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Spring 2019

Mysore Ashtanga Yoga: Monday-Friday Mornings

Mysore Ashtanga yoga is based on the style of yoga taught in Mysore, India. Students receive individualized instruction in the Ashtanga yoga sequence within a group setting.

Mindfulness Mondays - Clemons

Join CSC contemplative instructors each Monday evening to start off the week mindfully. We will explore different elements of basic mindfulness meditation including awareness, breathwork, stress reduction, and emotional regulation.

Qi Gong-Clemons

Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, movements, breathing techniques, and focused intention.

Candlelight Restorative Yoga - Clemons

This class, set in a soothing candlelight environment, focuses on poses that promote relaxation and restoration through the use of provided props that help relieve the effects of chronic stress.

Mindfulness Meditation - Clemons

This class is designed as an introduction to the basics of a mindfulness practice aimed at integrating fundamental principles of awareness, focus, stress resilience, emotional intelligence, balance, and healthy communication into all aspects of daily life.

Restorative Yoga - Clemons

This therapeutic yoga class modifies traditional yoga poses including stretches, balances, and strengthening exercises. The poses aim to improve your range of motion, release stress, and leave your body feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

Contemplation@UVA Weekly Meeting (Student-led Program) - Clemons

Contemplation [at] UVA will host weekly sessions to offer students an open space for conversation, meditation, and exploration of other contemplative activities.

T'ai Chi - Clemons

This class will cover the basics of T'ai Chi, a martial art characterized by soft, slow flowing movements of the torso and arms coordinated with weight shifts and steps. T'ai Chi emphasizes relaxation and is a form of meditation in motion that improves balance, muscle tone, and promotes stress reduction.

Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep) - Clemons

Yoga Nidra, or yogic sleep, encourages a deep state of relaxation. This practice is tremendously calming while being simultaneously rejuvenating.

Yoga for Stress Relief - Clemons

Learn to utilize the timeless techniques of yoga to improve focus, relieve stress, and transform your perspective. The class will cover basic yoga postures, utilize the breath in movement, and explore options to help focus the mind.

Yoga for All Bodies - Clemons

Indulge in self-care as you sink into 60 minutes of deep release and relaxation. This restorative yoga class is intended to ease mental and physical tension in a lasting way.

Relax & Recharge with Alexander Technique - Clemons

We will explore breath and balance; and rest and rejuvenation with a combination of quiet individual work and group interactive games all designed to ease your body and relax your mind.

Free Night Owl Yoga - Spring 2019

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and Sundays 8-9pm all semester. at AFC MP 1

Yoga for all levels.

Fall 2018

Mindfulness Mondays - PM - Clemons

will explore different elements of basic mindfulness meditation including awareness, breathwork, stress reduction, and emotional regulation.

Qi Gong - Clemons

Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, movements, breathing techniques, and focused intention. It is low-impact and can be practiced by people of all fitness levels.

Mindfulness Mondays - Lunchbreak - Clemons

Join CSC contemplative instructors each Monday at noon to start off the week mindfully. We will explore different elements of basic mindfulness meditation including awareness, breathwork, stress reduction, and emotional regulation.

Heartfulness Meditation (Student-led Program) - Clemons

This meditation session is aimed at increasing our ability to be more present, aware, attentive, and compassionate.

Candlelight Yoga - Clemons

This class, set in a soothing candlelight environment, focuses on poses that promote relaxation and restoration.

Desk Yoga - Clemons

Desk Yoga is a therapeutic yoga class that modifies traditional yoga poses including stretches, balances, and strengthening exercises by using a chair for assistance. Poses aim to improve your range of motion and release stress.

Contemplation@UVA Weekly Meeting (Student-led Program) - Clemons

Contemplation[at]UVA will host weekly sessions to offer students an open space for conversation, meditation, and exploration of other contemplative activities.

Tai Chi - Clemons

This class covers the basics of Tai Chi, a martial art characterized by soft, slow flowing movements of the torso and arms. The practice is a form of meditation in motion that improves balance, muscle tone and promotes stress reduction.

Restorative Yin Yoga - Clemons

This class focuses on poses that promote relaxation, restoration, and rejuvenation.

Yoga for Focus - Clemons

Learn to utilize the timeless techniques of yoga including to help improve your focus, relieve stress, and transform your perspective.

30 Minute Mindful Recharge - Clemons

Feeling stressed or anxious and need a break? This is a good class for you. This class will explore a variety of mindfulness techniques from breath work to guided exercises aimed at relaxing and rejuvenating your body and mind. No prior experience necessary.

Meditation and Art Break - Clemons

Pause and connect with your innate creativity. We'll explore art as process rather than a product, using multiple drawing materials, paint and collage.

Relax & Recharge with Alexander Technique - Clemons

We will explore breath and balance; and rest and rejuvenation with a combination of quiet individual work and group interactive games all designed to ease your body and relax your mind.

Summer 2018

Summer Wellness Wednesdays at the Garden and Amphitheater

Join Tai-chi instructor Hiromi Johnson and yoga instructors from CSC and Common Ground Healing Arts for this fun and restorative evening series for people of all ages and abilities.

Spring 2018

Embodied Self Care for Students

Join us for a contemplative experience and discussion on using the wisdom of the body to create a personalized self-care routine.

Embodied Self Care for Staff and Faculty

Join us for a contemplative experience and discussion on using the wisdom of the body to create a personalized self-care routine.

Yoga for Sleep and Relaxation

This restorative 3-week series teaches postures and breathwork which aid sleep by lowering the heart rate, and calming the mind. We will use props to allow the muscles to completely release and relax.

Fostering Resilience Series with Tim Davis

Join us for this four-part series on scientifically supported approaches to managing stress and for prospering in times of adversity.

Awareness and Integration

Each session in this 3-week series will look at a different area of practice with the intent of building integrative awareness.

Qi Gong

Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, movements, breathing techniques, and focused intention.

Tai Chi

This class will teach the basics of Tai Chi, a martial art characterized by soft and slow flowing movements of the torso and arms coordinated with shifts in body weight and easy movement.

Stress Relief Study Break

Join us for a relaxing and reflective evening to help us to settle our minds and unwind. We will begin each class with a personal check-in about the day, followed by a new breath and relaxation meditation technique.

Beginner Yoga Series

In this 6-week series, you will learn how yoga can help you reduce stress and enjoy increased levels of fitness, health and well-being.

Self-Care Essentials

These sessions will offer practical exercises and contemplative activities designed to heal and care for ourselves with added grace and balance.

Intro to Mindfulness Meditation

This class will instruct on the basics of mindfulness meditation such as awareness of the breath, body, emotions, and thoughts.

Contemplation@UVA Weekly Meeting (Student-led program)

Contemplation at UVA will be hosting weekly sessions in Clemons Contemplative Room 220 offering students an open space for conversation, meditation, and exploration of other contemplative activities.

Restorative Yin Yoga

This class focuses on poses that promote relaxation, restoration and rejuvenation through the use of props-blocks, blankets, bolsters, straps, etc..-that help relieve the effects of chronic stress, including weakness and fatigue brought on by our daily fast-paced activities.

Candlelight Restorative Yoga

Set in a soothing candlelit environment, this class focuses on poses that promote relaxation and restoration.

Biofeedback Resilience Lab

With the use of a biofeedback system that measures your heart-rate variability, you will be able to see your body's unique reaction to stress as well as its response to breathing techniques.

Contemplation in Motion

Join movement, dance, improv instructor Brad Stoller for this exploration of body/listening, movement/stillness, and contemplative/wildness practice.

Relax & Recharge with the Alexander Technique

Offered weekly, we will explore breath and balance; and rest and rejuvenation. Emphasis will be on relaxing both mind and body while improving attention and the ability to be present.

Mindfulness Mondays PM

Join CSC contemplative instructors each Monday in exploring different elements of basic mindfulness meditation including awareness, breathwork, body scan and relaxation, stress reduction, emotional regulation, and resilience.

Peer Meditation Leadership

This course will introduce students to mindfulness practices, and prepare them to instruct their peers in mindfulness meditation in settings such as school, work, clubs, and sport.

Mindfulness Mondays Lunchbreak

Heartfulness Meditation (Student-led program)

This student-led meditation session is aimed at increasing our ability to be more present, aware, concentrated, and compassionate. The session includes a short guided relaxation meditation followed by 20 mins of silent meditation and reflection. Open to all.

Yoga for Back Pain

This therapeutic class focuses on balancing strength and flexibility in the lower back, upper back, and neck. Practice is slow and gentle and suited for all levels.

Summer 2017

Rejuvenating Yoga

This class will be an approachable, medium energy flow yoga.

THRIVE-6 Sessions Yoga & Mindfulness Workshop

Development of a simple home practice, weekly e-mail reminders, and a 5-hour retreat support your personal journey.

Spring 2017

Art Grounds Yoga Series

Free weekly bFree weekly beginner-friendly yoga class in April for all School of Architecture students, faculty, and staff. Tuesday 7:15-8:15PM @ Campbell 405 From April 4 - 25

Wear non-restricting, comfortable clothing (doesn't have to be gym-wear). Bring a yoga mat if you have one, and a towel to go underneath.

FREE T'ai Chi

All levels and abilities welcome. This class is a drop in class free for everyone!

Mindfulness Mondays

Join other like-minded participants and a multitude of contemplative instructors for 30-minutes of guided meditation, discussion, and snacks.

Free Night Owl Yoga

Yoga for all levels, Tuesdays + Wednesdays 8-9pm all semester. AFC Multi-Purpose Room 1

Fall 2016

Fall 2016 FREE T'ai Chi

Weekly classes Co-Sponsored by CSC and Compassionate Care Initiative

Free Drop-in classes for Everyone!

FREE Yoga Workshops with John Bultman

Free Yoga Workshops, topics include back bending, yogic theory on and off the mat and building a personal yoga practice.

Mysore (Individually catered yoga classes)

@North Grounds Recreations Center, room MP3

M-Th 6:30AM-9:30AM, Fri 6:30-7:30AM, Sun 10AM-12PM

*Conference* (Q&A regarding practice and philosophy) 12-1PM at Shark Mountain Coffee (ILab)

Summer 2016

Free Yoga Classes for UVA Employees

UVA's Compassionate Care Initiative’s Summer 2016 Programs

Spring 2016

Free Mindfulness Meditation at Open Grounds

Join us for free guided meditation at Open Grounds.

Contemplation at Curry

Free yoga and mindfulness meditation practice offered jointly by the Curry School and the Contemplative Sciences Center.

FREE Tai Chi

Weekly classes Co-Sponsored by CSC and Compassionate Care Initiative.

Law Library Meditation Break

The Law Library is hosting weekly meditation study breaks that are open to all students across Grounds.

Mindfulness Mondays

Meditation and mindfulness on Grounds.

Fall 2015

Empowering Those who Care for Others: Innate Compassion Training

In this retreat, Dr. Makransky will introduce Innate Compassion Training (ICT).

Fall 2015 Creative Arts Workshop

Fall 2015 Meditation Sessions

Meditation and mindfulness on Grounds.

Intro. to Mysore Workshop at AFC

Learn the fundamentals of the Ashtanga yoga practice in a slow, safe, and comprehensive manner.

Law Library Meditation Breaks

The Law Library is hosting weekly meditation study breaks that are open to all students across Grounds.

Intro. to Mysore Workshop at McLeod Hall

Learn the fundamentals of the Ashtanga yoga practice in a slow, safe, and comprehensive manner.

Fall 2015 Yoga and Meditation Class

This class blends elements of vinyasa flow yoga with meditation and breathing exercises (pranayama).

R&R Triathlon (Running, Yoga, Meditation)

Join us for 4 weeks of sweat, laughs, and fun as we invigorate, strengthen and balance our bodies and minds

Spring 2014

Free Yoga Gentle/Hatha Yoga Class on Fridays Offered by the School of Nursing's Compassionate Care Initiative

Free yoga classes offered by the School of Nursing's Compassionate Care Initiative. All levels of the community welcome.

Free Yoga Gentle/Hatha Yoga Class on Tuesdays Offered by the School of Nursing's Compassionate Care Initiative

Free yoga classes offered by the School of Nursing's Compassionate Care Initiative. All levels of the community welcome.

Free Yoga Gentle/Hatha Yoga Class on Mondays Offered by the School of Nursing's Compassionate Care Initiative

Free yoga classes offered by the School of Nursing's Compassionate Care Initiative. All levels of the community welcome.

Free Weekly Yoga Class for the School of Architecture

Tuesdays from 12:15-1:15pm in Campbell Hall Room 405 (4th floor) | Free yoga class for to all students, faculty, and staff in the School of Architecture.

John Campbell, a founding member of the new U.Va. Contemplative Sciences Center, will begin teaching a free weekly yoga class on Tuesdays at 12:15pm in Campbell 405. The inspiration behind the class is that community-experience yoga practice can be a way to connect our minds, bodies and spirits to the ethos of holistic, optimal living here at the School of Architecture.

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<div class='list-group'><a href="/class/mysore-ashtanga-yoga-monday-friday-mornings"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/ashtanga_yoga__0.jpg?itok=Y6j34au0" width="150" height="150" alt="Mysore Ashtanga Yoga: Monday-Friday Mornings" title="Mysore Ashtanga Yoga: Monday-Friday Mornings" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Mysore Ashtanga Yoga: Monday-Friday Mornings</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Mysore Ashtanga yoga is based on the style of yoga taught in Mysore, India. Students receive individualized instruction in the Ashtanga yoga sequence within a group setting. </p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/class/mindfulness-mondays-clemons"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/lesly-juarez-307974-unsplash.jpg?itok=C8oNMPim" width="150" height="150" alt="Mindfulness Mondays - Clemons" title="Mindfulness Mondays - Clemons" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Mindfulness Mondays - Clemons</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Join CSC contemplative instructors each Monday evening to start off the week mindfully. We will explore different elements of basic mindfulness meditation including awareness, breathwork, stress reduction, and emotional regulation.</p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/class/qi-gong-clemons-0"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/qigong-garden.jpg?itok=Vk26gVK0" width="150" height="150" alt="Qi Gong-Clemons" title="Qi Gong-Clemons" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Qi Gong-Clemons</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, movements, breathing techniques, and focused intention.</p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/class/candlelight-restorative-yoga-clemons"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/candle_joanna-kosinska-413615-unsplash_720x_390.jpg?itok=gzKD2PPX" width="150" height="150" alt="Candlelight Restorative Yoga - Clemons" title="Candlelight Restorative Yoga - Clemons" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Candlelight Restorative Yoga - Clemons</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>This class, set in a soothing candlelight environment, focuses on poses that promote relaxation and restoration through the use of provided props that help relieve the effects of chronic stress. </p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/class/mindfulness-meditation-clemons"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/sean-kong-291651-unsplash.jpg?itok=jMvxs7wy" width="150" height="150" alt="Mindfulness Meditation - Clemons" title="Mindfulness Meditation - Clemons" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Mindfulness Meditation - Clemons</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>This class is designed as an introduction to the basics of a mindfulness practice aimed at integrating fundamental principles of awareness, focus, stress resilience, emotional intelligence, balance, and healthy communication into all aspects of daily life.</p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/class/restorative-yoga-clemons"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/austin-neill-247037-unsplash.jpg?itok=3aoBmLl5" width="150" height="150" alt="Restorative  Yoga - Clemons" title="Restorative  Yoga - Clemons" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Restorative  Yoga - Clemons</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>This therapeutic yoga class modifies traditional yoga poses including stretches, balances, and strengthening exercises. The poses aim to improve your range of motion, release stress, and leave your body feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.  </p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/class/contemplationuva-weekly-meeting-student-led-program-clemons-0"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/luis-quintero-1209358-unsplash.jpg?itok=wXkxI4gO" width="150" height="150" alt="Contemplation@UVA Weekly Meeting (Student-led Program) - Clemons" title="Contemplation@UVA Weekly Meeting (Student-led Program) - Clemons" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Contemplation@UVA Weekly Meeting (Student-led Program) - Clemons</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Contemplation [at] UVA will host weekly sessions to offer students an open space for conversation, meditation, and exploration of other contemplative activities.</p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/class/tai-chi-clemons-0"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/hiromi_johnson_5be0eaeedb902.image_.jpg?itok=XIRqYNVh" width="150" height="150" alt="T'ai Chi - Clemons " title="T'ai Chi - Clemons " /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">T'ai Chi - Clemons </h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>This class will cover the basics of T'ai Chi, a martial art characterized by soft, slow flowing movements of the torso and arms coordinated with weight shifts and steps. T'ai Chi emphasizes relaxation and is a form of meditation in motion that improves balance, muscle tone, and promotes stress reduction.</p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/class/yoga-nidra-yogic-sleep-clemons"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/manlaying_yoganidrasample.jpeg?itok=j0QQFJyO" width="150" height="150" alt="Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep) - Clemons" title="Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep) - Clemons" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep) - Clemons</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Yoga Nidra, or yogic sleep, encourages a deep state of relaxation. This practice is tremendously calming while being simultaneously rejuvenating. </p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/class/yoga-stress-relief-clemons"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/alexander-mils-684487-unsplash.jpg?itok=cHUumB6O" width="150" height="150" alt="Yoga for Stress Relief - Clemons " title="Yoga for Stress Relief - Clemons " /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Yoga for Stress Relief - Clemons </h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Learn to utilize the timeless techniques of yoga to improve focus, relieve stress, and transform your perspective. The class will cover basic yoga postures, utilize the breath in movement, and explore options to help focus the mind.</p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/class/yoga-all-bodies-clemons"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/restorative.s18.dropin.jpg?itok=GAmDO-Yq" width="150" height="150" alt="Yoga for All Bodies - Clemons" title="Yoga for All Bodies - Clemons" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Yoga for All Bodies - Clemons</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Indulge in self-care as you sink into 60 minutes of deep release and relaxation. This restorative yoga class is intended to ease mental and physical tension in a lasting way.   </p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/class/relax-recharge-alexander-technique-clemons-0"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/kyson-dana-86663-unsplash.jpg?itok=hJw72Jr-" width="150" height="150" alt="Relax & Recharge with Alexander Technique - Clemons" title="Relax & Recharge with Alexander Technique - Clemons" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Relax & Recharge with Alexander Technique - Clemons</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>We will explore breath and balance; and rest and rejuvenation with a combination of quiet individual work and group interactive games all designed to ease your body and relax your mind. </p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/class/free-night-owl-yoga-spring-2019"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/nightyoga_0.jpg?itok=NM33ARaY" width="150" height="150" alt="Free Night Owl Yoga - Spring 2019" title="Free Night Owl Yoga - Spring 2019" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Free Night Owl Yoga - Spring 2019</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p><span id="docs-internal-guid-0b3cf0c9-e6b4-1f4e-fb0b-a20936cacb57">Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and Sundays 8-9pm all semester. at AFC MP 1</span></p><p>Yoga for all levels. </p>    </div>  </div></div></a><div class='clear'></div><h2 class='lower'>Fall 2018</h2>
<div class='list-group'><a href="/class/mindfulness-mondays-pm-clemons"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/meditation-3480814_1920.jpg?itok=IxEL-KoV" width="150" height="150" alt="Mindfulness Mondays - PM - Clemons" title="Mindfulness Mondays - PM - Clemons" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Mindfulness Mondays - PM - Clemons</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>will explore different elements of basic mindfulness meditation including awareness, breathwork, stress reduction, and emotional regulation.</p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/class/qi-gong-clemons"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/screen_shot_2018-08-07_at_2.46.48_pm.png?itok=Wqof3Vry" width="150" height="150" alt="Qi Gong - Clemons" title="Qi Gong - Clemons" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Qi Gong - Clemons</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, movements, breathing techniques, and focused intention. It is low-impact and can be practiced by people of all fitness levels.</p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/class/mindfulness-mondays-lunchbreak-clemons"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/meditation-3480814_1920.jpg?itok=IxEL-KoV" width="150" height="150" alt="Mindfulness Mondays - Lunchbreak - Clemons" title="Mindfulness Mondays - Lunchbreak - Clemons" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Mindfulness Mondays - Lunchbreak - Clemons</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Join CSC contemplative instructors each Monday at noon to start off the week mindfully. We will explore different elements of basic mindfulness meditation including awareness, breathwork, stress reduction, and emotional regulation.</p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/class/heartfulness-meditation-student-led-program-clemons"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/cerys-lowe-209385-unsplash.jpg?itok=Qvb-IoNF" width="150" height="150" alt="Heartfulness Meditation (Student-led Program) - Clemons" title="Heartfulness Meditation (Student-led Program) - Clemons" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Heartfulness Meditation (Student-led Program) - Clemons</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>This meditation session is aimed at increasing our ability to be more present, aware, attentive, and compassionate.</p><div> </div>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/class/candlelight-yoga-clemons"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/carolyn-v-480494-unsplash.jpg?itok=pnxZUWpJ" width="150" height="150" alt="Candlelight Yoga - Clemons" title="Candlelight Yoga - Clemons" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Candlelight Yoga - Clemons</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>This class, set in a soothing candlelight environment, focuses on poses that promote relaxation and restoration.</p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/class/desk-yoga-clemons"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/jason-strull-454157-unsplash.jpg?itok=m106aueV" width="150" height="150" alt="Desk Yoga - Clemons" title="Desk Yoga - Clemons" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Desk Yoga - Clemons</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Desk Yoga is a therapeutic yoga class that modifies traditional yoga poses including stretches, balances, and strengthening exercises by using a chair for assistance. Poses aim to improve your range of motion and release stress. </p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/class/contemplationuva-weekly-meeting-student-led-program-clemons"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/melissa-askew-642466-unsplash.jpg?itok=Rl2Emz4_" width="150" height="150" alt="Contemplation@UVA Weekly Meeting (Student-led Program) - Clemons" title="Contemplation@UVA Weekly Meeting (Student-led Program) - Clemons" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Contemplation@UVA Weekly Meeting (Student-led Program) - Clemons</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Contemplation[at]UVA will host weekly sessions to offer students an open space for conversation, meditation, and exploration of other contemplative activities.</p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/class/tai-chi-clemons"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/65083275-3430-4d1e-a094-5ee2d15ba01d.jpg?itok=QGu9AYmc" width="150" height="150" alt="Tai Chi - Clemons" title="Tai Chi - Clemons" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Tai Chi - Clemons</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><div>This class covers the basics of Tai Chi, a martial art characterized by soft, slow flowing movements of the torso and arms. The practice is a form of meditation in motion that improves balance, muscle tone and promotes stress reduction. </div><div> </div>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/class/restorative-yin-yoga-clemons"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/img_7996.jpg?itok=KFn7hz4I" width="150" height="150" alt="Restorative Yin Yoga - Clemons" title="Restorative Yin Yoga - Clemons" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Restorative Yin Yoga - Clemons</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>This class focuses on poses that promote relaxation, restoration, and rejuvenation.</p><div> </div>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/class/yoga-focus-clemons"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/ngrc_02.jpg?itok=OA1pkdDw" width="150" height="150" alt="Yoga for Focus - Clemons" title="Yoga for Focus - Clemons" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Yoga for Focus - Clemons</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Learn to utilize the timeless techniques of yoga including to help improve your focus, relieve stress, and transform your perspective. </p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/class/30-minute-mindful-recharge-clemons"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/jacob-postuma-409826-unsplash.jpg?itok=W97W23xI" width="150" height="150" alt="30 Minute Mindful Recharge - Clemons" title="30 Minute Mindful Recharge - Clemons" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">30 Minute Mindful Recharge - Clemons</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Feeling stressed or anxious and need a break? This is a good class for you. This class will explore a variety of mindfulness techniques from breath work to guided exercises aimed at relaxing and rejuvenating your body and mind. No prior experience necessary. </p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/class/meditation-and-art-break-clemons"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/kelly-sikkema-374727-unsplash.jpg?itok=XLUwKdxc" width="150" height="150" alt="Meditation and Art Break - Clemons" title="Meditation and Art Break - Clemons" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Meditation and Art Break - Clemons</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Pause and connect with your innate creativity. We'll explore art as process rather than a product, using multiple drawing materials, paint and collage.</p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/class/relax-recharge-alexander-technique-clemons"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/ostin-thammavongsa-414884-unsplash.jpg?itok=N6f321rT" width="150" height="150" alt="Relax & Recharge with Alexander Technique - Clemons" title="Relax & Recharge with Alexander Technique - Clemons" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Relax & Recharge with Alexander Technique - Clemons</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>We will explore breath and balance; and rest and rejuvenation with a combination of quiet individual work and group interactive games all designed to ease your body and relax your mind. </p>    </div>  </div></div></a><div class='clear'></div><h2 class='lower'>Summer 2018</h2>
<div class='list-group'><a href="/class/summer-wellness-wednesdays-garden-and-amphitheater"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/35323855045_8f0f733e4c_o.jpg?itok=F4oQJxLW" width="150" height="150" alt="Summer Wellness Wednesdays at the Garden and Amphitheater " title="Summer Wellness Wednesdays at the Garden and Amphitheater " /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Summer Wellness Wednesdays at the Garden and Amphitheater </h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Join Tai-chi instructor Hiromi Johnson and yoga instructors from CSC and Common Ground Healing Arts for this fun and restorative evening series for people of all ages and abilities.</p>    </div>  </div></div></a><div class='clear'></div><h2 class='lower'>Spring 2018</h2>
<div class='list-group'><a href="/Clemons220/Embodied-self-care-students"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/p1120035.jpg?itok=j7Yb7kMV" width="150" height="150" alt="Embodied Self Care for Students" title="Embodied Self Care for Students" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Embodied Self Care for Students</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Join us for a contemplative experience and discussion on using the wisdom of the body to create a personalized self-care routine.</p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/Clemons220/Embodied-self-care-staff-and-faculty"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/p1120035.jpg?itok=j7Yb7kMV" width="150" height="150" alt="Embodied Self Care for Staff and Faculty" title="Embodied Self Care for Staff and Faculty" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Embodied Self Care for Staff and Faculty</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Join us for a contemplative experience and discussion on using the wisdom of the body to create a personalized self-care routine.</span></p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/Clemons220/Yoga-sleep-and-relaxation"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/sleep.jpg?itok=W90HhA8M" width="150" height="150" alt="Yoga for Sleep and Relaxation" title="Yoga for Sleep and Relaxation" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Yoga for Sleep and Relaxation</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>This restorative 3-week series teaches postures and breathwork which aid sleep by lowering the heart rate, and calming the mind. We will use props to allow the muscles to completely release and relax.</p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/Clemons220/Fostering-resilience-series"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/tim-davis-1_0.jpg?itok=XWKJWPiB" width="150" height="150" alt="Fostering Resilience Series with Tim Davis" title="Fostering Resilience Series with Tim Davis" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Fostering Resilience Series with Tim Davis</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Join us for this four-part series on scientifically supported approaches to managing stress and for prospering in times of adversity.</p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/Clemons220/Awareness-and-integration"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/zoe-1.jpg?itok=RnclKtee" width="150" height="150" alt="Awareness and Integration" title="Awareness and Integration" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Awareness and Integration</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Each session in this 3-week series will look at a different area of practice with the intent of building integrative awareness. </p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/Clemons220/Qi-gong"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/qigong2.jpg?itok=N2TVFcQ6" width="150" height="150" alt="Qi Gong" title="Qi Gong" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Qi Gong</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, movements, breathing techniques, and focused intention.</p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/Clemons220/Tai-Chi"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/hiromi.johnson.768x390.jpg?itok=NOojgWOE" width="150" height="150" alt="Tai Chi" title="Tai Chi" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Tai Chi</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>This class will teach the basics of Tai Chi, a martial art characterized by soft and slow flowing movements of the torso and arms coordinated with shifts in body weight and easy movement. </p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/Clemons220/Stress-relief-study-break"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/documentary-1276188_960_720.jpg?itok=4XAp-dSC" width="150" height="150" alt="Stress Relief Study Break " title="Stress Relief Study Break " /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Stress Relief Study Break </h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Join us for a relaxing and reflective evening to help us to settle our minds and unwind. We will begin each class with a personal check-in about the day, followed by a new breath and relaxation meditation technique.</p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/Clemons220/Beginner-yoga-series"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/yoga_d9a8515toned.jpg?itok=BNNCUAqo" width="150" height="150" alt="Beginner Yoga Series" title="Beginner Yoga Series" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Beginner Yoga Series</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>In this 6-week series, you will learn how yoga can help you reduce stress and enjoy increased levels of fitness, health and well-being. </p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/Clemons220/Self-care-essentials"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/meditation-2262835_960_720.jpg?itok=aUDuqk_f" width="150" height="150" alt="Self-Care Essentials" title="Self-Care Essentials" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Self-Care Essentials</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>These sessions will offer practical exercises and contemplative activities designed to heal and care for ourselves with added grace and balance.</p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/class/intro-mindfulness-meditation"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/wave-2091858_960_720.jpg?itok=H4dmFJJL" width="150" height="150" alt="Intro to Mindfulness Meditation" title="Intro to Mindfulness Meditation" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Intro to Mindfulness Meditation</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>This class will instruct on the basics of mindfulness meditation such as awareness of the breath, body, emotions, and thoughts.</p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/Clemons220/Contemplationatuva-weekly-meeting"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/rock-1573133_960_720.jpg?itok=oqt30r_9" width="150" height="150" alt="Contemplation@UVA Weekly Meeting (Student-led program)" title="Contemplation@UVA Weekly Meeting (Student-led program)" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Contemplation@UVA Weekly Meeting (Student-led program)</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Contemplation at UVA will be hosting weekly sessions in Clemons Contemplative Room 220 offering students an open space for conversation, meditation, and exploration of other contemplative activities.</p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/Clemons220/Restorative-yin-yoga"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/yinyoga.720x432.jpg?itok=qeRPR3YR" width="150" height="150" alt="Restorative Yin Yoga" title="Restorative Yin Yoga" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Restorative Yin Yoga</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>This class focuses on poses that promote relaxation, restoration and rejuvenation through the use of props-blocks, blankets, bolsters, straps, etc..-that help relieve the effects of chronic stress, including weakness and fatigue brought on by our daily fast-paced activities. </p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/Clemons220/Candlelight-restorative-yoga"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/stocksnap_0maa9576ur.jpg?itok=vtSlFbZy" width="150" height="150" alt="Candlelight Restorative Yoga" title="Candlelight Restorative Yoga" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Candlelight Restorative Yoga</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Set in a soothing candlelit environment, this class focuses on poses that promote relaxation and restoration. </p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/Clemons220/Biofeedback-resilience-lab"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/heartbeat-163709_960_720.jpg?itok=mCiJwS05" width="150" height="150" alt="Biofeedback Resilience Lab" title="Biofeedback Resilience Lab" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Biofeedback Resilience Lab</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>With the use of a biofeedback system that measures your heart-rate variability, you will be able to see your body's unique reaction to stress as well as its response to breathing techniques. </p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/Clemons220/Contemplation-in-motion"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/friendship-2366955_960_720.jpg?itok=p4ODo4Sa" width="150" height="150" alt="Contemplation in Motion" title="Contemplation in Motion" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Contemplation in Motion</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Join movement, dance, improv instructor Brad Stoller for this exploration of body/listening, movement/stillness, and contemplative/wildness practice.</p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/Clemons220/RelaxandRechargewiththeAlexanderTechnique"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/musi2559.jpg?itok=Qg8lvBFZ" width="150" height="150" alt="Relax & Recharge with the Alexander Technique" title="Relax & Recharge with the Alexander Technique" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Relax & Recharge with the Alexander Technique</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Offered weekly, we will explore breath and balance; and rest and rejuvenation. Emphasis will be on relaxing both mind and body while improving attention and the ability to be present. </p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/Clemons220/Mindfulness-mondays-pm"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/candle-335965_960_720.jpg?itok=pCNFWjN0" width="150" height="150" alt="Mindfulness Mondays PM" title="Mindfulness Mondays PM" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Mindfulness Mondays PM</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Join CSC contemplative instructors each Monday in exploring different elements of basic mindfulness meditation including awareness, breathwork, body scan and relaxation, stress reduction, emotional regulation, and resilience.</p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/Clemons220/Peer-meditation-leadership"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/pexels-photo-13918.jpg?itok=hbSb-bOD" width="150" height="150" alt="Peer Meditation Leadership" title="Peer Meditation Leadership" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Peer Meditation Leadership</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>This course will introduce students to mindfulness practices, and prepare them to instruct their peers in mindfulness meditation in settings such as school, work, clubs, and sport.</p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/Clemons220/Mindfulness-Mondays"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/mindfulnessmondays.jpg?itok=dB-Elub5" width="150" height="150" alt="Mindfulness Mondays Lunchbreak" title="Mindfulness Mondays Lunchbreak" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Mindfulness Mondays Lunchbreak</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Join CSC contemplative instructors each Monday in exploring different elements of basic mindfulness meditation including awareness, breathwork, body scan and relaxation, stress reduction, emotional regulation, and resilience.</p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/Clemons220/Heartfulness-Meditation"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/heart-1192662_960_720.jpg?itok=ZMGLY-O1" width="150" height="150" alt="Heartfulness Meditation (Student-led program) " title="Heartfulness Meditation (Student-led program) " /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Heartfulness Meditation (Student-led program) </h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>This student-led meditation session is aimed at increasing our ability to be more present, aware, concentrated, and compassionate. The session includes a short guided relaxation meditation followed by 20 mins of silent meditation and reflection. Open to all.</p>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/Clemons220/Yoga-back-pain"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/behind-3082826.jpg?itok=YrXMKOct" width="150" height="150" alt="Yoga for Back Pain" title="Yoga for Back Pain" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Yoga for Back Pain</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>This therapeutic class focuses on balancing strength and flexibility in the lower back, upper back, and neck. Practice is slow and gentle and suited for all levels. </p>    </div>  </div></div></a><div class='clear'></div><h2 class='lower'>Summer 2017</h2>
<div class='list-group'><a href="/content/rejuvenating-yoga"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/Yoga_0.jpg?itok=wmaS6GrD" width="150" height="150" alt="Rejuvenating Yoga" title="Rejuvenating Yoga" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Rejuvenating Yoga</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>This class will be an approachable, medium energy flow yoga.</p>
    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/content/thrive-6-sessions-yoga-mindfulness-workshop"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/Thrive.jpg?itok=u-zTkM7i" width="150" height="150" alt="THRIVE-6 Sessions Yoga & Mindfulness Workshop" title="THRIVE-6 Sessions Yoga & Mindfulness Workshop" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">THRIVE-6 Sessions Yoga & Mindfulness Workshop</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p><span style="text-align: justify;">Development of a simple home practice, weekly e-mail reminders, and a 5-hour retreat support your personal journey.</span></p>
    </div>  </div></div></a><div class='clear'></div><h2 class='lower'>Spring 2017</h2>
<div class='list-group'><a href="/content/art-grounds-yoga-series"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/Art%20Grounds%20Yoga%20Series.png?itok=_t5Tg00l" width="150" height="150" alt="Art Grounds Yoga Series" title="Art Grounds Yoga Series" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Art Grounds Yoga Series</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p><span style="text-align: justify;">Free weekly b</span><span style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(59, 59, 59);">Free weekly beginner-friendly yoga class in April for all School of Architecture students, faculty, and staff. Tuesday 7:15-8:</span>15PM<span style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(59, 59, 59);"> @ Campbell 405 From April 4 - 25</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(59, 59, 59);">Wear non-restricting, comfortable clothing (doesn't have to be gym-wear). </span><span style="color: rgb(59, 59, 59);">Bring a yoga mat if you have one, and a towel to go underneath.</span></p>
    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/content/free-tai-chi"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/opensource_google_man-dressed-in-white-praticing-tai-chi-on-beasch.jpg?itok=iHoAFUyC" width="150" height="150" alt="FREE T'ai Chi" title="FREE T'ai Chi" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">FREE T'ai Chi</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>All levels and abilities welcome. This class is a drop in class free for everyone! </p><div> </div>    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/content/mindfulness-mondays-1"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/meditate.png?itok=iNz9p067" width="150" height="150" alt="Mindfulness Mondays" title="Mindfulness Mondays" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Mindfulness Mondays</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p> Join other like-minded participants and a multitude of contemplative instructors for 30-minutes of guided meditation, discussion, and snacks.</p>
    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/content/free-night-owl-yoga-0"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/nightyoga_0.jpg?itok=NM33ARaY" width="150" height="150" alt="Free Night Owl Yoga" title="Free Night Owl Yoga" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Free Night Owl Yoga</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Yoga for all levels, Tuesdays + Wednesdays 8-9pm all semester. AFC Multi-Purpose Room 1</p>    </div>  </div></div></a><div class='clear'></div><h2 class='lower'>Fall 2016</h2>
<div class='list-group'><a href="/content/2016-fall-free-tai-chi"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/tai-chi_0.jpg?itok=MbWet6l_" width="150" height="150" alt="Fall 2016 FREE T'ai Chi" title="Fall 2016 FREE T'ai Chi" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Fall 2016 FREE T'ai Chi</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Weekly classes Co-Sponsored by CSC and Compassionate Care Initiative</p>
<p>Free Drop-in classes for Everyone!</p>
    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/content/free-yoga-workshops-john-bultman"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/4665847193c6ed52df7bb9e52bcddd5b.jpeg?itok=BlJ9OBFZ" width="150" height="150" alt="FREE Yoga Workshops with John Bultman" title="FREE Yoga Workshops with John Bultman" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">FREE Yoga Workshops with John Bultman</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Free Yoga Workshops, topics include back bending, yogic theory on and off the mat and building a personal yoga practice.  </p>
    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/content/mysore-individually-catered-yoga-classes"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/mysore2_0.jpeg?itok=9ZgvTmKx" width="150" height="150" alt="Mysore (Individually catered yoga classes) " title="Mysore (Individually catered yoga classes) " /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Mysore (Individually catered yoga classes) </h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-6b966cac-27e7-f5bb-dc55-81b274d2958d">Mysore (Individually catered yoga classes) </span></p>
<p dir="ltr">@North Grounds Recreations Center, room MP3</p>
<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-6b966cac-27e7-f5bb-dc55-81b274d2958d">M-Th 6:30AM-9:30AM, Fri 6:30-7:30AM, </span>Sun 10AM-12PM</p>
<p dir="ltr">*Conference* (Q&A regarding practice and philosophy) 12-1PM at Shark Mountain Coffee (ILab)</p>
    </div>  </div></div></a><div class='clear'></div><h2 class='lower'>Summer 2016</h2>
<div class='list-group'><a href="/content/free-yoga-classes-uva-employees"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/UVAHealth-Yoga.jpg?itok=NdUdz-mZ" width="150" height="150" alt="Free Yoga Classes for UVA Employees " title="Free Yoga Classes for UVA Employees " /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Free Yoga Classes for UVA Employees </h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser">    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/content/uvas-compassionate-care-initiative%E2%80%99s-summer-2016-offerings"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/meditation-hands_istock.jpg?itok=D5cwYtxt" width="150" height="150" alt="UVA's Compassionate Care Initiative’s Summer 2016 Programs " title="UVA's Compassionate Care Initiative’s Summer 2016 Programs " /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">UVA's Compassionate Care Initiative’s Summer 2016 Programs </h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser">    </div>  </div></div></a><div class='clear'></div><h2 class='lower'>Spring 2016</h2>
<div class='list-group'><a href="/content/freemeditation-opengrounds"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/mindful-class_0.jpg?itok=2sy3zEoR" width="150" height="150" alt="Free Mindfulness Meditation at Open Grounds" title="Free Mindfulness Meditation at Open Grounds" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Free Mindfulness Meditation at Open Grounds</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Join us for free guided meditation at Open Grounds. </p>
    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/content/contemplation-curry"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/Meditation-Yogapants.jpg?itok=_dg3SiWR" width="150" height="150" alt="Contemplation at Curry" title="Contemplation at Curry" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Contemplation at Curry</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Free yoga and mindfulness meditation practice offered jointly by the Curry School and the Contemplative Sciences Center.</p>
    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/content/free-taichi"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/tai-chi.jpg?itok=mIFoP8H5" width="150" height="150" alt="FREE Tai Chi " title="FREE Tai Chi " /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">FREE Tai Chi </h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Weekly classes Co-Sponsored by CSC and Compassionate Care Initiative. </p>
    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/content/law-library-meditation-breaksSpring2016"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/meditationhands.jpg?itok=OqKqkvQj" width="150" height="150" alt="Law Library Meditation Break" title="Law Library Meditation Break" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Law Library Meditation Break</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>The Law Library is hosting weekly meditation study breaks that are open to all students across Grounds.</p>
    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/content/mindfulness-mondays"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/meditate.png?itok=iNz9p067" width="150" height="150" alt="Mindfulness Mondays" title="Mindfulness Mondays" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Mindfulness Mondays</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p><span style="line-height: 26.666667938232422px;">Meditation and mindfulness on Grounds. </span></p>
    </div>  </div></div></a><div class='clear'></div><h2 class='lower'>Fall 2015</h2>
<div class='list-group'><a href="/content/empowering-those-who-care-others-innate-compassion-training-0"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/JohnMakransky_headshot.jpg?itok=eobYsOYZ" width="150" height="150" alt="Empowering Those who Care for Others: Innate Compassion Training" title="Empowering Those who Care for Others: Innate Compassion Training" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Empowering Those who Care for Others: Innate Compassion Training</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p><span style="line-height: 26.6666679382324px;">In this retreat, Dr. Makransky will introduce Innate Compassion Training (ICT).</span></p>
    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/content/creative-arts-workshop"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/drawing_full_0.jpg?itok=B47ZeK6e" width="150" height="150" alt="Fall 2015 Creative Arts Workshop" title="Fall 2015 Creative Arts Workshop" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Fall 2015 Creative Arts Workshop</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser">    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/content/spring-2015-meditation-sessions-0"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/meditate%20_0.jpg?itok=xXFevdqR" width="150" height="150" alt="Fall 2015 Meditation Sessions" title="Fall 2015 Meditation Sessions" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Fall 2015 Meditation Sessions</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p><span style="line-height: 26.6666679382324px;">Meditation and mindfulness on Grounds. </span></p>
    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/content/intro-mysore-workshop-afc-0"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/zen_full_2.jpg?itok=zAkLy4lg" width="150" height="150" alt="Intro. to Mysore Workshop at AFC " title="Intro. to Mysore Workshop at AFC " /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Intro. to Mysore Workshop at AFC </h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p><span style="line-height: 26.6666679382324px;">Learn the fundamentals of the Ashtanga yoga practice in a slow, safe, and comprehensive manner.</span></p>
    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/content/law-library-meditation-breaks"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/balance_full_1.jpg?itok=cGxDs9D9" width="150" height="150" alt="Law Library Meditation Breaks " title="Law Library Meditation Breaks " /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Law Library Meditation Breaks </h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p><span style="line-height: 26.6666679382324px;">The Law Library is hosting weekly meditation study breaks that are open to all students across Grounds.</span></p>
    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/content/intro-mysore-workshop-mcleod-hall-0"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/zen_full_0.jpg?itok=Zudl9tJE" width="150" height="150" alt="Intro. to Mysore Workshop at McLeod Hall" title="Intro. to Mysore Workshop at McLeod Hall" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Intro. to Mysore Workshop at McLeod Hall</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p><span style="line-height: 26.6666679382324px;">Learn the fundamentals of the Ashtanga yoga practice in a slow, safe, and comprehensive manner. </span></p>
    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/content/yoga-and-meditation-class"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/yoga%20mat_full.jpg?itok=_xVwbX4-" width="150" height="150" alt="Fall 2015 Yoga and Meditation Class " title="Fall 2015 Yoga and Meditation Class " /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Fall 2015 Yoga and Meditation Class </h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>This class blends elements of vinyasa flow yoga with meditation and breathing exercises (pranayama). </p>
    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/content/rr-triathlon-running-yoga-meditation"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/bike%20full.jpg?itok=mFpoxisg" width="150" height="150" alt="R&R Triathlon (Running, Yoga, Meditation)" title="R&R Triathlon (Running, Yoga, Meditation)" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">R&R Triathlon (Running, Yoga, Meditation)</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Join us for 4 weeks of sweat, laughs, and fun as we invigorate, strengthen and balance our bodies and minds</p>
    </div>  </div></div></a><div class='clear'></div><h2 class='lower'>Spring 2014</h2>
<div class='list-group'><a href="/content/free-yoga-gentlehatha-yoga-class-fridays-offered-school-nursings-compassionate-care"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/yoga11.jpg?itok=28gy5pHd" width="150" height="150" alt="Free Yoga Gentle/Hatha Yoga Class on Fridays Offered by the School of Nursing's Compassionate Care Initiative" title="Free Yoga Gentle/Hatha Yoga Class on Fridays Offered by the School of Nursing's Compassionate Care Initiative" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Free Yoga Gentle/Hatha Yoga Class on Fridays Offered by the School of Nursing's Compassionate Care Initiative</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Free yoga classes offered by the School of Nursing's Compassionate Care Initiative. All levels of the community welcome.</p>
    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/content/free-yoga-gentlehatha-yoga-class-tuesdays-offered-school-nursings-compassionate-care"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/_IMG2933.jpg?itok=_aftSd7v" width="150" height="150" alt="Free Yoga Gentle/Hatha Yoga Class on Tuesdays Offered by the School of Nursing's Compassionate Care Initiative" title="Free Yoga Gentle/Hatha Yoga Class on Tuesdays Offered by the School of Nursing's Compassionate Care Initiative" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Free Yoga Gentle/Hatha Yoga Class on Tuesdays Offered by the School of Nursing's Compassionate Care Initiative</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Free yoga classes offered by the School of Nursing's Compassionate Care Initiative. All levels of the community welcome.</p>
    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/content/free-yoga-classes-offered-school-nursings-compassionate-care-initiative"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/yoga30.jpg?itok=FaFeKyvq" width="150" height="150" alt="Free Yoga Gentle/Hatha Yoga Class on Mondays Offered by the School of Nursing's Compassionate Care Initiative" title="Free Yoga Gentle/Hatha Yoga Class on Mondays Offered by the School of Nursing's Compassionate Care Initiative" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Free Yoga Gentle/Hatha Yoga Class on Mondays Offered by the School of Nursing's Compassionate Care Initiative</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Free yoga classes offered by the School of Nursing's Compassionate Care Initiative. All levels of the community welcome.</p>
    </div>  </div></div></a><a href="/content/free-weekly-yoga-class-school-architecture"><div class="list-item"><div class="list-item-image"><img src="http://csc.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/csc_medium/public/arms.jpg?itok=Zc5yhwAZ" width="150" height="150" alt="Free Weekly Yoga Class for the School of Architecture" title="Free Weekly Yoga Class for the School of Architecture" /></div>  <h3 class="list-item-title">Free Weekly Yoga Class for the School of Architecture</h3>  <div class="list-item-body">    <div class="list-item-teaser"><p>Tuesdays from 12:15-1:15pm in Campbell Hall Room 405 (4th floor)<strong> | </strong>Free yoga class for to all students, faculty, and staff in the School of Architecture.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.uvacontemplation.org/content/john-campbell" target="_blank">John Campbell</a>, a founding member of the new U.Va. Contemplative Sciences Center, will begin teaching a free weekly yoga class on Tuesdays at 12:15pm in Campbell 405.  The inspiration behind the class is that community-experience yoga practice can be a way to connect our minds, bodies and spirits to the ethos of holistic, optimal living here at the School of Architecture.</p>
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Peer Meditation Leadership

Mindfulness Mondays Lunchbreak

Heartfulness Meditation (Student-led program)

Yoga for Back Pain

Summer 2017

Rejuvenating Yoga

THRIVE-6 Sessions Yoga & Mindfulness Workshop

Spring 2017

Art Grounds Yoga Series

FREE T'ai Chi

Mindfulness Mondays

Free Night Owl Yoga

Fall 2016

Fall 2016 FREE T'ai Chi

FREE Yoga Workshops with John Bultman

Mysore (Individually catered yoga classes)

Summer 2016

Free Yoga Classes for UVA Employees

UVA's Compassionate Care Initiative’s Summer 2016 Programs

Spring 2016

Free Mindfulness Meditation at Open Grounds

Contemplation at Curry

FREE Tai Chi

Law Library Meditation Break

Mindfulness Mondays

Fall 2015

Empowering Those who Care for Others: Innate Compassion Training

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