BREATHWORK + REIKI + SOUND

EVERY MONTH - SATURDAY

  • 6:15 - 7:30 PM

    75 MIN

    What you do with the time is up to you. Remember you get to create you~

  • Breath Work / Reiki / Sound Bath

    Join Ari for a Breath work Alchemy Experience, where you will be given the opportunity to transform thought into sensation by shifting awareness from the mind to the body through active breath meditation. After you will be invited to slide into a state of relaxation as you receive healing sound frequencies and Reiki.

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    Breath: Pranayama helps us rev up our system, getting us ready for anything.

    Reiki: This Japanese healing energy technique promotes relaxation and reduces stress/anxiety though gentle touch.

    Sound Bath: Sound baths provide a space for us to enter deep meditation, soothe our nervous system, increase our focus, and improve our sleep.

  • With Ari Khan and special rotating guest for sound.

  • SLIDING SCALE : $10 - $30
    *Free For Members

    PAY WHAT YOU CAN. Our sliding scale program was meant for US, created with the intention to be inclusive and accessible to more people.

  • TAOU STUDIO IN CARYTOWN

    3122 W Cary St #220

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TAOU SOUND SESSIONS

JUNE 18, THURSDAY

  • 6 PM - 7:30 PM

    Live music + yoga series

    60 minutes live music + yoga + 30 extra minutes to bask in the sounds, to linger, connect, and more.

    TAOU Sound is an invitation to listen differently.

    Not just with your ears, but with your body, your breath, your attention.

    We will move through guided practice while live sound surrounds us. Music can become an anchor and an invitation at the same time, shaping the way we move and the way we arrive back to ourselves.

  • KAT MCCRORY

    is passionate on empowering people and creating community. Her work and teachings invite curiosity, play, and self-agency, through it encouraging people to participate, take ownership, reconnect, and become active creators of their own lives. Creating the Art of us. 

    I believe that through this practice, we can practically, actively, and consciously move through ourselves, with ourselves, in order to know ourselves better and what it is that we need.

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  • Live SOUNDS + music by Brian Caperton

    Brian is an artist living in Richmond, Virginia

    Brian founded the music project River City Songwriters [@rivercitysongwriters] in 2020. River City Songwriters is a platform dedicated to promoting original music from the Richmond community.

  • Cost: SLIDING SCALE $18 - $35

    **no intro offers, regular class packs, or free class cards can be used for this event.

  • FOREST HILL

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BREATHING ROOM

JUNE 19, FRIDAY

  • 12 pm

    Come take a seat, take a shape, and take a breath or two and create more room for you and to breath. BREATHING ROOM. A Katonah-style practice is an invitation to work your breath like a tool to circulate, regulate, and reorganize from the inside out.

    We’ll spend some time going over the why and set up, 30 minutes in pranayama, using long, rhythmic breathing, subtle movement, and a bit of sound to stir the system and build vitality followed by 10 minutes of meditation to let it all land, settle, and integrate.

    A chance to clear out the stale air of spring, make room for what's next, and step into summer with a little more clarity, capacity, and breathing room.

    KATONAH :

    In Katonah Yoga, the body is a house — and the breath is how we clean in, organize it and furnish it. Clearing corners, opening windows, creating more space for energy to move with ease and efficiency.

    this 75 MIN pop up counts toward your Katonah Yoga hours :)

  • KAT MCCRORY

    Kat McCrory is passionate on empowering people and creating community. Her work and teachings invite curiosity, play, and self-agency, through it encouraging people to participate, take ownership, reconnect, and become active creators of their own lives. Creating the Art of us. 

    I believe that through this practice, we can practically, actively, and consciously move through ourselves, with ourselves, in order to know ourselves better and what it is that we need.

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  • Cost: SLIDING SCALE $18 - $30

    **no intro offers, regular class packs, or free class cards can be used for this event.

  • FOREST HILL

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Again & Again

JUNE 20, SATURDAY

  • 5:45-7

    Pattern repeats itself again and again, a way of getting to know something and ourselves through it. 

    Join us for a playful Katonah-inspired Summer Solstice practice built around rounds of salutations, creative patterns, breath, rhythm, and repetition.

    In Katonah Yoga, repetition offers an opportunity to organize, circulate, and connect.

    By returning to the same sequence again and again, we create a rhythm that allows the body to organize, the breath to deepen, and the mind to participate more fully. The practice isn't about mastering a shape; it's about meeting yourself differently each time you return to it.

  • KAT MCCRORY

    Kat McCrory is passionate on empowering people and creating community. Her work and teachings invite curiosity, play, and self-agency, through it encouraging people to participate, take ownership, reconnect, and become active creators of their own lives. Creating the Art of us. 

    I believe that through this practice, we can practically, actively, and consciously move through ourselves, with ourselves, in order to know ourselves better and what it is that we need.

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  • Cost: SLIDING SCALE $20 - $35

    **SPONSORED AND PAID FOR BY LULULEMON - CLASS IS FREE :)

    **no intro offers, regular class packs, or free class cards can be used for this event.

  • FOREST HILL

SPONSORED BY LULULEMON!!

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CHAIR AFFAIR

JUNE 20, SATURDAY

  • 7 PM

    Treat yourself to a night of self love and sensuality!

    Join Becky for a fun and flirty chair dance routine. We'll start with a warm up to get your body loose and feeling good. Then we'll dive into the routine, embracing your confidence and connecting with your body. Once we've mastered the moves, we'll turn up the music and dance our hearts out! This class is all about falling in love - with yourself!

  • Chairs will be provided. Limited spots available!

    No dance experience needed, just bring your fabulous energy, clothes you can move in and a playful spirit. 

  • COST: $25 - membership discounts apply. (montlhy 10% off / annual 15% off)

    **This is pop-up workshop, no intro offers, regular class packs, or free class cards can be used for this event.

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SUP YOGA x WATERFRONT

SEPTEMBER 24, WEDNESDAY -

  • SUP YOGA with Waterfront RVA

    6 PM - 7:30PM
    Weekly on Wednesdays starting 7/30

    We will be meeting at 415 Tredegar Street near Brown's Island.

    Join TAOU Studio for a floating yoga experience during this Stand Up Paddleboard class in partnership with Waterfront RVA! All equipment provided and no experience necessary. 

    You will learn all the paddleboard basics before we paddle out on the river together and anchor our boards. Class will be a flow of breathwork, yoga and meditation with the James River as our studio!

    Whether you are a beginner paddler or float regularly, join us for this incredible way to enjoy our beautiful city! This is a “do you” experience: you are free to do as little or try out as much as you'd like on the board.

    We provide all equipment - including paddeboard, paddle, PFD and anchoring system. Our guides with Waterfront RVA are available as extra sets of eyes and hands, ensuring the safest floating experience possible.

    Clothing: Wear anything you're comfortable *potentially* getting wet. :) swimsuits, athletic wear, etc are all totally fine! 

    *** In case of inclement weather, we will reach out to anyone signed up to reschedule or issue refunds by 2pm the day of the scheduled class.

  • COST: $60
    TAOU membership discounts apply!

    If you have your own SUP board and all equipment, reach out via email hello@taoustudio.com to sign up for a discounted $25 rate. 

    *Because boards and spaces are limited, reschedules must be done at least 24 hrs in advance. Any cancellations within the 24 hr period will lose their class pass, no refunds will be issued. Thank you for understanding!

    **This is pop-up class, no intro offers, regular class packs, or free class cards can be used for this event.

    ***In case of inclement weather, we will reach out to anyone signed up to reschedule or issue refunds by 2pm the day of the scheduled class.

  • We will be meeting at 415 Tredegar Street near Brown's Island. Please do your best to be on time. Because parking can be tricky, please arrive at least 10-15 min early to ensure you don’t miss us as we paddle out! 

    Available parking: Belle Isle parking lot, Civil War Museum lot (small fee), or street parking on 5th street or surrounding area. There is also free parking on Oregon Hill Pkwy. 

  • ROTATING TEACHERS :

    PRESTON, KAT, HOLLY, ANDRE ~


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INTRO TO BELLYDANCE

JUNE 26, FRIDAY

  • 7 PM

    Electric Nomad is collecting donations to support Richmond Reproductive Freedom Project. A portion of this class's sales will also be donated to RRFP

    This fun, beginner-friendly class invites you to explore the rich and evolving art of bellydance (raqs sharqi) in a body-positive, inclusive space. This pop-up combines accessible technique with playful combos, encouraging self-expression and confidence at every level—no experience necessary.

    More than just movement, this class offers a culturally respectful introduction to the history and context of bellydance, helping students connect with the deeper roots of the art form and its global community. We joyfully welcome dancers of all ages, bodies, backgrounds, and gender expressions. Come as you are, and move with us!

  • COST:

    SLIDING SCALE - $15-$30 | **This is a pop-up workshop; no intro offers, regular class packs, or free class cards can be used for this event.

  • CARYTOWN

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CATCH + RELEASE

JUNE 26, FRIRDAY

  • Join Andre & Jordan for a 75 minute combined mobility & restorative yoga practice.

     

    Light mat pilates preparatory movements invite integration and subtle engagement into the body—a moment to catch, realign, and move with intention.

    Balance out your movement with 45 minutes of restore after—a moment to soften, release, and be supported. 

    Stick around for a tinned fish happy hour afterwards :) 

  • ANDRE + JORDAN

  • Cost: $35

    Member discounts apply 

  • TAOU STUDIO IN FOREST HILL

    4701 Forest Hill Ave C-4

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ACUPUNCTURE + SOUND

JUNE 27, SATURDAY

  • EAR ACUPUNCTURE + SOUND BATH

    Step into a deeply restorative experience designed to calm your nervous system and bring your body back into balance.

    Join us for a unique Ear Acupuncture + Sound Bath Pop-Up, where ancient healing meets vibrational medicine. This immersive offering combines the gentle, targeted support of ear acupuncture with the soothing, meditative frequencies of a sound bath.

    Ear acupuncture (also known as auricular therapy) works with specific points on the ear that correspond to different systems in the body—helping to reduce stress, regulate emotions, improve sleep, and support overall well-being. Once the needles are placed, you’ll be guided into a deeply relaxing sound journey featuring crystal bowls and other healing instruments, allowing your body to soften, release, and reset.

    This experience is perfect if you’re feeling overwhelmed, energetically depleted, or simply craving stillness and reconnection.

  • What to expect:

    – Gentle ear acupuncture or acupressure with seeds to support nervous system regulation (optional)

    – A grounding, immersive sound bath

    – Deep relaxation (many people enter a meditative or sleep-like state)

    – A cozy, supportive space to unwind and receive

    No prior experience with acupuncture or sound baths is needed.

    Come as you are, and leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more aligned.

    The following will be provided: yoga mats, blankets, and bolsters. Feel free to bring an eye mask

  • Cost: $40

    Spots are limited to keep the experience intimate.

  • TAOU STUDIO IN FOREST HILL

    4701 Forest Hill Ave C-4

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TAOU X BINGO

JUNE 28, SUNDAY- EVERY 4th SUNDAY

  • 12 :30 PM - 60 MIN YOGA

    1:30 + HANG AROUND

    BEND BREATHE BEER

    We’re teaming up with our friends at Bingo for a summer pop-up series made for movement, community, and hanging out.

    Join us every 4th Sunday of the month from May — August for an outdoor all levels joyFUL yoga class in the beer garden patio followed by drinks + good company (us). Come move with us, stay awhile after, sip something cold, and soak up summer together.

  • KAT MCCRORY

    I believe that through this practice, we can practically, actively, and consciously move through ourselves, with ourselves, in order to know ourselves better and what it is that we need.

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  • Cost: $30

    **no intro offers, regular class packs, or free class cards can be used for this event.

  • BINGO BEER CO.

    2900 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230, United

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CAR WASH (breath work)

JULY - COMING SOON

  • An invitation to be within your “home.” Step inside yourself and take time to reorient, reorganize, and clean out so that in time, you can have more clarity as to whats ahead.

    tune-up for your inner machine.
    We don’t fix you — we rinse what’s accumulated.

    We clear the windshield so you can see where you’re going again.

    We'll start class with Katonah Yoga® Inspired breath work to drop in, followed by Katonah Yoga® Theory - breakdown of the magic square, body as a house and dialogue, journaling prompts to dive deeper and end with a sound bath & cozy savasana to soak up all the grace of our efforts. 

    Spring is full of potential as nature starts to resurface + bloom, we remind ourselves we can resurface, start again, and bloom too. And if there is something in our way or if we are stuck, we have to ask ourselves what do we need, so we can move forward.

    To find answers, we have to ask ourselves questions.

    BANKABLE TOWARD KATONAH YOGA® HOURS

  • DROP IN : $30 | MEMBERS FREE

    **This is pop-up class, no intro offers, regular class packs, or free class cards can be used for this event.

    BANKABLE TOWARD KATONAH YOGA® HOURS

  • BRING A JOURNAL + PEN/anything to write on and in + bring good visions + intentions for spring + this new beginning.

    Info on the magic square + paper will be provided

BREATHWORK + REIKI + SOUND

EVERY MONTH - SATURDAY

  • 6:15 - 7:30 PM

    75 MIN

    What you do with the time is up to you. Remember you get to create you~

  • Breath Work / Reiki / Sound Bath

    Join Ari for a Breath work Alchemy Experience, where you will be given the opportunity to transform thought into sensation by shifting awareness from the mind to the body through active breath meditation. After you will be invited to slide into a state of relaxation as you receive healing sound frequencies and Reiki.

    ____________________________________

    Breath: Pranayama helps us rev up our system, getting us ready for anything.

    Reiki: This Japanese healing energy technique promotes relaxation and reduces stress/anxiety though gentle touch.

    Sound Bath: Sound baths provide a space for us to enter deep meditation, soothe our nervous system, increase our focus, and improve our sleep.

  • With Ari Khan and special rotating guest for sound.

  • SLIDING SCALE : $10 - $30
    *Free For Members

    PAY WHAT YOU CAN. Our sliding scale program was meant for US, created with the intention to be inclusive and accessible to more people.

  • TAOU STUDIO IN CARYTOWN

    3122 W Cary St #220

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BUTI YOGA

AUGUST 7, FRIDAY

  • 5:30-6:30 ~ with option of drinks after at Little Nickel !

    Join Preston for this unique, heat-inducing, dance-inspired yoga class. Buti Yoga is a combination of yoga, cardio dance, HIIT training, and primal movement. Get ready to sweat, shake, dance and sing along to top notch beats!

    No Experience needed

  • Preston is an experienced yoga teacher, educator and photographer. She discovered her passion for yoga while living in Thailand for two years teaching English after college. Since then, she has taught yoga in a wide variety of settings, from paddleboard yoga, to international work-away exchanges, to kids yoga in schools. She currently owns and operates L.O.C.A.L. Adventures, where she leads yoga and outdoor education programs for Richmond youth. She is also the co-founder of AWAKEN Retreats, a yoga and backcountry adventure retreat company. Preston aims to help people of all ages build a toolkit encompassing day-to-day stress management skills, including breath awareness and a deeper understanding of the mind-body connection. When she’s not teaching, you can likely find her paddling, biking or hiking in the James river park system.

  • Cost: SLIDING SCALE

    $15 - $30

    **This is training; no intro offers, regular class packs, or free class cards can be used for this event.

  • TAOU STUDIO FOREST HILL

    4701 FOREST HILL AVE - C4

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COMING SOON

NIDRA + SOUND

COMING SOON

  • 7:15 PM

    Join Andre & Matt for a 60-minute Yoga Nidra and sound bath experience. This class will offer an opportunity for an immersion in a deeply nourishing and restful Yoga Nidra practice.

  • Yoga nidra, also known as yogic sleep, is a guided meditation practice that aims to induce a state of consciousness between wakefulness and sleep. It's a form of deep relaxation that combines guided imagery with the yoga posture Shavasana (corpse pose). The goal is to achieve a state of restful awareness, often described as a bridge between waking and sleeping, where the body experiences deep relaxation while the mind remains conscious. 

  • COST: Sliding Scale $15-30 

    **This is pop-up workshop, no intro offers, regular class packs, or free class cards can be used for this event.

  • TAOU STUDIO IN CARYTOWN

    3122 W Cary St #220

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