Hi! I’m Erin

A life-long athlete from an athletic family, I found fitness in adulthood via online P-90X and ultimate frisbee. Occasionally, I’d join yoga class at Black Swan but truly uncovered a consistent yoga practice when a hot studio (Yoga East Austin) opened in Austin, TX in February of 2014.

I had never been to a hot class or heard of Bikram yoga for that matter. Twelve years later, I’ve taken over 1500 classes with hundreds of those being the in the sweaty, healing heat.

Today, the studio offers many different styles of yoga and movement and I’ve been on the teaching staff for two years.

I truly can’t think of anything much better than moving your body in a group class followed by a long savasana.

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Trainings & Certifications

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TRAININGS (435 training hrs)

  • 20 hr Yin Yoga Training with Angela R. at Flow Yoga, Austin. (2026)

  • 50 hr Level 1 Handstand Teacher Training with Kyle Weiger, Dr. Robert Adam’s, and Andrey Moraru / The Handstand School ( 2025)

  • 50 hr Level 1 Rocket Teacher Training with David Kyle ( 2025)

  • 200 hr JM Vinyasa Teacher Training with Jared McCann ( 2024)

  • 20 hr yoga immersion with Benjamin Sears (2020)

  • 15 hr yoga intensive with Benjamin Sears & Tatiana (2020)

  • 30 hr yoga intensive with Jared McCann & Henry Winslow (2019)

  • 50 hr Science of Self intensive with Dr. Rose Erin Vaughan (2018) + 2 day intensive (2026)

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Art of Attunement - Sound Healing with Danielle Goldfarb (2025)

  • PADI Level 1 Freediving Certification (2024)

  • Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) Certification (2019)

  • Animal Flow Level 1 Certification (2019)

Movement Modalities

  • Silhouettes of people practicing yoga or stretching, with some figures holding yoga mats, amid hand-drawn icons of animals, hearts, trees, and abstract shapes on a blue background.

    Hatha Yoga

    Focused…Steady…Disciplined…Calm…Open…Meditative

    Based on the Ghosh tradition which began in Kolkata, India by Bishnu Ghosh, Hatha yoga holds postures in stillness and focuses on the breath. There are four foundations of a fruitful physical yoga practice: relaxation, breathing, functional mobility, and balance.

  • Silhouette illustrations of people engaging in activities like yoga, dancing, jumping, and stretching, with icons of a rocket, light bulb, cassette tape, musical notes, and a sign that says 'Gets you there faster' on an orange background.

    Rocket Yoga

    Playful…Musical…Invigorating…Challenging…Energizing…Varied

    According to creator Larry Shultz, “The Rocket is designed to wake up the nervous system and feed it the precious prana it craves while promoting a spirit of change and freedom in the practice.”

    It’s a series of postures based on a modification these traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Primary and Intermediate series.

  • Black silhouettes of yoga poses, hearts, a spiral, a feather, a bird, and the word 'breathe' on a red background, with some small dots and abstract shapes.

    JM Vinyasa Yoga

    Blended…Balanced…Strong…Open…Inspired…Fun…Varied

    According to creator Jared McCann, “The JM Vinyasa sequence is designed to create strength, energy and heightened awareness. Each class is informed by traditional yoga teachings which are sequenced in an intelligent and classical methodology.”

    It’s a series of postures based on Bikram, Ashtanga, and Forrest yoga.

  • Illustration of two human silhouettes, one kneeling and the other sitting on a beam, with scientific symbols, a brain, and motivational phrases like 'Stay interested' and 'Be scientific' surrounding them, set against a teal background.

    Functional Range Conditioning (FRC)

    Slow…Focused…Attuned…Strong…Curious

    Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) is a science-based joint training system, designed to increase active, eatable ranges of motion. Instead of just stretching muscles passively, FRC focuses on the joints themselves to improve mobility, build tissue resilience, and enhance neurological body control. 

    The FRC system was developed by musculoskeletal expert Dr. Andreo Spina.

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    Handbalancing

    Playful…Skillful…Patient…Foundational…Journey

    Handbalancing is the art and discipline of supporting the body in an inverted or gravity-defying position, balancing entirely on the hands. It ranges from basic static handstands to complex circus arts like one-arm balances, presses, and contortion routines. It demands immense strength, flexibility, and precise neuromuscular control. It’s truly a lifelong practice teaching you patience and discipline.

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    Yin Yoga

    Functional…Kind…Patient…Slow…Mindful…Explorative

    Yoga is a slow, passive style of yoga where poses are held for extended periods (typically 3 to 10 minutes) to target deep connective tissues like fascia, ligaments, and joints. It was developed in the late 1970s and 1980s by martial artist and Taoist yoga teacher Paulie Zink.

  • Silhouettes of people performing yoga poses on a purple background, with doodles of hearts, yin-yang symbol, and the phrase 'Breathe in' in a speech bubble.

    Yogalates

    Static & Dynamic…Strong…Focused…Empowering…Fun

    Blending the best of the static holds of yoga with the dynamic nature of Pilates, yogalates challenges both mind and body. Work endurance and strength in these high energy, fun classes.

Other Experience

RETREATS & WORKSHOPS

  • [Upcoming] Leading classes for Yoga East Austin Más Yoga Retreat - Panama

  • Led classes for Yoga East Austin Más Yoga Retreat - Xinalani

  • Attended 5 day handstand training retreat with Kyle Weiger

  • Trained handstands with Sonja Smith-Novak & Nook community from 2020 to 2025

  • Trained with Mary Jarvis, Ambra Vallo, Ana Forrest, Tim Feldmann, Manuel Oria, Gianna Purcell, Yancy Scott Schwartz & Carmen Aguilar.