About Meg

Meg Heimstead, founder and yoga instructor at Breath and Being Yoga, smiling warmly in natural light.

Meg Heimstead is passionate about helping people use yoga to live their bravest, boldest, and most beautiful lives, both on and off the mat.

She first discovered yoga during her undergraduate acting training at the University of Evansville, where movement and breathwork were woven into the curriculum. Then life happened, and she stepped away from the practice for several years.

Fifteen years ago, Meg returned to the mat while navigating debilitating anxiety. As an actress, the pressure to perform was relentless, her stress levels were chronically high, and racing thoughts kept her awake most nights.

Yoga showed her another way – a way to pause, to question her thoughts, and to come home to the present moment. On her mat, Meg found a freedom she didn’t think was possible, along with tools to meet life’s challenges with more clarity, confidence, and grace.

In 2023, she completed her 200-hour teacher training at Bella Prana Yoga and Wellness Collective. Meg’s classes weave mindful movement with intentional breath, offering variations so students can truly listen to their bodies. She believes yoga isn’t about perfecting postures; it’s about using them as doorways into understanding ourselves and the patterns of our minds.

Whether in the studio or the theatre, Meg’s passion lies in helping others reconnect with themselves, their stories, and the world around them.

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