02/17/2026
🎊 Congratulations to Erica DeMeritt - she's in our Student Spotlight for February! 👏
It's been 2 years since Erica took her first class at gruvnYOGA and she's dedicated 250 hours of practice with us since then! She is a consistent student who embraces the principle of getting your yoga practice in, even if she can't always commit to the same classes every week. She makes every effort to show up when she can, no matter what class or teacher it is. It's this commitment to presence that makes all the difference.
She loves Vinyasa, but she discovered the beauty of Yin yoga last year and has added it to her routine, striking a balance between movement and stillness. The best part is the energy that Erica brings to her mat, which is always open, positive and intentional; and she gives encouragement and support to her fellow yogis.
What keeps you coming back to your mat?
"Yoga just makes me feel better. When I miss even a few days, I can feel a huge difference. I’ve spent a lot of time observing people aging - some well and some poorly. I’m hoping yoga will help me be someone who ages well and stays active for as long as possible! And Gruvn just has fantastic teachers. It’s hard to stay away long!"
Can you share a benefit of your practice that's helped the most?
"I’m so much stronger than I used to be! I thought I was fit before I started yoga - but my upper body strength, in particular, is so much greater than it used to be."
How do you enjoy time off the mat?
"I love spending time with my family and dogs, and I love exploring the natural world and traveling. Luckily, those things go together a lot of the time! I try to walk my dogs daily at Leita Park, where I also hunt mushrooms and enjoy seeing the seasons change. This spring I have trips to Peru, Barbados, and France and Spain planned with my kids. It’s my hobby to travel as much as possible, as cheaply as possible (so it’s usually in economy, often with a layover, and I definitely always need yoga on my return)!"
Erica, we are proud to have you in this community - thank you for sharing your practice with us! 🙏
