The Cosmos
Shining
as
Erin Cranston
Yoga is Rememberance for who I am & why I’m here.
Exploring my mind, body & heart, I unveiled my true dharma (purpose) - to be a lighthouse for other Spiritual Warriors. Yoga was the platform for Self awakening that has shifted & lifted my life. Through shining, I became a beacon & fell in love sharing my gifts that help others feel & heal their way into alignment.
If you also fell in love with awakening, Namaste, my friend.
Life before the Yoga…
As a practicing Buddhist, I believe in my presence as a living Buddha. We are ALL living Buddhas. Some of us are sleeping, some of us are waking & our state is our choice alone.
As a sleeping Buddha, I struggled with the basic sufferings of the human condition like self-love, acceptance, attachment, anxiety, & living without passion & purpose. I also was a victim of my physical disposition. I was a student of meditation with back pain - which didn’t make me a exemplary student. My meditation guide suggested Yoga & after years of searching, I found that teacher that changed my life. Before the Flying Yoga Hammock, savasana was a torture device. In the hammock, my back could relax & I could finally experience the purpose of savasana - meditation - as well as absorption & integration of the physical practice.
Life with the Yoga…
As a waking Buddha, I share living yoga from the deep, divine wellspring of my sadhana (sustained practice) & the unbroken lineage of teachers that came before me.
I teach & train an authentic lineage of Hatha | Alignment Yoga that is creative, compassionate; modern & also heavily steeped in tradition.
My class is inspired by the ancient philosophy of Yoga that is relative in every moment. I strive to create magical things & a spiritually charged atmosphere where my students return home to themselves & their Source through a compassionate, modern approach to the eight-limbed path of yoga. Inspiring me on & off the mat are my teachers, my mentors: Singha Namdrol Rinpoche, Kerry Tice, Jason Crandall, Bryan Kest, & Joe Barnett.
As a student of meditation for over a decade and a certified Usui Reiki 3 master healer, I understand the importance of filling the energetic cup. My heart is happiest while immersing myself in various modalities of yoga such as yin, aerial, vedic thai, & movement therapy. I am in a continuous state of flowing & growing so I may impart my experience & humbly share the teachings of Yoga through my eyes. Inspired by Buddhism, Yogic philosophy, & my own immeasurable self-healing, I am a torch-bearer, guiding students through their darkness so they may awaken to their own precious human life.
"Evolution is the revolution. Through breath, meditation and movement we transform our inner temple, cultivating the conditions for humility & benevolence to arise. Like a drop in the ocean, our loving-kindness ripples beyond us to transform our collective."
Traveling, diving, hiking, & hooping the earth is what lights me up. Through my travels I’ve cultivated my path of Buddhism & Yoga in India, Thailand, Singapore, England & widely throughout the U.S.
They say you should find what you love & build your life around it. I love snuggling bolsters, tribe hugs, delicious food, hoop dancing, backpacking, waterfalls, writing, & ritual.
Currently, these are the moments I am building my life around as the alchemist of my own life.
“Yoga is a living practice for me. The seed is alive. Yoga teaches me how to move & manifest, how to breathe, burn, & be a better human.”
I moved you, YOU moved me…
here are the details. ♡
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Erin Cranston has been my private yoga coach for over six years now. I can wholeheartedly say she is one of the most dedicated & skilled professionals in the yoga movement. What she offers with her heart parallels her efforts in growing her mind. I've watched her climb and conquer every training with determination and grace. Blessed to be connected with this jewel!
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— BARBARA D.
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I work in a high stress environment and Erin's class is my medicine. She has an amazing ability to know EXACTLY what I need to hear, even when its tough to face. Erin supports what you need whether it's a forum to challenge yourself or a place to just rest. She encourages you to follow your intuition and trust yourself. She makes spirituality accessible in a fun and interesting way. That is part of the magic of her class.
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— BRITTANY H.
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Erin and I served together in the National Guard, while she was starting her peace movement with yoga, I was on my second tour overseas. I've oversome so much through her guidance. I suffered from PTSD and later post-partum depression. Erin sent me so many sources of healing ans self-help and even a recorded a personal guided meditation for me free of charge. She is full love and selflessness which shines through her teaching.
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— TIFFANY L. G.
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Erin taught a private class for my bridal party. It was exceptional! She incorporated a heart opening theme which was perfect. Even my two sisters who have never done yoga loved the practice and still talk about it. She inspired one of my girlfriends to get certified in yoga. Erin really shares all of herself, you can tell she is passionate and knowledgeable about her craft. Its a really a big inspiration for all of us to find our purpose and live that out in the world.
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— JENNA B.
“Compassionate and skillful, Erin is truly a gem. I've been practicing for over 20 years; her style is unique and unparalleled.”
— DR. DIANE J.
“Thank you for your contribution to the community, you have inspired me to challenge myself in so many wonderful ways and to open myself up to my spiritual side.”
— AMANDA K.
“My teacher, my inspiration, my friend. This girl brings a vinyasa flow that is fiery & deliciously detoxing! That being said, her yin and restorative will take you to heaven. Thank you! Thank you!”
— Haley B.
“When I needed a restorative practice after having a baby, Erin was there to help me recover. I hold so much faith in her ability to heal. Jai! Blessings!”
— Rachael W.
Born in New England | Began my Yoga Journey in Sarasota, Florida | Teaching worldwide | hOMe is Denver, Colorado
This is my Oríkì
🔱I am Erin Marie Cranston. First of her name. Wrangler of Xena. Dakini of Dharma & Matriarch of Meditation. Hand-standing, hula hoop handler & professional heart-space holder. Venorator & Virtuoso of Vibration.
Moon-swooning, prayer-offering, en-CHANT-tress. Fierce fashionista & seasoned Queen of Culinary circumstance. Altitude alpinist & deep diver. Avid Alchemist, adventurer, & aWAKEner.
Grower, giver, go-getting Goddess.
🎆This is my oríkì - or - my personal HYPE MANTRA! Everyone should have one. Have fun with it & #tag me in yours! Don't just be you - CELEBRATE YOU!
Let’s stir up soul magic.
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