Letters from our students

our students and clients share from the heart….

Erika, I can not even begin to explain how much inspiration this past weekend has brought into my life. What you and the other girls do for the world is truly life changing. I am so honored to be a part of the Cloud Nine Yoga journey. I look forward to many more retreats to come! Thank you! With all the love in my heart…
- Stacey (CSUF student, CNY grad, 2008)

My husband and I had the pleasure of practicing with you at Yoga works in Costa Mesa, Ca. We would like to express how honored we are to have been led in your direction. Your class is very inspiring, full of Energy, and loads of Fun. We have been practicing Baptiste Power Vinyasa yoga in our local studio for about a year now and have not had the opportunity to try other styles or teachers in our small community. Yours was very different from what we are use to. We felt a true connection with your practice, an opening that was not there before, a spark~ Thank-you for showing us the way ….You are a very unique teacher, a bright light, a gift to this earth. Keep your shine on!
- JoAnn Freeman (visiting student, Texas)

Thanks for being an awesome yoga teacher! I learned more from you in 16 weeks than I had in the past two years. Thanks for having a loving and giving soul - you are a beautiful person, inside and out, and it shines brightly!
- Faith Renee Gresco (actress, yoga student)

Thank you so much for your inspiration, guidance & love over the past couple years. I am so grateful to have found such a wonderful place to practice my yoga… and such an incredible teacher to learn from. Truly you have found your calling & it shows. I hope someday to help others as much as you have helped me. Thanks for everything!
- Carrie (Teacher Training graduate and long-time student)

Thank you so much for all the love and knowledge you’ve shared with us these past five months! You are an amazing teacher and have an incredible affinity for teaching others!
- Ann (Teacher Training graduate)

Thank you so much for showing me the gift of yoga. It has truly effected me and changed my life for the better. I am so amazed at how this class and teaching has made me look at myself and the world. Yoga has opened my eyes and it feels like I am finally alive in this body. You have taught me so many lessons that will carry on with me through the journey of life. Lessons that have completely changed me as a person, that have made me want to change inside to be a better person. You are such a truly amazing, gifted, and caring teacher. You have a lot to share with the world and I am so grateful and thankful that I got to experience your compassion, love, enthusiasm and joy for yoga and life. Thank you!!
- Lisa Grobbel (Intermediate student CSF)

Thank you for sharing your practice of yoga with me; for allowing me the opportunity to learn and practice yoga in a comfortable, open and honest setting. Your kind heart and wisdom is truly a gift from God and the heavens above. Continue to shine your mind, spirit, goodness and soul with all that you encounter, for the most memorable masters aren’t the ones who just teach, but are the ones who are able to help their students capture the essence of learning.
- Heidi (Teacher Training graduate)

Ganesha, Hindu Lord of success and destroyer of evils and obstacles. Bestower of education, knowledge, wisdom and wealth.

Hi! I just wanted to “thank-you” for the Reiki Practitioner Training class. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience! I wanted to tell you that since your class my friends have been much more important to me and I feel much more happiness. I feel more beautiful & sexy (like I have awakened — for that part of me had been asleep). I feel more alive & everything seems brighter to me.
- Kathy (Reiki Practitioner ‘03)

erika, this is such a great experience… you and mackenzie are so great. I hope that you are in my life for a long time to come!
- jenn (teacher training ‘05)

“My life has completely changed since I started the teacher training with Erika. It’s been an amazing spiritual journey. I’m very grateful for this opportunity and for all that I’ve been learning. I’m loving every moment of this experience and it is having an amazing positive impact in my life. It feels as if I’ve been lost this whole time and I finally found my path. I wish to become a great teacher and teach people the tools that can change their lives in a positive way…just as my mentor is teaching me. Thank you Erika! You rock!”
~Bruna Miranda (teacher training graduate)

Thank you so much for the many wonderful things you have taught me! I can’t even begin to explain how important this class has been in setting my life on the right track. I’ve learned so much and have a greater appreciation for the simpler things in life. I just want to let you know that you are an awesome teacher.
- Tiffany Bridges (CSF Intermediate Class ‘04)

Erika — You are like sunshine! I find it difficult to put into words how thankful I am for your class, your teachings & getting to know a little bit of you as a beautiful person. You have shined your light on me and have unknowingly boosted me into another reality I’ve never truly known — called TRUTH. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. This class has been amazing; you are amazing!
- Abigail (CSF Intermediate class ‘04)

i’ve never felt as good as when i was doing yoga under your instruction. i still practice with the CD often. it’s awesome.
- joe hui (CSF Class of ‘03)

I have never had the pleasure of meeting such a miraculously open channel of peace and Love, Erika is beauty personified. The foundation I built at Cloud Nine Yoga has revolutionized my life in all areas.
- Kyle Keane (Cal State Fullerton)

I feel so blessed to be a part of your teacher training. The energy I take away with me from your classes means more to me then how far I can or can’t do a pose. I also think remembering how I feel right now will help me with others who have never gone here either. Anyways I just wanted to let you know I think you are awesome!!!!!!!! Thank You for being You.
- Sherry (Teacher Training)

Thank you for planning and coordinating our trip to Peru, South America. It was an inspiring and educational travel experience. We sincerely know that we were able to experience a once in a lifetime opportunity that afforded us the expansion of our minds, bodies, and spirits! Our group was truly phenomenal! The outgoing care and concern shared with each other enriched our experience all the more. We appreciate you very much and feel blessed to be part of your lives through yoga and beyond.
- Marcia & Harold Avent (Peru, 2004)

Thank you for being such a shining LIGHT in my life. Your friendship, love & wisdom are very greatly appreciated and respected. You have been, and continue to be a Divine Source for God to speak through. Thank you for your support, Love & Guidance.
- Simone Market (student since 1997)

You are a dreamer, Erika, and a realize-er. You offer yourself to the world and we all benefit. Thank you for your unique embodiment of God’s Grace.
- Vanessa Ragan (Universal Dances of Peace leader, musician and friend)

I had an awesome time in your yoga class. I learned about myself and became more aware of myself. It was truly a great experience for me. Your class helped me so much to get through my semester. I am glad I had you as my first yoga teacher because you inspired me a lot with your energy and caring personality.
- Sandra DeJonk (CSUF ‘04)