by karidoherty | Sep 7, 2020 | how-to, Miscellaneous, Practice, self-care, yoga practice
At yogaRIOT we believe that yoga is intended to be a daily practice. Here are 5 reasons why people should consider a regular yoga practice during COVID times. 1. FITNESS IS AN ASSET. If your body does need to fight off COVID, research shows that being physically fit...
by karidoherty | Dec 8, 2019 | beginner, how-to, Off the Mat, self-care
Getting Started with Essential Oils What are essential oils? Essential oils (EO’s) are opening up an entirely new world of scent and self-care for everyday people looking to enhance their overall daily experience. Essential oils are the volatile chemical constituents...
by karidoherty | Aug 26, 2019 | beginner, self-care, yoga practice
Recently, we were contacted by a student who said he was experiencing long-lasting headaches after class. After responding to the email, it seemed like a good topic to bring to the blog. Certainly, he is not alone in this. Here’s our correspondence: Good...
by karidoherty | Aug 24, 2019 | how-to, Practice, self-care, yoga practice
Here is a short video of Annie teaching a stable downward dog yoga pose. Downward dog is commonly a source of sore shoulders and hands. Much of this strain can be eliminated by opening the feet hip-width apart and finding a generous bend in the knees. It is not...
by karidoherty | Aug 23, 2019 | Practice, self-care
Here are 10 ways that you can take advantage of great hydration: Dentistry and surgery: Hydrated tissues bleed less, and are less likely to become infected and heal faster. Sleeping: You sleep better when hydrated, though you may need to pee, mostly it helps with...
