“A RIOT is the language of the unheard.” -Martin Luther King Jr. #yogaRIOT #breakyoursilence #standupforwhatyoubelievein #justiceforgeorgefloyd #blacklivesmatter ...

#FlashbackFriday to the very early days of yogaRIOT! Raise your hand if you’ve been taking advantage of the beautiful weather and practicing outside 🙋‍♀️ #yogaANYWHERE #yogaOUTSIDE #yogaRIOT ...

How many roads must a man walk down,
Before you call him a man?
How many seas must a white dove sail,
Before she sleeps in the sand?
Yes, 'n' how many times must the cannon balls fly,
Before they're forever banned?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind,
The answer is blowin' in the wind.
Yes, 'n' how many years can a mountain exist,
Before it's washed to the sea?
Yes, 'n' how many years can some people exist,
Before they're allowed to be free?
Yes, 'n' how many times can a man turn his head,
And pretend that he just doesn't see?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind,
The answer is blowin' in the wind.
Yes, 'n' how many times must a man look up,
Before he can see the sky?
Yes, 'n' how many ears must one man have,
Before he can hear people cry?
Yes, 'n' how many deaths will it take till he knows,
That too many people have died?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind,
The answer is blowin' in the wind.
- Bob Dylan
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#MemorialDay #yogaRIOT ...

That’s right— You had the correct answer to our first (home) #StudioSaturday, if you guessed Ashley! A throwback podcast from when she was teaching in the studio is our featured podcast of the week! Give it a listen in our link in bio!👂 #PodcastoftheWeek #yogaRIOT ...

Remember this with everything going on right now. You can handle it. You’ve made it this far, and you are stronger than you think 💪 #baptisteyoga #yogaRIOT ...

We’re starting a new game called (home) #StudioSaturday! 🧘🏠 Guess which one of our teachers teaches from this space in the comments below 🤔 The answer will be revealed tomorrow, so stay tuned! Each week we will feature a different teacher’s space. We invite you to share what your studio is looking like too! You just might be featured 🤗 #yogaRIOT ...

Ready, set, flow!
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(Click on our story for today’s class times ⬆️) #SaturdayFlow #yogaRIOT ...

Our Mission at yogaRIOT is to cause a ruckus in your being, to disrupt the status quo of your yoga, and to create space for you to step into your biggest, most powerful self. Cause a ruckus means to make some noise! Shake things up! Make a mess! A ruckus isn't always easy, but it isn't ever boring! The purpose of a ruckus is get things moving, create energy and fire! The ruckus is getting you ready for something! What will happen next? Hard to say, could be anything! It is FULL of possibility because nothing will ever be the same. What will you fill your possibilities with? Empty out the spaces where self doubt lives, the corners where fear hides. Use the space for the power and balance you find on your mat. #CauseaRuckusinYourBeing #yogaRIOT ...

You are brave. You are grounded. You are deserving of fierce, courageous love. ❤️ “I’m not teaching you anything you don’t already know somewhere deep within your being. Your genetic systems are encoded with this knowledge. My role is to awaken you to what you’ve simply forgotten along the way.” -Baron Baptiste, Journey Into Power 🧘‍♂️ #Baptistepoweryoga #yogaRIOT ...

We’re so excited to bring you our first ever Live Crystal bowl Soundbath in collaboration with @soulmaticsoundtherapy this Wednesday! 💫 You can join us from anywhere in the world 🌎 Invite your friends for a fun social distancing activity!
A high-quality speaker or wireless headphones are recommended. 🎧 Just $5 for unlimited members! (Same add-on pricing applies for other membership tiers.) Link in bio to sign up for this unique experience! #Live #Soundbath #yogaRIOT ...

“Dristhi” is gaze. Not the gaze of the eyes, but the inner knowing, the inner gaze. When balancing in a yoga pose we use dristhi to create spacial awareness and focus. When twisting we use it to show the spine the way deeper into the twist. Where are you looking? Where do your thoughts take you? What do you spend your time focusing on? Your gaze can keep you balanced, and help show others the way.
In a time when so much is uncertain, focus your internal gaze on the simple things that keep you grounded. Send your energy and your intention forward to where you want to be. Set your dristhi and breathe. #Drishti #yogaRIOT ...

Did you know that this pose helps to regulate digestion? It stimulates the abdominal organs!
Comment below other benefits of this pose you know and #NamethatPose 🤸 #yogaRIOT ...

This week's #TeacherTraineeTuesday features Karina!
Q: How and why did you get started with yoga?
A: I took my first yoga class when I was 18. At that time I was atheist, so the spiritual part sounded like nails on a chalkboard haha... I was not about it. But I was dealing with lower back pain since I was 11 and up to that point doctors/specialists couldn't find the issue. I was given pain killers but nothing that healed nor strengthened my back with time. So, I decided to sign up for yoga classes as part of CSULA, my summer program, to begin alleviating some tension.
Q: Why did you decide to take yoga teacher training?
A: Moving from L.A. (where I am from) and settling in Portland has taught me a lot about the feminine and masculine balance within us and our environment. L.A. is a very masculine city, and Portland (with it's vivid seasonal changes) is very feminine. I began tapping into my feminine side while living here, and became inspired to dive deeper through understanding menstruation - not only as PMS but energetically and spiritually too. That lead working on launching my business, Moon Time Kit - A period kit to celebrate a young girls first flow. Eventually, I will host Moon Time gathering events for young girls to become empowered about menstruating and not be ashamed or disgusted about it (as I grew up feeling), and in those gatherings I envision leading gentle yoga flows so she can practice later on her own.
Q: When you're having a bad day, what do you do to make yourself feel better?
A: I turn to nature. I go outside and step on grass for at least 15 minutes, it's so grounding and mentally clarifying. When my mind is lighter, I make tea and meditate. Breathing is such a great tool too - deeper, slower breathes calm my heart rate and thoughts simultaneously. Finally, I turn to music to set the new tone, I have my go to's on a playlist. I'm mindful about the lyrics as I'm working on transitioning my energy into a new feeling so having positive, clarifying messages in those songs is essential. On days I can't decide, I play the Skatalites.

She is now teaching Thursdays at 2 & Sundays at 4! Support her & sign up to take a class 🙏 #yogaRIOT ...

AROMAflow tomorrow at 7 PM with Kari! We know you can use an hour of mellow yoga combined with essential oils! Don’t forget you can purchase oils to use for the class through our online store! Links in bio to our online store and to sign up for the class 🤗 #AROMAflow #yogaRIOT ...

Ground down like earth. Feel your roots extend down into the mat. Stay grounded and stand up for what you believe in 💪💚🙏 #MondayMantra #yogaRIOT ...

“Making the decision to have a child - it is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body. ” - Elizabeth Stone
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms that bend over backwards for us! Today, we thank all those that brought us into the world and those who raised us. Call your mom 💕 #yogaMOMS #yogaRIOT ...

If you’re up and scrolling through Instagram right now, why not do some yoga? 😉 Join our virtual studio at 9 am for POWER Skills taught by Annie! Lift your heart & your spirits with a challenging yoga class 🥰 #MastersClass #yogaRIOT ...

We’re selling masks! They’re made from left over fabrics from @onzie yoga clothing! 2 masks for $25. Comes in kids and adult sizes! Click the link in our bio called “Online store!” to purchase yours 😷 *Local pick up and drop off only* #MindfulMasks #yogaRIOT ...