Erika Burkhalter, MA Yoga Studies, MS Neuropsychology, E-RYT 500, has been teaching yoga since 1999, and exploring its practices since childhood. Erika teaches at Yoga Works, Costa Mesa, and also teaches for Loyola Marymount University's Yoga Philosophy Certificate Program, as well as offering philosophy and āsana intensives to a variety of yoga teacher training programs in Southern California. A graduate of Loyola Marymount’s inaugural class of the M.A. in Yoga Studies, Erika focused her research on the interconnection between mythology, philosophy and modern science. As a former neuroscientist, Erika is particularly intrigued with how ancient wisdom correlates with modern science to allow us to lead happier, more fulfilling lives. The author of several articles, Erika is currently completing the writing of her book, Interconnected. Erika is currently plotting out the course of her next India Adventure retreat, taking place at the end of December.

Education:
M.A., Yoga Studies, Loyola Marymount University
M.S., Neuropsychology, University of Texas, Austin
B.S., Chemistry and Psychology, University of Arizona