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Welcome!
I'm Erin, The Traveling Yogi
My introduction to the martial arts and yoga began as a teenager, when my entire family started training in Kenpo Karate. I quickly fell in love with the structure, discipline, and confidence the martial arts instilled, earning my 2nd degree black belt by the age of 16. As the intensity of that practice led to persistent hip pain, my father introduced me to yoga as a complementary approach. To my surprise, a simple modification to Downward Facing Dog succeeded where months of physical therapy had not. That experience was a revelation; yoga was not merely stretching, it was profoundly healing. It marked the beginning of a lifelong relationship with yoga as a transformative practice.
Over the years, I have consistently observed how the principles cultivated on the mat extend far beyond it, shaping how we move through daily life. This realization inspired me to begin sharing yoga in 2009, and I completed my 200-hour teacher training at The Lotus Yoga Centre in 2013. Rooted in the Vinyasa tradition, my teaching style is fluid, adaptable, and heart-led, integrating Reiki and energy work to support students in trusting their intuition, reclaiming their voice, and navigating life with greater clarity and confidence. One of my greatest joys is witnessing individuals reconnect with their own inner light; growing stronger, more resilient, and more radiant.​ Alongside my teaching, I hold a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Chicago. My academic background with its focus on cellular signaling deepened my appreciation for the intricate physical and energetic connections within us; changes at the cellular level can influence our overall health and well-being. Grounded in all of the facets of my experience, my work is guided by a single mission: to facilitate growth and healing from the inside out.
We here at The Lovelight Connection (TLC) believe that every person carries within them a powerful guide—a quiet, unwavering force acting as their inner compass. It's the voice of your soul, the wisdom of your heart, and the clarity that comes from aligning with your authentic self.
TLC offers a warm, inviting and intimate space to nurture yourself, connect with community, and engage in soulful business networking. Our mission is to create a community where empowered purpose-driven living is built on a foundation of self-love. As you align with your true path and let your Lovelight shine, you create an energetic flow that
naturally attracts abundance. TLC provides holistic support for personal growth and professional development so you can live from the center of wholeness, where your fullest expression naturally unfolds – leading with purpose and authenticity.
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Rooted in decades of proven experience, Colleen and Erin offer TLC’s Five Pathways to Vibrant Living:
Heal ~ Move ~ Learn ~ Connect ~ Elevate
Healing, movement and connection are woven into our services as essential parts of emotional and spiritual well-being. Our TLC model is designed to elevate your spirit by building a strong foundation centered on wholeness from the inside out ~ guided by the inner compass of your heart and soul.