Hi! I’m Erin. After 12 years in the group exercise industry, I decided to shift my focus to yoga, the yogic philosophy, and all forms of movement that restore the body and soul. Years of devoted weight lifting, cardio, and stretching had left me tired, achy, and constantly nursing one injury or another.
The transition from training for quantitative goals to enjoying movement for its own sake has taught me to listen to my body’s wisdom. Much is said about the mind-body connection in yoga, but other forms of movement can be enhanced using mindfulness too!
My goal for this blog is to distill the sometimes overwhelming content of yogic philosophy and teachings into approachable and user-friendly material which can be used by new practitioners, instructors, and even my beloved cynics.
As a scientist, I enjoy stitching together evidence-based science and ancient wisdom in my practice and my instruction. The joy of yoga is well-known among its devotees, but I want to reach over the fence and bring some skeptics into the magic by decoding the “woo-woo” into a series of simple practices and concepts.
In a society that praises constant productivity and censures rest, we owe it to ourselves to rebel by allowing space for restoration, relaxation, and healing. Join me in taking back our sense of play, self-love, curiosity, and joy. The rebellion awaits.
Rest is rebellion!
Erin