Move
Mindfully

Sequences that integrate awareness, flow with intention, rest in the moment, and grow your inner nature.

Rya Merschat
"Seek out a tree and let it teach you stillness"
- Eckhart Tolle

Rya Merschat

Rya’s yoga journey began with a deep love for movement, which evolved into a lifelong commitment to nurturing the mind, body and spirit. With decades of experience and a tenured career as a professional modern dancer and choreographer, Rya has learned the importance of steadiness and ease (Sthira and Sukha), both on and off the mat. Her classes are more than just a series of movements- they are transformative experiences designed to nourish the whole being.

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Expect a nurturing and alignment based class with creative sequences and space for integration in body and mind. Rya aims to create a container that holds space for you and supports your practice, whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned yogi. She offers creative and flowing Vinyasa sequences, grounding meditations, clear cues and attention to breath. Rya is a devoted mom, passionate choreographer, and lover of nature. Off the yoga mat, you will find Rya spending time with her family, walking her dog, enjoying time in the mountains, traveling and connecting with friends. She continues to choreograph and teach dance.

Rya is a lifelong student and has benefited from every teacher she has taken a class from, but considers her students to be her greatest teachers of all.  Educators that have made an imprint in her yoga journey include Beth Sanchez, Jen Wilking, Jeremy Wolf, Buffy Barfoot and Kristine Whittle. Rya is a Yoga Alliance experienced teacher (E-RYT 200) as well as a continuing education provider (YACEP). She is certified in Vinyasa, Restorative, Yoga Nidra and Yin. Rya received her RYT-500 level certification in November, 2023 from Samadhi Yoga Sangha in Denver, CO.

Adult Contemporary Dance

Thursday
10:00 - 11:30 AM
@ Miss Rachael's Dance

Join Rya for an Intermediate/Advanced Contemporary Dance Class. Class includes floor barre/yoga, standing upper body work, ballet barre, across the floor, and center combination. Suggested drop-in donation of $10-$15/class. ($5 HKDC members and those in need). Venmo (@Rya-Merschat) Cash/Zelle. Please feel free to email or text me with any questions. It's casual...Don't hesitate to reach out. Seriously. The world is enough right now and I would love for you to join. Let's share our love of dance, movement and community! Sign up by emailing ryamerschat@gmail.com.

Lunch Flow

Tuesday
12:00 PM - 1:00PM
@ Denver Botanic Gardens

Reset your mental landscape with an intentional and refreshing mid-day yoga practice. Vinyasa Flow is a yoga practice that weaves postures with breath to create a moving meditation. Practitioners can expect an all-levels class that offers modifications as well as variations to suit all attendees. This class promotes focus in the mind and awareness in the body to rejuvenate your entire being. The practice invites a variety of postures and modalities to include endurance and flexibility, as well as balance in body, breath and mind. Class is located in classroom 1, inside the beautiful Freyer-Newman Center at the Denver Botanic Gardens and includes admittance to the gardens after class. Advanced registration is required. Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle. $14/$12 Member

Vinyasa Flow

Tuesday
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
@ Übergrippen

Vinyasa is a flowing, dynamic yoga practice that links breath and movement. This all levels class offers modifications for beginners and those with injuries as well as advanced options. Expect a movement forward class that includes sun salutations, balancing poses, stretching, strengthening, and an emphasis on awareness in body, mind and breath. Drop in day passes are $28/$25 (Student, Senior, Teacher). Multiple discounted class packages are offered.

Vinyasa Flow

Saturday
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
@ Übergrippen

Vinyasa is a flowing, dynamic yoga practice that links breath and movement. This all levels class offers modifications for beginners and those with injuries as well as advanced options. Expect a movement forward class that includes sun salutations, balancing poses, stretching, strengthening, and an emphasis on awareness in body, mind and breath. Drop in day passes are $28/$25 (Student, Senior, Teacher). Multiple discounted class packages are offered.

Vinyasa Flow

Wednesday
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
@Samadhi

This Vinyasa flow links breath to movement and includes dynamic poses, inviting energetic vitality through purposeful movement. Vinyasa is unique in the balance it creates between effort and ease; movement and stillness. You’ll be guided to transition from pose to pose while staying connected to your breath. It’s easy to start and challenging to perfect, but we find that many qualities found in a flow sequence can be applied to life off the yoga mat. Single classes are $24. There are discounted class packs and memberships available.

"Rya's demeanor, grounded energy, knowledge, and genuine love for what she does makes her a truly gifted instructor." -Claire, reiki master, artist, life-long Rya fan

Claire D.
Monthly member

"I appreciate the thought and care that goes into each class. The sequences are always interesting, challenging and accessible to all ranges of experience."

Pat F.
Monthly member

"Rya Merschat is a yoga master. I have been practicing yoga for over forty years and have practiced with Rya for the last six. I have never had a better teacher."

Peter M.
Monthly member

"Rya's classes are both challenging and rejuvenating. Rya's personalized approach ensures that every student, regardless of their level, feels supported and inspired."

Kaia N.
Monthly member

"Rya's demeanor, grounded energy, knowledge, and genuine love for what she does makes her a truly gifted instructor." -Claire, reiki master, artist, life-long Rya fan

Claire D.
Monthly member

"Rya has transformed my yoga practice. Rya’s classes are healing and powerful. Her calming presence and precise guidance have helped me deepen my practice."

Zoie N.
Monthly member