Erica Barth

Owner

Harlem Yoga Studio

Erica Barth ran into a yoga class while training for a marathon over 12 years ago and has been practicing yoga ever since. A soccer player and runner, she was impressed by the strength and flexibility yoga gave to her body, and even more by the serenity and balance it brought to her mind. Erica continued to deepen her asana practice and delve into the other limbs of yoga, obtaining her teaching certification from the Integral Yoga Institute of New York - where she met Laurel and the two decided to open Harlem Yoga Studio! Her classes combine a focus on alignment with a playful and creative sequencing of postures, leading students to find a relaxing and energizing union between breath and body. Continually inspired to deepen her knowledge of both the body and mind, Erica has studied Yin Yoga and Mindfulness with Sarah Powers, as well as Anatomy with Leslie Kaminoff. Erica is certified to teach Yin Yoga, Teens, and Children, and has many years of experience working with children of all ages, teaching Yoga to Kids from NYC to Mysore India. She has studied with Saraswati Jois at the Shri K Patabi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Mysore, India, and at the Shivananda Institute in Nayer Dam, India. Erica holds a Masters degree in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University, where she focused on group dynamics and conflict resolution. In her work with clients both on and off the mat, she incorporates yoga philosophy to help groups and teams work together more effectively.