About Your Instructor
Meet Your fitness and yoga Instructor
Hey, I’m Erin! An ex-gymnast turned passionate teacher.
After 10 years as a competitive gymnast in South Carolina (and a few regional & national titles to boot), moving away from my athletic focus was both exciting and extremely daunting. After quitting gymnastics, I felt adrift, mourning the loss of skills I had dedicated so many years to perfecting. However, many opportunities, new hobbies, and inspirational teachers filled my college years and I discovered my passion for yoga and fitness, as a student but also as a teacher.
I regularly see many adults (and children) that have lost a connection with their bodies and don’t know how to harness the power of movement for their mental and physical health. I hold space for my students to discover their own capabilities, to feel accepted, to respect boundaries set by their bodies, and to feel guided along the way.
I know the importance of movement, anatomy education, breathwork and introspection in respect to overall health and I want to share my knowledge with as many people as I can, from all walks of life. It’s not just what we do on our mats, it’s also learning how to carry that knowledge into daily life.
How I ended up in Germany…
My college years, filled with new opportunities and inspiring mentors, led me to discover a passion for yoga and fitness—not just as a student, but as a teacher. A desire for new experiences lead me to a six-month study abroad semester in Italy in 2014 and that cemented my love for Europe.
In 2015, I moved to Garmisch-Partenkirchen after graduating from Clemson University with a degree in veterinary science, driven by my desire to live abroad. After seven years of juggling part-time jobs with the US Army and teaching yoga locally, I took the leap into self-employment.
In April 2024, I founded The Third Place, aiming to grow my fitness and yoga business by hosting European retreats, collaborating with local partners, and offering more private and group classes!
A few of my qualifications…
A few words from my happy students…
“I hardly ever miss a class! Erin keeps me motivated and helps me hold myself accountable for showing up on my mat! I’m so proud and grateful for this habit I’ve built. It’s the best hour of my day most days!”
-dakota, Online Participant
“Erin’s knowledge and approach are purely expertise. She knows just when and what to say to allow the student to follow and not be distracted. I highly recommend Erin’s classes to everyone at all levels of practice.”
-renee, online & private student
“The 12 Weeks of Movement course was very informative. Erin is always providing alternatives to positions to make the practice individualized. No two classes were the same, [we] always changed positions and learned new techniques each class.”
