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Ashtanga yoga is a sequence of poses, similar to learning a dance and repeating it until you synchronize your breath and movement.

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Your guide to creating an Ashtanga practice that adapts with you as you age, explore and breathe your way through this incredible life! We hold small classes in Macungie at Sweetwood, both indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. We also offer online classes, either group or private. We welcome all levels of practitioner and believe that this practice can be both therapeutic both physically and mentally through the body/breath awareness focused on in Ashtanga Yoga.

04/02/2026

When you find a place that feels like home, you want to return there. That's just what , a group of our students and I did this past February, and welcomed us with open arms. The best thing about MDJ, is that it allows us to create distance from our regular lives, while creating connection in so many other ways:
- connecting with friends and family
- communing with nature
- practicing being still with ourselves
- connecting to the rhythms of life
- stopping to watch the sunset
- finding your (global) tribe
- meeting new friends and re-connecting with old friends

We look forward to returning to MDJ in 2028. We hope you can join us to experience the incredible energy of Mar de Jade and meet the visionary women that do the hard work for their community as they hold the space for so many to heal, grow and proper.

03/30/2026

Ever feel like you need a reset from these crazy times we are in right now? Or do you feel like you want to dive deeper into the how, why and what the practice of Ashtanga yoga really offers?
A retreat is your opportunity to step out of your norm, practice daily, take workshops on topics your teachers have unique insights on, eat healthy (for a full week not just 1 meal), ride bikes to the beach, lounge in the pool, read a book or catch up on your naps.
The $150 discount ENDS TOMORROW NIGHT! So ask a friend to join you and place your deposit through my Retreats page. There are a few people that are looking for roommates so contact me if you are solo!
Friends that have attended retreats and teachers that have hosted retreats at Vida Asana have told us SO MANY AMAZING THINGS about the retreat center. We can't wait to experience it for ourselves and we hope you can join us this Nov 1-7.

03/11/2026

Yoga retreats aren't just all about practicing yoga.

It's also about:
Taking a nap after practice or a good meal.
Swimming in the ocean.
Having time to get to know your friends a little better.
Enjoying the quiet time to get to know yourself a little better.
Eating healthy meals that you don't have to prepare yourself!
Heading to bed early, sleeping well and rising with the sun.
Connecting with nature.

Consider joining Jennifer and I November 1-7, 2026 at Vida Asana School of Yoga in Costa Rica for our first collaborative retreat:
Turning Inward : Exploring the Wisdom of Ashtanga

$150 discount ends March 31!
>> Find a roommate and register soon, we are already half way full

02/17/2026

Wondering what our 7:30am Zoom practice is like when you become a Patreon member?
You can:
Stay for as long as you want.
Keep your camera on or not.
Lay down, breathe, meditate, listen.
Join in for the whole thing.
Take a bathroom break when you need it.
It's all practice.

Here's a description of each class based on what we have been doing lately.

Mondays: Ashtanga Primary Series - Usually Half Primary, sometimes we get through a bit more. Sometimes we do balancing postures, sometimes we skip them. The practice, like us, is different every day, but know that I always offer modifications for postures and options for vinyasas.

Wednesdays: Ashtanga Intermediate Series - This practice begins the same as Primary Series and continues through to Parsvottonasana (Revolved Prayer Pose), that's where we begin Intermediate. I offer lots of modifications so don't fret! If you are familiar with the series, we generally get through Ustrasana (Camel Pose), then modify the heck out of the next few postures so we are getting the benefits without having to be able to perform the full posture.

Fridays: Pranayama & Ashtanga Flow - Fridays we begin seated and do about 7-10 minutes of the Ashtanga Pranayama or breathing sequence. Then we begin a vinyasa flow of postures that will prepare you for joining Ashtanga Primary or Intermediate classes. This class is a bit more gentle than Mondays and Wednesdays but you will still get a great stretch, a varied sequence and more time to explore and savor each posture.

02/16/2026

Our hearts are so full of LOVE for this group of amazing yogis. They showed up, not only for the daily practices (and incredible meals!), but also for the compassion they shared with one another through the week in Chacala Bay.

We can't thank you all enough for your donations to El Jardin Montessori School of Chacala Bay. A school started 8 years ago by, Angela, daughter of the founder of Mar de Jade Retreat Center. It's not just a retreat center, it's a mission to make the world a better place.
Dr. Laura and her daughter have transformed the lives of the local people of Chacala by creating so many opportunities to learn and share the beauty of their land and traditions.

Here are just a few of their contributions:
* employment opportunities as resort staff
* a huge farm that grows vegetables, fruit, herbs, mushrooms and chickens served at the resort
* a woodshop training program where furniture for the resort is built
* a sewing training program that creates uniforms for staff and other businesses
* a Montessori school for the local children
* a gift shop where local art, clothing, jewelry and more is sold, donating all proceeds to the school

If you would like to support their mission, Chris and I have created a unique link to the Chacala Scholarship Fund. The link is called Ashtanga with Erica and Chris. We hope you can join us next time to experience the magic of this place and most importantly, it's people.
https://givebutter.com/chacala-school/ashtanga-with-erica-and-chris

02/02/2026

You know this feeling?
That feeling you get after a good nights sleep, a great yoga practice, a delicious meal, maybe a dip in the pool and then NAPTIME!
I looooove that feeling.
Like you're meant to be there, soaking up the moment. Like everything is in it's place. Like you made the right choice for your body and mind.
Balance. Oneness. Freedom. Community.

This November 1-7, we are taking a deep dive into the Ashtanga practice at Vida Asana School of Yoga in Costa Rica. Jennifer and I call it:

Turning Inward: Exploring the Wisdom of Ashtanga Yoga

Morning classes will be Mysore style based, so with 2 teachers, you'll have double the assistance you would in a regular class.
Haven't practiced Ashtanga Mysore style? No worries, we are there to help you craft the perfect practice that will leave you feeling confident and rejuvenated!
Working on 2nd series? Or 3rd? Great! We've got you covered there as well.

The magic of the Ashtanga room is that all students, no matter the level, can practice (breathe) together. This creates a sense of community in such a unique way, almost guided by our energy and prana. It's beautiful and we hope you can join us.

We have a $150 discount running through March 30, 2026. Grab a friend or 2 (triples available), grab a room, grab your mat and your bathing suit and we'll see you in the jungle!

12/05/2025

Join me tomorrow at 11am for a Beginner Ashtanga Workshop that will cover all the basics you need to start practicing with me on Zoom, in led classes or even Saturday Mysore practice on Sweetwood!
Register on the Classes page of my website or follow the link in bio.

12/02/2025

Hi friends :)
I don't know about you, but for me delicious, healthy, locally sourced food makes a good retreat... GREAT!
We are excited to announce that registration is now open to everyone for our upcoming MenoPAUSE Revolution Yoga Retreat: Where Science Meets Sanctuary retreat from March 15th-20th, 2026!

We have just 4 SPOTS LEFT, and that means we are now launching our Early Bird promotion, available until January 15th (or this retreat sells out!)

What is the Early Bird promotion, you ask? Here are the details:
✨ €300 off with the promo code EARLYBIRD
✨ Your choice of accommodations
✨ A spot before we hit our limited capacity

Registration link:
👉 https://solseedretreats.wetravel.com/trips/menopause-revolution-yoga-retreat-where-science-meets-sanctuary-powered-by-solseed-retreats-59650190
(or follow the link in bio to my Retreats page)

Use Promo Code: EARLYBIRD at checkout to receive you €300 discount.

This is going to be a truly special week of yoga, connection, and adventure. We'd love to have you there! Feel free to reach out with any questions—and don't forget to register before January 15 to secure your spot and favorite room.

With love,
Shonda, Kristin, and Erica

❤️

12/01/2025

I know it might be a surprise, but I don't ALWAYS teach Ashtanga. Friday mornings on Zoom I teach Pranayama and Vinyasa Flow. My classes always have elements of Ashtanga but I take into consideration that many people have injuries, are aging (including myself!), or just want a different way to approach a pose.
Winter is coming, which means snow and ice. A great way to keep up on your practice through the winter is by practicing with me online Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays 7:30-8:30am. If you can't make it in person, the videos are always available.
Try this video from last Friday, and if you like it, join my Patreon channel: ashtangaerica.
There are 3 levels: $15, $45 and the new $25!
Hope to see you there:)
https://www.patreon.com/posts/144608875/edit

11/25/2025

If you know me, you know I love Yoga AND I LOVE to travel!
I hope you can join us in 2026 for one of these adventures...

FEBRUARY 7-14: Ashtanga for the Rest of Your Life in Chacala Bay, Mexico - ONLY 2 spots left! Co-hosting with

MARCH 15-20: MenoPAUSE Revolution Retreat in the Azores, Portugal -
>> 300 Euro discount through January 2026! > $300 discount through December 31, 2026

11/24/2025

If you've always wondered what a Mysore style Ashtanga class is, here's a hyperlapse video of our class last Saturday!
You'll notice everyone doing their own sequence in a way that works best for them.
☆ It may be a little bit of, or all of Primary series.
☆ It may involve a bit of Intermediate (2nd).
☆ Or maybe even a little Advanced A(3rd).
But the point of it is: Do what is right for YOU!
I'm here to help you connect the dots and figure out what to practice. We are a community, so other students may share their experiences as well. That's where the magic is. We all learn from and lean on one another.
Sometimes I compare the Mysore teacher to a flight attendant: we may have the most logged 'flight' hours in the room so we can make informed suggestions on how to stay safe and comfortable, we can offer a pillow or blanket (prop), we stay calm when things get scary, and we are always available with a smile and encouraging word.
Stop in for practice sometime!

11/17/2025

Do you love practicing Ashtanga yoga? Then why stop when you begin to age?! Modify!

Yes, of course, we may DROP OFF certain postures, and certain WAYS to do postures, but the essence of the practice is always there. Moving, breathing, paying attention to the sensations. That is the essence of this practice. Get on your mat and move your prana. Observe the beauty of aging as the wisdom of this practice finds its way deep into your bones.

You are a thing of beauty. Yesterday, today, always. Find the joy in life and movement!

* My friend Patty is 89 years old. We find ways for her to keep moving through a hip and a knee replacement as well as a recent fall. We use blocks, a belt, a ball, pillows, the wall and the island in her kitchen. Sweet Chloe is always there circling around us doing Upward and Downward Facing Dog!

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6285 Sweetwood Drive
Macungie, PA
18062

Opening Hours

10:30am - 12pm

Website

http://www.ashtangawitherica.com/

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