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7 Years
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Your Lexington Yoga Studio for All Levels
Barefoot Works Yoga is a community-centered wellness studio established in 2019, dedicated to fostering mind-body connection through diverse yoga practices. Founded by licensed psychological practitioner and E-RYT-500 instructor Erin Royal, we integrate trauma-informed methodologies with traditional yoga principles to create inclusive spaces for healing and growth. Our offerings combine physical postures, mindfulness techniques, and therapeutic applications to address modern stressors while honoring individual needs.With experienced instructors trained in specialized modalities like EMDR and polyvagal theory, we provide accessible pathways to wellness through group classes, private sessions, and professional certifications. Our dual locations in Lexington and Winchester, KY, support both urban convenience and immersive nature-based experiences for personal transformation.
Services
Yoga Basics
Restorative Yoga
Yoga Flow
Private Sessions
Teacher Training
Mindfulness Workshops
Therapeutic Yoga
Personal Training
Slow Flow
Trauma Recovery
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We offer trauma-informed yoga instruction certified by Yoga Alliance
- Our instructors combine 20+ years of clinical mental health experience with yoga practice
- We provide specialized classes for stress reduction and nervous system regulation
- Our dual-location facility offers both urban convenience and nature immersion
- We maintain small class sizes for personalized attention and community building
Associations and certifications
- Yoga Alliance
What people say
Welcoming community
Knowledgeable instructors
Trauma-sensitive approach
Transformative experiences
Supportive environment
Services
Yoga Basics
Foundational yoga class focusing on proper alignment and basic postures. Designed for newcomers to develop flexibility, strength, and balance in a supportive environment. Includes personalized instruction to build confidence for progressing to other classes.
Restorative Yoga
Meditative practice using supported postures to activate the body's relaxation response. Combines gentle stretching with breath awareness to reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality through nervous system regulation.
Private Therapeutic Sessions
Personalized yoga therapy integrating mindfulness and clinical mental health techniques. Addresses trauma recovery, anxiety reduction, and chronic stress management through customized sequences and therapeutic dialogue.
200-hour Yoga Teacher Training
Comprehensive program developing skilled yoga instructors with trauma-informed methodologies. Covers anatomy, philosophy, teaching techniques, and practical experience for aspiring teachers across eight weekend modules.
Mindfulness Facilitator Certification
Specialized training in trauma-sensitive mindfulness practices for educators and healthcare professionals. Combines neuroscience with somatic techniques to teach safe, effective stress reduction methods.
People
Erin Royal
Owner & Licensed Psychological Practitioner
Licensed mental health clinician since 2003 with E-RYT-500 yoga certification. Integrates trauma recovery techniques with yoga therapy. Specializes in anxiety reduction and nervous system regulation through mind-body practices.
Chris Ruble
Personal Trainer & Yoga Instructor
Certified trainer focusing on mindful movement and functional fitness. Combines yoga principles with strength training to improve clients' quality of life through personalized, form-focused exercise programs.
Erica Adams
Yoga Teacher & Health Psychologist
Health psychologist with 15+ years yoga experience. Completed 200-hour YTT in 2021. Specializes in applying yoga practices to manage chronic pain and gastrointestinal disorders through mind-body connections.
Jill Rogers
Licensed Psychologist & Yoga Instructor
Licensed psychologist offering mindfulness-based therapy and trauma-informed yoga. Combines psychological evaluation with somatic practices to address mental health through integrated wellness approaches.
Erin Skinner Smith
Mindfulness Coach & Yoga Therapist
24-year wellness industry veteran specializing in therapeutic yoga and mindfulness coaching. Integrates trauma-informed practices with somatic experiencing to help clients develop purposeful, balanced lifestyles.
Questions
What yoga styles do you offer?
We offer Yoga Basics, Restorative Yoga, Slow Flow, Vinyasa Flow, and therapeutic yoga styles tailored to different experience levels and wellness goals.
Do you have classes for beginners?
Yes, our Yoga Basics class provides foundational instruction with personalized attention to help newcomers build confidence and proper technique safely.
Are private sessions available?
Yes, we offer private therapeutic yoga sessions combining mindfulness techniques with clinical mental health practices for personalized wellness support.
Do you provide yoga teacher training?
Our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program develops skilled instructors through eight weekend modules covering anatomy, philosophy, and trauma-informed teaching methods.
What payment options exist?
We accept cash and credit card payments for class packages, private sessions, and training programs with various pricing options for different budgets.
Are there special workshops available?
We offer Mindfulness Facilitator Certification and trauma recovery workshops combining neuroscience with somatic practices for professional development and personal growth.
Reviews (6)
Beth Pickrell
Mar 25, 2022
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The teachers are wonderful and the location is very convenient. The environment is welcoming for all, no matter the level of experience. I have really enjoyed taking classes from Erin and Chris and always leave looking forward to the next class. Best yoga studio in town!
Steve Hamrin
Mar 25, 2022
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My sessions here are unquestionably the best hour(s) of my week. Chris is fantastic, always prepared with some good physically challenging exercises, new poses and familiar yoga flows. I started out coming here to see if I would like yoga and it's not an exaggeration to say it's been life-changing. Go.
Marilyn Robie
Mar 07, 2022
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Since previous reviews, the cool building that housed BarefootWorks was sold and torn down. Erin Royal, who bought the studio from the original owner, has transported the calm, light-filled studio into a new space, maintaining the warm and welcoming vibe. The teachers are all well-trained, of course with different styles and strengths. I have only worked personally with Erin Royal, and with Cristina Morales, both of whom are amazing teachers who inspire devoted students. I love being in the studio, as well as having the option to take class remotely when necessary. I highly recommend it as a lovely, friendly place to learn and practice yoga.
Jen B.
Oct 16, 2020
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Beautiful studio in a very easy to find location. I LOVED the design with the tall convex ceiling that reminded me of being in a big tent. Participants were very spaced out, this is a large room. Our yogi was very personable and easy to follow, I felt like I got a good workout in addition to the usual benefits of yoga. I can't wait to return for more classes here!
Eric S.
Mar 27, 2019
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Wonderful Yoga for Stress Relief class with Erin tonight. I try to take a yoga class or two during the weeks when I'm on the road in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan -- which is quite often -- and this class and the studio are both easily in my top 3. I have only occasionally gone back to the same studio more than once, but I think based on tonight that I will be back whenever I'm in Lexington! Beautiful space here and exceptional class. just what I needed.
C. Jones
Oct 28, 2018
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This was my go-to yoga studio when I lived in Lexington. They keep the clients connected through an e-newsletter that is very informative. The website is easy to use. There a handful of class offerings for all ranges of experience and yogic needs.
