Meet Riley Narsh | Integrative Wellness Coach and Yoga Teacher

We had the good fortune of connecting with Riley Narsh and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Riley, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
I never would have started this business without starting my journey towards feeling better in my body and mind. I found that through education, trial, error, and support, I could overcome challenges that I thought would rule my life forever. On the search for my ideal healing modalities I became passionate about nutrition and yoga; now I could not imagine what my life would be like without these tools. My mental and physical health are the best they have been my whole life, and I think everyone is capable of feeling this way. I started Align Holistic Wellness with the intention to support people on their own journey. My method takes the whole person into account and works to identify the client’s unique strengths and use them to integrate healthier lifestyle habits. My business is aimed to help individuals heal themselves. My mission is to help people regain power, strength, and confidence surrounding their diet and lifestyle choices.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
My career started because I was in need of the services I now provide. I was battling anxiety, depression, IBS, and nerve pain and I had no idea why. No specialist could give me an answer, and for a long time I thought there was no hope. Through my own research into integrative medicine and nutrition, my yoga practice, and patience in getting to know myself physically and emotionally I developed methods which have healed me. Healing myself was not easy, and continue to work on myself daily. I overcome challenges presented to me by being compassionate with myself and others, while maintaining and balanced and disciplined practice. I believe it is important to practice what you preach. My mission is to help people improve the way they feel in their bodies and minds, so I continue the work in myself. I founded Align Holistic Wellness as a place to share what I have learned and tested with others. At Align I offer 1:1 wellness coaching, and 1:1 guided yoga practice. My clientele receives customized plans, recommendations, and practices to meet their specific needs. I pride myself in taking the time to get to know each person I work with as an individual, and using my time to educate myself in practices I think will serve the individual.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
When my best friends come to visit me, no matter the season, I find a way to take us outside. I enjoy hiking, rock climbing, practicing yoga outdoors, and swimming. One of my favorite spots is Upper Dream Canyon. I also enjoy taking friends to Rocky Mountain National Park. I enjoy taking my friends to the farmers market for produce so we can cook a meal together. Some of my favorite places to eat in Boulder are Whole Sol Blend Bar and Chez Thuy. I love taking friends to concerts, my favorite venues are Red Rocks and the 1st Bank Center in Broomfield. Of course we will have to take a class at my favorite yoga studios, YogaPod and Twilight Yoga.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would like to recognize the Institute for Integrative Nutrition for giving me the confidence and tools to kickstart my career as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. The health coach certification program was the first of several trainings I have participated in related to yoga, nutrition, fitness, breathwork, bodywork, and martial arts. I would also like to recognize my mentor Stephani, owner of Trailside Yoga and Beyond in Fayetteville Arkansas. She taught my first yoga teacher training and helped me to develop my practice.

Website: alignholisticwellness.com

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