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CALENDAR DEADLINE: All Calendar events must be submitted online by the 1st of the month preceding publication. Go to NARichmond.com/Calendar.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2

Online Intro to Mindfulness Meditation – Tues, 11/2-16. 6:30-8pm. Learn about the history & context of mindfulness meditation, scientific research that supports its efficacy, how it relates to other types of meditation & specific practices designed to enhance attention & intention. Aubrey Ford. $90. Zoom. Innerwork Center: htru.io/RHq8.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3

Taoism – Wed, 11/3-17. 6:30-8pm. Explore a more harmonious way of living thru the wisdom of Taoism, often referred to as the “water course way.” Together, cultivate a deeper understanding of the spiritual essence of life which transcends conventional understanding thru seeking an experience of the Tao. Jan Hatcher/Jon Waybright. $56. The Innerwork Center, 213 Roseneath Rd, Richmond. 804-359-0384. htru.io/RHgt.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4

Simple Practices for Easing Stress &

Trauma – 6:30-8pm. Learn practical tools to shift from “fight, flight, freeze” to a more even state that will allow you to show up for life w/a calmer & more creative reference point. $19. Zoom. The Innerwork Center: htru.io/RKdu.

Online Animal Communication Class – 7-9pm. Learn techniques for talking w/ animal companions. Get answers to general questions. Bring specific questions about issues &/or problems, for one-on-one practitioner sessions, at the SpiritMindBody Gathering on 11/13. Mattie Coll. Free. Register: 804-481-5555, Meetup.com/ THE-CENTER-A-Center-for-SpiritualGrowth. TheCenter-RVA.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7 mark your calendar

Fearless Fest 2021

1-4:30pm • Open to ages 12-18 Workshops in creative nonfiction, yoga, ceramics, skateboarding basics (through adv levels), mindfulness, poetry & painting. Choose 4 workshops. Tickets limited. Full scholarships available via email. $75, with selfassessed tuition assistance available.

Neighborhood Resource Center 1519 Williamsburg Rd. Register: RichmondYoungWriters.com/ Fearless-Fest

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Awakening: Innerwork Allows Us to Be

Alive – 5:30-7pm. Inner work enables us to navigate tough times. It is an invitation to awaken, to find one’s inner compass & to live fully thru specific innerwork practices. 1st in a series of 4 classes that comprise a full intro to innerwork program; take any or all. Vicki Saunders/Philip Davidson. $19. The Innerwork Center, 213 Roseneath Rd. 804359-0384. htru.io/RHgu.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13

Hanover Book Expo – 10am-2pm. Dozens of Virginia’s authors will be discussing, signing & selling their latest books. Listen to 10-min talks by various authors. Buy 4 books, get 1 free. How to Get Started Writing Your Book Workshop. Family event w/face painting & gift bags for children. Free admission. American Legion Post 175, 8700 Bell Creek Rd, Mechanicsville. HanoverBookFestival.com.

SpiritMindBody Gathering – 11:45am-4pm. Andrew Taylor, a certified yoga & meditation teacher and a retired U.S. Army Soldier, will talk about his journey from PTSD to awakening. His healing journey opened him to develop his own intuitive gifts. Free/talk (in-person & online); Private mini-sessions w/practitioners (in-person): $20/20 mins. Archstone Counseling and Treatment Center, 1007 Peachtree Blvd. SpiritMindBodyRVA. com. PsychicSoldierProject.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1

Fall Book Club: Zen and the Art of Saving the

Planet – 12:30-2pm. Conversation about Thich Nhat Hanh’s new book. “When you wake up and you see that the Earth is not just the environment, the Earth is us, you touch the nature of interbeing… We have to wake up together. And if we wake up together, then we have a chance.” Jessica Coffey, Clair Norman, Vicki Saunders. Donation. The Innerwork Center, 213 Roseneath Rd. 804359-0384. htru.io/RKwD.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

(MBSR) – Wed, 12/1-Feb 2. 5:30-7:45pm. No class 12/22 or 29. Retreat Day: 1/8, 9:30am-2pm. Layering stresses from your personal & professional life on top of things like the 24/7 news cycle & political upheaval can put your body in a constant state of red-alert. In-person & online. John Taylor/Elisa Bennett $330. The Innerwork Center, 213 Roseneath Rd. 804-359-0384. htru.io/RHhG.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2

SoulCollage – 6:30-9pm. Gain insights into this time in your life & tell your own individual story working w/collage & journaling. A fun & easy format that creates a meaningful keepsake. Cheryl Groce-Wright. $38. The Innerwork Center, 213 Roseneath Rd. 804359-0384. htru.io/RHhK.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 6

There’s Room for All of Us: Mindfulness for the

Queer Community – 12/6-20. 12:15-1:15pm. This class is about recognizing our own unique persona’s while applying that to the deeper wisdom of our interconnectedness. Learn how to skillfully use this concept in everyday life thru a mindfulness practice. For anyone who identifies as queer & genderful. Korantema PierceWilliams/Rachel Douglas $75. Location: TBA. Innerwork Center: htru.io/RHhM.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9

Awakening: Evolving and Growing – 5:307pm. See 11/11 listing. 2nd in a series of 4 classes; take any or all. Vicki Saunders/Philip Davidson 19. The Innerwork Center, 213 Roseneath Rd. 804-359-0384. htru.io/RHgv.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11

SpiritMindBody Gathering – 11:45am4:45pm. A Celebration of Light. Archstone Counseling and Treatment Center, 1007 Peachtree Blvd. SpiritMindBodyRVA.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 22, 2022 plan ahead

RVA HOLISTIC XPO

January 22 & 23 • 10am-4pm Celebrating the local holistic community. Featuring local vendors, practitioners & speakers who will share their products, services & knowledge. Free Admission 3006 Lincoln Ave. More info: t.ly/E42J or 203-565-4988

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SUNDAY

Soulful Sunday – Thru 11/28. 9-10am. Move & groove, connect & play & co-create some movement medicine. World music, spoken word, poetry, drums, instrumentals, popular music... $16, $125/10-class pass, $10/ community rate. SoulShine Studios, 9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Ste 111. 804-335-0593. SoulShineStudios.com. Yoga at the Carytown Farmers’ Market – 9-10:15am. All-level flow includes guided meditation, practical application of yogic principles, approachable movement, mantra practice & community sharing. Izzy Shurte. Pay what can. City Stadium, 3201 Maplewood Ave. ProjectYogaRichmond.org. Practicing Presence – 9:30-10:45am. Alllevel vinyasa flow class harnesses mindful movement, breath, meditation & relaxation to heal our relationship to the present moment. All welcome in this recovery & trauma-informed class. Pay what can. Align Yoga, Rocks, and Reiki, 2509 E Broad St. ProjectYogaRichmond.org. Breast Cancer Support Meeting – 4:30pm. 3rd Sun. Sisters Network Central Virginia (SNCVA) House, 13354 Midlothian Tpke, Ste 100. Details: 804-447-4027. SistersNetworkCentralVA.org.

MONDAY

Level 2 Yoga – 9-10:15am. Builds on the beginner level by focusing on alignment & form, as well as sun salutations & flow. Kerry Shultz/Randi Weiss. $60/4 classes/ mo, $17/drop-in. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. Pre-registration required: GlenmoreYoga.com. M&T Bank RESTORE – 9am-2pm. Throughout the seasons, look for educational displays highlighting native plants and insects, water, ephemeral art & more. $14/adults, $8/ages 3-12, free/children under 3. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. 804-262-9887. Registration required: LewisGinter.org. Moving to Heal – 12-1pm. Looking for a gentle approach to Nia? Dealing w/a wide range of therapeutic issues from injury, trauma, grief, short-term to long-term illness? All welcome. In-person & online. $10, $5. SoulShine Studios, 9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Ste 111. 804-335-0593. SoulShineStudios.com. Online Yoga on the Ball – 2-3:15pm. Mixedlevel yoga practice utilizing large stability ball & working on core strengthening, balance & focus. Carolyn Hazel. $60/4 classes/mo, $17/drop-in. Zoom. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Ctr: 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com. Yoga at the Park – 5:45-6:45pm. Alllevel vinyasa flow class that involves static & dynamic yoga poses. Bring mat & water. Heather Madden. Pay what can. Scuffletown Park, 418 Strawberry St. ProjectYogaRichmond.org. Online Yoga for the Pelvic Floor – 6-7:15pm. For those experiencing challenges engaging or letting go of pelvic floor muscles. Designed to strengthen & relax this area; breathing & deep relaxation included. Kerry Shultz/ Sandy Axelson. $60/4 classes/mo, $17/ drop-in. Zoom. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Ctr: 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com. Online Mindfulness Yoga – 6-7:30pm. Integral Yoga system w/asanas (yoga poses), chanting, breathing, yoga nidra (deep relaxation) & meditation. Nora Vimala Pozzi. Pay what can via Venmo/Paypal: $10$15. Zoom. Register: Vimala@YogaHelps. com. YogaHelps.com.

TUESDAY

Online Yin Yoga – 9-10am. Mostly seated and supine poses held passively for 3-5 mins each. Yin yoga slowly opens the connective tissue to increase flexibility in the joints in a quiet, meditative practice. $10, $5. Zoom. Pre-register & pay: 804-335-0593 or SoulShineStudios.com. Beginner Yoga – 9-10:15am. May include floor work, balance poses, supported inversions (shoulder stands, core work, gentle backbends…). Restorative poses end the class followed by guided relaxation. Debbie Stewart. $60/4 classes/mo, $17/ drop-in. Zoom or Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Ctr, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com. Online Chair Yoga & Balancing – 10-11am. Seated poses to increased flexibility & range of motion; balancing poses done standing using chair for support as needed. Reduce your risk of falls. Linda Dunn. $10. Zoom. Register: Linda@LongLifeYoga.com. X-Gentle Yoga Online – 10:30-11:30am. For people w/some physical limitations. Helpful for stress management & for those who spend a lot of time sitting in front of computers. Nora Vimala Pozzi. Pay what can via Venmo/Paypal: $10-$15. Zoom. Register: Vimala@YogaHelps.com. YogaHelps.com. Online or In-Person Restorative Yoga – 10:45am-12pm. Introspective & quiet class. Most of class is on the floor w/poses being held for up to 5 min w/use of props. All levels. Mary Leffler/Mary Lou Bean. $60/4 classes/ mo, $17/drop-in. Zoom or Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. Pre-registration required: 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com. Agriberry, Birdhouse Farmer’s Market – 3-6:30pm. 1507 Grayland Ave. Agriberry.com. Agriberry, Atlee Farm Stand – 3:30-6:30pm. Atlee Sq Shopping Ctr, Mechanicsville. Agriberry.com. Yoga for Community – 6-7pm. Class incorporates movement, breath & mediation. All-levels, hatha-based, vinyasa-style practice that is accessible for all. Ravi McPhee. Pay what can. Island Yoga Fitness, 1229 Hull St. ProjectYogaRichmond.org. Trashy Tuesdays – 6-7:30pm. Local trash pickup with Keep Virginia Cozy. Locations vary. Check FB for details: KeepVirginiaCozy.org.

WEDNESDAY

Lotus Professional College Master

Esthetics Clinics – 9:15, 10:45am, 12:45pm. On-campus clinics for local volunteers to receive 1-hr master esthetics (skincare) treatments for $30. Involves chemical peels & advanced treatments & procedures. $30, $25/Friends & Family, $10/Students & Alumni. Lotus Professional College, 8935 Patterson Ave, Ste A. 804-290-0980. LotusVA.com. Kundalini Yoga + Meditation – 9:1510:15am. A dynamic blend of postures, breath work & sound vibration that build vitality & resiliency while expanding awareness. All welcome. Holly Henty. Pay what can. MyBirth, 1726 Altamont Ave, Ste 2. 804-404-9655. ProjectYogaRichmond.org. Agriberry, Lakeside Farmers’ Market – 10am2pm. 6110 Lakeside Ave. Agriberry.com.

Online or In-Person Ageless Gentle Yoga

– 11am-12:15pm. Gentle yoga stretches, postures, breath awareness & relaxation to improve flexibility, increase range of motion, strength & energy. Carolyn Hazel. $60/4 classes/mo, $17/drop-in. Zoom. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Ctr, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com. Agriberry, St. Stephen’s Farm Stand – 3:306:30pm. 6000 Grove Ave. Agriberry.com.

Agriberry, Mechanicsville/360 Farm Stand

– 3:30-6:30pm. 6305 Mechanicsville Tpke. Agriberry.com. Hybrid Nia Fusion Fitness – 5:30-6:30pm. All levels & abilities. Practiced barefoot. In person & online. $15, $10, $5. SoulShine Studios, 9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Ste 111. 804-335-0593. SoulShineStudios.com.

Vinyasa Flow – 6-7:15pm. Incorporates all aspects of a traditional hatha yoga class: postures, breath & meditation, while challenging the coordination thru flow. Kerry Shultz. $60/4 classes/mo, $17/drop-in. Zoom or Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com. SpiritMindBody Healing Circle – 6:308:30pm. 4th Wed. Explore alternative healing modalities in a loving environment. Free. Archstone Counseling and Treatment Center, 1007 Peachtree Blvd. SpiritMindBodyRVA.com. Drop-In Journaling Group – 7-8:30pm. Held 12/17. For new journal keepers & experienced writers, this monthly evening of reflection includes a time for centering, a writing warm-up activity, a period for more in-depth journaling, optional sharing & reflection & a closing ritual. Elaine Kizia. $10 suggested donation. Zoom. InnerworkCenter.org.

THURSDAY

Lotus Professional College Basic Esthetics

Clinics – 9:15, 10:45am, 12:45pm. Oncampus clinics for local volunteers to receive 1-hr master esthetics (skincare) treatments for $30, $25/Friends & Family, $10/Students & Alumni. Lotus Professional College, 8935 Patterson Ave, Ste A. 804-290-0980. LotusVA.com.

Bands + Brains + Balance: A Unique Chair

Yoga Class – 10-11am. 3-part chair yoga class for maximum benefits done in the comfort of your home via Zoom. All you need is an armless chair on a nonskid surface and a resistance band or two. $10. Register, Linda Dunn: Linda@LongLifeYoga.com.

Agriberry, Huguenot-Robious Farmers’

Market – 10am-2pm. Great Big Greenhouse. Agriberry.com. X-Gentle Yoga Online – 10:30-11:30am. See Tues listing. Nora Vimala Pozzi. Pay what can via Venmo/Paypal: $5-$15. Zoom. Register: Vimala@YogaHelps.com. YogaHelps.com.

Ageless Yoga for Bone Strengthening

– 11am-12:15pm. Learn how to work on increasing bone density using weight bearing & static poses to help w/osteoporosis & osteopenia. Chris Riely. $60/4 classes/mo, $17/drop-in. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-7415267. GlenmoreYoga.com. Online Feldenkrais – 12:30-1:30pm. Done primarily lying on your back, side or tummy. Consists of verbally led sequences of small, slow, gentle movements, done w/attention & an emphasis on continuous breath & a deep sense of support thru your bones. Christy Cutler. $10. Zoom. Pre-register & pay: 804335-0593 or SoulShineStudios.com. Agriberry, Strange’s Florist Farm Stand – 3:306:30pm. 12111 W Broad St. Agriberry.com.

Agriberry, Forest Hill Presbyterian Farm

Stand – 3:30-6:30pm. 4401 Forest Hill Ave. Agriberry.com. Yoga Nidra – 6-7pm. A transformative guided practice for deep relaxation. All levels. Get comfy with pillows & blankets & settle into an extended savasana for the duration of the guided meditation. Donation: $12-$22; pay what can. Align Yoga, Rocks, & Reiki, 2509 E Broad St. 804-305-8932. AlignRVA.com. Yoga for Everyone – 6-7:15pm. All-level, hatha-based, vinyasa-style practice that is accessible for all. Bring own mat & props. Bri Young Roane/Kisha Hughes Pay what can. Residence Inn (Glenside/Midtown), 5416 Glenside Dr. ProjectYogaRichmond.org. Online Mindfulness Yoga – 6-7:30pm. Integral Yoga system w/asanas (yoga poses), chanting, breathing, yoga nidra (deep relaxation) & meditation. Grace Sadhya Alphin. Pay what can via Venmo/ Paypal: $10-$15. Zoom. Register: Vimala@ YogaHelps.com. YogaHelps.com.

Lotus Professional College Basic Esthetics

Clinics – 6:30 & 8:30pm. On-campus clinics for local volunteers to receive 1-hr master esthetics (skincare) treatments for $30, $25/ Friends & Family, $10/Students & Alumni. Lotus Professional College, 8935 Patterson Ave, Ste A. 804-290-0980. LotusVA.com.

Lotus Professional College Massage

Clinics – 6:30 & 8:30pm. On-campus clinics for local volunteers to receive 1-hr massages for $30, $25/Friends & Family, $10/Students & Alumni. 8935 Patterson Ave, Ste A. Info: 804-290-0980. LotusVA.com. Tibetan Buddhist Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Traditional study & practice. All welcome. Lama Chodron Linda Jordan. Free. Kagyu Shenpen Tharchin at Ekoji Buddhist Sangha, 3411 Grove Ave. 804-554-1162. Online program details: Kagyu-Richmond.org. Happy Hydration Hour – 7:30pm. Demonstrations of Nikken water products. For your health. Free. Zoom # 787 5872 3980, password: nikken.

FRIDAY

Intermediate Level Yoga – 9-10:15am. Online or in-person. Class moves into more advanced postures w/emphasis on alignment & form; integrates breath & movement; increases core strength; cultivates a deepening internal awareness. Randi Weiss. $60/4 classes/mo, $17/dropin. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com.

Lotus Professional College Massage

Clinics – 9:30, 11:30am. On-campus clinics for local volunteers to receive 1-hr massages for $30, $25/Friends & Family, $10/Students & Alumni. 8935 Patterson Ave, Ste A. Info: 804-290-0980. LotusVA.com. Beginner Yoga – 10:30-11:45am. See Tues listing. Christina Evans. $60/4 classes/mo, $17/drop-in. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Ctr, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com. Online Tibetan Rites – 10:30-11:45am. The Five Tibetan Rites enhance mental clarity & memory, balance the hormones, improve health & support emotional wellbeing. Kim Leibowitz. $60/4 classes/mo, $17/drop-in. Register: 804-741-5267 or GlenmoreYoga.com. Online Chair Yoga – 12:30-1:45pm. Poses practiced while sitting as well as alongside chair for support. Work on strength, flexibility, balance & increase range of motion. Sandy Axelson. $60/4 classes/mo, $17/drop-in. Zoom. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Ctr: 804741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com.

Lotus Professional College Massage

Clinics – 2 & 4pm. On-campus clinics for local volunteers to receive 1-hr massages for $30, $25/Friends & Family, $10/Students & Alumni. 8935 Patterson Ave, Ste A. Info: 804-290-0980. LotusVA.com.

SATURDAY

Mixed-Level Yoga – 9-10:15am. All levels. Instructor guides class thru the practice, offering individual students w/options that work best for them. Kerry Shultz. $60/4 classes/mo, $17/drop-in. Zoom or Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Ctr, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com. Online Mindfulness Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. See Mon listing. Anne Bhudevi Fletcher. Pay what can via Venmo/Paypal: $12. Zoom. 804-677-3199. Register: Vimala@ YogaHelps.com. YogaHelps.com. Lakeview Yoga – Thru 12/18. 10-11am. 3rd Sat. Bring mat & friends & hang out for the day. Lakeside yurts available w/ reservation. $15/adult, $5/children. Jolene Family Winery, 2750 Pocahontas Trl, New Kent. Registration & payment required: 804557-5316. Cash App to Shannon Somogyi: $MobileOMWellness.

Lotus Professional College Acupuncture

Student Clinic – 3-4:30pm. Lotus Professional College is happy to announce a new student clinic opening: acupuncture. $40, $25/Friends & Family, $20/Students & Alumni. Lotus Professional College, 8935 Patterson Ave, Ste A. 804-290-0980. LotusVA.com.