Past Events
Propped Up: Sun Salutes at The Collective at True North
11.11.2017
During this workshop style class we will explore Chaturanga Dandasana and the alignment of Surya Namaskara. Each session focuses on different anatomical aspects of the practice, in this practice we will dissect the different layers of Vinyasa yoga. Students will find their depth through the use of blocks, straps, blankets, the wall and other tools.
Artful Sequencing: Preparing A Balanced Class
Saturday, June 9th 2018 | The Collective
The art of skillful sequencing requires a consistent willingness to learn. Join Erica for this in-depth study of the yoga of krama. She will share her favorite tools and resources used to create a balanced and safe practice. Whether you're a RYT graduate or a dedicated practitioner of yoga, you will leave with a better understanding of how to develop meaningful and effective yoga sequences.
Propped Up: Front Body Focus
Saturday, March 10th 2018 | The Collective
We will explore the muscular engagement required of the back body in order to open the front body during our Propped Up Series. This workshop style class will focus on using props to align the spine, strengthen the back and prepare the entire body for conscious and safe back bending. All levels are welcome for this exploratory and experiential event!
Propped Up: Winter Warm Up
January 13 2018 | The Collective
Join Erica for a workshop-style yoga class focused on core strengthening techniques. Learn and experience energetic and anatomical core and spine alignment, and ways to advance your practice, all with the help of a yoga blanket, blocks and straps! We will explore different arm balancing and inversion postures and asana that identify the opportunity for energetic space.
Costa Rica Yoga Retreat
April 22-28, 2018 | LaGrata Lodge
Join Sitara and I for a week of daily yoga, nourishing local foods, surfing and exploration in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. We'll dive deep into our yoga practice and enjoy time near the ocean. For more details please send me a direct message. Rooms start at $1850
Art Of Back Bending
October 21 2017
Join Sitara and Erica as they break down and demystify the biomechanics behind poses such as Dhanurasana and Kapinjalasana. We will explore how to properly engage the back body and lengthen the front body. Working from the ground up, we will break down exactly what YOUR body needs to strengthen and open.
Blankets + Bands
Fall/Winter 2019
Using props to support our practice, we'll learn to mindfully build strength + apply it to traditional asana. Erica will guide you in exploring the subtitles of our deep core muscles and in return find strength throughout the rest of the body. Using blankets and resistance bands as our primary props for this practice, we'll learn to awaken major muscle groups as they apply to a wide range of asana.
Run The Raceway - M1 10K/5K/1K Family Run
October 7 2017
Join me for the post race stretch! "The first time motor city runners' feet will hit the pavement of this world class racetrack. Wind through the state of the art M1 concourse and catch a glimpse of the exclusive community of car condos, part of the largest facility of its kind in the world."
Up North Retreat with Citizen Yoga Detroit
Fall 2019
Join Erica and Dayle Extrell for our Up North Retreat at Falling Water Lodge in Leland, Michigan. We’ll enjoy daily yoga asana and meditation, healthy meals and local outdoor activities. Think stand up paddle boarding, hiking, bicycling and beach time. Dayle will also be on site providing Thai Massage. Pricing starts at $900 or $750 for Founders Club Members.