Ria Rivers (Victoria Smith)

Victoria a.k.a Ria Rivers... became inspired by the beauty of yoga 17 years ago. She is a lover of movement and mindfulness. Victoria enjoys teaching Hatha and Kundalini Yoga to youth and the young at heart. She is devoted to the belief that yoga, meditation and mindfulness can heal and transform an individual’s body and mind.  She believes that a committed yoga practice brings strength, flexibility and vibrancy to one’s life. Victoria incorporates music/sound, meditation and breathing practices into her private and group yoga classes. Off the mat, you can find Victoria drinking chai tea, hiking and volunteering at the NC Botanical Gardens.
Victoria has a Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology/Marriage, Family and Child Counseling. She is the founder of The People's Yoga & Wellness. Victoria is currently studying Horticultural Therapy. Contact Victoria at [email protected]