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Drop-in
Meditation from the Dell
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
12 - 12:30pm
Join us for a short, guided meditation at the Contemplative Commons. Enjoy the pause, helping to set the tone for the rest of your day.
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Upcoming
Events

Students practice Ashtanga Yoga, reaching their arms up towards the ceiling in a room with wooden floors
Drop-in
Ashtanga Yoga: Mysore-Style, Spring 2025
5:30 - 8:30am
Open to All
A group of students practicing yoga. They sit with their legs straight and reach towards their toes.
Drop-in
Open Practice Studio
6 - 8am
Open to All
yoga class yoga pose hands above head
Drop-in
Beginner Ashtanga Yoga
8 - 9am
Open to All
An image of trees behind the dell pond. the trees are various shades of green and orange.
Drop-in
Meditation from the Dell
12 - 12:30pm
Open to All
Students practice Ashtanga Yoga, reaching their arms up towards the ceiling in a room with wooden floors
Drop-in
Ashtanga Yoga: Mysore-Style, Spring 2025
5:30 - 8:30am
Open to All
A group of students practicing yoga. They sit with their legs straight and reach towards their toes.
Drop-in
Open Practice Studio
6 - 8am
Open to All
yoga class yoga pose hands above head
Drop-in
Beginner Ashtanga Yoga
8 - 9am
Open to All
An image of trees behind the dell pond. the trees are various shades of green and orange.
Drop-in
Meditation from the Dell
12 - 12:30pm
Open to All
Students practice Ashtanga Yoga, reaching their arms up towards the ceiling in a room with wooden floors
Drop-in
Ashtanga Yoga: Mysore-Style, Spring 2025
5:30 - 8:30am
Open to All
A group of students practicing yoga. They sit with their legs straight and reach towards their toes.
Drop-in
Open Practice Studio
6 - 8am
Open to All
yoga class yoga pose hands above head
Drop-in
Beginner Ashtanga Yoga
8 - 9am
Open to All
A group of students practicing yoga. They sit with their legs straight and reach towards their toes.
Drop-in
Open Practice Studio
6 - 8am
Open to All

Special Events

Participants listening to lecture
Salon February 2025
Salons are monthly open dialogues on cutting-edge research related to contemplation and flourishing with UVA and local community members in the Contemplative Commons, hosted by CSC's CIRCL: Contemplative Innovation + Research Co-Lab. Centered on a single word, these gatherings bring together scholars, scientists, and practitioners from diverse perspectives to exchange ideas, generate knowledge, and seek solutions to global challenges. Open to All.
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A guest of Kelsey Johnson's Salon on Darkness speaks to Kelsey about their experience with total darkness.
Salon March 2025
Salons are monthly open dialogues on cutting-edge research related to contemplation and flourishing with UVA and local community members in the Contemplative Commons, hosted by CSC's CIRCL: Contemplative Innovation + Research Co-Lab. Centered on a single word, these gatherings bring together scholars, scientists, and practitioners from diverse perspectives to exchange ideas, generate knowledge, and seek solutions to global challenges. Open to All.
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Salon participant making a point gesturing with pencil
Salon April 2025
Salons are monthly open dialogues on cutting-edge research related to contemplation and flourishing with UVA and local community members in the Contemplative Commons, hosted by CSC's CIRCL: Contemplative Innovation + Research Co-Lab. Centered on a single word, these gatherings bring together scholars, scientists, and practitioners from diverse perspectives to exchange ideas, generate knowledge, and seek solutions to global challenges. Open to All.
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Drop-in Events

Students practice Ashtanga Yoga, reaching their arms up towards the ceiling in a room with wooden floors
Ashtanga Yoga: Mysore-Style Sessions (Mon-Thu) - Spring 2025
Mondays to Thursdays
5:30 - 8:30am
Mysore-style classes provide students the opportunity to expand their experience and knowledge through individualized instruction and allow for traditional ashtanga yoga sequences to be modified to suit individual needs. This is a great class for beginners and those looking to deepen their relationship with yoga and establish a regular, personalized, and sustainable practice. Open to All.
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Yoga class touching toes
Ashtanga Yoga: Sanskrit-Counted Led Primary Series
Fridays
6:30 - 8am

In this class, the instructor leads participants through the entire ashtanga primary series, pairing movement with in- and out-breath to the traditional Sanskrit-counted vinyasa. The aim is for participants to flow through the poses and breathe together in a moving group meditation. As time does not allow for the instructor to explain the poses or the flow between them, this class is most suitable for those with experience practicing Ashtanga yoga.

Open to All.
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Chai & Chats: Yoga Q&A
Fridays
8 - 9am
Every Fridays from 8:00 to 9:00am, following Ashtanga Yoga: Sanskrit-Counted Led Primary Serieswe will discuss yoga-related topics over tea and snacks. All are welcome. No physical practice required. Open to All.
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A group of students practicing yoga. They sit with their legs straight and reach towards their toes.
Open Practice Studio
Mondays to Fridays
6 - 8am

No distractions, just an open space for you to practice your yoga needs without judgement. Yoga mats and supports are available. Instruction and assistance not provided.

Open to All.
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yoga class yoga pose hands above head
Beginner Ashtanga Yoga
Mondays to Thursdays
8 - 9am
Join instructor Seunghun Lee for this Ashtanga class designed especially for those who want to begin practicing Ashtanga yoga. Open to All.
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An image of trees behind the dell pond. the trees are various shades of green and orange.
Meditation from the Dell
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
12 - 12:30pm
Join us for a short, guided meditation at the Contemplative Commons. Enjoy the pause, helping to set the tone for the rest of your day. Open to All.
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Friday Rest Fest
Fridays
2 - 4:30pm

Join us Friday afternoons for these contemplative activities specially curated to help you reconnect with your body and feel refreshed for the weekend. For UVA students and community members as noted.
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Reflective Writing Workshop
Fridays
11:30am - 1pm

Join us for "Reflective Writing: Bagel for your Thoughts?" this Spring!

This drop-in session offers a reflective writing prompt for you to journal about and the time and space to write. Grab a bagel, take the prompt to go, or sit in the Commons and write with us! 

  • Light movement (sitting, standing); no experience necessary; equipment provided 
  • Fridays, 11:00am-1:30pm
  • Location: 1st Floor Gallery
  • Instructor: CCSA students (various), CSC staff (various), guests 

This is a screen-free/technology-free program.

For UVA students.
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Hiromi Johnson and a guest practicing Tai Chi in a garden
T'ai Chi
Mondays
12 - 1pm

Join us for T'ai Chi at the Contemplative Commons with Hiromi Johnson. (Students may also attend a student T'ai Chi class offered during Friday Rest Fest from 3:00-4:00pm.

 

Open to All.
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