Gentle Yoga with Patricia Kinser at Buffalo Firefly, Richmond VA
Buffalo Firefly · Richmond · Yoga

Gentle Yoga

w/Patricia
Slower, meditative movement that releases tension and gently builds balance and strength, tied together with breathing and relaxation. Suitable for every age and ability.

Upcoming dates

Pick your date when you book.
Thursday, Jul 23 · 6:30–7:45pm
Thursday, Aug 27 · 6:30–7:45pm
Thursday, Sep 24 · 6:30–7:45pm
Thursday, Oct 22 · 6:30–7:45pm
Thursday, Nov 12 · 6:30–7:45pm
Thursday, Dec 10 · 6:30–7:45pm

What to expect

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 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.

Good to know

Wear comfortable clothes you can move in, and bring water.
All ages and abilities welcome — adapt the practice to meet your needs.
Mats are available if you don’t have your own.

About Patricia

Patricia Kinser (she/her), 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 classes incorporate a mix of styles from her training in Kripalu, LifeForce, Iyengar, and Perinatal yoga.

A professor and 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 lectures nationally and internationally on research about yoga and mindfulness. She enjoys hiking, cycling, cooking, reading, and spending time with friends and family.