Risé has been practicing yoga since 1999, and completed her teacher training with JoAn Taylor. She has also attended teacher training intensives with Rod Stryker, Kino Macgregor, Dharma Mittra, Duncan Wong, Johnny Kest, Paul Grilley, and Rusty Wells. Although Rise's background is in Ashtanga, she has been trained in and is teaching a vinyasa flow style that is geared toward injury prevention, strengthening and flexibility. All levels are welcome at her classes as she offers variations of each pose and asana based on the students present at each class.