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Erica Cheok

Greetings! Here’s a little about myself:

I’ve been certified and teaching yoga and meditation techniques for over 16 years. I started my journey when I was a sophomore in high school and I decided to convert to Buddhism. After graduation I took a course on Stress Management at college in 2005. The effects of proper stress management were life changing to for me. In 2008, after one beginners yoga class series, I signed up for Yoga Teacher Training with Michael Johnson and Stephanie Johnson through Clearlight Yoga Shala. Since 2008 I have taken many more teacher trainings, including Yin Yoga teacher training and Children’s Yoga teacher training courses.

I am also a certified personal trainer and nutritionist. I aim to make my students feel safe and educated about their bodies as best I can.

My mission is to bring peace, clarity, focus, and joy to my students through yoga, mediation, and yoga-inspired fitness.

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REVIEWS

“Erica customizes every workout to meet my needs. She is excellent with the small muscles that I know very little about but she keeps me healthy and strong!! She is great for all levels!!”

-Christina Day Krane

“Erica is an excellent trainer! She is very skilled, and pleasure to work with and talk to. I also love her yoga classes. She gives individual attention and help everyone to learn and enjoy the class. Highest recommendation.”

-Sarah Yousif Benjamin

In my 10 years of practicing yoga, Erica is my absolute favorite instructor. She is a positive support system in her vast knowledge of asanas and their physical, mental and spiritual benefits. She is sensitive to each student’s needs and helps craft the perfect practice for your individual body. Her yoga classes are always the perfect balance between a workout and a therapeutic time to de-stress, unplug, and get back to your roots.

-Sarah Hall

Mindful gardening: the yogi way

February 5, 2025May 31, 2025 by Erica Cheok

Most of us aim to do right by the earth. We try not to litter, we turn the water off while brushing our teeth, or we pick up trash when we see it on the way into a store. Our gardens are the best place to make our pledge to be the earth’s stewards. We … Continue reading Mindful gardening: the yogi way

This looks Good.

May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 by Erica Cheok

The “This looks Good” meditation is one that I have *just realized* I do A LOT of when I want to override my brain spiraling into unhelpful thoughts. It’s an easy concept but its implementation is why it works. When I find my brain starting to chatter and then change that chatter to panic, gloom, … Continue reading This looks Good.

MOVE into more action in the spring

April 25, 2024May 1, 2024 by Erica Cheok

According to Ayurveda, Spring is the time to tackle new active goals. This can be confusing since Spring is associated with the Kapha Dosha. Kapha is a combination of the earth and water element. This means its nature is slow, smooth, cool, and easy going. …That doesn’t seem too active to me. So, why is … Continue reading MOVE into more action in the spring

Early Winter Rituals

December 28, 2023 by Erica Cheok

Winter, the coldest season of the year, brings with it more than just chilly air, breath-taking snowy landscapes, and cozy fires. It also represents an inward journey, a time for self-reflection, and an opportunity to reconnect with oneself and nature. As winter’s icy grip takes hold, here are three powerful rituals that you can incorporate … Continue reading Early Winter Rituals

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