Erika Whitley

Atha Yoga

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. I began my yoga journey in 2016 by taking a hot vinyasa class and was hooked ever since. Yoga has been my refuge, therapy, solace and religion for these past 9 years. Through this 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.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 teaching at Atha Studio!