Hi, I’m Erica — and I believe in the power of slowing down.
Through Yin Yoga, I help women feel grounded, nourished, and gently supported as they navigate full lives — motherhood, caregiving, work, and everything in between.
Yin is more than a physical practice.
While yoga is often seen as something we do with our bodies, I’ve come to know it as something much deeper. Yin invites us to pause, breathe, and reconnect — not just with our bodies, but with ourselves. It offers a quiet space to soften, listen inward, and move through life with more steadiness and ease.
My path into yoga wasn’t linear.
I dabbled for years before the practice truly took root during my pregnancy at age 35. A weekly slow flow class became a place to pause and connect with my changing body.
After the birth of my son and recovering from an emergency C-section, I stepped into my first Gentle Yin class — and something clicked. Yin became my weekly ritual and grounding force, supporting me not just physically, but mentally and emotionally during a tender season of life.
Training and returning home.
Five years into a committed practice, 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 treasure.
Creating space for women beyond the studio.
In 2023, I opened the doors to my online studio and launched Pressing Pause, my signature 6-week Yin Yoga experience for women. Since then, my work has gently expanded to include seasonal classes, workshops, private sessions, and in-person gatherings.
Wherever we meet, my intention remains the same:
To create a gentle, supportive space where you can pause, breathe, and reconnect.
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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 more than 100 instructors.
Her approach is grounded in both professional expertise and lived experience. In 2016, she (re)discovered her yoga mat and was 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 cultivate sustainable well-being.
Today, Erica blends movement, mindfulness, and compassionate teaching to create spaces where students feel safe, supported, and empowered in their practice.
She lives in Columbia, SC with her family and continues to teach both online and in person.
Highlighted Training & Education
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)
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
M.S. Recreation Administration, Illinois State University
B.A. Communications | Minor in Dance, Elon University
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