What I do

inspired yoga for body and mind

Welcome, friends! My name is Erin and I’m both a student and teacher of yoga. I would love to share what I know and practice what I am learning with you. Please see below for my current offerings and more information about me.

in-person Offerings

Come yoga with me

Level 2: Core and Balance

Sundays

5:00-6:30pm

1912 Center Reception Gallery

This playful 90-minute yoga class includes a mix of flow sequence, breathwork, hand balancing and inversions, mobility, and core strengthening. Time will be spent workshopping challenging poses and transitions. An intermediate level of yoga experience is recommended but adventurous or curious beginners are welcome to join!

Please join my email list for this class for pricing info and class announcements.

Desk to Trail

Coming in February!

Mondays

5:30-6:30pm

Starting soon! Join my email list or fill out the form below to be notified when this class will start. Targeted start date is February 16.

An all-levels class designed to help you live your best life here on the Palouse. We will blend flowing sequences with mindful work on strength, flexibility, and tension release for areas most affected by both desk jobs and repetitive movement sports (e.g. hiking, running, cycling, swimming). Expect plenty of non-linear movement, dynamic and static stretching, core strengthening, and hip, chest, and shoulder opening. We will also practice breathing techniques for grounding and relaxation. Reclaim and maintain your mobility to improve your performance on the trail and your posture at your desk.

Sanctuary Yoga Classes

I am taking a break from teaching regular classes at Sanctuary. I will likely resume teaching at the Moscow location whenever the studio there is fully ready. I will continue to sub for classes at Sanctuary Pullman – keep an eye on my calendar or Sanctuary’s Mindbody schedule if you want to come sweat with me there!

Services

Group and private classes

Private (1-2 people) sessions:

I love to work with people individually to help them begin or grow their practice. Great for anyone including folks who want to be prepared for their first studio class, start or add variety to their home practice, or take their practice to the next level.

Small group classes or workshops:

For groups of 3-8. These can be taught as a led class or workshop. I can tailor the content to your needs as closely as you would like, or you can give me some guidelines on difficulty and style and let me unleash my creativity. If you have an idea, let’s talk!

Larger group classes:

For more than 8 people, I can offer a led class. Class style options are listed below. If you are unsure what you’d like, contact me and I can help you figure it out!

Studio classes:

Please see my current in-person studio offerings above. Click the “calendar” button at the top of the page for up-to-date class information.

Pricing

All pricing is on a case-by-case basis, depending on the time I need to spend preparing and the location of the event. You’ll find my pricing very fair. I am also open to trades, and happy to donate my time for charitable events.

Equipment

I have a supply of mats, blocks, and straps available for use for up to 5 people. After that you will need to supply your own.

Location

I can fit 1-2 people in my home studio for private sessions, or I can travel to a different location in Moscow or Pullman. Small or large groups can be held at a location of your choice. I can help find a location if you would like.

Workshop examples and class styles

Workshops examples: hip mobility, energy balancing, core and stability, arm balancing, strengthening, inversions, flexibility.

Class styles: Ashtanga, vinyasa, hatha, yin, or any combination. Classes can be as active or relaxing as you’d like. I usually incorporate simple meditation and breathwork but these can be optional. Please note I am not familiar with chair yoga or any kind of adaptive yoga.

FAQs

I can’t do yoga because I’m not flexible, right?

The answer to this question runs so much deeper than you think. ANYONE can do yoga, anywhere, anytime. If you think yoga is just about being flexible, or just about exercise, I am so excited for the opportunity to share with you everything else that yoga is, and all of the benefits that it has for us.

I’ve been going to yoga classes for months and I still can’t touch my toes. Is there something wrong with me?

No, absolutely not. Please see the answer to the question above. Having a goal like touching your toes is great! However, asana practice (doing the poses) is so much more beneficial if we are willing to meet ourselves where we are along the path to the goal. This might be different every day. Some people may never touch their toes, and the ones truly practicing yoga are the ones who do not care. See Patanjali’s yoga sutra 1.12.

What is the goal of yoga if it isn’t touching your toes?

The “goal” of yoga is simple: to still your mind. Different paths of yoga aim to accomplish this in different ways. Yoga existed for thousands of years before anyone even thought to include physical posture (asana) practice. The modern studio classes we are most familiar with can definitely help us on our yogic paths, but there is so much more.

Okay, but I want to safely progress in my asana practice and am having trouble doing this on my own/in studio classes. What else can I do?

A few recommendations:

Try experimenting with different types of classes and different teachers, whether in-person or online. Teachers vary widely in experience, style, and technique. You may be stuck on something for a long time until you hear a new explanation that resonates with you and works for your body.

Private sessions could also be helpful for you. I offer them (see above), and there are other wonderful teachers around the Palouse who do as well. Please get in touch with me if you’d like more information, including recommendations for other teachers!

What is your teaching style and background?

I am more of a straightforward and technical teacher, with a knack for creative sequencing. I like to center classes around themes and rarely repeat the same class twice. I do my best to offer options and modifications for all students in the room.

I have practiced all over the country with truly wonderful teachers and have taken inspiration from all kinds of yogis! My approach to yoga is also influenced by my education in medical science and career as a research scientist.

Will you donate your time for a charity event?

Yes!

What is Maitrī Yoga?

Maitrī is a Sanskrit word for loving kindness. Loving kindness is a central tenet of Buddhism (in Pali, the word is mettā). To me, it is just as important to treat yourself with loving kindness as it is to treat others this way.

stay in touch

Connect with me!

Use this form to sign up for my general email list (infrequent emails about class changes or cancelations, or other important news) or my Level 2: Core and Balance email list (weekly emails). Alternatively, use the contact form below to contact me directly.

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