Business Details
7 Years
experience
Your Local Yoga Studio in Lexington, KY
Barefoot Works Yoga is a community-focused studio dedicated to fostering mind-body connection through diverse yoga practices. We offer accessible classes for all skill levels, from foundational yoga basics to dynamic flow sessions, emphasizing safety, alignment, and personal growth. Our instructors prioritize individualized attention, ensuring students build confidence and physical resilience. Beyond group classes, we provide private therapeutic yoga sessions and specialized trainings, including trauma-informed mindfulness facilitation and a 200-hour yoga teacher certification program. Our mission is to create a welcoming space where individuals can reduce stress, enhance wellness, and cultivate inner peace through yoga and mindfulness practices. 
Services
Yoga Basics
Restorative Yoga
Yoga Flow
Private Sessions
Teacher Training
Therapeutic Yoga
Mindfulness Certification
Personal Training
Slow Flow
Slow and Low
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We offer trauma-informed yoga practices developed by licensed mental health professionals.
- Our instructors provide individualized attention in classes designed for all fitness levels.
- We combine yoga with mindfulness techniques backed by neuroscience and polyvagal theory.
- Private therapeutic sessions integrate yoga with evidence-based therapies like EMDR.
- Our 200-hour teacher training is led by experienced instructors with advanced certifications.
What people say
Welcoming community
Experienced instructors
Trauma-informed practices
Stress reduction
Personalized attention
Services
Yoga Basics
Yoga Basics introduces foundational poses and safe alignment principles for newcomers. This slow-paced class emphasizes building a sustainable practice through clear instruction and individualized feedback. Students develop flexibility, strength, and balance while learning proper form to prevent injury. The class environment encourages questions and gradual progression, making it ideal for those new to yoga or seeking to refine their technique.
Restorative Yoga
Restorative Yoga focuses on deep relaxation using supported postures and gentle movement. Classes incorporate props to facilitate extended holds, activating the body's relaxation response. This practice reduces stress and anxiety by calming the nervous system through guided breathing and meditative techniques. Sessions balance gentle stretching with mindfulness, making it accessible for all experience levels seeking mental and physical rejuvenation.
Private Therapeutic Sessions
Private sessions combine yoga with mental health therapies for personalized wellness plans. Licensed practitioners integrate mindfulness, CBT, and EMDR to address anxiety, trauma, and chronic stress. Sessions adapt to individual needs using props and modified poses for accessibility. The trauma-informed approach creates a safe space for healing, with options for in-person or telehealth appointments covered by select insurance plans.
200-hour Yoga Teacher Training
This comprehensive training prepares students to teach yoga with trauma-informed methodologies. The eight-month program covers anatomy, philosophy, and practical teaching skills across weekend modules. Participants learn to integrate neuroscience and polyvagal theory into yoga instruction. The curriculum emphasizes personal growth and ethical teaching, culminating in certification for graduates to teach diverse populations in various settings.
Mindfulness Facilitator Certification
This certification program teaches trauma-informed mindfulness techniques for educators and healthcare professionals. The 100-hour curriculum combines science with somatic practices, covering neuroplasticity and nervous system regulation. Participants learn to guide meditations and adapt practices for special populations. The training includes experiential learning through silent retreats and somatic movement sessions across two Kentucky locations.
People
Erin Royal
Owner & Licensed Psychological Practitioner
Erin Royal has practiced yoga since 2003 and provided mental health services since 1998. She combines trauma-informed yoga with psychotherapy at Barefoot Works, specializing in anxiety and PTSD treatment. Her expertise includes EMDR and neuroscience applications for emotional wellness.
Erin Skinner Smith
Co-Owner & Yoga Therapist
Erin Skinner Smith has taught trauma-informed yoga for over 20 years. She integrates mindfulness coaching with therapeutic practices at the OM place studio. Her background includes publishing work on holistic wellness and developing programs for stress reduction through mind-body connection techniques.
Erin Short
Lead Yoga Trainer
Erin Short has taught yoga since 2017 after completing advanced training in Asheville, NC. She specializes in Vinyasa and Hot Yoga styles while incorporating mindfulness into physical practice. Her approach emphasizes accessibility and personal growth through movement-based meditation techniques.
Questions
What yoga styles do you offer?
We offer Yoga Basics, Vinyasa Flow, Restorative Yoga, Slow Flow, and Slow and Low classes with trauma-informed modifications.
Do you have beginner-friendly classes?
Yes, our Yoga Basics class provides foundational instruction with personalized attention for new practitioners in a non-intimidating environment.
Are private sessions available?
Private yoga and psychotherapy sessions are available with licensed practitioners, combining mindfulness techniques and evidence-based mental health treatments.
Do you offer yoga teacher training?
Our 200-hour Kentucky Yoga Collective program trains instructors in trauma-informed practices, anatomy, and teaching methodologies over eight months.
What amenities are available?
We provide yoga props and have a community bathroom, but no showers or changing rooms. Students may bring personal mats and props.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept United Healthcare and Anthem Blue Cross for psychotherapy sessions. Yoga classes require self-payment through our online system.
