calendar of events CALENDAR DEADLINE: All Calendar events must be submitted online by the 1st of the month preceding publication. Go to NARichmond.com/Calendar.
Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right. ~Oprah Winfrey SATURDAY, JANUARY 8
The Center-RVA January Class – 7-9pm. An evening of exploration into the world of kokology self-discovery exercises to connect with your Soul. Carole Louie will guide you through the exercises which “use your mind to get out of your mind.” $15. Online. TheCenter-RVA.com.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 16
Morality Without God – 10-11:30am. Resist harmful stereotyping and deepen your understanding of the nature of morality. Explore how to recognize the stereotyping & marginalizing of non-believers based on the perception that they are less moral. $56. The Innerwork Center, 213 Roseneath Rd. 804359-0384. htru.io/RQ1B.
CommUnity Yoga Preschool Open House – 3-5pm. Join us for Family Yoga and a Meet & Greet to learn all about this unique community-centered preschool. Curriculum is immersed in nature, infused with the yoga lifestyle of mindfulness & kindness, & childled. All welcome. Unity of Richmond, 800 Blanton Ave. 804-278-6489. NityaLiving.com/yoga-pre-school.
MONDAY, JANUARY 10
THURSDAY, JANUARY 20
KORU Mindfulness for Men – 6-8pm. 4-wk intro to mindfulness tools & their benefits to those just getting started in the practice & those who would like to learn new techniques. Open to all who self-identify as “male” gendered. $160. The Innerwork Center, 213 Roseneath Rd. 804-359-0384. htru.io/RQ1C.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11
Mindful Art Moments: Creative Self-Care – 6-7:15pm. Gain tools for incorporating creativity into your self-care practice. Be guided through a mindful relaxation & stress-reduction process, & a judgmentfree reflective art-making activity. No prior art experience necessary. $19. Zoom. The Innerwork Center. htru.io/RTAa.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 22
Yoga for the Pelvic Floor – Tues, 1/11-2/15. 2-3:15pm. A 6-wk online series focusing on yoga poses & sequences aimed at identifying, relaxing & strengthening the muscles of the pelvic floor. Sandy Axelson. $110. Zoom with Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center. 804-741-5267. Register by 1/5: GlenmoreYoga.com.
RVA Holistic Xpo – 1/22-23. 10am-4pm. Celebrating the local holistic community. Will feature local vendors, practitioners & speakers who will share their products, services & knowledge. Admission free. 3006 Lincoln Ave. More info: Tinyurl.com/ yx243yx9.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13
Online Meditation Teacher Training – SunTue, 1/23-4/7. 10am. Deepen your own meditation practice & learn how to guide others in establishing a practice of their own. $1,250. Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Buckingham. 800-858-9642. Yogaville.org.
Awakening: Moving Past the Barriers – 5:30-7:30pm. Inner work enables us to navigate tough times. It is an invitation to awaken, to find one’s inner compass & to live fully through specific innerwork practices. $25. The Innerwork Center, 213 Roseneath Rd. 804-359-0384. htru.io/RTz9. Online Feng Shui Class – 7-8:30pm. An in-depth look at the Year of the Black Tiger 2022 for the feng shui of your home. Learn how to infuse a healthier flow of chi to revitalize your home for the new year, plus insights into Chinese astrology for the new year. Lydia Nitya Griffith. $30. Zoom. Register: Tinyurl.com/5hyfrnj5.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 23
MONDAY, JANUARY 24
Master Esthetics and Esthetics Certification Training – The Lotus School of Integrated Professions offers 600-hr esthetics and master esthetics programs. Career advising for becoming an esthetician offered on an individual basis. $7,950 (now offering federal financial aid). Lotus Professional College, 8935 Patterson Ave, Ste A. 804290-0980. LotusVA.com. 12-Wk Meditation & Book Study – Mon, 1/24-4/11. 12-1pm. Each week includes a guided meditation followed by a group dis-
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cussion inspired by the teachings from Jack Kornfield’s, The Wise Heart, chapters 12-24. No previous meditation practice necessary. Randi Weiss. $144. Zoom with Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center. 804-741-5267. Register by 1/21: GlenmoreYoga.com.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 25
mark your calendar Vegan72x2 January 25 - 30 5th annual Vegan Restaurant Challenge. There will be some new restaurants plus those that have been creating delicious, unique dishes since the beginning. 1/28: 3-7pm, Collaboration with Three Notch’d Brewing for a V72x2 Special Brew and Release Party
More info: Vegan.org or Facebook.com/VeganActionOrg
SATURDAY, JANUARY 29
Deciphering Your Dreams – 9:30am-1pm. Learn techniques for working w/ the images, symbols & energy of your dreams. Have trouble remembering your dreams? Work on improving that, too. $45. The Innerwork Center, 213 Roseneath Rd. 804-359-0384. Register by 1/19: htru.io/RTAI. Gallery5 Plant Party – 3-5pm. Join esteemed Horticulture Expert, Joelle Wacker for a Seed Stratification class, seed swap & seed library event. $25. Gallery5, 200 W Marshall St. 757-773-7618. Gallery5Arts.org/Calendar. Jazz Night at Gallery5 – 5-7pm, Happy Hour; 7-11pm, Jazz. The best of Richmond’s jazz musicians performing in our Historic Neighborhood Art Gallery. Please bring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test w/in 72 hrs of event. Free. 200 W Marshall St. 757-773-7618. Gallery5Arts.org.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3
SoulShine Yoga Immersion – Thurs, 2/3-4/21. 6-8pm. If you are looking for a comprehensive intro to yoga or for the time and space to take your practice to the next level, this immersion is for you. In-person & online. $450. SoulShine Studios, 9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Ste 111. 804-335-0593. SoulShineStudios.com.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6
Breathwork for Balance – 10-11:15am. Learn simple & easy-to-use breath techniques that can release stress while building vitality & resiliency. Breathing techniques give your “monkey mind” something to do. $45. The Innerwork Center, 213 Roseneath Rd. 804-359-0384. htru.io/RTAK.
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