Registration is open until 15 min prior to class. Drop-ins ok if the class is not full. Note: this class is often full.

Most of our classes are sliding scale. Read more about how to self-identify here. 

Gentle Yoga is suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. Classes involve slower-paced movements that are meditative and soothing, helping to release muscular tension and to gently build balance and strength. Breathing and relaxation practices tie the physical practices together, providing space for resting and restoring the body and mind. This class encourages you to adapt your practice to meet your personal needs, appropriate for all ages and physical abilities.

Classes are offered both in-person in Richmond VA and virtually on Zoom. We have space for a limited number of people in person and plenty of spots online! If you would like to be in person and we appear sold out, please contact us.

Sliding scale pricing means that we are offering the same experience in a class, event, or session at multiple price points. Learn more about our sliding scale model here. Choose the price tier that best fits your financial needs at this time, based on your income level and circumstances.

Once you reach the payment screen, click "Package, gift, or coupon code" if using the Community or Accessible Rate. Copy/paste or type the appropriate code in the box and be sure to click "APPLY" before checking out. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

• Tier 1 (Full Price): $24 no code needed

  • I can easily meet my basic needs and have disposable income

• Tier 2 (Community Rate): $20 use code TIER2-$20

  • I can meet my basic needs but full price prevents me from attending

• Tier 3 (Accessible Rate): $16 use code TIER3-$16

  • I struggle to meet my basic needs and rely on the accessible rate to attend

About Patricia (she/her)

Patricia Kinser, PhD, WHNP-BC, RN, has been teaching yoga in the Richmond community since 2005. She loves teaching gentle yoga and creating a warm, positive environment to help students find balance, peace, and joy. Her gentle classes incorporate a mix of styles, given her training in Kripalu yoga (a non-sectarian approach that celebrates diversity and cultivates inner wellness), LifeForce yoga (a compassionate practice that supports self-regulation and self-awareness), Iyengar yoga (a practice that involves props to support alignment), and Perinatal yoga. A professor/researcher at VCU, her research focuses on the biobehavioral effects of yoga and mindfulness for various populations. She maintains a clinical practice as a board-certified women’s health nurse practitioner and she lectures nationally and internationally about research on yoga and mindfulness. She enjoys hiking, cycling, cooking, reading, and spending time with friends and family.