Hi I 'm Erica
and I'm so glad you're here
I’m a self-growth student, yoga teacher, wellness coach, sobriety enthusiast, reiki practitioner, and freedom-seeker!
SACRED INTENTION
Connect. Heal. Awaken.
I am here with a purpose that burns within my soul: to help you look within, realign with your authentic self, and shine brilliantly. Through my unique teaching approach, I will guide you in exploring embodiment practices, allowing you to find balance amidst the chaos of everyday life.
With each session, you will tap into your inner power, finding ease and unleashing your true resilience. My mission is to show you how to ignite your spirit, bring your practice to new heights, become the best version of yourself, and live a healthy and wholesome lifestyle.
With over 1000 hours of teaching experience and as a 500 ERYT, blessed by influential teachings from world-renowned teachers, I am dedicated to always being a student first. My highest goal is to support my students by sharing the medicine and tools that yoga can provide. It is an honor to teach the practices that saved me and gave me the freedom to live a life worth living.
The Sober Yogini
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Weekly Schedule & Upcoming Events
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Mentorship & Coaching
Discover your purpose, cultivate confidence, and create a life you love living.
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Catherine Stoddard
I’ve taken countless of Erica’s classes over the past two years at Life Yoga. She teaches hot yoga, restorative, balance, and slow...
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I’ve taken countless of Erica’s classes over the past two years at Life Yoga. She teaches hot yoga, restorative, balance, and slow flow - I’ve taken them all and I highly recommend you do too as she never disappoints! Erica pushes you to your limits in a safe space that allows you to explore your fullest expression of the poses/yoga flow. You can confidently let go of all distractions knowing you are in good hands. Highly recommended!
Catherine Stoddard
Hanna Gehrke
I have taken several classes with Erica and have thoroughly enjoyed them all. Ariel is a very out of the box and fun way to...
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I have taken several classes with Erica and have thoroughly enjoyed them all. Ariel is a very out of the box and fun way to practice yoga. Other classes I’ve taken (yin and vinyasa) have been more traditional and have allowed me to deepen my practice and find which yoga style truly speaks to me. Erica has a wide depth of knowledge and is an expert in her craft. She has helped me deepen my practice over time by recommending an array of yoga types that fit my
Hanna Gehrke
Holly Ulewicz
Erica is such an incredible teacher, she is inspiring and fun, but soft and sweet. A wonderful and compassionate woman you must not miss!
Erica is such an incredible teacher, she is inspiring and fun, but soft and sweet. A wonderful and compassionate woman you must not miss!
Holly Ulewicz
Marissa
She is a one-of-a-kind yoga instructor. She pours her whole heart and soul into her classes, her teacher training, and her students. She takes the time to ...
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Marissa
She is a one-of-a-kind yoga instructor. She pours her whole heart and soul into her classes, her teacher training, and her students. She takes the time to connect with each and every student, grounding us in the present moment, seeing our weaknesses as strengths, and leading with our hearts. To not be afraid of challenges, for it is through these challenging times we come out stronger than before. Erica has not only changed the way I look at life, but she has changed the way I practice.
Rebekah M
Erica Schumaker was the first teacher I experienced at a new studio I tried out in 2022. Her class was challenging, yet approachable...
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Rebekah M
Erica Schumaker was the first teacher I experienced at a new studio I tried out at Life Yoga in Macomb, Michigan in October, 2022. Her class was challenging, yet approachable. I noticed she gave absolutely excellent cues that gave me confidence as someone who hadn’t gone to a yoga studio since pre-Covid-19, and there’s definitely been classes at studios I haven’t liked–but hers impressed me from the start. Her classes had a clear beginning, middle, and end and I felt satisfied in how exhausted and proud I felt while lying in corpse pose at the end of class. I’ll admit that she was so fit and great at yoga that I felt a little intimidated due to my own insecurities, but she wants every single student to reach their potential, while simultaneously respecting their bodily autonomy and has such a playful side to her that she incorporates in her most physically challenging classes. Further, Erica gives some of the best hands-on adjustments I’ve ever experienced to the point I feel like pouting if I don’t get 20 in one class with several students, but then remember I’m not a child anymore, ha! Anyways, since that first class in October, I kept going to her classes and fell in love with her yoga style--whether it was hot vinyasa, heated slow flow, aerial yoga sculpt, or restorative yoga. I’ve also done privates with her, and in our very first session she helped me get into side crow, which I’d never been able to do before although practicing yoga for over seven years. She took me under her wing and encouraged me to do yoga teacher training–something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. She’s so organized, attentive, thoughtful, and considerate of wherever you are with your body and your yoga journey, but she’s also definitely willing to push you to your edge, and you will absolutely grow as a human and a yogi. She is excellent in helping you see your own progress with how incredibly affirming she is as you grow and accomplish goals. I also love that she’s willing to joke with me, because yoga can be really hard, and I definitely need to laugh and breathe in those moments. Hands down, you won’t regret booking Erica for privates. I’m so glad I invested the time and money into myself!
Kelly Scott M
Erica has privately mentored me for the past few weeks and although it has been a short time I feel I have gained more knowledge with her in these few weeks...
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Kelly Scott M (Mentorship)
Erica has privately mentored me for the past few weeks and although it has been a short time I feel I have gained more knowledge with her in these few weeks of her mentoring then in my three months of training as a yoga instructor. Her extensive knowledge, organization of lesion plans, time and energy put into her private lessons has helped me tremendously. Not only because of her expertise, but equally her passion and dedication to her field and to yoga in general. She is great to talk with, easy going, patient and willing to spend time with you. She is a young heart with an old soul and I have greatly appreciated all of her time, effort and talent.
Mentorship
Anne C.
One of my most impactful moments with Erica was in the middle of a challenging balance class when she simply stated: don’t let yourself respond to difficult situations ...
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Anne C.
One of my most impactful moments with Erica was in the middle of a challenging balance class when she simply stated: don’t let yourself respond to difficult situations or things that you don’t necessarily want to do by saying to yourself... “Do I have to?” Respond by saying, “I GET to!” That truly changed my response to not only difficult things but every day mundane things that can sometimes fill up our lives. I step back and realize there are a lot of people out there that don’t “GET to” and I do…so I need to cherish those moments. I have pushed myself to challenge my children with that mantra and they have excelled beyond my wildest dreams.
Thank you to Erica for making me see.. I GET to!
Thank you to Erica for making me see.. I GET to!
Meg S.
Erica was fantastic to work with. She was so caring and compassionate, but helped me to see the bigger picture and challenged me to grow. I learned so much ...
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Meg S.
Erica was fantastic to work with. She was so caring and compassionate, but helped me to see the bigger picture and challenged me to grow. I learned so much about myself, boundaries, and reminded me of what I'm passionate about. I am so thankful for having worked with her.
Kristyn R
I’ve been working one on one with Erica for about 9 months now and she’s been nothing short of LIFE CHANGING! ...
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Kristyn R
I’ve been working one on one with Erica for about 9 months now and she’s been nothing short of LIFE CHANGING! Honestly, this section doesn’t have the space for me to write every way she’s helped me and transformed my life for the BETTER! The detail and compassion she puts into every session is truly incredible and always has me walking out with a smile on my face! Her knowledge on so many subjects and her approach to them is truly top of the line and inspiring. Not only is she amazing at putting together a homework packet that applies to the present, her intelligence and wit make her equally as good putting together what you need on the fly. A true miracle worker when it comes to reading you and knowing exactly what you need from her! She truly ALWAYS delivers! She’s simply a beautiful human with a gorgeous practice, that easily shines through her work. The care and compassion she delivers on every session is spot on. I promise you, you will not be disappointed in any area of growth you choose to focus on! I’m truly so grateful for her and you will be too!
Brooke R
My first yoga class was with Erica in her Restorative class. I remember hearing someone call her a “healer” and I didnt understand what that meant until we began the practice...
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Brooke R.
My first yoga class was with Erica in her Restorative class. I remember hearing someone call her a “healer” and I didnt understand what that meant until we began the practice. She exudes calmness and passion simultaneously.
One of my favorite things about Erica is her well rounded understanding of yoga. She is the person I go to when I have questions regarding specific yoga postures, and she also always takes the time to hold space for my emotional, spiritual, and physical needs.
Her classes are always amazing, from the postures we do to the music she plays. They are always aligned with the classes purpose and the students’ needs. I couldn’t recommend erica enough!