Greetings. Here is a bit of history about myself. I am grateful for all of the experiences that are mentioned below, but of course this is not all there is, as there is always more under the surface, and always more room to grow.
Native New Yorker Erica Robinson has had a passion for motion, mind and spirit since she was a young child. Previously trained in dance with The Alvin Ailey Dance Center and Howard University, she explored her love of movement and discovered the magnificent benefits of Yoga and Pilates. She received her Pilates Mat certification in 2001 from The Kane School of Core Integration in New York City and studied at the Jivamukti Yoga Center. Prior she received a degree in psychology at Howard University and continued her graduate studies in the Art of Teaching program at Sarah Lawrence College.
Erica eventually began teaching yoga and Pilates in an effort to offer practical methods that would benefit many people directly in both group and private settings. After realizing that teaching yoga is one path on her journey to integrating body, mind and spirit, she received her yoga certification from the wonderful Laughing Lotus Yoga Center. She is now a Yoga Alliance registered teacher who loves to share her growing practice with others. Her teaching style is inviting and intelligent and incorporates precise alignment, a smooth flow, focus on the breath, and the gift of music. Erica encourages all types and levels of students to take her class, making an otherwise intimidating discipline more approachable.
In addition to hosting rejuvenating yoga retreats around the world, Erica will open a yoga center and wellness spa in the near future where clients can choose from the delightful body treatments and massages offered, and have the opportunity to take Vinyasa yoga or Pilates mat classes with inspirational teachers in a peaceful environment.
Erica Robinson
P.O. Box 940 New York, NY 10030
212-784-0001
amberkissed@yahoo.com
Objective:
To expand my career as a Yoga and Pilates Mat instructor where my experience with fitness, movement and education will compliment an innovative staff.
Education:
Howard University Bachelor of Science: Psychology December 1995.
Sarah Lawrence Master of Arts: Art of Teaching May 2006
Kane School of Core Integration Certification: Pilates Mat January 2001
Laughing Lotus Certification: Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga December 2004 RYT
Reiki Level 1 Certification May 2007
Experience & Training:
2/2006-present Columbia University
Pilates Mat Instructor
5/2005-present Associated Press/Guardian Fitness
Pilates Mat Instructor
9/2004-present Bent on Learning NYC
Yoga Instructor The Lab School & PS64
6/2003-present Crunch Fitness NYC
Yoga and Pilates Mat instructor
10/2002-present Equinox Fitness NYC
Yoga and Pilates Mat Instructor
10/2002-06/2003 Metropolitan Corporate Academy H.S. Brooklyn
Yoga & Dance Instructor
2/2002-present New York Sports Club
Yoga and Pilates Mat Instructor
9/1996-8/2000 Board of Education,
Kindergarten Teacher
6/1990-9/1993 Alvin Ailey NYC
Summer Intensive Program
Ballet, Horton & Graham Technique
9/1990-9/1995 Howard University, Washington DC
Dance Minor/H.U. Dance Ensemble
Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Choreographer
9/1984-9/1990 Vic D’Amore Studio of Dance
Ballet, Tap, Jazz/ Russia-Poland Dance Tour