ERIKA WHITLEY

Originally from Baltimore, MD, I moved to Charlotte shortly after I graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2003 and have lived in south Charlotte ever since. In 2016 I took my first hot vinyasa class and was hooked! Yoga has become my refuge, therapy, solace and religion for these past 9 years. Through practice, I have truly found myself. While vinyasa is my first love, Hot 26 is a very close second but at the end of the day, I love any and all types of yoga because it allows me to come home to myself each and every time. This sense of coming home through yoga is my North Star when I design and teach my classes.

When I’m not in the studio, I love spending time with my amazing husband, Kurt and my five beautiful children, Nicholas, Marinah, Noah, Drew and EJ. I’m a diehard Carolina fan and when I’m not watching my Tar Heels, I love reading, comedy shows, sports and anything outdoors. I’m very much looking forward to sharing my passion for yoga with the Atha community!