Hi there! As we created the Koh Collective to be a space of personal connection with our koh-mmunity, I thought it was only fitting to introduce myself to you all! My name is Riley Tarnol, and working closely with Jolie, our founder, I am the voice behind the Koh Collective.
First and foremost, I am a creative at heart. I was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, and have been writing, drawing, singing, dancing, and putting my creativity to use for as long as I can remember. With a passion for storytelling, I graduated with a BA in English Creative Writing from The University of Colorado Boulder.
After a transformational study abroad experience in Sydney, Australia in 2023, I knew I wanted to work with a company who values traveling, learning, and discovering new experiences in the way I do. I serendipitously connected with Jolie and was brought onto the wonderful YogaKoh team as the Creative Copywriter.
If you have read our YogaKoh blogs recently (I appreciate you!), you might recognize me from our Bali 200hr YTT in June 2024. Although I was not a student, I had the opportunity to travel with YogaKoh and document the experience through the power of words, giving our koh-mmunity an inside peek into how our YTT’s function.
Meeting and connecting with so many different people, traveling and learning about the Balinese culture, and recording our students’ journeys with creative freedom was a dream come true. It was a truly unforgettable experience, helping me to grow immensely on a personal and professional level.
I fell in love with the fitness world when searching for an outlet to manage my stress. I discovered the Lagree method, a workout that focuses on high intensity, low impact movements to break down muscles and rebuild them even stronger, and was hooked. In hopes of sharing my love for the method with others, I made the decision to train and get certified. Today, I coach Lagree at Pilates Plus LA in Los Angeles!
With the Koh Collective, I have been able to write, design, and bring life to a new creative space, and I am beyond ecstatic to be able to build a community who loves health, wellness, travel, fitness, and food just as much as I do! And so, from the bottom of my heart, I thank you for being here with me. This is going to be so much fun!
Don’t forget to subscribe to our email list to receive new editions of the Koh Collective monthly, and please feel free to reach out with any feedback, questions, comments, or ideas you may have for next month at kohcollective@yogakoh.com. I’d love to hear from you!
As always, keep practicing, reading, writing, and creating!
Riley
the Koh Collective
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