Tried out their Intro to Bellydance Pop-up and it was a lot of fun! The instructor, Andrea, was…read morereally nice and even had belts for us. The sliding scale cost saved my student wallet. I would recommend it to everyone!

TAOU is my favorite yoga studio in Richmond. I'm an annual member. This studio has become such an…read moreintegral part of my self-care routine. I'm updating my review to say I highly recommend trying out one of their retreats. I went on their Fall 2023 Montenegro retreat and fell even more in love with the TAOU community and what they do. This retreat was a yin/restorative retreat. At this studio they have yin/yang/restorative classes with a focus on Kundalini yoga (which I ADORE). I didn't know about Kundalini before TAOU, but viewing your body as a home really resonates with me. I was looking to recharge, slow down, and connect with myself on the Montenegro retreat. I did this and so much more. Katie and Kat, the owners, lead the retreat, and rented out this gorgeous mountain/beach yoga retreat space. We had delicious vegan based meals and two yoga practices every day. I can't wait for the next retreat. As for their other offerings, I adore their massages and Friday community acupuncture. The barre and ballet classes are a regular part of my schedule. I also adore their restorative and yin classes. All of the teachers here are amazing. It's a very inclusive environment. If you're curious about trying TAOU out, I recommend doing their $25 for 2 week unlimited intro offer. I love this studio and can't recommend it enough.

I had tried yoga a few times before, but never liked it because I always felt lost and a little…read moreembarrassed as an out of shape beginner. This was not the case at Richmond City Yoga. Both Robbie and Brad are incredible teachers. The Mysor style they employ allows you to get individual attention, progressing at your own pace, while paying group prices. Over a couple months I not only noticed my body becoming more limber, but my mind became significantly calmer. I also learned a tremendous amount about my body, given that this is an individualized personal practice rather than a follow the leader led class. I could not recommend this place more. I recently just moved away from Richmond and this is what I miss most.

For anyone willing to give yoga a chance when in Richmond, RCY should be a stop on your list. Walk…read morein with no or any level of experience, strength , flexibility or endurance and be assured to feel that you are at the right place. Robbie Norris teaches Ashtanga Yoga in a way that will help you develop your own practice and drive you to feel empowered. People of all ages practice at this studio and everyone receives instructions based on their own capabilities. You will not be disappointed if you chose to give this place a try. Moreover, with different time slots available, the chances of finding a time that works for you increases. I will always be thankful to Robbie for introducing me to this practice.

This is a peaceful space with the perfect quiet vibe for practicing yoga. . Vinyasa Yoga taught by…read moreRose is wonderful and I feel like a different person when I walk out and face the world again. She tailors each class to the energy level of the group and is very in tune with the needs of her students. . A gem of a yoga studio and perfect place to seek solace and self care. Highly recommend!

Come to the yellow door! I went to Rose's lunchtime vinyasa class this week and had a wonderful,…read morecalming experience here. Rose is interested in tailoring each class to meet the needs and energy levels of her students (from beginner to more advanced balances and inversions). She gave helpful pointers and assisted us with the correct form for poses, which not all yoga studios do these days. I've also never had a yoga class that started with essential oils and ended with a warm weighted eyemask (it's incredible, everyone should try this)! She played gentle music throughout our practice and there are rainbow twinkle lights on the walls. Students are welcome to hang out in the lounges and have tea anytime. There are plenty of cubbies and they provide yoga mats and blocks at no additional cost. I didn't have any problems parking on the street, it's free but limited to 2 hours. I think Mindfulness Bar is perfect for anyone wanting a chill and inclusive environment for yoga, meditation, and self-care.

TLDR--I have taken great classes and am sure this is a great spot for some people, but I would not…read morerecommend it to my poc friends. I relocated here from another city, where I took lessons in classic pilates, and was originally suspicious of the painfully curated Instagram aesthetic of this place that makes it feel more like late capitalism hot girl scam than actual serious pilates (which would more successfully turn you into the scam lol), but had a really wonderful time in a series of group classes this past summer with an instructor whom I believe only works there over the summer. With that being said, after a while of life just being busy / getting in the way, I wanted to restart with classes here. . .and oh boy was that a learning experience. This studio offers 0 flexibility and grace for life stuff that happens --such as missing a class (which happened once, that I just sucked up) or arriving more than 5 minutes late ( I was 10-15 min late), which happened today and I am like :o wtf at. The front desk was polite and apologetic--I understand they just have to follow the rules. The studio's overall mode of reasoning and their delivery is-white woman. If you are a poc you understand exactly what I'm talking about. First off, this space is is incredibly white--I've never felt fully comfortable here but there's limited options around here and I'm just trying to exercise rather than feel fully safe in a place (a fantasy!). I said it was feeling racist and she said she can't help the way she looks (which is true) but girlllllll I also can't help the way I look--and I would totally choose to look more like her if it meant I'd potentially get offered to take the other class that was starting at the time I arrived [broken heart emoji] Anyway, she kept iterating that this was policy that they had to follow (lmao the policy you have in minuscule fine print somewhere pages in? Put it in font 20 on your website front page and I won't say a word). The other reason she gave is that it's for your own safety, that if you come after stretching it's dangerous if you go straight into exercise (which means if you exercise and hurt yourself we don't want liability). This was infuriating because 1) the instructors (other than the one I had this summer) do not actually correct alignment / posture and just go through the motions of the movements while looking aesthetic in a matching exercise outfit, so I'm not sure if there is any actual safety to begin with and 2) Would they have been more accommodating if I looked more like them and / or the Daughters of the Confederacy? Very uncertain! This person I was speaking to was definitely uncomfortable / not sure how to deal with me, but then, while she was gone, I talked to the second front desk who had been staring at the convo the whole time and this is where it gets more fun. I asked if the person who owns the space is around and she said no (btw, am I becoming a speak to your manager kind of person? oh boy!) This person is like fully glaring at me, and I asked if she had context on my convo, and at first she goes I didn't hear it, but then when I explained the convo she said that the first person did nothing wrong and was very nice and mannered while talking to me (which she absolutely was) and that this was policy. I explained that just because tone and manner is nice doesn't mean that the actual intent / words are kind, and said that based on this racist vibe I'm getting, I feel like I probably shouldn't come back here, and then she goes: "Good!" LOOOOOL. Ok. Good! I was definitely angry about my experience this morning but am in the process of letting it go as paying a price for a lesson learned.

Beautiful space, lots of class options and times, instructors are awesome! Parking is easy.read more

Love love love Align!! I tried their donation based yoga (9:30am Sunday class) and it was…read morewonderful. It seemed to be an entry level class which was perfect for my skill level. Andrew (owner and leader for this yoga class) is very kind, welcoming and tranquil. His dog, Beau, is icing on the cake. Such a sweet dog to help boost happy neurotransmitters. I can't wait to come back and try other services including the 12 step yoga offered on Monday's and Tuesday's.

Align is a gem! I've gone to their breathwork circles, sound/reiki journeys, and just recently…read morepuppy yoga. All their special events are truly amazing. The owner is very welcoming and he has an awesome dog named Beau, who is always at the shop. I've also bought many Christmas gifts for my girlfriends (and myself) from here in the past. Lovely jewelry and rocks. Overall, I'm very glad we have a special place like this in Richmond.

My experience this morning with Adriane's detox and twist flow was amazing. I am a beginner level…read moreparticipant but i felt challenged and confident at the end of this class. The ambiance is so lovely and the juice bar in the front is delicious. The other participants were from many backgrounds and diverse in their experience levels. It worked for everyone! The mats, blocks, blankets and other items you can use to support your practice are clean and of good quality as well. I ant wait to go back to take another class. The drop-in rate is a little high, so i would recommend a membership, even if for the 3 classes. Much better deal. Adriane even helped me work on my crow pose. I'm super close!

Favorite Studio in Richmond!…read more There is so much to love about this space and the instructors. They are all pleasant, they make an effort to get to know you individually, and they care to see your progress on your yoga journey. I came to BareSoul as an athlete my whole life and while I was strong and fast, I lacked a lot of mobility, stability, and flexibility. I ended up improving in each area as I did a variety of different classes here. I enjoy how BareSoul meets you where you are at in your yoga experience and creates opportunities to constantly improve and try challenging new poses, even at a beginner level. The pop up events are amazing to attend as well. BareSoul Yoga is a wonderful experience that will make you want to come back for more!

I was able to enjoy an experience about two weeks again when she hosted a pay what you can virtual…read moresound concert . I even invited a friend who registered to attend, as well. I did not have to worry about anything. Even my child was able to finally relax and join in on this meditation. It was such a calming and filling experience. Upon conclusion of the sound concert, she discussed and provided time forward sharing how we felt about the meditation. It was a safe space to share and to be able to better understand the journey that has been taken. I would love to experience this in person when I feel it is safe enough to do so. I also want to visit the shop to see what they offer. I first experienced this via a Yelp Elite Event that was virtual, also. I'm grateful that there is a virtual option for self cate in this manner. It is not the same as in person, but it is better than nothing.

I went in for an interpretive massage with Julianne.... and she was a Wonder Woman!!!! I couldn't…read moreraise my arm due to shoulder pain and she worked on my arm back and shoulder and neck until I felt little pain I am signing up with her monthly and she is a true healer that knows her craft

I have been enjoying this studio since I joined over a year ago. I took an intro class to support a…read moreco-worker and was addicted. They did a great job March through reopening with the HYB@home option which they stood up quickly. I specifically want to commend the owner on the quality of the instructors who each bring a unique perspective allowing me to find the right mix of what I need, when I need it. Being a part of this community has made a huge difference in my life, especially over the past 6 months.

Love this place to sweat my worries away! The variety of classes makes this place unique. From…read morebarre to HITT and yoga you are covered. The instructors and staff are amazing!