by karidoherty | Oct 22, 2021 | beginner, how-to, Off the Mat, Practice, Uncategorized, yoga practice
Learn Sanskrit with Kari: Sanskrit is an Indo-European language that dates back thousands of years. Sanskrit, no longer used colloquially, is an intricately designed language system that has remained intact over time. The same Sanskrit that we learn today can unlock...
by karidoherty | Oct 22, 2021 | beginner, Off the Mat, self-care, Uncategorized, yoga practice
WHAT IS EMPOWERMENT COACHING AND WHY DO I NEED IT? Life coaching is used to improve performance, achieve preset goals, and obtain desired results in all areas of life. The coach will use a broad range of communication skills, including listening, asking...
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 | 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...