ERICA CANLAS

WELLNESS COACH, INSTRUCTOR

Erica holds certifications in YogaFit Levels 1-5, Anatomy & Alignment, Senior Yoga, Pilates and Kids Yoga. Erica became an instructor at Wilson’s in 2014 so she could share her love of yoga, fitness, and movement with others.

Erica first began teaching group fitness classes in college, where she earned a degree in Parks & Recreation. In addition to her extensive yoga background, she also has experience in aquatic fitness. What Erica loves most about teaching is encouraging others to move their bodies and stay connected with their body, mind, & spirit. She is passionate about helping others find sustainable movement and fitness practices they can use for a lifetime. Erica adds, “Cultivating ways to be active and to stay active for those who would typically find yoga/pilates inaccessible is truly fulfilling”.

CATINA TOPASH

GROUP FITNESS & WELLNESS DIRECTOR

Catina is a 500 RYT, YogaFit Master Trainer, a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider, and has specialty yoga training in trauma, chronic pain, nervous system disorders, back pain, pre/post natal, injury prevention and recovery, positive psychology, and yoga for seniors. In addition, Catina holds overs 25 additional certifications including, American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer, and DK Body Pilates.

Catina has always had a love for group fitness and when she was unhealthy and unfit, it was group fitness that gave her the commitment, sense of belonging, and accountability she needed to reach her goals. The instructors inspired her and she wanted to be that person who helped others find passion in health and fitness in a way that she was able to. “I love the training process. I love learning new things and always growing and improving.”

In 2014, Catina opened the Hot Studios at Wilson’s and designed the new formats, Hot Barre and Fusion (Hot Yoga) exclusively for Wilson’s. She continues to choreograph new material for these programs on a regular basis. It is through the connections she makes with members that she is able to make life-changing experiences for them as well as find growth in herself. Catina lives each day with gratitude, in such a way that brings santosha, Sanskrit for contentment, to her life.