Yoga Nidra and Third Eye Acupuncture with Parham Neal-Pishko and Dr. Sarah Coghlan, Friday, September 19, 6-7:15p
Join Parham and Sarah for 75 minutes of Yoga Nidra with third eye acupuncture in this special blend of Eastern healing forms. Yoga Nidra translates to enlightened sleep and is a guided relaxation technique, a practice of quality over quantity. No poses or postures, just blankets and brainwaves.
During your rest, Dr. Sarah Coghlan will offer acupuncture to the third eye, as well as acupressure shoulder presses. The third eye point is known as Yin Tang, the point between your eyebrows. Yin Tang may help with insomnia, headaches, and stimulate the pineal gland. Melt into a renewed state and activate the seat of your intuition.
Investment: $35. Sign up HERE.
Community Acupuncture with Dr. Sarah Coghlan, Sunday, September 28, 12-3p
Community Acupuncture is designed as a way of offering Chinese medicine in an accessible format. It's a means of giving back to our hardworking, overstressed community in a way that is affordable to all. It's ideal for both first time and seasoned acupuncture clients.
Community (or group) acupuncture is offered in a room with several zero-gravity chairs, where individuals can join each other in holding a healing space. Please wear loose-fitting clothing to your session, as most points will be from the elbows and knees down. There will be a short intake form and you will speak with our practitioner for a few minutes, have your pulse taken, and after points are inserted, your will be able to rest for about 30 minutes. People seek acupuncture for a variety of reasons, including (but not limited to) physical injury, acute and chronic pain, colds flu and immune support, reproductive health, allergies and respiratory issues, digestive health concerns, mental and emotional wellness, auto-immune conditions, insomnia, and more.
We will hold healing sessions quarterly at The Yoga Dojo with Dr. Sarah Coghlan. Relax and receive a 45-minute treatment for a sliding scale amount of $20-50 sliding scale. Pre-registration is required, either by emailing hello@theyogadojorva.com or through our online booking system. Our next session will be in December or January, and is not yet available for booking.
Reserve your space HERE.
The Art of Letting Go with Olivia Yohai, Monday, September 29, 7:30-9p
The Art of Letting Go is a workshop meticulously tailored to channel the energy of the metal element within Chinese Medicine. Much like a crystal, the metal element embodies precision, discerning what aligns, and what must be released to attain seamless harmony.
Encompassing the Lung and Large Intestine meridians or pathways in the upper body, this element is connected with the season of fall and autumn, mirroring nature's wisdom in shedding what no longer resonates. Just as trees gracefully release their leaves, we're guided to relinquish what no longer serves us.
Through this workshop, delve into these pathways that, when unbalanced, can manifest as upper body discomfort in the thumbs, wrists, shoulders, and neck. They are also intertwined with respiration, allergies, digestion, grief, and emotional release. Allow this immersive journey woven through yoga asana, pranayama, mantra, and acupressure to reveal the very essence of surrender and release within you. As you partake in this all levels experience, you pave the way for a renewed sense of self, emerging with a profound understanding of the beauty in letting go.
Investment: $30. Register HERE.
10th Anniversary Party! Friday, October 3, 5-9p
This October, we are celebrating 10 incredible years of The Yoga Dojo community, learning and growing together here in our Richmond home.
Over the past decade, we’ve had the joy of practicing alongside the thousands of people who have helped shape this dream into what it is today. From our early days in Scott’s Addition, to our cozy home on Dickens Place. To everyone who has ever shared a class, workshop, retreat, teacher training with us, and to those who have kept the space shining, we are endlessly grateful. The Dojo wouldn’t be what it is without you.
So let’s celebrate! 🎉 Yoga is the way we reconnect with ourselves and each other. Join us on Friday, October 3rd from 5–9p for an evening of music from Elliott Burton, food truck by Goatocado, and most importantly each other. We can’t wait to celebrate with you. 💖
Body Love : A Somatic Experience with Molly Bienstock, Monday, October 6, 7:30-9p
Together we'll explore what it means to be in a body through the lens of somatic experience, parts work, and the importance of slowing down. Come enjoy an evening of yoga, movement, and dance as a ritual for forgiveness, belonging, and collective care.
Investment: $30. Register HERE.
Molly Bienstock (they/them) is a nonbinary, queer somatic therapist and educator whose passions lie in helping people find safety in their bodies so they can experience their most playful, authentic selves. After a traumatic accident in 2014, Molly became a scholar of somatic and spiritual methodologies as a channel to better understand the body's survival responses as well as how it can thrive. Molly now offers a unique combination of tools in their private practice Magic With Molly that stems from the wisdom of yoga, breathwork, somatic experience, movement and dance therapy, traditional talk therapy, and parts work. Molly's focus is on helping people feel their most expansive, human selves by honoring our reflections in Nature and integrating contradictory aspects of the self to support the feeling of Wholeness. Molly works with clients of all ages and backgrounds in both 1-on-1 settings and groups.
Restorative + Yin Immersion with Lauren Nottingham, October 10-12
Join Lauren Nottingham, E-RYT 500, YACEP, and TYD lead trainer, for a weekend of restorative and yin yoga. This immersion is designed for all bodies and levels - whether you are interested in starting your journey with these healing modalities, or for the new or seasoned instructor looking to advance their teaching skills.
Through shared experience and lecture, this immersion will dive into the differences and crossover between these two healing modalities, gross and subtle anatomy review and benefits (hello, nervous system reset button!), key poses of restorative and yin yoga, and sequencing + support for a home or in-studio practice.
Schedule:
Friday 5:30-9:30
Saturday 10-7
Sunday 10-7
Required reading:
-The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga by Bernie Clark
-Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times by Judith Hanson Lasater
Investment: $300 before 9/15, $350 after. Register HERE.
This training is approved for 25 lead trainer core hours (22 contact, 3 non-contact) for our modular 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training program. This course is also approved for 25 YA CEUs (22 contact, 3 non-contact) if you are registered with Yoga Alliance and NOT enrolled in our 300-hour program.
Internal Landscapes with Kyle Carpenter and Lora Lakanal, Friday, October 17
Step into your inner landscape with this two-hour workshop curated to lead you back to the inner wisdom of body.
We’ll begin with a 90-minute Hatha practice that allows practitioners to work deeply into their flexibility. We will hold 15 postures actively for 2-4 minutes each, with the idea of developing deeper awareness of the physical and energetic body. In between each posture, there will be a brief savasana to allow the postures to settle in and integrate.
Students should expect to be challenged, even though this class moves slowly. The idea with this format is to allow time to move into deeper layers of physical awareness by focusing on drishti, alignment, and bandha activation.
For the last 30 minutes, we’ll ease into a somatic meditation to explore the subtle language of the body. This meditation will draw us back to our internal awareness and assist with the integration of the physical practice. We will include an immersive sound-bath with crystal bowls, chimes and other instruments geared towards down regulation of the nervous system to lead you into restoration.
Investment: $40. Register HERE.
Hand Balance Workshops with Andrii Bondarenko, October 18
Beginner: 11a-1:30p
Intermediate/Advanced: 2-4:30p
Join Andrii Bondarenko, world famous Cirque du Soleil artist, for two workshops that will train circus-style handstand technique and alignment. They are designed to help you to build strength, coordination, endurance, and balance. It will focus on the static handstand and its foundation, but includes other various inverted balances!
You will learn:
How to prepare your body before handstand
Technique and alignment
How to fall
Wall work
Tips
Coordination exercises
Balance
Intermediate/Advanced to additionally include:
Shapes
Press to handstand entrances
One arm handstand preparation drills
One arm handstand
At the end of each workshop, Andrii will do a short demonstration of skills - like your very own Cirque show!
Cost: $125, or $220 for both. Register HERE. If you are attending both, please drop a note to hello@theyogadojorva.com to confirm.
Restorative Yoga Sound Bath with Gina Minyard and Gershone, Sunday, October 19, 5:30-7p
Join us for this distinctive and powerful experience of guided restorative yoga while immersed in a soothing and inspired sound bath of live mantra music. Relax into the healing flow within you, invited into sweet release and bathed in deep and evocative sacred sound. Expect to be heart-moved, deeply rejuvenated, and more connected to each other and to Life. All are welcome!
Gershone and Gina Minyard are lifelong dedicated practitioners and facilitators. Their dynamic, transmissional, and remarkably unique presentation expresses from their rich experience, profound chemistry, and ecstatic devotion, evoking communion with the power of the Heart and the One Love in each of us.
Based in Atlanta, GA, G&G travel the country to share the Light. Don’t miss this special offering! Learn more: www.gershonemusic.com
Investment: $35. Register HERE.
Coco Juju Sound Healing and Acupressure, Friday, October 24, 6-7:15p
Coco and Juju have been co-facilitating events in Richmond for several years together. Since becoming housemates as of last year, they created a special offering combining the healing qualities of singing bowls, chimes, and gongs from Juju's unmatched collection of instruments paired with the healing and therapeutic benefits of acupressure administered by Coco.
Acupressure helps to move blocked or stagnant energy (Qi) in the body by applying firm pressure to specific points. Acupressure is optional for all who attend. Bolsters and blankets will be provided for your comfort. The combination of acupressure and sound is deeply restorative, grounding, and the reset we all need from daily stress.
Investment: $35. Register HERE.
Together In Love : Yoga as Community Ritual with Izzy Shurte and Sarah Fischer, October 25 + 26
In a world where we feel more disconnected than ever, community ritual is how we come back to ourselves and back into meaningful relationships. Join Izzy Shurte and Sarah Fischer for a two day experience of ritual connection.
On Saturday, October 25, we will gather for a community ritual with Loving Kindness at the center. Our time together includes asana, guided meditation, and devotional chanting. Afterwards, we’ll have a short time for Q&A and reflections. Saturday is open to anyone and everyone no matter your yoga experience.
On Sunday, October 26, you are invited back to learn about the foundations of ritual and Bhakti. This training day includes lecture, discussion, asana, meditation, and time to brainstorm a ritual for your community.
In this time of great separation, you are invited back into connection. Together we’ll open our hearts and strengthen our ties to each other. Join us as we come Together in Love.
Schedule:
Saturday 11:30a-5:30p
Sunday 10a-5p
Single day option: $125 until 9/15, $150 after. Full weekend: $250 until 9/15, $300 after. Register for the full weekend HERE. **If you plan to attend a single day, please call us at 804.397.9075 or email hello@theyogadojorva.com to register.**
Izzy Shurte is an E-RYT 500 yoga teacher and a mindfulness-based psychotherapist. Sarah Fischer is an E-RTY 500 yoga teacher and a mindfulness-based life coach.
This training is approved for 15 lead trainer core hours (13 contact, 2 non-contact) for our modular 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training program (you must participate in the full weekend to receive 300-hour credit).
This course is also approved for 15 YA CEUs (13 contact, 2 non-contact) if you are registered with Yoga Alliance and NOT enrolled in our 300-hour program if attending the full weekend. Saturday only is approved for 7 CEUs (6 contact, 1 non-contact). Sunday only is approved for 8 CEUs (7 contact, 1 non-contact).
2026 200-hour yoga teacher training led by adrian mccavitt and lauren nottingham, January 2 to March 29, 2026
The Yoga Dojo’s 200-hour Vinyasa Teacher Training is a 200-hour level program certified through Yoga Alliance. This training will not only guide you on your journey of how to safely lead a Vinyasa-based yoga asana class, but you will also have modules in Yin and Restorative, Anatomy, Meditation, Pranayama, Prenatal, Mantra, Ayurveda, Yogic Philosophy, Ethics, Business, and more. All students will be able to register with Yoga Alliance for the RYT-200 designation upon completion of the program. Students with existing RYT status with Yoga Alliance will be able to use the training for CEUs.
This training will commence on January 2, and run through March 29, 2026 on the following weekends:
January 2-4
January 9-11
January 30-February 1
February 6-8
February 20-22
February 27-March 1
March 13-15
March 20-22
March 27-29
Training times:
Fridays: 5:30-9:30pm
Saturdays: 12:00-7:00pm
Sundays: 10:00am-5:00pm
Please email trainings@theyogadojorva.com for more information and to receive an application.
Winter 2026 Retreat to Nosara with Adrian McCavitt and Lauren Nottingham, January 17-24, 2026
We’re heading back to Nosara in January! Kick the winter blues and join Adrian and Lauren for a week of fun and yoga, incredible sunsets, and delicious food, all in community at Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort.
Included:
Lodging
3 meals a day (dinner on arrival day, breakfast on departure day)
Group transportation to/from LIB airport on the 17th and 24th
Once or twice daily yoga, meditation, handbalance, or calisthenics classes with Lauren and Adrian
Gym access
All of the sun (and incredible sunsets!) and fun with friends
Not included: Airfare, travel insurance, gratuity, and extras like surf lessons/board rental, excursions, spa treatments, alcohol/juice bar, tuk tuk/4-wheeler rides.
Available rooms and pricing (includes CR tax) are as follows:
*King Bungalow (Includes one king size bed, luxurious bathroom, open air shower, balcony, A/C, wifi and a large balcony with living area): $3450/person, price based on dual occupancy.
*King Villa (includes one king size bed, luxurious bathroom, air conditioning, wifi and a terrace): $3295/person, price based on dual occupancy.
*Two Bed Jungle Room (includes two beds, private bathroom, A/C, Wi-Fi, indoor or outdoor sitting area, and a safe for personal belongings): $3000/person, price based on double occupancy.
*One Queen Bed Jungle Room (includes one queen bed, private bathroom, A/C, Wi-Fi and a safe for personal belongings). SOLD OUT.
$500 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit holds your space with balance due BY 11/1 via cash, check, Venmo, or Zelle (credit card payment is available with a 5% processing fee). Drop us an email at retreats@theyogadojorva.com to register.