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Welcome!
I'm Erin, The Traveling Yogi
My journey into 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. At that time, I began experiencing persistent hip pain from the intensity of training, a challenge that led my father to introduce me to yoga. To my surprise, a simple modification to Downward Facing Dog succeeded where months of physical therapy had failed. It was a revelation; yoga wasn’t just stretching—it was healing. That moment marked the beginning of a lifelong commitment to both martial arts and yoga as transformative practices.​​
Since then, I've observed time and time again that the principles I practice on my yoga mat significantly influence me even when I step off of it. They allow me to navigate life’s challenges with as much grace and authenticity as I can while rediscovering my own bright light and boundless potential. As my light burns brighter so does my desire to show others how they can use yoga to rediscover their own beautiful light and live life to their fullest potential.
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I have been teaching yoga since 2009 and completed my 200-hour training through The Lotus Yoga Centre in 2013. Rooted in the Vinyasa tradition, my teaching is mindful, fluid, and adaptable, blending Reiki and energy work to help students trust their intuition, reclaim their voice, and move through life with clarity and confidence. My greatest joy is witnessing people rediscover their own light, becoming strong, resilient, and radiant. I couple this teaching experience with a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Chicago, which brings a deep understanding of how interconnected the body truly is, and how changes at the cellular level can ripple outward to affect overall health, function, and well-being. My academic focus on cellular signaling deepened my appreciation for the intricate connections within us, both physical and energetic.​ This insight, along with years of yoga, Reiki, and martial arts experience fuels my mission: to empower others 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.