Events & Workshops
Ria offers fun & informative events/workshops time to time! They are usually involved with yoga or cooking.
Tips: Easiest and fastest way to find out about events/workshops is Instagram. Make sure to follow @yogischocolate.
Latest Event/Workshop Information:
March 2018
Private Career Talk and Silent Yoga Class at Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf.
Yoga has no limitation. It can connect us beyond mental or physical limitations.
Yoga in London with Ria Kuroki (FREE)
45 minutes of mindful Vinyasa flow yoga with Ria Kuroki. In 45 minutes, you will find your breaths and movements to cultivate the deep sensation of peace and rejuvenation. This is a perfect class for beginners and long time practitioners. You will not only gain fresher mind and body but also receive Yogis Chocolate, handcrafted delicious raw vegan chocolate after the class. In the last 15 minutes of the event, you will be informed about my new project #KanshaFarmProject which I am building a sustainable yoga farm in Japan. So be sure to join me!
DATE: 2/17 SAT 6:30 – 7:30pm
Place: Embody wellness 11 St George Wharf. London SW8 2LE
Capacity: 18 yogis
Free Yoga. Mats are provided by Embody wellness unless you want to bring your own.
RSVP: riakurokiyoga@gmail.com
Yoga with Raw Vegan Chocolate!
Ria Kuroki is leading another donation based yoga class at VOS! It is going to be 75 minutes of Hatha blended Vinyasa class focusing on heart opening postures.
Bring your mat, friends, family and you will walk out with fresher body and mind with delicious raw vegan Yogis Chocolate -“Infinite Love”!
Date: January 27th Saturday 10:30am – 11:45am
Place: Village of Shadyside Clubhouse. 100 Dennison St. Pittsburgh. 15206
Capacity: 15 yogis (All levels)
Fee: Donation
RSVP: riakurokiyoga@gmail.com
Yoga instructor: Ria Kuroki
Relax and Rejuvenate -Holiday Yoga with Ria-
Don’t let the stress of holiday preparations bog you down. Stress-melting asana sequences will relax and rejuvenate your mind and body. Let’s take a moment of reflection before 2018. This is an all levels and donation based class. Please reserve your spot as the space is limited. There will be some raw vegan chocolates by Yogis Chocolate to take home with! Treat yourself for the 75 minutes of goodness!
Date: December 16th Saturday 10am – 11:15am
Place: Village of Shadyside Clubhouse. 100 Dennison St. Pittsburgh. 15206
Capacity: 15 yogis (All levels)
Fee: Donation
RSVP: riakurokiyoga@gmail.com
Yoga instructor: Ria Kuroki
Aromatherapy Yoga
Relax and rejuvenate your body and mind with superb quality essential oils before a busy holiday season! Yoga and aromatherapy are holistic and ancient practices, both offering physical, mental and spiritual benefits for the practitioner. The use of aromatherapy blends while practicing yoga can enhance the practitioner’s experience and benefits from both therapeutic areas. There are essential oil infused sweets to enjoy your day after the yoga practice. Happy holidays!
Date: November 18th, Saturday 10am – 12pm
10:10-11:00am Aromatherapy Yoga Please bring your own mat!
11:00-12:00pm Essential Oil Wellness Talk with Sweets
Place: Village of Shadyside Clubhouse. 100 Dennison St. Pittsburgh. 15206
Capacity: 20 yogis (All levels)
Fee: Donation
RSVP: riakurokiyoga@gmail.com
Yoga instructor: Ria Kuroki
Aromatherapist: Azusa Kondo
Yoga at Park – SOLD OUT
An hour of Vinyasa flow yoga lead by Ria Kuroki. There will be vegan chakra rainbow sandwich and an organic scone by Park Miyakonojo. Special smoothies and drinks available at the cafe after yoga class.
Date: Oct 7 11am
Place: Park Miyakonojo, Miyazaki. Japan
上町6-18 千日通り
宮崎県都城市 8850072
Capacity: 15 yogis
Price: 2,000 yen
Evening with Yogis Chocolate ~ Chocolate Wine Cello~ – SOLD OUT
Chocolate making- No cooking or baking skills necessary! Ria Kuroki aka Yogis Chocolate, former chocolatier at B52 Cafe, will guide you through the process of simple and delicious chocolate making on the eve of Valentine’s day. Contrary to traditional chocolate making, you will learn to create healthy coconut oil based chocolate that can be done at home in no time with raw and organic high quality ingredients. BYOB. Live cello performance. Light vegan snacks from B52 Cafe.
Date: February 13th, Monday Door opens at 7pm. Chocolate making starts at 7:30pm.
Place: B52 Cafe 5202 Butler St. Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Capacity: 10 people
Due date: Reservation is required by February 12, Sunday.
Fee: $40 per person includes all above except wine
Candlelight Yoga – SOLD OUT
The warm glow of candles will envelop you during this amazing 75 minute slow flow class. I will guide the first 65 minutes and a most rewarding 10 minutes of Savasana, accompanied by a live performance from cellist David Bennett, will follow.
Since there are candles, space will be limited. We can only accommodate 20 yogis! So, please sign up online to secure your spot so that you can have peace of mind!
sign up here
Date: January 19th, THURSDAY
Time: 7pm-8:15pm
Where: Yoga Love – 134 S. HIGHLAND AVE. FLOOR 2 PITTSBURGH, PA 15206
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KOMBUCHA 101 WORKSHOP –LEARN HOW TO BREW YOUR VERY OWN KOMBUCHA FOR LIFETIME! –
When:
September 25, Sunday at 11:30am – 2:30pm SOLD OUT
Where: A private residence in Observatory Hill in Pittsburgh, PA
What’s included ($40):
-Samples of homemade kombucha
-SCOBY and starter tea
-A gallon of wide mouth glass jar
-Discussion of the health benefits of this fermented drink
-Interactive lesson on how to brew kombucha
-Step-by-step guide
-Your very own first Kombucha!
-Light vegan brunch
** If you already have set your mind on a lovely glass jar to brew your Kombucha in, the option is available! Just don’t forget to bring it and the workshop fee will be $30! (A gallon of wide mouth glass jar runs $8-30 depending on brands and functions.)
If you have any questions or concern, don’t be shy to let me know! This is going to be FUN and HEALTHY!
To reserve your spot, facebook message or email to riakurokiyoga@gmail.com
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