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Seeds & Roots Yoga was founded by Erica Blain with the purpose of bringing more people into a yoga practice that is safe, consistent, relevant and deep.

Yoga acts as both a seed of change and a root that keeps us grounded through change.

04/16/2026

In the past 6 years, there were many moments where I felt lost and just wanted some answers and clarity.

Often, I turned to friends, sisters, books and Instagram “experts” to help me make sense of all the big questions I was facing and to help me try to understand everything I was going through.

It took me a while but I finally realized that all the answers and clarity I needed were already inside of me. I was constantly outsourcing my intuition and my own understanding of my world. I tried to get answers from everyone except myself.

Meditation has been a life changer, for me. every time I feel that urge to seek help from outside myself, I instead make a point of getting still and going inward. That is how I find the best answers for me, how I decide the best path, the next step.

It has been such a relief for me to develop a meditation practice. It brings me greater peace than searching in various places for solutions that never seemed to align with exactly what I need.

Knowing that I can sit down, and get still, quiet my mind and allow resolutions to arise from within feels like freedom.

I’m not bothering my people anymore with incessant requests for reassurance any longer. I’m not all over the internet, taking in a million opposing opinions.

I’m feeling into what is right and true for me and I trust it. that’s it. that’s why I meditate.

04/08/2026

Thanks to everyone who attended my April 6 strengthening class! It was so lovely to lead you all through my series.

I have three more of these classes in April - every Monday at 6 pm. Reach out to hold a spot!! I would love to help you feel better 💚

03/30/2026

Monday night yoga classes - simple movements to build strength and mobility. Reach out to hold a spot! Classes are every Monday evening in April at 6 pm for $25/class.

03/26/2026

I am currently reading a book called “Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life’”. The book focuses on the habits, lifestyle, practices and mindset of those who have lived the longest.

One chapter is about movement, of course. It states that those who live the longest are not the ones who do the most exercise, but those who move the most.

Walking and gardening are two big parts of these peoples’ lives.

Additionally, disciplines that work to bring mind, body and soul into balance are often a daily part of life for those who live the longest.

Yoga is one of those disciplines.

Yoga – along with other, similar movement practices – help practitioners maintain strength, balance, mobility and alignment.

It is gentle but not simple.

Intense but not exhausting.

Meditative but not boring.

How well it protects our aging bodies is one thing, but it’s also so good for our mind. And our spirit.

Through yoga I find calm, I find quiet, I find focus and I find peace.

Having a regular yoga practice is a healthy addition to anyone’s life.

The quote at the start of the book – a Japanese proverb - says it best “only staying active will make you want to live a hundred years.”
If you want to live to a hundred or beyond, you will want to still be strong and mobile. Move your body. Come see me for some yoga!

03/11/2026

Laying flat on your back, knees bent, slowly lower your toes to the ground keeping your lower back pressed to the floor and then bring your knees back up to build deep core muscles.

03/04/2026

Sometimes the simplest moves can create the most strength. I love doing this slow flow between a strong stable mountain and a deep, engaged chair.

Try it out if you’re short on time and want to maximize that time. Be sure to fully engage all your muscles and move slowly to build more strength and balance.

02/22/2026

Prepping my classes for the week ahead - thinking about each of my client’s individual needs, strengths and limitations and creating sequences that set them up to feel stronger, safer and more relaxed - or whatever they need from their practice.

I feel very grateful to do this work and to work with people who show up ready to help themselves find greater wellness and health.

If you are looking for a way to feel more grounded and more connected to your body and mind, please reach out. I would love to help 😊

02/19/2026

Over the past year I’ve been practicing yoga and movement at a much slower and more mindful pace.

Surprisingly I have found that these slow movements have done more to increase my strength and mobility than a fast, high paced yoga session.

I have been exploring slow flows and long holds and super engaged muscles to see how I can more mindfully build deep strength that protects my joints and bones.

I want to share what I have learned through my experience.

In April, I’ll lead a class each Monday evening working through slow and mindful movement that won’t require you to even stand up but which will build strength exactly where you need it and expand your mobility.

If this sounds like something you would like to do, please reach out to book a spot for April. I would love to help 💚

01/28/2026

We all know that building up core strength is important - but sometimes it feels very hard.

Two poses that are deceptively simple AND build up some deep core strength are:

Bear - on all fours, curl your toes under and then lift your knees just even an inch off the floor. You will feel your quads and abs engage.

Dead bug - on your back, put all four limbs in the air then lower your right arm and left leg to a hover and raise them back. Do the same with you left arm and right leg. Do this several times on each side to get a micro core workout.

You can build up muscle with small, mindful, engaged movements.

Come see me to start your strengthening journey. I can work with your schedule and budget. I would love to help 💚

01/14/2026

Last reminder about this hips workshop coming up this Sunday (the 18) at 10:00 am. Please reach out to confirm a spot!!

This is a good class for beginners and we’ll focus on helping with hip strength, opening and mobility!

01/04/2026

I am hosting another workshop for the hips!! If you have limited mobility in your hips or hip pain, this workshop can help you feel better and move more freely.

This workshop is appropriate for beginner level yogis and you will learn some stretches and movements that you can do on your own to continue improving the health of your hip joint.

Reach out to hold a spot! I would love to help you feel better 💚

01/01/2026

Happy New Year to you all!!

If you are looking for improved health, wellness, mobility and alignment in 2026, please consider coming to see me for some one to one yoga, small yoga classes or a Reiki Reading. All of these can improve how you feel and move through the world.

If you have wellness spending and want to put it towards yoga., I can offer official receipts for submission.

I can work with you within your budget and schedule. Start the new year right and bring greater mindfulness, balance and strength into your life 💚

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