About Us

Barefoot Yoga Studio and Massage, located in Thornbury Township, PA, was founded by Charlie Phillips in 2005 and continues to serve its community today. Heather Dare and Tracy Hicks took ownership of the studio in June 2020.  Barefoot Yoga Studio is currently providing group Yoga Classes, Strength, Stretch & Balance Classes, Private Yoga sessions, and Yoga Therapy sessions online via Zoom and in studio.

​

​

​

"A long time client of Barefoot Yoga, I was thrilled to hear that they were now offering yoga and strength & balance classes on line through zoom. Sign up is easy and both Heather (Hatha Yoga) and Tracy (SSB) are wonderful to work with.  No excuses, no worries, no commuting.  Take their classes in the comfort of your home. Nothing could be easier and more fun. Invite a friend to join you. Being able to take yoga classes again without worry about the virus or crowded studios makes the experience so much better."  ~Chris R.

​

"I love Zoom yoga with Heather! She conducts a great class, and I always feel refreshed when it is over." ~Martha P. 

​

"After a year hiatus from the Barefoot Yoga studio, I registered for the zoom classes with Heather. It is wonderful to experience yoga in the comfort of my own home being up close to the instructor. Best of all, I can mute myself so no one else can hear my grunts and coughs. Heather leads the instruction according to the students' requests, which allows for a more tailored experience."  ~Helen D.

​

"A great experience this past Saturday with Tracy. Nothing like yoga in the sun amongst nature and calm.  Looking forward to continue more as we forge along in necessary social distance and the need for attention to our body and mind even more."  ~Donna B.

​

"Took the Strength, Stretch and Balance class with Tracy this morning. It was a great workout and much more than I have been doing since Covid.  I like the small classes and the routine.  It helps me to sign up for a particular time so I can't just  let some other activity distract me! I look forward to trying the yoga classes." ~Mary D.

Testimonials

Our Team

Heather Dare

Heather is an owner of Barefoot Yoga Studio.  She discovered the many benefits of yoga in 2011 for stress reduction, PTSD, Anxiety & depression.  She studied classical yoga and yoga therapy at the Yogalife Institute. She is registered through the Yoga Alliance as an E-RYT 200, RYT 500, and YACEP.  Heather is a Certified Yoga Therapist through the International Association of Yoga Therapists. She is certified in Yoga for Recovery too.  Spiritually and soulfully, sharing her gifts, talents, and knowledge is a true blessing.  Her passions include yoga and meditation, her 2 sons, animals, nature, art, clay sculpting, and health/wellness

Tracy Hicks

Tracy is an owner of Barefoot Yoga Studio.  She has been attending classes at Barefoot Yoga since 2008.  She is a yoga instructor and certified thru the Yoga Alliance as a RYT 200.  Tracy is a group fitness instructor teaching Strength, Stretch & Balance Classes at Barefoot Yoga.  She has taught classes for over 20 years in aerobics, aqua, and piloxing.  She has an 10 year old daughter and loves to travel.  Her happy place is the shore.  

Ann Johnson

Ann discovered yoga in 2014 while living overseas with her family in Australia.  After her first yoga class, Ann was hooked and drawn to the physical, spiritual and mental benefits of the practice.  Not long after taking part in weekly and sometimes daily yoga classes, She decided that she wanted to share her knowledge of this beautiful practice with others.  Ann received her RYT from the Australian Yoga Academy and is certified in Yin.  She has a background in Exercise Physiology and is a Registered Nurse.  

Our Mission