Erin May
After returning from her Structural Integration Training in Boulder, Colorado in 1995, Erin opened The Bodymind Centre in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Over the last 30 years she has travelled the world learning techniques from masters to help people integrate the body and mind. Her classes offer a strong anatomical base for educational understanding as to why we do the things we do. Her 25 years of bodywork knowledge comes across in her classes and in her ability to customize postures and programs for students.

Her passions are vagal and kundalini yoga as well as energy work for their healing benefits.Erin is the mother of two wonderful children, Sky and Ocean. She loves being a mom and understands the challenges of work/life balance. Balancing being a mom, business owner and yoga practitioner and teacher.
“Every moment of awareness is our teacher.”
Erin began her formal meditation practice with zen in 1990, Vipassina in 1991, and Tibetan Buddhism in 1992. She has attended countless retreats in India, USA, China, Nepal, Mexico and Canada, including a special Kalachakra Retreat with His Holiness the 14th Dali Lama in 2003. She has travelled throughout the world to learn from masters in various traditions and regularly shares meditation as part of her yoga classes and in workshops, corporate settings and retreats.
Education
September 1989-April 1994 at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, ON – Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Bachelor of Fine Arts
January-September 1999 in Thunder Bay, ON – Quantum Touch, Studies in Cranio-Sacral Therapy with Wes Vaught.
July 1998 in Toronto, ON – Stott Pilates Instructor Training
April 2000 at the Institute for Structural Medicine in Seattle, Washington – Advanced Myofascial Dissection Course
April 2001 at the Balnea Institute in Thunder Bay, ON – Oriental Diagnosis and Consultation Techniques Course with Homeopath, Dr. Trish Green
May 2002 in Thunder Bay, ON – Focus on Women – A Journey to Wellness Course with Dr. Trish Green
September 2002-June 2005 at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, ON – Neuroanatomy Course. Working towards finishing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology specializing in Neuropsychology.
September 2004-June 2005 at the Esther Myers Yoga Studio in Toronto, ON – 2 year 750 hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification Program.
2006 – Laughter Yoga Teacher Training with Farah Nazarali
April 2006-February 2007 in Winnipeg, MN – Stott Pilates Reformer Training
2008 at the Upledger Institute – Level I Cranio Sacral Therapy
2009 – Chakra Yoga Teacher Training with Anodea Judith
2012 – Yoga for Youth Teacher Training
2012 at the Kundalini Research Institute – 200HR Kundalini Teacher Training
2012 + 2017 at the Kundalini Research Institute – Level II Conscious Communications
2013 + 2018 at the Kundalini Research Institute – Level II Lifestyles + Lifecycles
2014 at the Kundalini Research Institute – Level II Vitality + Stress
2015 at the Kundalini Research Institute – Level II Authentic Relationships
2016 at the Kundalini Research Institute – Level III Mind + Meditation
2019 – Restorative Yoga Teacher Training with Andrea Peloso
Erin has done fantastic workshops and trainings with Sean Corn, Tod Narian, Andrea Peloso, Ashley Turner, Brad Waites, Diane Brunic, J-P Tamblyn-Sabo, Jill Miller, Kia Miller and Margot McKinnon.
The Usui System of Natural Healing Reiki Trainings
November 1995 in Thunder Bay, ON – Reiki First Degree with Reiki Master Lani Kaito
June 1996 in Thunder Bay, ON – Reiki Second Degree with Reiki Master Lani Kaito
June 2003 in Thunder Bay, ON –Reiki Third Degree with Reiki Master Patricia O’Brien
2018 – Karuna Reiki Master
Healing Touch Trainings
April 1996 in Thunder Bay, ON – Touch For Health
January 1996 in Thunder Bay, ON – Healing Touch Level I
September 1996 in Thunder Bay, ON – Healing Touch Level IIA
November 1997 in Minneapolis, MN – Healing Touch Level IIB
September 2000 in Thunder Bay, ON – Healing Touch Level III
Structural Awareness Certification and Continuing Education
August 1996 at the Guild for Structural Integration in Boulder, CO – Structural Awareness Teacher Training Level I
June 1997 at the Guild for Structural Integration in Boulder, CO – Structural Movement Teacher Training Level II
August 1998 at the Guild for Structural Integration in Boulder, CO – Structural Awareness Movement Teacher Training Level III
April 2001 at the Guild for Structural Integration in Boulder, CO – Continuing Education for Structural Awareness Movement Teachers with Dr. Dorothy Noite
Structural Integration Practitioner Training and Continuing Education
May 1994-October 1994 at the Guild for Structural Integration in Boulder, CO – Structural Integration Basic Training Program
August 1995 at the Guild for Structural Integration in Boulder, CO – Structural Integration Continuing Education Workshop
August 1996 at the Guild for Structural Integration in Boulder, CO – Structural Integration Continuing Education Workshop
March 1998 at the Guild for Structural Integration in Kauai – Structural Integration Continuing Education Workshop
May 2002-July 2002 at the Guild for Structural Integration in Kauai – Advanced Structural Integration Training with Emmett Hutchins and Peter Melchior
Client Reviews about Erin -
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Loved my beginner session with Erin. She took the time to explain the principles of reformer pilates and how the machine works. Its been years since I took reformer and I am excited to get back into it.
Erin is the absolute best yoga teacher I've ever had. I've never met anyone more knowledgeable about human anatomy and the body-mind connection. I've taken classes there with other teachers as well and have never been disappointed. All the rooms at the studio are clean, beautiful and bestow a sense of calm as soon as you enter them. The shop on the main floor sells beautiful things related to yoga practice and well-being. The staff in the shop are always kind and extremely helpful. I really love this place!
I have done yoga at several yoga studios and with various instructors in the last 20 or so years and I have to say that Erin May's gentle yoga by far surpasses any class I have ever taken. Erin's class is truly the best body and mind yoga I have ever taken. Her incredible knowledge of the various muscles of the body, the accupressure points and techniques for deep relaxation combine to make this a very a very positive experience.
I attended Erin’s Gentle Vagal Class today and was blown away! I’ve partaken in a YouTube video of vagal breathing but her class was much more inspiring. Erin showed us and had us using techniques that helped our body become more flexible and relaxed. I left feeling very invigorated and will look at my schedule so that I can incorporate more of her classes into my life. Attending this class would be beneficial to anyone experiencing any stress or would like to be more relaxed. Great job Erin!
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This is a vibrational experience. Erin is an amazing facilitator and it is very clear that she is working in her passion. The energy in the room is sensational! Nothing but love and positive vibes!!
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Such a wonderful idea to partner with and support Murillo Mutts. Erin did a fabulous job balancing this class between stretching, body awareness, information sharing and maintaining a relaxed enough atmosphere so that students felt free to be able to interact with the puppies as they came by. I hope to see more puppy yoga classes is the future!
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I had so much funny at Puppy Yoga with Erin!! She was very patient and created a warm atmosphere allowing us to simultaneously practice yoga and play with the puppies!! Thank you so much Murillo Mutts for bringing the puppies!! I can’t wait for the next event!
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Great instructors we have at The MindBody Centre, especially Erin talks more about how energy, frequency and vibration affect us on a holistic (spiritual, energetic & physical) level, that really aligns with what I've been exposed to over the years which I cannot agree more with, such a HIGH VIBE set by Erin every time I go to the sound bath.
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Erin is an absolute amazing teacher and instructor. Her gentle flow class was just what I needed today.
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Great class! As always Erin was a great instructor for beginners and also gave us some neat education along the way.
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The BMC and pilates has completely changed my life. I came to the center with little hope that I would be able to walk without severe pain. I met with Erin May and poured my heart out to her and she replied with such compassion and a strong belief that she could help me. It is 2 years that I have been doing pilates and the transformation has been nothing short of a miracle. My pain level has significantly decreased and my mobility has improved by leaps and bounds. I never used to be able to climb stairs and now I attend yoga classes and sound baths upstairs which have also helped to heal me on all levels and to live with less pain. A whole new world has opened up to me and I am beyond grateful to Erin and all the beautiful people at BMC. Your belief in me rekindled a spark in me that is now shining brighter that ever.
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Highly recommend Erin’s Vagal Yoga class! The gentle but effective mindful stretching, breathing techniques, and interesting eye exercises helped me to let go of mental and physical stress I was holding and a big takeaway for me was I left the class without my chronic neck pain! Erin is so knowledgeable about stress, its impacts on the body, and mind you will leave her class with teachable moments that resonate long after her class. Thank you Erin!
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I have been enjoying Gently Yoga with Erin. Also I have been introduced to Pilates reformer by Erin. 4 months of trading have made an incredible change in my flexibility & strength. For the last 3 months our weekly workout has been 9 1/2 hours a week. Erin’s knowledge, techniques, motivation, & kindness has provide knowledge & motivation to me. The staff has been very helpful & thoughtful. I would recommend Bodymind to anyone that is interested in defying aging & being strong flexible & healthy well into your 80s.
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Erin was so inviting and welcoming. I felt at ease being in her home for my first sound bath. I can’t wait to start my journey with healing my mind and soul at the bodymind centre. If you haven't tried it’s a must !!!!
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Thanks, Erin, for Structural Integration today. As usual, I feel much healthier for the care and understanding shown to me during this exceptionally professional session.
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My body was tight and sore before coming into this class, so much so that I almost considered not going......so grateful I did...thanks Erin, my day is going so much better and I am moving more freely. Loving that new hammie stretch too!!!!

