Refine Restore Rejuvenate Yoga

This 45 min beginner friendly class introduces the history of yoga, fundamental principles of alignment, and breath work. Students will be introduced to yoga postures through step-by-step verbal description and demonstration. Emphasis is placed on student understanding, safety, and stability within each pose.

Relesha Thompson also known as Queen Refinement is the Owner & CEO of The Upstate’s very 1st Black owned Yoga Studio The Refinement Sanctuary.

Queen Refinement is a U.S. Army Vet who served our country as a Combat Medic. She is an RYT-200 HR Yoga Instructor whom

is Yoga Alliance Certified, an AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor & Mental Refinement Strategist. With over 13 years of experience in the professional fitness industry she has been bringing individuals together within her community through workouts along with fitness & wellness education for years.

She holds her B.A. In Psychology w/ a concentration in Mental Health and is currently studying for her Masters in Public Health w/ a concentration in Global health because she has such a passion to continue her education in the Health & Wellness field to better serve her community.

The Refinement Sanctuary is an intimate safe haven dedicated to helping any and everyone unlock their inner calm through mindfulness & yoga, however she strives to bridge the gap between Black & Brown communities and their accessibility to yoga & the benefits of it.

As a Yoga Teacher, she is committed to supporting others on their journeys of becoming the best version of themselves through the practice of mindfulness & yoga.

~QueenRefinement