Come Back Home to Your Body
The Clearing Space is a trauma-informed, abolition-centered yoga and wellness space in Richmond, VA offering breath, movement, meditation, and rest for people who want healing that feels grounded, accessible, and real.
A Place to Return to Yourself
At The Clearing Space, we believe yoga is more than fitness. It is a practice of returning to yourself.
Our classes center breath, movement, meditation, and rest in ways that support nervous system care, agency, and liberation. Whether you are brand new or returning to practice, you belong here.
We are rooted in Richmond, Virginia and committed to building a space where healing is accessible, community is central, and rest is honored as part of the practice.
Yoga Therapy Practice Series
A 6-session yoga therapy series supporting your goals through breathwork, movement, meditation, and individualized home practices.
Yoga Therapy Muscle Testing
A one-on-one assessment session focused on breath awareness, movement assessment, and muscle testing to identify how your body is functioning.
How We Practice
Our classes are rooted in four foundations. Not as a checklist, but as an invitation. You are always welcome to take what serves you and leave the rest.
Breath
Every practice begins with the breath. It is your anchor, your guide, and your first teacher. We return to it again and again.
Movement
Movement is an invitation, never a demand. We offer options, modifications, and full permission to rest whenever your body asks for it.
Meditation
Stillness is a practice, not a performance. Our meditation offerings help you build a relationship with your inner landscape at your own pace.
Rest
Rest is not the reward at the end of hard work. Rest is the practice itself. You do not have to earn it here.
Why The Clearing
We built this space with intention. Here is what that means in practice.
Trauma-Informed Teaching
Our teachers are trained to offer choice, not commands. You are always the expert on your own body. We follow your lead.
Abolition-Centered Care
Healing is political. We practice in the belief that liberation is collective, and that wellness spaces should reflect the communities they serve.
Accessible for All Levels
There is no prerequisite for belonging here. Whether you have never touched a yoga mat or have practiced for years, this space is for you.
Community-Rooted Practice
We are not a gym. We are a gathering place. Relationships, connection, and mutual care are at the heart of everything we do.
What People Are Saying
"This space changed how I relate to my own body. I came in nervous and left feeling held. The teaching is thoughtful, the pace is generous, and I never once felt like I was doing it wrong."
-Community Member, Richmond VA
"I have tried a lot of yoga studios and this one is different. It actually feels like a community. The classes are accessible, the teacher is present, and rest is treated like it belongs here."
-Yoga Student, The Clearing Space
"Coming to The Clearing Space felt like exhaling for the first time in a long time. The trauma-informed approach is real, not just a label. I felt safe, seen, and welcome from the moment I walked in."
-Workshop Participant, Richmond VA
Ways to Practice With Us
Whether you want to drop in, commit to a regular practice, or work one-on-one, there is a path for you here.
Drop-In Classes
Come when you can. No commitment required. Drop into any class on the schedule and experience the practice at your own pace.
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Seed Membership
2 drop-in classes each month plus access to community events and priority invites. A gentle way to stay connected to the practice.
$20 / month
JOIN NOWPrivate Sessions
Personalized one-on-one support tailored to your body, your history, and your healing goals. Ideal for those who want focused attention.
BOOK A SESSIONWorkshops and Events
Special offerings that go deeper. Workshops, community gatherings, and special events throughout the year. Check the schedule for what is coming up.
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