Hi, I’m Erica
I Believe in the Quiet Power of Slowing Down
Through therapeutic Yin Yoga and complementary practices, I help women feel grounded, nourished, and gently supported as they move through full, often demanding lives.
A Different Way of Being
Yin is more than a physical practice.
While yoga is often seen as something we do, Yin invites a different way of being.
A space to pause, breathe, and reconnect, not just with the body, but with yourself.
A quiet space to soften, listen inward, and move through life with more steadiness and ease.
How I Found Yin
My path into this work wasn’t linear. For years, my movement life was fast-paced, centered around running and strength training, with the occasional indoor cycling and flow yoga class.
But during pregnancy a back injury forced me to pause.
I stepped away from the kind of movement I had always known, and in that space, began to explore more slower, meditative styles of yoga.
When Everything Shifted
After the birth of my son and recovering from an emergency C-section, I stepped into my first Gentle Yin class.
And something clicked.
After years of go-go-go movement, this felt entirely different.
Not something to push through. Not something to perform.
But something to receive.
What I Began to Notice
Yin became my weekly ritual. A steady, grounding presence during a tender season of life.
And over time, there was a quiet knowing that when I returned to teaching, this is how I wanted to support women.
Because what I experienced, I now see in so many others:
Bodies that feel different than they used to.
Lives that feel full, fast, and demanding.
A desire for something gentler… but not always knowing where to begin.
How This Became My Work
Over time, my personal Yin practice grew into teaching.
I completed my 200-hour teacher training in Hatha Yoga, followed by specialized training in Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Mindfulness, and Yoga Nidra.
I began teaching Yin in the very studio where my journey had taken root. A full-circle moment I’ll always carry with me.
How I Support Women Now
In 2023, I opened my online studio.
This is where Pressing Pause, my signature 6-week Yin Yoga experience for women, was born.
Since then, my work has gently expanded to include seasonal classes, workshops, private sessions, and in-person gatherings.
My Intention
Wherever we meet, my intention is the same.
To create a gentle, supportive space where you can pause, breathe, and reconnect.
Stay Connected.
If this feels like your kind of space, I’d love to stay in touch.
You’re welcome to begin with Begin with Yin. It’s a gentle, practical introduction to Yin and how to prepare for a supportive at-home practice.
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More About Erica
Erica brings over 25 years of experience as a fitness and wellness educator, working with thousands of clients and mentoring over 100 instructors.
Her work is shaped by both professional expertise and lived experience. In 2016, she (re)discovered her yoga mat and felt drawn to slower, more meditative practices. Since then, she has specialized in Yin Yoga and complementary modalities that nourish the body, support deep rest, and foster sustainable well-being.
She lives in Columbia, South Carolina with her husband, son, and their golden retriever, and teaches both online and in person.
Highlighted Training & Education
Professional Training
2025 - 100 Hour Therapeutic Yin Yoga Teacher Training, Nyk Danu Yoga (Nyk Danu)
2022 - Restorative Yoga Teacher Training, Gentle Yoga Charleston (Ursel Harmon)
2022 - Yoga Nidra Certification, My Vinyasa Practice
2022 - Yin Yoga Teacher Certification, Yoga Renew (Kate Lombardo)
2022 - 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Hatha Yoga, Holy Cow Yoga Center (Trace Sahaja Bonner + Sonia Lennartz)
2021 - Grounding Your Practice: An Essential Immersion, Holy Cow Yoga Center (Trace Sahaja Bonner + Sonia Lennartz)
2016 - Perinatal Fitness Instructor Training, Athletics + Fitness Association of America
2010 - Les Mills Bodypump Certification, Les Mills International
2005 - Schwinn Indoor Cycling Certification, The Nautilus Institute
2003 - Personal Training Certification, American Council on Exercise
1999 - Group Fitness Instructor Certification, Athletics + Fitness Association of America
Education
M.S. Recreation Administration, Illinois State University
B.A. Communications | Minor in Dance, Elon University
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