rather “named” land masses that express a diversity of cultures within cultures that are largely influenced by landscapes, ecosystems and dominant cultures, many occupying indigenous unceded territory. The intersection shifts and morphs as it weaves through traditional use of land and food systems, philosophical and political influences and the trauma of conflict and war.
Her research includes a “Cultural Intersectional Compass” that guides you towards holistic living and wellness practices that bring clarity to cultural traditions, offering pedagogical tools to merge these practices meaningfully within your own socio-cultural diversity. Cultural intersectional pedagogy will teach you how to live on the inside of globalization.
“My cultural practice, spiritual practice and work are one.”
Connect with me to learn more about your Cultural Intersectional Compass that will inform your work
Heidi believes Jeju represents the cultural spirit of intersectionality.
Heidi is a Certified Advanced Specialist in Piano, Harmony, and History with the Royal Conservatory Of Music. She holds E-RYT 500 with the Yoga Alliance and has over 1000 hrs of supplemental training in Yin, Anatomy and Biomechanics, Vinyasa, Meditation, and Philosophy. She studied Landscape Architecture at University of British Columbia. She currently resides in Tofino, BC, unceded territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, where she teaches yoga, music practices Landscape Architecture and lives within the cultural intersections of the Tla-o-qui-aht, the stateless, the Jejuan diaspora, Zainichi Koreans, and the inter generational effects of war, genocide and assimilation.
Testimonial
“I understand yoga has many purposes, meanings and objectives. What I have learned from Heidi is she can recognize, acknowledge, practice, and teach others that reconciliation of any kind begins at the cultural intersections. I especially was drawn to her ability to recognize how an indigenous woman such as myself might have a challenge of facing difficult juxtaposition.
Whether Heidi is the teacher or a learner. I like her willingness and respect to practice our indigenous cultural protocols. And, her choice to move forward, acknowledging our traditional territory.
I know she uses her vast knowledge in her own practice and freely shares it. She engages in what I see as true reciprocity in that what she does not know she asks about, and will until she is confident that she knows what she is being taught.
For these and many more reasons, I trust Heidi. She has truly helped me remove a barrier of trust. Up until meeting her and taking her classes, her practice has brought me trust outside my culture. She has also led me to wanting more out of myself and yoga.”
– Leah Morgan
Connect With Heidi
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