When was your first introduction to yoga?
I started with a few Iyengar classes at The Crow Collection of Asian Art almost three years ago, then decided I am going to learn to be patient.
What type of yoga do you teach? What made you choose this style?
I practice Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga because they are the most athletic yoga. I believe you need to have a strong and healthy body in order to have a clear mind.
What do you enjoy and gain from yoga?
A well defined flexible and strong body. No, I’m kidding. A quiet and still mind.
What advice would you give someone who has never tried yoga?
Find teachers who are good with alignment and basics, build a good foundation first. Don’t give up and have patience.
What advice would you give a well-practiced yogi that is looking to take their practice to the next level?
Find studios that suit you. Learn from teachers who inspire you. Practicing with yogis humbles you.
What makes VITAL different from other yoga studios?
It has the best amenities, from the rainfall showers to the ESPA products and complimentary valet. I love the exposed brick walls too.
What is your favorite pose and why?
I love poses that challenge flexibility, strength and balance, currently it is Omkarasana (OM Pose). It’s symbolic.
About VITAL Fitness Studio:
VITAL is a modern urban fitness studio offering daily 50 to 75-minute yoga and core fitness classes designed by Dallas’s top instructors. Luxury amenities include full-service locker rooms, rainfall showers, ESPA products, changing areas with keyless day lockers and complimentary valet. Vanity areas are stocked with a salon-quality hair dryer, curling iron, flat iron, deodorant, hair gel, hairspray and plush towels. VITAL provides Monduka yoga mats and props for class patrons. Class schedules are available online at www.vitalfitnessstudio.com with daily workouts starting as early as 6 a.m. and as late as 6:30 p.m. Located at 1608 Main St. downtown in Main Street Alley between Neiman Marcus and The Joule Hotel. For more information call 972-759-3390.
Rika Henry Bio:
Rika started yoga half-heartedly to improve her patience, never expecting this ancient practice to make her stronger and more flexible physically. She is a 500-hour Yoga Alliance registered teacher. She is passionate about spreading her love, passion and knowledge of yoga and travels all over the world to learn from some of the best yoga teachers. Her teaching style is fun, light hearted and open minded, with a focus on breath, alignment and the balance of strength and flexibility. Her specialties include Vinyasa yoga, Ashtanga, power yoga, advanced, Yin yoga.
