About Our
Teachers

Erin

Erin Ehlers has been teaching throughout the Seacoast for 10 years, and opened Yoga on the Hill in March 2008. She is an E-RYT 200 with the Yoga Alliance, and is currently pursuing her E-RYT 500 with her teacher, Kim Valeri of YogaSpirit Studios. She supports her study of yoga with continuing education, and has enjoyed workshops with Kofi Busia, Elise Browning Miller, Barbara Benagh, and Judith Lasater. Her approach to yoga comes primarily from the tradition of Iyengar yoga, but enjoys the richness of knowledge that comes from all lineages. She has lived at the Kripalu Center in seva (selfless service), and has practiced yoga since the age of 19. Erin's classes bring focus to the alignment of the asana (poses), using knowledge of the body to expand her students' abilities to create a healthy, sustainable and graceful yoga practice. Erin views yoga as a devotion to one's well-being, and encourages her students to commit to yoga as a lifelong practice. Erin believes that when we are able to connect with our steadfast peace, that we able to navigate all of life with ease and contentment. Meditation, yoga asana, breath work (pranayama) and the influence of yogic philosophy each make Erin's classes a necessary component of her students' lives.

Erin has a varied background in food (pastry chef, artisan cheesemaker), and works with Seacoast Eat Local. Her work with this organization includes managing winter farmers' markets and coordinating volunteers. She is passionately devoted to a being part of our local food and agricultural community. She lives with her partner in Kittery.

Erin offers private classes to students who are looking to deepen their practice or who need personal attention for specific needs. She recommends that anyone interested in private classes intend to meet weekly for at least a month to make it worthwhile for both teacher and student. She has taught a broad range of students, from ages 9 to 78, for back problems, scoliosis, limitations from obesity, sciatica, and joint issues. The cost is $60 per session.

Julia

Julia Tirabassi is a former personal trainer who began teaching Yoga over nine years ago. Her passion for fitness, movement, sweat and handstands, quickly led to a full-time career as a freelance Yoga teacher. She formed her own (blissfully nomadic) business, named Lotus Groove Yoga, in 2006.

With nearly 12 years of combined experience with fitness training and teaching Yoga, Julia has spent approximately 5,000 hours traveling throughout Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts, sharing her love of movement and passion for the practice. Drawing on her extensive knowledge of biomechanical movement, anatomy, individualization, injury rehabilitation, and therapeutic application, she's had the immense pleasure of working with a full spectrum of yogis--from complete beginners, to athletes, from seniors to fellow teachers--students of every experience level, age, shape, make and model, have benefited from her distinctive style and tireless enthusiasm.

Eternally true to her days as a fitness enthusiast, Julia's teaching style continues to include plenty of strength and athleticism, but has evolved into a unique vinyasa-flow "special blend" of creative physicality, sweaty sweetness, mindful movement, and keen attention to alignment. In each and every moment, Julia strives to share continuously fresh, contemporary, and transcendent ways to guide students towards manifesting their personal expression of empowered grace.

With her friendly teaching style, humor, and expertise guiding your Yoga experience, you're guaranteed to leave the mat refreshed, renewed, and utterly resplendent!

In nearly 12 years of combined experience with fitness training and teaching yoga, Julia's come to the conclusion that private sessions are THE MOST effective, safe, inspiring, and efficient way to make progress.

Under the tutelage of a seasoned professional, private yoga sessions will guide you in: advancing your practice, breaking through plateaus, gaining a deeper knowledge of specific aspects of yoga, honoring an injury, or growing a home practice. If you're interested in taking your yoga to the next level, or you'd simply benefit from some individualized attention and a customized program, please consider scheduling a private with Julia! Single Session and Package rates are available upon request.

Danielle

Danielle's classes are Vinyasa Flow, tying together flexibility and strength; mind and body; play and hard work. Danielle's devotion to her yoga practice balances her other roles as a mom (to her beautiful son, Emery) and a middle school teacher. She hopes that her teaching will help others find a sustainable balance between physical fitness, spiritual well being, and their personal aspirations. Danielle has a 200 hour yoga teaching certification. She has taught in the Seacoast since 2004.

Danielle is available to teach private classes upon request. Private classes can focus on a particular part of one's practice or accommodate unique abilities or injuries.