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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.

Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right. ~Oprah Winfrey

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 8

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.

MONDAY, JANUARY 10

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

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.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 13

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. 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

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.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 20

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

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.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 23

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.

MONDAY, JANUARY 24

Master Esthetics and Esthetics Certifica-

tion 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 discussion 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

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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.

Awakening: Showing Up & Making a Dif-

ference – 5:30-7:30pm. See 1/13 description. $25. The Innerwork Center, 213 Roseneath Rd. 804-359-0384. htru.io/RTAO.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12

SpiritMindBody Gathering – 11:45am-4pm. Whether you are new and curious about your spiritual path or an advanced practitioner seeking an evolving community, we hope you will join us in the exploration of the connection between spirit, mind & body. Featuring speakers & practitioners on the 2nd Sat. Donations appreciated. Archstone Counseling and Treatment Center, 1007 Peachtree Blvd. SpiritMindBodyRVA.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) – 10am2pm. In this empirically supported course taught in 20+ countries, gain powerful tools for healing, building inner strength & increasing confidence & self-respect. $320. The Innerwork Center, 213 Roseneath Rd. 804-359-0384. htru.io/RTBN.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18 save the date

The 12th annual Richmond Virginia Environmental Film Festival (RVA EFF)

February 18 – March 4 Showcasing the newest local and national films that focus on critical environmental issues and inspire action. 2/18, Richmond City Main Library: Eight Billion Angels 2/19, Byrd Theater, The Lorax, “One Health,” an episode from Untamed, & High Tide in Dorchester 2/20, Byrd Theater, award-winning films from the Virginia Environmental Film Contest, followed by two weeks of films presented at partner locations. Free

Updates & info at RVAEFF.org

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25

True Belonging: Self, Community & Nature

Meditation Retreat – 10am-3pm, 2/252/27. Receive gentle guidance from some of the city’s most respected mindfulness teachers: Philip Davidson, Amanda Lynch, John Taylor & Susan Wilkes. Enjoy dedicated time in silence thru guided meditation practices, teacher talks & techniques. The Innerwork Center. $582. The Roslyn Retreat Center, 8727 River Rd. htru.io/RHYP.

MONDAY, APRIL 25

Acupuncture/Chinese Herbal Medicine

Program – New program. Receive a Bachelor of Science Health Science & a Master of Science Oriental Medicine. Yr 1: Build a foundation by studying body systems both Western & Eastern. Yr 2: Expand understanding of diagnostic techniques. Yr 3: Develop & strengthen knowledge of acupuncture with Chinese Herbal Medicine & Western diagnostic techniques. $325/credit hour (176 credit hrs); now offering federal financial aid. Lotus Professional College, 8935 Patterson Ave, Ste A. 804-290-0980. LotusVA.com.

Massage Therapy Licensure Training – A 600-hr massage therapy program in an 8-mo day class & an 11-mo night class format. Career advising offered on an individual basis. $7,950 (now offering federal financial aid). Lotus Professional College, 8935 Patterson Ave, Ste A. 804-290-0980. LotusVA.com.

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DAILY

Free Admission to Lewis Ginter Botanical

Garden – 1/10-16. 9am-5pm. There’s plenty to see at the Garden in January. The warm & cozy Conservatory beckons w/aromatic orchids, passion flowers & other tropical plants. Outdoor blooms are more treasured because they’re unexpected. 1800 Lakeside Ave. 804-262-9887. LewisGinter.org.

Half-Price Admission Days at Lewis Ginter

Botanical Garden – 9am-5pm. See above description. 1800 Lakeside Ave. 804-2629887. LewisGinter.org.

SUNDAY

Practicing Presence – 9:30-10:45am. Alllevels 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. SoulFULL Sunday Market – 12-4pm. 3rd. Vendors from all over offer art, massage, reiki, candles, jewelry & more. Align Yoga, Rocks, and Reiki, 2509 E Broad St. 804305-8932. AlignRVA.com. Breast Cancer Support Meeting – 4:30pm. 3rd Sun. Sisters Network Central Virginia (SNCVA) House, 13354 Midlothian Tpke, Ste 100, Midlo. Details: 804-447-4027. SistersNetworkCentralVA.org.

MONDAY

Moving to Heal – 12-1pm. For people looking for a gentle approach to Nia & for those 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.

Hybrid Nia Fusion Fitness – 5:30-6:30pm. Also Wed. For all levels & abilities. No experience (or rhythm or coordination) needed. Practiced barefoot. In person & online. $15, $10, $5. SoulShine Studios, 9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Ste 111. 804-335-0593. SoulShineStudios.com.

Move It Mondays – 5:45-6:45pm. Alllevels vinyasa flow class w/static & dynamic yoga poses. Please bring mat & water. Heather Madden. Pay what can. Integral Yoga Center, 213 Roseneath Rd, Ste 102. ProjectYogaRichmond.org. 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 Chair Yoga & Balancing – 10-11am. Seated poses to increase 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. 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. Mixed-Level Yoga – 5-6:15pm. Taught at a beginner level w/options for students beyond beginner. Rodney Bradley. In-person & online. $60/4 classes/mo, $17/drop-in. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com. Yoga for Community – 6-7:15pm. Class incorporates movement, breath & mediation. All-levels, hatha-based, vinyasastyle 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 w/Keep Virginia Cozy. Locations vary. Check FB for details: KeepVirginiaCozy. 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. Involve chemical peels & involves advanced treatments & procedures. $30, $25/friends & family, $10/students & alumni. Lotus Professional College, 8935 Patterson Ave, Ste A, Henrico. 804-2900980. LotusVA.com. Kundalini Yoga + Meditation – 9:1510:15am. 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. 804-4049655. ProjectYogaRichmond.org. Agriberry, Lakeside Farmers’ Market – 10am-2pm. 6110 Lakeside Ave. Agriberry.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. See Mon listing. SoulShine Studios, 9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Ste 111. 804-335-0593. SoulShineStudios.com.

Lotus Professional College Basic Esthetics

Clinics – 6:30 & 8:30pm. On-campus clinics for local volunteers to receive 1-hr basic esthetics (skincare) treatments for $30, $25/ friends & family, $10/students & alumni. Lotus Professional College, 8935 Patterson Ave, Ste A, Henrico. 804-290-0980. LotusVA.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. Includes time for centering, writing warm-up activity, period for more indepth journaling, optional sharing & reflection & closing ritual. Elaine Kizia. $10 suggested donation. Zoom. InnerworkCenter.org.

THURSDAY

Mixed-Level Yoga – 9am. Offers progressions thru all levels of poses. Some advanced poses included w/modifications for beginners. In-person & online. $10, $5. SoulShine Studios, 9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Ste 111. 804-335-0593. SoulShineStudios.com.

Vinyasa Flow – 9-10:15am. Incorporates all aspects of a traditional hatha yoga class: postures, breath & meditation, while challenging the coordination thru flow. Randi Weiss. In-person & online. $60/4 classes/ mo, $17/drop-in. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-7415267. GlenmoreYoga.com.

Lotus Professional College Basic Esthet-

ics Clinics – 9:15, 10:45am, 12:45pm. Oncampus clinics for local volunteers to receive 1-hr basic esthetics (skincare) treatments for $30, $25/friends & family, $10/students & alumni. Lotus Professional College, 8935 Patterson Ave, Ste A, Henrico. 804-2900980. LotusVA.com.

Tai Chi Classes @ Lakeside United Meth-

odist Church – 9:30am. Learn the restorative Sun Style 31 Form and the Yang 24 International Form. Any ability level welcome! $10/class. Info: 804-382-8103.

Bands + Brains + Balance: A Unique Chair

Yoga Class – 10-11am. 3-part chair yoga class for maximum benefits in a class done in the comfort of your home via Zoom. All you need is an armless chair on a nonskid surface & 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. Online Ageless Level 1 Yoga – 10:3011:45am. Balanced practice that incorporates basic yoga postures, breath awareness & relaxation. Postures modified to meet individual needs. Mary Leffler. $60/4 classes/ mo, $17/drop-in. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center: 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com. Agriberry, Strange’s Florist Farm Stand – 3:30-6:30pm. 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. Transformative, guided practice for deep relaxation. All levels. Get comfy w/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-levels, hatha-based, vinyasa-style practice that is accessible for all. Bring own mat & props. Emily Martin, 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 Massage Clin-

ics – 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, Henrico. 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.

Integral Yoga Silent Retreats & Sadhana Weekends – Thurs-Sun. 7:30pm. Join our reopening to immerse in relaxation, meditation & yoga practices under the guidance of skilled Integral Yoga practitioners. $270–$295. Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Buckingham. 800-858-9642. Yogaville.org.

FRIDAY

Lotus Professional College Massage Clin-

ics – 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, Henrico. 804-290-0980. LotusVA.com.

Lotus Professional College Massage Clin-

ics – 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, Henrico. 804290-0980. LotusVA.com.

Restore, Renew, Revive – 5:45-7:15pm. 2nd & 4th. Use mudras to evoke the subtle body, pranayama (breathing techniques) to calm the nervous system & props to help melt away tension. Dan Weiseman. Pay what can. Yoga Source, 3122 W Cary St, Ste 220. ProjectYogaRichmond.org. CommUNITY Breathwork Circle – 6:307:30pm. 2nd & 4th. Liz will guide you through a 2-part breath that will ease the body, soothe the mind & allow for a deep meditative state. Pay what can. Align Yoga, Rocks, and Reiki, 2509 E Broad St. 804-305-8932. AlignRVA.com.

Lotus Professional College Acupunc-

ture Student Clinic – By appointment. Oncampus clinics for local volunteers to receive acupuncture for $40, $20/students & alumni. Lotus Professional College, 8935 Patterson Ave, Ste A, Henrico. 804-290-0980. LotusVA.com.

Agriberry, St. Stephen’s Farmers’ Market – 9am-12pm. 6000 Grove Ave. Agriberry.com. Agriberry, Lakeside Farmers’ Market – 9am-12pm. 6106 Lakeside Ave. Agriberry.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. To 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 with reservation. $15/adult, $5/children. Jolene Family Winery, 2750 Pocahontas Trl, New Kent. Registration & payment required: 804557-5316. Cash App to Shannon Somogyi: $MobileOMWellness.

Weekend Wake Up – 11am-12:15pm. Alignment-based vinyasa class appropriate for new & seasoned yogis. Great for those who work at a computer or are seated all week. Bri Young-Roane and May Suri. Pay what can. Yoga Source, 3122 W Cary St, Ste 220, Richmond. ProjectYogaRichmond.org.

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