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Find your flow with our Richmond yoga guide
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Join in community yoga at the VMFA. | Photo by @align_rva
Whether you’re a novice on the mat or an experienced yogi, the River City has plenty of places to practice. Find your zen at these 20+ yoga studios around Richmond.

If you’re just getting started

The Yoga Dojo, 6517 Dickens Pl.

The studio recommends starting out with the Bottle Rocket or Vinyasa Flow class if you’re a first timer. There are also new member specials and drop-in deals for students, teachers, and first responders.

3S Yoga, 2400 Jefferson Ave.

Classes at this studio are designed for all levels. See what classes are like by following a free yoga class on the studio’s YouTube channel.

If you want to connect with community

RVA Yoga Hang, locations vary

Join in for a one hour, all levels vinyasa class at various locations around the city, from breweries to local businesses to the Diamond. Pro tip: Your ticket to the event typically includes something from the venue for after the class.

Align RVA Community Yoga at the VMFA, 200 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd.

Save your spot at this outdoor yoga class that’s family-friendly and good for beginners. It takes place on select Saturdays from May-October.

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RVA Yoga Hang has events around Richmond with post-class perks.

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If you prefer personal training

The Well Personal Fitness, 8 N. Robinson St.

Get in tune with your practice with a private yoga session catered to your needs.

Well Into Life Massage & Bodywork, 2307 N. Parham Rd.

Sign up for a private or small group hatha, gentle, or restorative yoga class. Bonus: Check out the online sessions from instructor Ariana Khan.

Did we miss your favorite local studio? Let us know and we may add it to the list.
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Events
Wednesday, July 19
  • Meet ChamberRVA | Wednesday, July 19 | 4:45-6 p.m. | ChamberRVA, 919 E. Main St., Richmond | Free | Register to network with members of the local business community and learn more about membership opportunities.
  • “Chungking Express” | Wednesday, July 19 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $8 | See director Wong Kar-wai’s international breakthrough film on the big screen.
Thursday, July 20
  • Flowers After 5: Jay Brown’s Grace Street Seven | Thursday, July 20 | 5-9 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave., Richmond | $0-$17 | Peruse the garden and enjoy vintage jazz from a little band with a big sound.
  • Greensky Bluegrass at Music at Maymont | Thursday, July 20 | 5:30-10 p.m. | Maymont, 1700 Hampton St., Richmond | $40 | The high-energy bluegrass group out of Kalamazoo, Michigan is coming to Richmond.
Friday, July 21
  • Good Looks | Friday, July 21 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E. Main St., Richmond | $14 | The alt-indie band will play with Strawberry Moon and Big Fundamental.
Saturday, July 22
  • PopUp RVA | Saturday, July 22-Saturday, Oct. 28 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | Free entry | Shop from 50+ vendors, enjoy local live music, and grab a food truck treat at this pet-friendly market.
  • Rikki Rakki Album Release and Art Show | Saturday, July 22 | 7-11 p.m. | Gallery5, 200 W. Marshall St., Richmond | $12-$15 | Be among the first to hear the new album from the local rockers, plus music from Knifing Around and Ruth Good.
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News Notes

Festival
  • Iron Blossom announced its daily lineups for the festival on Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, August 27. Headliners include Lord Huron and Noah Kahan on day one, and Hozier on day two. Single day tickets go on sale tomorrow at 12 p.m., but two-day tickets are available now.
Open
  • A second Ronald McDonald House opens today inside the Wonder Tower at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. The 3,000-sqft facility offers families food, amenities, and a place to sleep while their children receive medical care. (WWBT)
Listen
  • GWAR, the Richmond-based “shock rock” band known for their outlandish costumes, appeared on NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series — complete with horned helmets, eyeballs, and their self-described “lowbrow” humor. Viewer discretion advised. Meanwhile, check out some other local music genres. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Civic
  • The City of Richmond soft launched its Clean and Safe Program in Manchester, cleaning sidewalks three days a week as part of its expansion of the Downtown Services District. Over time, Manchester will receive access to enhanced amenities in partnership with Venture Richmond. (RVA Hub)
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Cause

Beat 2022’s giving slump locally

Charitable giving slumped 10.5% in 2022 — here’s how to give back locally
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Individual donors gave 13.4% less in 2022 than in 2021, after adjusting for inflation. | Photo by Joslyn Pickens via Pexels
Giving USA released its latest report on charitable giving in the US — and after a record high of $517 billion in 2021, 2022 saw Americans give $499 billion total.

That’s a decrease of 3.4% without adjusting for inflation, and 10.5% in inflation-adjusted terms — making it the largest slump in charitable giving the US has seen since the Great Recession.

Want to make an impact? Here are three organizations that directly support local causes:
  • Health Brigade | Support exceptional health services to those least served in a caring and non-judgmental environment.
  • United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg | Help prepare literacy kits for local youth, install and restock Little Free Libraries, or access free resources to support community members in need.
  • Diversity Richmond | Aid in Diversity’s events or the thrift store to serve as a catalyst, voice, and resource for Richmond’s LGBTQ+ community.
35+ volunteer opportunities
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Eat
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Travel
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