GARDEN SALUTATIONS: GENTLE YOGA
MARCH

Many styles of yoga utilize a sun salutation, a warm-up that honors the sun. Keeping to this spirit, class begins with a “Garden Salutation” in the Central Garden (weather permitting). Returning to the classroom and the yoga mat, practice continues with core strengthening, mobility and restorative yoga poses. This class is designed for those who wish to feel a sense of ease, strength and balance in their daily movements, foster well-being for healing or rejuvenation and experience inner peace and community in the welcoming setting of the Garden. Instructor Rie Monique Cherie brings a multifaceted therapeutic approach to gentle yoga with her combined knowledge of both ancient and modern Mind-Body practices.

Fees: Member $50, Non-Member $60

All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact [email protected] or call 804-262-9887 x328 and we will make our best effort to help.

Register Member $50

Register Non-Member $60

Dates:
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Time:
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Event Details

Class will meet in Classroom 1 at the beginning of each practice before moving outdoors, weather permitting. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket/towel, bottle of water and appropriate layered clothing for the season.

This course takes place over four Tuesdays from 10 – 11 am:

  • March 3
  • March 17 (skips March 10)
  • March 24
  • March 31

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Rie Monique Cherie is a local movement specialist and master instructor offering classes and workshops in the Richmond Area since 1993. Qualifications include BFA in Dance and Choreography, VCU 1993, Master Teacher Cas Overton, Tai Chi, and multiple certifications in Yoga and DNI® (Dynamic Neurocognitive Imagery, a.k.a. The Franklin Method). She now focuses on offering postural and wellness instruction through the Five Elements form of Tai Chi, yoga, and relaxation workshops. Rie has been teaching the Five Elements form and offering various wellness workshops at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden since 2009. She is known for being a dynamic teacher, and students always leave feeling a greater sense of wellbeing.

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