10/26/2026
Meet our October Rise Yogi Spotlight, Kim! Scroll down to read our full interview 🤩
What brought you to Yoga?
"I saw the Facebook post for the Mother's Day Restorative Yoga + Hot Stones class and decided to do something out of my comfort zone. I took the class and did it without asking a friend to join me- that was a big step for me, as I always look for a friend to do something together. Heather was the instructor, she welcomed me and made me feel like I belonged and didn't need to meet any expectations of fitness or body type or ability to fit in the way I've felt in some other places. I connected with her and have taken her Saturday morning classes ever since."
What is your favorite pose, breath, or mindfulness practice? Why?
"I always enjoyed being outside in the Yoga in the Park class this past summer and have continued with the Rhythm of Rise on Saturday mornings in the studio. I also really enjoy Restorative Yoga and Yin Yoga. Restorative makes me take the time to slow down, relax, and focus on myself. It brings a sense of calm, and pause from everyday life- helping to relieve stress of the past week and begin refreshed and relaxed.
In what ways does your Yoga practice support you "off the mat"?
"Yoga has helped me with strength and flexibility off the mat but also has changed my mindset with positivity and feeling better overall with myself. I'm also feeling good about adding new practices to my self care routine. I'm excited to learn more about energy work at Heather's upcoming Reiki I training."
What is your favorite thing about practicing at Rise?
"My favorite thing about practicing Yoga at Rise is that it is welcoming and friendly. I have a new family at Rise. One thing I have found in this new 'family' is that it's not about an agenda. You go with the flow. I always have my day packed full and I am learning not to do that so much anymore. I'm not scheduling anything after my next Restorative Yoga class so that I can stick around for a cup of tea! That is such a nice offering."
What would you tell someone who is considering trying yoga for the first time?
"I tell anyone who might be interested to give a class at Rise a try. I would recommend joining me on a Saturday morning and experience the joy I have found here at the studio if you have any interest in yoga. I have tried several different classes at the studio and have learned a lot about different styles of yoga and have experienced how much it has changed me both mentally and physically!"
Thank you for being a part of our community at Rise, Kim! 🤗💗
Ready to join us?
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