Course registration fees: $99 per individual course.
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Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention on purpose to the present moment. Mindfulness can be practiced formally through different forms of meditation and informally as we go throughout the day. Observing our thought patterns and cultivating our attention on purpose, allows us to gain clarity that enables us to live with intention, reduce stress and be more present.
Why Enroll?
Build emotional resilience and manage stress
Enhance mental clarity and focus
Develop leadership skills grounded in mindfulness and neuroplasticity
Foster inclusion and empathy in personal and professional environments
Explore Our Offerings
We offer courses designed to help you thrive in personal and professional settings. Whether you're managing stress, improving productivity, or cultivating inclusive leadership, there's a course for you.
Courses
Mindfulness Foundations: Stress Reduction & Mental Clarity Discover mindfulness techniques for stress reduction, mental clarity, and overall well-being.
Time Management & Mindful Balance Learn strategies to improve productivity and create sustainable work-life balance.
Mindfulness: Compassion and Connection in the Workplace Explore mindfulness practices that support diversity, equity, and inclusion in workplace settings.
Work-Life Balance for Professionals Balance productivity and personal well-being with stress management techniques.
Leadership & Behavior Change Through Neuroplasticity Leverage the science of neuroplasticity to enhance leadership and drive behavior change.
Emotional Intelligence & Inclusive Leadership Build emotional intelligence and foster inclusion through empathy-driven leadership.
VCU and The Innerwork Center Partnership
This collaboration brings evidence-based mindfulness programming to Richmond, designed to help individuals thrive in today’s fast-paced world. Together, we aim to cultivate a wiser and more compassionate community through high-quality workshops and courses.
Meet your facilitator
The Innerwork Center is honored to share the most highly qualified and experienced staff of mindfulness teachers in the Richmond area
Aubrey Ford's training in mindfulness represents a substantial change in direction after a 40 year career as a trial lawyer who focused on civil litigation and was inducted into the distinguished American College of Trial Lawyers. Aubrey has maintained a regular meditation practice for over twenty years and attended extended retreats with Thich Nhat Hanh, Omega Institute and Insight Meditation. He is certified as a mindfulness meditation teacher by the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley, having completed its two-year program led by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. Aubrey recently completed a three-year term as President of The Innerwork Center.
Dennis Williams II, MA MEd, is a doctoral student in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education at the University of Virginia, where he teaches undergraduate mindfulness courses and serves as a research assistant in the Contemplative Teaching and Learning Lab. Dennis worked for several years in Richmond Public Schools and Virginia Commonwealth University's Gender and Women's Studies Department. He is also a community activist and creative writer with publications in outlets like Johns Hopkins University's African American Review, Illinois State University's Obsidian Literature and Art in the African Diaspora, the Richmond Racial Equity Essays series, and Educational Policy. He is certified to teach mindfulness by the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults.
Felisha Jones is Chief Wellness Officer (CWO) of Heal My People and the Engagement Director for The Innerwork Center. As a self-care activist, she has been guiding underserved inner-city teens, entrepreneurs, and distressed adults in self-care and meditation practices for the past six years, aiming to disrupt generational cycles of trauma. She is a certified Meditation Teacher under Deepak Chopra and a Healing Companion under Santa Sorenson's Healing and Rebuilding Our Communities (HROC) - An African trauma-healing initiative out of Rwanda. Other modalities include: Intro to Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Advanced Facilitator of Mind-Body Medicine under Dr. Gordon of The Center for Mind-Body Medicine, and a student of Foundations in Somatic Abolitionism (FSA) with Resmaa Menakem.
Yedda Stancil brings a rich tapestry of experience as a mindfulness meditation teacher, spiritual guide, and contemplative life seeker. She refers to herself as a "shunk"—part shaman, part monk. Her journey has been marked by a deep commitment to integrating spiritual wisdom with practical mindfulness practices. Yedda's approach is rooted in creating sacred spaces where individuals can explore silence, stillness, and self-awareness.
With a background in corporate leadership, community health, and transformative engagement, Yedda combines her extensive knowledge in behavior change, mindfulness, and leadership development to foster environments of growth and well-being. Her vision for the InnerWork Center encapsulates a profound understanding of both organizational dynamics and the sacredness of space—honoring wisdom, spirituality, and empirical knowledge alike.
Location
Online workshops are held via the Zoom platform. VCU Continuing and Professional Education will provide you with a link where you can connect through your PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android device.
Groups
Additional scheduling and custom training options are available for groups. Please contact Shelly Schuetz at ssschuetz@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 for more information.
Cancellation and Refund Policies
You may cancel your registration up until one week prior to the start of the workshop and receive a full refund minus a $35 processing fee. Cancellations must be received via email atocpe@vcu.edu. After this period, no refunds are given.
In the unlikely event that a workshop is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university will fully refund registration fees, but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including change or cancellation charges to include but not limited to airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.
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Aubrey Ford's training in mindfulness represents a substantial change in direction after a 40 year career as a trial lawyer who focused on civil litigation and was inducted into the distinguished American College of Trial Lawyers. Aubrey has maintained a regular meditation practice for over twenty years and attended extended retreats with Thich Nhat Hanh, Omega Institute and Insight Meditation. He is certified as a mindfulness meditation teacher by the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley, having completed its two-year program led by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. Aubrey recently completed a three-year term as President of The Innerwork Center.
Dennis Williams II, MA MEd, is a doctoral student in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education at the University of Virginia, where he teaches undergraduate mindfulness courses and serves as a research assistant in the Contemplative Teaching and Learning Lab. Dennis worked for several years in Richmond Public Schools and Virginia Commonwealth University's Gender and Women's Studies Department. He is also a community activist and creative writer with publications in outlets like Johns Hopkins University's African American Review, Illinois State University's Obsidian Literature and Art in the African Diaspora, the Richmond Racial Equity Essays series, and Educational Policy. He is certified to teach mindfulness by the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults.
Felisha Jones is Chief Wellness Officer (CWO) of Heal My People and the Engagement Director for The Innerwork Center. As a self-care activist, she has been guiding underserved inner-city teens, entrepreneurs, and distressed adults in self-care and meditation practices for the past six years, aiming to disrupt generational cycles of trauma. She is a certified Meditation Teacher under Deepak Chopra and a Healing Companion under Santa Sorenson's Healing and Rebuilding Our Communities (HROC) - An African trauma-healing initiative out of Rwanda. Other modalities include: Intro to Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Advanced Facilitator of Mind-Body Medicine under Dr. Gordon of The Center for Mind-Body Medicine, and a student of Foundations in Somatic Abolitionism (FSA) with Resmaa Menakem.
Yedda Stancil brings a rich tapestry of experience as a mindfulness meditation teacher, spiritual guide, and contemplative life seeker. She refers to herself as a "shunk"—part shaman, part monk. Her journey has been marked by a deep commitment to integrating spiritual wisdom with practical mindfulness practices. Yedda's approach is rooted in creating sacred spaces where individuals can explore silence, stillness, and self-awareness.