Erika Ruiz

About Erika

Erika began her yoga journey in college in 2011 after a doctor recommended it as a way to ease her anxiety. What started as a way to cope quickly became a lifelong practice. She fell in love with yoga’s ability to continually grow and evolve, and still loves being a student as much as she loves teaching.

Her teaching is inspired by life itself—her students, the energy of the room, and the way each practice becomes its own conversation. Erika’s classes are a balance of grounding and growth, encouraging students to anchor into their breath while stepping just outside of their comfort zones. Her teaching vibe is warm, intuitive, and empowering—meeting people where they are while gently nudging them toward where they can go.

A message she carries into every class: presence is everything. Your breath is your anchor, and your growth often lives just on the other side of discomfort.

Outside the studio, Erika loves spending time with her husband and four boys, building her business Rumer Creative (a social media and content agency), traveling to the beach, and savoring the simple joys of family and community.

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Started Teaching | March 2014

Started Teaching at The Atrium | January 2025