SoulShine Studios RVA

SoulShine Studios RVA Here’s the thing—movement isn’t just about exercise; it’s about feeling alive. MOVE FOR YOU: Move in ways that feel good, free, and true to you.

This isn’t about how it looks—it’s about how it feels. This is your playground, not your stage!

We hear a surprising amount of apologizing at SoulShine (and way too much in general…especially from women).“Sorry, I ne...
08/28/2026

We hear a surprising amount of apologizing at SoulShine (and way too much in general…especially from women).

“Sorry, I need a break.”
“Sorry, I’m not very flexible.”
“Sorry, I can’t keep up.”
“Sorry, I can’t dance.”

Can we please stop being sorry for having bodies?

Take the break. Bend your knees. Lose the beat. Get completely confused about which direction everyone is going and laugh about it. Ask the question. Try again. Or don’t.

Nobody is grading you.

And that person next to you who looks like they have it ALL figured out? They may have been scared to death walking into their first class. They’ve probably gotten lost, wobbled, modified, rested and wondered what the heck everyone else was doing too.

We’re humans moving in a room together. It’s wonderfully imperfect.

So I’m curious: have you ever caught yourself apologizing in a class for something that really didn’t require an apology?

Come sing with us.On Wednesday, September 2, Raffy is bringing us an evening of mantras, stories, music, and Kirtan, the...
08/26/2026

Come sing with us.

On Wednesday, September 2, Raffy is bringing us an evening of mantras, stories, music, and Kirtan, the beautiful practice of call-and-response chanting.

Join in when you feel like it, listen when you’d rather listen, and let yourself settle into the rhythm of the room.

Raffy has a way of making these gatherings feel warm, welcoming, and easy to step into. We’ll share songs and stories from the Bhakti Yoga tradition, settle into the rhythm of chanting, and make some space to simply be together.

There’s something pretty special about singing in a room full of people. You start with your own voice, then suddenly you’re part of something much bigger than yourself.

𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮
𝟳:𝟬𝟬–𝟴:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠
𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘀

All are welcome, whether Kirtan is completely new to you or already part of your practice.

Love offerings are accepted to support The Butterfly Fund, a community-supported initiative that helps make SoulShine classes accessible to those who need them.

Please register to save your space.

Come sing, listen, laugh, and share an evening with us. 💛

Some of the best things that happen when you start moving more have absolutely nothing to do with what you see in the mi...
08/25/2026

Some of the best things that happen when you start moving more have absolutely nothing to do with what you see in the mirror.

You sleep better. Take a deeper breath without even thinking about it. Realize your shoulders have been hanging out somewhere near your ears all day. You start to recognize the difference between “I’m tired” and “I am DONE.”

And you begin to notice which kinds of movement give you what you need. Dancing makes you laugh. Yoga settles you down. Qi Gong gets you quiet. Strength reminds you what your body can DO.

Movement can be a conversation.

The more you move, the more you start picking up on the signals your body has probably been sending you all along. And when you actually hear them, you can respond.

That relationship with your body feels a whole lot more interesting to me than chasing whatever we’re supposedly trying to “fix” in the mirror.

What have you noticed about YOUR body since you started moving more?

Leave a comment and share your experience with us.

What happens when we let the body have a voice?Body Temple Dance is a trauma-informed, spiritual and somatic movement pr...
08/24/2026

What happens when we let the body have a voice?

Body Temple Dance is a trauma-informed, spiritual and somatic movement practice created for all bodies. You don’t need dance experience, a certain level of flexibility, or any idea what you’re supposed to do.

The practice draws from yogic philosophy, ta**ra, movement therapy, and good old-fashioned dance. There’s room to feel, move, pause, shake it out, get curious, and connect with the people around you.

Our bodies hold a lot. Some days that look like joy and play. Other days, its tension, emotion, or something we can’t quite put into words. Body Temple Dance gives us space to feel it, move with it, and remember that we don’t have to leave any part of ourselves at the door.

Come as you are. Wear something you can move comfortably in and give yourself permission to be curious about what your body wants to do.

𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟯𝟬
𝟰:𝟬𝟬–𝟱:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠
𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘀

No dance experience needed.

If this sounds like something your body has been asking for, save your spot and come move with us. Curious? Still have questions? send us a message.

08/21/2026

OH NO!
Many people received emails from SoulShine requesting that you open a document. We did NOT send that email. DO NOT OPEN.

08/21/2026

A little music. A little sweat. A whole lot of Love.

Mare led this one as an improv, which means nobody had to memorize a thing. We followed the song, followed our bodies, and let the movement get a little weird when it wanted to.

There were lots of smiles, some offbeat moments, and the occasional move that made us think, "Well... apparently that's what my body wanted to do."

Honestly? Good.

Come dance with us. Bring your favorite song, your curious self, and whatever kind of day you're having.

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀.Apparently, we're supposed ...
08/19/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀.

Apparently, we're supposed to push harder.
Move faster.
Sweat more.
Never take a break.
Never modify.
Never admit that something hurts.

We're supposed to somehow know what we're doing before we start, and we're supposed to make it all look effortless while we're at it.

I'm not buying it.

Movement doesn't have to be punishment to matter.

You don't have to leave every class completely exhausted for it to have been worth your time.

Some days, your body might want strength.

Other days, it might want a slower practice, a deep breath, or a little more space.
Listening to yourself isn't giving up.

It's information.

At SoulShine, we're interested in helping you build a relationship with your body that isn't based on fear, shame, or constantly trying to fix yourself.

You can work hard without hating your body.
You can rest without feeling guilty.
You can move because it feels good.
And you can change your mind about what you need.

𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱.

What's one movement myth you're ready to stop believing?

Share your thoughts in the comments.

Thinking about becoming a yoga teacher? Or already teaching and feeling curious about where you want to grow next?Come h...
08/17/2026

Thinking about becoming a yoga teacher? Or already teaching and feeling curious about where you want to grow next?

Come hang with Sarah Fischer on Saturday, August 22 for a casual Q&A about yoga teacher training at SoulShine.

Bring your questions. Big ones, small ones, questions you’ve been sitting on for months. Sarah will be sharing what to expect from upcoming training opportunities and what it can look like to deepen your practice and teaching along the way.

We’ll have snacks, time to chat, and plenty of space for an honest conversation. No pressure, no need to have everything figured out before you walk through the door.

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟮
𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬–𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲

If yoga teacher training has been floating around in the back of your mind, this is a good place to start.

We’ll see you there.

Message us with any questions or register to save your space.

08/15/2026

There’s something pretty wonderful about a room full of people moving to the same song and doing completely different things.

Mare guided this SoulShine improv with a few simple invitations and lots of room to play. No choreography to learn. No right way to do it. Just music, movement, laughter, a little hesitation here and there, and those moments when you suddenly think, “Ohhhh…where did THAT come from?”

We saw ourselves in the mirrors. We saw each other, too.

And maybe that’s one of my favorite things about SoulShine. You get to show up as the person you actually are that day. Playful, quiet, bold, unsure, ridiculous, tender…whatever walks through the door with you gets to dance too.

Come as you are. There’s room for you here.

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Richmond, VA
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