Practice with Riss

weaving yogic philosophy and yoga’s cultural roots on and off the mat.
let the fun flow in this exciting journey towards unity!

Who’s that Girl… Not Eve - Marisa.

Marisa (riss) is a Boston based yoga teacher who received her 200-hr training from The Point Barre and Yoga Studio in Boston, MA under the instruction of Nikki McMaster-Martorano and her 50hr Rooted in Respect: Yoga Ethics Teaching Training with Angie Tiwari, founder of Unearthed Yoga.

She is passionate about decolonizing yoga and changing the way people relate to the practice. Marisa incorporates yogic philosophy into her sequences and loves playing fun music that create an environment people enjoy being in. You will often hear her saying, “remember, this is your practice; safely try something new or see your growth, it’s okay to have fun.”

With experience helping entrepreneurs launch their businesses:

  • Strategic partnerships and external relations leader with 10+ years of experience

  • Adept at aligning mission-driven programming with financial goals, managing complex partner ecosystems, and leading collaborative cross-sector initiatives.

  • Recognized as the 2024 Community Builder of the Year by Startup Boston for championing underrepresented founders and curating high-impact ecosystems.

  • Supported the growth of over 200 entrepreneurs and small businesses

Group of people at a yoga class, smiling and posing indoors on yoga mats.

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