October 19–25
A week of last calls and quiet evenings — the final Sanctuary Nights sound bath at WellnessWithWaller and the closing Bellydance Friday at Soul Shine, alongside a breathwork-and-sound night and a somatic movement circle at The Yoga Dojo, and a Sunday Chakra Journey at Glenmore.
32 wellness events in the Richmond, VA area from October 19–25, 2026: 7 meditation, 7 sound healing, 6 yoga, 5 fitness, 4 other wellness, 2 breathwork and 1 spa & recovery. Listings cover Richmond, Henrico and Mechanicsville, plus a few virtual sessions run by local studios.
Updated . Every listing links to the host's own page; times and details can change, so check there before you go. See this week's events →
Monday, October 19
- 7:00 AMMeditation
Silent Meditation
Living Water Community Center, Sanctuary, 1000 Westover Hills Blvd, Richmond
A quiet, unguided group sit to start the week. Runs every weekday morning, Monday–Friday.
Details & booking for Silent Meditation → - 4:00–9:00 PMOther Wellness
Gather
Celeste Farms, 7001 Osborne Turnpike, Henrico
A weekly social wellness gathering — the Field Spa is open all evening, with barn yoga, sound baths, and other add-ons available à la carte.
Details & booking for Gather → - 7:30–8:45 PMBreathwork
Breathwork + Sound Bath
The Yoga Dojo, 6517 Dickens Place, Richmond
Guided breathwork followed by a sound bath with singing bowls, gongs, and chimes, led by Katie.
Details & booking for Breathwork + Sound Bath →
Tuesday, October 20
- 7:00 AMMeditation
Silent Meditation
Living Water Community Center, Sanctuary, 1000 Westover Hills Blvd, Richmond
A quiet, unguided group sit. Runs every weekday morning, Monday–Friday.
Details & booking for Silent Meditation → - 9:30–10:30 AMYoga
Hatha Yoga
Health Link Chiropractic, 7360 Creighton Parkway, Mechanicsville
A grounding hatha practice with Holly Henty, held weekly.
Details & booking for Hatha Yoga → - 5:00 & 5:45 PMYoga
Birdhouse Farmers Market Yoga
Petronius S. Jones Park (by the community garden greenhouse), Richmond
Casual, thirty-minute all-level yoga classes alongside the Birdhouse Farmers Market. Runs Tuesdays through November.
Details & booking for Birdhouse Farmers Market Yoga → - 6:00–7:00 PMYoga
Community Yoga at Fonticello Food Forest
Fonticello Food Forest, Fonticello Park, Richmond
A free, come-as-you-are community yoga class with Maha Vira Yoga, offered through a community grant.
Details & booking for Community Yoga at Fonticello Food Forest → - 6:30–7:30 PMFitness
Barn Shred
Celeste Farms, 7001 Osborne Turnpike, Henrico
A one-hour, circuit-based group workout in the barn — tire flips, water-bucket carries, and field laps. Runs Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Details & booking for Barn Shred → - 8:00 PMSound Healing
Just Sound
Virtual (Zoom) — House of Undine
Forty-five minutes of pure sound with no talking.
Details & booking for Just Sound →
Wednesday, October 21
- 7:00 AMMeditation
Silent Meditation
Living Water Community Center, Sanctuary, 1000 Westover Hills Blvd, Richmond
A quiet, unguided group sit. Runs every weekday morning, Monday–Friday.
Details & booking for Silent Meditation → - 9:15–10:15 AMMeditation
Kundalini Yoga & Meditation
The Innerwork Center, 213 Roseneath Rd, Richmond
A dynamic blend of postures, breathing, chanting, and meditation with Holly Henty, working through a kriya to clear the mind and lift the spirit.
Details & booking for Kundalini Yoga & Meditation → - 5:00 & 6:00 PMSound Healing
Sanctuary Nights
WellnessWithWaller, 8003 Franklin Farms Dr, Suite 100, Richmond
A midweek sound bath with guided grounding meditation, gentle breathwork, and crystal singing bowls. Yoga mats provided; arrive 10–15 minutes early. Final session of the series, which has run Wednesdays since July.
Details & booking for Sanctuary Nights → - 6:00–7:00 PMYoga
Yoga for the People
Forest Hill Park, Richmond
A pay-what-you-can community yoga class with Maha Vira Yoga, open to all.
Details & booking for Yoga for the People → - 6:00 PMYoga
Pre/Postnatal Yoga: Candlelight Flow
Whole Heart Space, 9726 Gayton Rd, Henrico
A gentle, candlelit yoga flow with an emphasis on breathwork and meditation, safe for any trimester or postpartum stage. Runs every Wednesday.
Details & booking for Pre/Postnatal Yoga: Candlelight Flow → - 6:30–8:00 PMSound Healing
Soundbath + Reiki w/Maile & Elena
Buffalo Firefly, MacArthur Ave, Richmond
A sound bath paired with Reiki, led by Maile and Elena.
Details & booking for Soundbath + Reiki w/Maile & Elena → - 8:00 PMBreathwork
Breathwork
Virtual (Zoom) — House of Undine
An active breathwork session using patterned breathing to release and reset.
Details & booking for Breathwork →
Thursday, October 22
- 7:00 AMMeditation
Silent Meditation
Living Water Community Center, Sanctuary, 1000 Westover Hills Blvd, Richmond
A quiet, unguided group sit. Runs every weekday morning, Monday–Friday.
Details & booking for Silent Meditation → - 6:30–7:30 PMFitness
Barn Shred
Celeste Farms, 7001 Osborne Turnpike, Henrico
A one-hour, circuit-based group workout in the barn — tire flips, water-bucket carries, and field laps. Runs Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Details & booking for Barn Shred →
Friday, October 23
- 7:00 AMMeditation
Silent Meditation
Living Water Community Center, Sanctuary, 1000 Westover Hills Blvd, Richmond
A quiet, unguided group sit. Runs every weekday morning, Monday–Friday.
Details & booking for Silent Meditation → - 4:00–9:00 PMSpa & Recovery
Field Spa: Communal
Celeste Farms, 7001 Osborne Turnpike, Henrico
Communal access to barrel saunas, cold plunges, and a wood-fired hot tub around a large fire pit. Reservation required.
Details & booking for Field Spa: Communal → - 5:30–7:00 PMOther Wellness
Body Love: A Somatic Experience
The Yoga Dojo, 6517 Dickens Place, Richmond
A community movement evening of circular joint-opening, shaking, sound, and rest, closing with a group sharing circle, led by Molly.
Details & booking for Body Love: A Somatic Experience → - 6:30–7:30 PMFitness
Bellydance Series
Soul Shine Studios, 9200 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 111, Richmond
A bellydance class open to all levels. Final session of a 4-Friday series running Oct 2–23.
Details & booking for Bellydance Series →
Saturday, October 24
- 8:00 AMFitness
Barn Shred
Celeste Farms, 7001 Osborne Turnpike, Henrico
A one-hour, circuit-based group workout in the barn — tire flips, water-bucket carries, and field laps.
Details & booking for Barn Shred → - 9:00 & 10:30 AMSound Healing
Serene Saturdays
WellnessWithWaller, 8003 Franklin Farms Dr, Suite 100, Richmond
A morning sound bath with guided meditation, crystal singing bowls, and breathwork. Runs Saturdays through December.
Details & booking for Serene Saturdays → - 12:30–3:30 PMOther Wellness
Finding Ease Through Movement
Soul Shine Studios, 9200 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 111, Richmond
A gentle, floor-based movement workshop drawing on the Feldenkrais Method and the Bones for Life program, designed to release tension through slow, guided body awareness.
Details & booking for Finding Ease Through Movement → - 7:00–8:15 PMFitness
THRILLER: A Jazz Dance Pop-Up
TAOU Studio, Richmond — see event link
A spooky contemporary jazz dance class for beginner and intermediate dancers, led by Nilsa. Costumes optional.
Details & booking for THRILLER: A Jazz Dance Pop-Up →
Sunday, October 25
- 9:30–10:30 AMYoga
Farmers Market Yoga
South of the James Farmers Market, Forest Hill Park (corner of Stonewall & 42nd St), Richmond
An all-level, family-friendly yoga class alongside the farmers market. Last session of the season, which runs through October.
Details & booking for Farmers Market Yoga → - 2:00–4:00 PMOther Wellness
Chakra Journey
Glenmore Yoga, 10442 Ridgefield Parkway, Richmond
A guided journey through the seven energy centers using crystals, essential oils, gentle yin postures, and healing sounds, led by Erin.
Details & booking for Chakra Journey → - 4:30–5:30 PMMeditation
Meditation as a Living Practice
Boketto, 106 N Vine St, Richmond
Session 3 of a six-part practice and integration group on meditation as an everyday, lived practice, led by Ellie.
Details & booking for Meditation as a Living Practice → - 6:30–7:45 PMSound Healing
Soundbath + Ear Seeds w/Jensina
Buffalo Firefly, MacArthur Ave, Richmond (in-person or Zoom)
A sound bath paired with ear seed placement for continued grounding after the session ends.
Details & booking for Soundbath + Ear Seeds w/Jensina → - 6:30–7:30 PMSound Healing
Sunday Sound
Living Water Community Center, Meditation Hall, 1000 Westover Hills Blvd, Richmond
A donation-based sound meditation to close out the week, led this week by Shanna. A gentle way to reset before Monday.
Details & booking for Sunday Sound → - 7:30 PMSound Healing
The Sunday Reset
Virtual (Zoom) — House of Undine
A guided virtual sound session to wind down from the week and ease into the one ahead.
Details & booking for The Sunday Reset →
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