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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Erin Ehlers opened Yoga on the Hill four years ago, after teaching at various studios in the area. "It was time to lay down some roots for myself and my students. I enjoyed teaching at different studios, but the idea of having my own space was very appealing," says studio owner Ehlers. The studio is at 78 Government St in Kittery, in the former Wentworth-Dennett School building. The converted schoolhouse is home to artists and musicians in addition to Yoga on the Hill. Yoga on the Hill offers yoga that "combines intelligent instruction of the poses with grace and humor and breath," says Ehlers. "We are lucky to have an abundance of yoga in the Seacoast, and I offer yoga that focuses on alignment and body mechanics. It's not yoga based on working out, instead we work on holding the poses with strength and integrity." Last year, Ehlers created an online directory of area yoga studios to keep the Seacoast informed of the various styles and teachers in the community. Erin Ehlers also has coordinated the annual Yoga Mala Fundraiser for (H)EAT, raising nearly $12,000 this year for food and fuel assistance. She runs food drives and fundraisers from her studio for an area food pantry. "One of the best things about owning the studio is that I'm able to inform my students about what I offer, and I can involve my students in these great ways of community outreach and fundraising."

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