Erica feels that as modern urbanites we are deeply disconnected from seasonality and the cycles of the land and sea. Her philosophy is to restore connection and harmony with ourselves, nature, and all that we ingest--food, air, music.  Our human spirit yearns for a unity with the mind, body, and elements we exist within.


Erica was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin. After establishing and growing a career in Madison she worked as a professional jazz pianist (voted "Madison's Favorite Jazz Artist" in the 2002 Isthmus Reader's Poll) and music educator.  She came to New York City in 2004 to begin graduate work at Columbia University, studying Ethnomusicology. Upon completing her Master's Degree, she left academia and an active music career to pursue another passion: yoga. She is a New Yorker who instructs yoga and serves as a Holistic Health Counselor, and freelance musician.

Erica studies yoga with Ana Forrest, is a certified Forrest Yoga instructor, Forrest Yoga Mentor Teacher and lead assistant in training.  She has completed Forrest's 200 hour training and her Advanced Teacher Training.  Erica teaches intelligent, challenging classes that will appeal to those interested in learning about the body, alignment, and how to create space for the growth of the spirit in a body transformed by the asana practice.