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A large group of UVA students pose with President Jim Ryan before a Run with Jim event
Class of 2028 Run with Jim + a CSC Cool Down!

The Class of 2028 is invited to a Run/Walk with UVA President Jim Ryan! Lace-up your sneakers on Saturday morning, August 24, for a two-mile/30-minute fun run/walk/stroll around the UVA Grounds followed by a Contemplative Sciences Center-led stretch and snacks on the lower Lawn.

Please dress for hot weather and bring water to stay hydrated along the route. Refill stations will be available at the finish line. Students must bring their IDs for check-in.
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A group of student standing in a circle holding hands with eyes closed
Community Practice

In the wake of the events that unfolded at UVA on Saturday, May 4th, we imagine many of you have experienced a wide range of reactions, emotions, and questions. Last week, the Contemplative Sciences Center staff engaged in processes and practices to help each other work with our own thoughts and feelings.

On Thursday, May 16 from Noon-1:00pm, we are offering a similar virtual practice to the wider community for contemplative pause and emotional processing. Our hope is to create a space where attendees can honor and move through their authentic experiences.
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Cavman Holding the Tree Pose (Vṛkṣāsana) with UVA Students
CHILL WITH CAVMAN: Yoga & Mindfulness After the 4th Year Student “Run with Jim”

After the Run with Jim on April 30 (the last day of class!) come chill, stretch, and do some mindfulness and yoga with CAVMAN! We'll start immediately following the morning run!

Chill with Cavman: WOW! Cavman will join us for some yoga on the lawn!  Watch him do down dog! Then relax on the last day of classes, chill, stretch, and engage in a mindfulness exercise with our certified instructors.  Bring your own mat if you are not running. We have a limited number we will provide.
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Poster for CLF presentations showing pictures of participants
Citizen Leaders Fellowship Final Presentation

Join the Contemplative Sciences Center, the International Studies Office, and UVA Athletics for a program featuring the 2023-2024 Citizen Leader Fellows final presentations.
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12th Annual Tom Tom Festival Poster
Tom Tom Festival: Psychedelics & Meditation and Science of Psychedelics

The 12th annual Tom Tom Festival is taking place in Charlottesville April 17-21, 2024. This year's theme is TOGETHER — encouraging us to gather as a community for a celebration that is about our interconnection, and our shared future. 

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A group of students walking down a gravel road at Morven Farm
Yoga at Morven Student Days

The Contemplative Commons Student Advisors (CCSA) will be hosting yoga with Robin Lilly in the Meeting Barn at 2:00pm. It is free for all students and all levels of experience are welcome. On May 1 we will be leading a sound bathing experience. All levels of practitioners are welcome and bringing your own mat is encouraged!
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David Yaden: What is a Psychedelic Experience? Measuring and Analyzing the Acute Subjective Effects

VIDEO OF TALK

The Contemplative Research and Scholarship Speaker Series hosts leading scholars, scientists, and practitioner-teachers in the study of contemplative practices. The series is hosted on Grounds at the University of Virginia.

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Image for poster for Geoff Cox's nature walk
Nature Experience: Embodied Practice for Eco-Anxiety

In connection with invited speaker Britt Wray's talk being sponsored by the Contemplative Sciences Center and the Environmental Institute, we will be holding a contemplative nature walk at the Dell.

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Poster for Britt Wray's talk
TALK - From Fear to Action: Thriving in a Changing Climate featuring Britt Wray

Registration not required.


TALK 12:30-1:30pm

Feeling despair facing a future with the effects of climate change? There may be a remedy.

In this talk hosted by UVA’s Contemplative Sciences Center, Environmental Institute, and Public Service Pathways, Britt Wray, a researcher and expert on the psychological impacts of the climate crisis especially among young people, will share research and personal experiences from her journey from fear to hope and to action. 

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Practice and Process: Conversations with Yoga Teachers — Q&A

You may also listen to the 2021 Practice and Process conversations here.

May 8 - August 7, 2020, (detailed schedule below)
9:30-10:30am
Via Zoom
Free and open to the public. In lieu of payment, we are encouraging donations to Directrelief.org. You may also make a gift to CSC to help us continue providing programs and services like this series here.

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