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The Third Place - Garmisch-Partenkirchen Yoga & Fitness

Fitness and Yoga in English in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. Yoga Retreats in the Alps. Private training to help you meet your goals. I love to teach!

Drop-in classes Monday & Thur (Aja hotel & other studios), outdoor classes weekly by the Kriegergedaechtniskapelle. A few of my qualifications…

Certified Personal Trainer, American Council on Exercise (2018)
200 Hr Certified Yoga Teacher: Ashtanga and Vinyasa Yoga + Ayurvedic Massage, Bend It Like Buddha Yoga School (2020)
20 Hr Continuing Education Course with Alexandria Crow: Yoga Physics Decon

struct to Reconstruct (anatomical studies) (2022)
20 Hr Continuing Education Course with Maha Shanti Yoga: Functional Anatomy and Physiology Applications for Yoga Teaching and Practice (2023)
3,500+ yoga and fitness teaching hours
yoga Practitioner 13+ years
gymnastics coach 7+ years
Competitive gymnast 10 years
17+ years working with people of all ages in an educational setting.

21/08/2025

BergfleX is ON for tomorrow and if you have a ticket I'll encourage you to brave the risk of the elements, come out and experience this truly special event!

Soak up the beautiful views, be in the fresh mountain air, and move your body to help reset your mind. (We even have a cozy indoor space with picture windows just in case of rain)

We've been up there in many layers and 6° and also in Sunshine and 16°!

Let the cozy blankets, hot tea, and yoga asana (poses) warm you from the inside out.

Not to mention, you can support me in my bilingual teaching journey! 🇩🇪🇺🇸
My other classes have been truly fabulous - kind participants with minds & hearts open.

Tickets for tomorrow are SOLD OUT! but available for the next yoga class on September 19th! (And Pilates with Martina before that):
https://zugspitze.de/de/Unsere-Bergwelten/Veranstaltungen/BergfleX

Or in English at: https://zugspitze.de/en/Our-mountain-worlds/Events/BergfleX

Hope to see you soon 😊

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18/08/2025

"I can never do another retreat with you, Erin, because this one was just so perfect. How can it get better?!"

This retreat was one for the books. I'm just so flooded with happiness looking at all these photos, as they truly capture a special weekend with even more special people.

The dynamic of our small group was perfect, each person bringing their own personality, stories, laughter, and joy. Each person arriving with a different background, but open to all of the classes and activities I taught throughout the weekend.

Reminding me that this is not just me leading people through a yoga retreat. It's an exchange of energy. It's a giving of time & holding space for ALL experiences, emotions, and stories. You, my students, contribute so much to the success and fun of the retreat! So thank you.

Thank you to my students who participated this weekend. Who absorbed, gave back, laughed and adventured, surprised themselves with their own capabilities, and made this weekend unbelievably special 💚

Thank you for reminding me WHY I love leading retreats.

Thank you SO much to our hosts at the Jamtalhütte. You made us feel unbelievably welcomed and we wish we could've stayed longer! I'll be back again next year, no doubt about it.

It's so special to feel like I'm in the right place in my career and this retreat has sparked new life in me, just as I hope it has done for my participants.

Thank you for trusting me to take you on this adventure 💕

Thank you for sharing your stories 🙏

Thank you for being open and welcoming to one another ✨️

This is what it's all about.

From the bottom of my heart. Thank you.

More to come...

Xoxoxo, Erin

10/08/2025

These classes are truly even more special than I would have expected. So many new students coming together and connecting for a fantastic morning of yoga and community (and amazing food) from all over!

Today we had people living in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Murnau, Farchant, Innsbruck, and Oberau, but representing more than four countries: England, the United States, Germany, and Kenya! (Maybe more, and I'm just unaware)

This morning we were greeted with blue skies, warm sun, and a lovely summer breeze at Energy Lab Café for my Yoga + Brunch event!

These events have been such a blast so far this summer (there's two left! Aug 31 & Sept 13) and a huge thank you to .cc for providing delicious food to nourish our bodies & souls after class.

Es war ein total wunderschöne Veranstaltung mit euch 💜

Want to save your spot for next time? Check out the link in my bio 🙌

I'd love to see you there! Bis bald ✨️

PS: that last picture was from this morning at 06:00 of the moon during sunrise! It's not a nice photo due to my window screens, but WOW it was beautiful!

Xoxox, Erin

07/08/2025

I just feel grateful. For all of you. My students, my gymnasts, my parents of those kids, my town, myself and my energy to make this work I do into my my career. MY parents for raising me as a smart, kind, hard working, independent woman.

It's been a very busy week, but it's that good tired, you know?

Just... yeah. I'm grateful 🙏 To each and every one of you. Thank you for being here with me on this journey! For sharing, participating, supporting, laughing, and just being YOU. You're all valued. I'm so glad you're all here.

Xoxoxox and all my gratitude,
Erin

04/08/2025

TL,DR: A September Surprise announcement below & I vote YES!

Lately I've been thinking about the phrase, "Just Do It" - you know, the one from Nike? Should we really? I guess it's subjective, but also... 👇

Last weekend I spent three days hiking in the rain, more kilometers and high meters than my body is accustomed to, not a mountain summit to be seen.

Upon realizing that the weather would, in fact, be TRASH, I was dreading the trip. I'd started fantasizing about using the cable car to shorten segments of our three day tour. I begrudgingly brought out all my rain gear.

Well, needless to say, we did it. And ya know what, despite being wet as dogs, we had a blast!

Yes, we were wet. Yes, I was sweaty inside and rainy outside. Yes, my shoes were soggy.

✨️BUT ALSO YES, the huts were cozy, the food delicious, the hot chocolate warm (and beer cold), the beds comfy, and the vibes good!

We had so much fun! Connecting with our friends was the true intention of our trip and it was lovely. I even got to work on my German 💪🇩🇪

So I guess I'd say right now, I'm team Just Do It, like Nike says.

Doing things we're uncomfortable with or bad at is often scary, sometimes embarrassing, and feels foreign. But often these brave actions lead to core memories, new hobbies or loves, and maybe even a new appreciation for dry toes - and laughter.

Sign up for that class. Try the hobby. Buy that weird vegetable at the store.

Try, fail, learn, discover, adapt.

PS: if you feel like discovering, learning, and finding joy in yoga, peek below at a little September Surprise...
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Something new is unfolding this September…
On Saturday, September 27th, I’m hosting a brand new one-day yoga retreat:

✨ Unfolding the Practice: A Day of Yoga Discovery ✨

It will be a special day of yoga in nature, mindful learning, and deep connection — with yourself, your practice, and with this beautiful mountain community.

The event goes public Aug. 11, but you can be the FIRST to access registration by commenting the word VIP below and you'll get a link to be sure you're the first to get access to all the info.

I can't wait to share this with you!

25/07/2025

2021 ➡️ 2024, Retreats over the years... and wow, I'm beyond grateful for all the shared moments, fun adventures, cuddly creatures, and deep trust that each retreat brings.

The idea to lead a retreat was a spark of inspiration when I was on vacation in Sweden in June, 2021. I spontaneously planned the whole thing and 7 amazing people joined me.

I never would have expected to have shared so many incredible events (6 retreats and a day retreat!)
Put in so much work, love, and time into them, And lead over 60 people (60!!)
Through the magic that is a retreat.

People of all ages, yoga experience levels, hiking abilities, personalities...

Each of you has brought something special to the table over the years and NEVER forget that.

You are amazing!!

Also, you are brave for getting out there and trying something new. Investing in yourself (and me). And taking that time for YOU!

Thank you to each and every one of you, from the bottom of my heart ❤️

If you're keen to join one of these fun events, registration for my August retreat is still open!

We're heading to the Alps from Aug 14 to 17 and I'd love to have you join us. All are welcome here 😊

Four days of yoga, hiking, adventure, connection, laughs, and good food - prices start around €660.

I'll also be in Portugal from Oct 8-12th ✨️💜

Take the leap - join us!

Just DM me.

With all my love and gratitude,
Erin

21/07/2025

Hello dearest IG family! 👋

So many of you are new here and I want to take a moment to reintroduce myself. Each photo is captioned below 👇💜

I'm Erin!

Yoga teacher, personal trainer, anatomy-lover and business owner 💪

Former gymnast & beach girl turned snowboarder & mountain girl 🌊 ➡️ 🌄

Daughter, sister, niece, wife, & part-time dog-mom 💖

Food lover, sous chef, crafty queen, petsitter, travel planner, and plant nerd 🤓

Originally from the US (South Carolina) and living in Garmisch-Partenkirchen since 2015 (what?!)

Currently in school to become truly bilingual 🇺🇸/🇩🇪

I'm so glad you're here and a part of this community! This is a space for growth, learning, failing, fun, exploration, non-judgment, sharing, and support ❤️

Drop a quick comment below with where you're from in this big beautiful world! 👇🌎

Photo 1: Me in the Azores scoping out a new retreat location, in hand-to-foot pose.
2: Me doing a handstand in front of the Alpspitze at the Zugspitzbahn's BergfleX event.
3. Me smiling while hiking in Austria.
4. Me at her first hiking trip to the Dolomites.
5. Me enjoying an Aperol spritz with my bestie
6. Me and my dear friend flying down the mountain, having childish good fun, mountain karting!
7. One of my beautiful part-time dog babies, Bella.
8. Me and my husband Chris when we eloped and got married in Copenhagen.
9. Me climbing the Zugspitze recently, a big goal accomplished!
10. Me and Chris on our recent honeymoon in the dolomites.
11. My dear friend touring on our splitboards.
12. My lovely family watching the solar eclipse in our badass glasses in Austin, TX in 2024!

17/07/2025

Just over here catchin' flies and gigglin' while you guys are holding challenging yoga poses 😆😀

Which one can you feel the most joy from? I can't choose...

14/07/2025

Think a yoga retreat is just a fancy stretch-cation? Think again.

My Yoga Retreats go far beyond the mat —blending mindful movement, mental wellness, and meaningful connection.

You’ll expllore stunning landscapes, practice yoga daily, learn actionable tools for nervous system regulation and self-awareness, tap into your creativity, rest deeply, and build community with kind-hearted people.

It’s not just a break—it’s a reset. A reminder. A learning experience. A return to yourself.

Spaces are open at my August retreat in Austria and at my October retreat in Portugal, BUT

The registration period for the August retreat is closing soon. The final day to sign up is July 30th! So if you're interested and have questions, send me a DM!

And if you're ready to experience it for yourself, register at my website, linked in my bio.

12/04/2025

So you set a goal and didn't reach it. Do we call that a failure? I suppose that depends... Did you truly try to reach it? Did you learn anything along the way? Did you give energy to push a step closer to that goal?

If those answers are yes, then I don't think you failed at all. I think you've just been derailed!

When we make success black and white I think it devalues the PROCESS of making & reaching toward goals.

The saying goes, "It's about the journey, not the destination," right? So how do we train our competitive sides to agree with this? We practice again and again giving ourselves credit for where we are, where we've been, and practice Santosha, or contentment, not only in our yoga practices but in our lives.

That we haven't FAILED - we have been DERAILED. We gave effort and we've moved forward, but the path didn't end quite where we thought it would.

Make no mistake, contentment is not equal to complacency. Santosha provides us space to live in the gray area between failure and success. To understand that that in-between - the learning space - is a beautiful place to be.

So the next time you become too fixated on the destination or goal, remind yourself about alllll the incredible progress you've made, the grace you deserve, and that your RESILIENCY to live in the space between not-knowing & knowing, incapable & capable, between success and failure, is an incredible thing to be proud of.

(A big thank you to my friend for sharing this concept with me after reading my anecdote about my 2025 goal-game (and not meeting all my goals yet as I'd hoped)).

07/04/2025

Reminiscing on the ✨️MAGIC✨️ that was these humans showing up not only for themselves but for each other at my March yoga retreat.

Are you in need of support, good vibes, rest, a lil adventure, yoga, you-time, us-time, fresh inspiration, and time in nature?

2025 still holds THREE of my yoga retreats and there's spaces open at all (for now).

Join us and work toward deepening your connection to nature, yourself, and one another. There's much to be learned, experienced, and shared - come with us!!

July 3-6 or August 14-17: Jamtalhütte in Austria, Yoga+Hiking
October 8-2: Redondo, Portugal, Yoga+Culture

What could you gain from attending a retreat?

Find tons of details on my website or DM me ❤️

12/03/2025

I give you *guidance* - you practice *agency*

Using your agency = making decisions that help your practice work better for you, & choose these changes because it's what you need, not because it's what the group is doing.

When I see a student modify their own yoga practice I get a little pep in my step and warmth in my heart; I am PROUD of you. ✨

And as we all know, it's not easy to do what works for YOU even though it should be...

Especially in a group class setting.

We often get caught up in the performance aspect of class, needing to push ourselves because of what others might think. I've been there, too, many times...

Following the herd too closely can lead you to pushing yourself too far in the wrong direction & even to injury. This is the LAST thing you want or need.

One of the beautiful things about group classes IS the community feeling and flowing movement of the class as we practice asana together - the choreography, mind-body connection, the physical meditation that a vinyasa flow gives you - these are some of my favorite parts of teaching and participating in yoga!

The group class setting is special for you because you build community, you physically show up to class to help yourself mentally show up, and you can see real people move in real ways and practice kindness & non-judgment during class.

BUT - what are you supposed to do when what I teach and offer you doesn't fit well anymore? It might just be today, it might be always, maybe it's a specific pose, maybe it's a breath practice.

What is there to do?

Think into your own knowledge, tap into your own sensations, feel your feelings, respect your boundaries, and CHANGE IT! Practice agency on your mat.

So that your practice becomes what YOU need every time!

Make your practice feel GOOD, make it work for YOU, ask yourself what you WANT in this moment, TODAY.

Go do you, booboo. You got this 💪

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