Inner Work in Community
We believe in the power of community and connection. Our community groups are open to everyone and are designed to create a sense of belonging. These donation-based groups offer a safe space for individuals to come together, explore what matters most to them, and engage in meaningful conversations. Whether you are looking to connect with others, delve into self-discovery, or simply find a supportive community, our groups provide a welcoming environment for all. Join us and experience the transformative power of shared inner work and community connection.
Accessible Mindfulness
Accessible Mindfulness is an online community of Deaf people and people who self-identify as having a disability or living with chronic illness, injury, or pain that meets weekly to connect, learn and practice mindfulness meditation together. Mindfulness and wisdom can arise in powerful ways when the interface with the world around a person is altered from what is considered standard. This group creates a safe container in which the development of individual mindfulness and meditation practices, both in sitting and in daily life, and inner exploration are deeply informed by the experience of the embodied differences of the group members.
Accessible Mindfulness meets on Zoom every Monday from 7:00-8:00 pm EST.
On the Second Monday of the month, the group meets from 7:00-8:30 pm EST.
Coaches Collective: A Monthly Meetup for ICF Coaches
A monthly gathering designed for ICF-certified coaches, coaches seeking certification, and ICF members in Richmond, Virginia. This community group offers continuing education credits, access to cutting-edge coaching resources, and a space to connect with thought leaders both locally and virtually.
As coaches, we know the power of deep inner work—this meetup is a place to explore self-development practices that support both personal and professional growth, in addition to tools and resources developed and shared by your coaching peers. Hosted by Erin Lingo, ICF-certified coach and expert in somatics and trauma-informed leadership development, Coaches Collective is where coaching meets community.
The Collective meets in-person at the Innerwork Center Gathering Space on the last Tuesday of each month from 8:00–9:30 am.
Coming Home: A BIPOC Spiritual Community
Coming Home is a well-being affinity group designed for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) seeking a space to be seen, heard, and supported. In a world that often asks us to adapt, this is a place where we can simply be—without explanation, without pretense.
Together, we cultivate a space of belonging, where we can recognize our own needs, explore practices that nourish us, and build connections rooted in shared experience and mutual care. Whether you're seeking rest, reflection, or conversation, you’ll find a community that welcomes you as you are.
Coming Home meets on Zoom the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm. Even if you arrive late, know that we’ll be here, and there will always be a place for you—just like coming home.
Death Matters
Death Matters is a safe space to explore how death shapes, informs, and ultimately enriches our lives. This community group invites you to dive into open conversations about death’s many dimensions. This monthly gathering is for anyone curious about how embracing mortality in a positive, life-affirming way can be a catalyst for fulfillment. Come ready to listen, share, or simply reflect within a supportive community.
Death Matters meets in-person at the Innerwork Center Gathering Space on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
Mindfulness & Meditation Mornings
Led by long-time IWC Facilitator Philip Davidson, Mindfulness & Meditation Mornings sessions explore a variety of mindfulness topics such as Acceptance, Equanimity, Waking Up, Vulnerability and the Four Qualities of the Heart. Each session includes a brief talk on a specific topic, a guided meditation, a reflection question, and time to interact with other participants.
Mindfulness & Meditation Mornings meets on Zoom on Wednesdays & Fridays from 9:15-10:00 am, with the Zoom window opening at 9:00 am.
Mondays with Jung
Jung thought our life’s work was about living fully and authentically and exploring our wholeness—not just our happiness or well-being. Join a dedicated group of Jung followers as we examine a variety of Jungian concepts and ideas and how they connect to our day-to-day living. Hosted by long-time IWC Facilitator Vicki Saunders.
Mondays with Jung meets on Zoom every Monday from 12:15 -1:00 pm.
Queer Richmond Sangha
Queer Richmond Sangha is a vibrant community dedicated to embracing and supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, or otherwise gender or sexuality non-conforming individuals. In the traditional sense, "Sangha" refers to a community devoted to the exploration of dharma and meditation. The Queer Richmond Sangha builds on this concept by creating a space where these profound practices and teachings are examined from and for an LGBTQIA+ perspective.
Queer Richmond Sangha meets on Zoom on the third Tuesday of every month from 7:00 - 8:00 pm.
Occasionally, the group will meet in-person at the Innerwork Center Gathering Space
Spiritual Curiosity Circle
The Spiritual Curiosity Circle
The Spiritual Curiosity Circle at the Innerwork Center is a space for those who seek, wonder, and reflect. It is an open gathering for deep conversation, shared inquiry, and meaningful exploration of the nature of being. Here, we come together as fellow seekers—asking questions, sharing insights, and embracing the mystery of what it means to be human. In community and conversation, we cultivate a deeper understanding of ourselves and our place in something greater than ourselves.
All are welcome. Bring your openness, your questions, and your curiosity.
The Circle meets in-person at the Innerwork Center Gathering Space on the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Sunday Morning Meditation Meetup
New to the art of sitting still or looking to mix up your meditation routine? Join the Sunday Morning Meditation group for a laid-back and welcoming meditation experience. Sessions typically begin with a 25-minute silent meditation. Afterward, the floor will open for discussion, which can center on the meditation, experiences during the week, or anything related to practice and waking up in life. These discussions often include reflective pauses, creating space for thought and shared insight.
The Sunday Morning Meditation group meets in-person at the Innerwork Center Gathering Space on Sundays starting at 10:00 am.
Weather permitting, this group may meet outdoors at Maymont.
The Bench
Step away from the noise and into stillness. The Bench is a gathering for shared silence, open to everyone regardless of experience or background. There is no agenda, no particular style of meditation practiced, no formal instruction, and no expectations. It’s an invitation to simply come as you are, sit in silence, and be.
Free and open to the public, this monthly event provides a gentle pause for personal reflection and collective presence. The Bench is a place to connect with yourself and the quiet company of others.
The Bench takes place in-person at the Innerwork Center Gathering Space on the final Sunday of each month from 4:00 - 5:00 pm.