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Fall 2019: The Art and Science of Human Flourishing — RELG 1400

Academics   |   This innovative course for first-year students explores human flourishing; wellbeing; and resilience across the lifespan.

Drop-In Classes for Fall 2019

Free   |   Open to UVA and community members. Classes begin week of 9/2. Yoga for Better Sleep, Mindfulness, T'ai Chi, & more.

Fall 2019: The Trauma Sensitive Classroom — EDIS 5014

30 Jul 2019  |  The Trauma-Sensitive Classroom provides the knowledge and skills educators need to provide support for students who are exposed to trauma. 

T'ai Chi Wednesdays in the Garden—Summer/Fall 2019

FREE   |   Class will resume 9/4 in Garden I until late October. It will then continue indoors through December 6. No experience necessary.

4-Session Intro to Ashtanga Yoga Workshop F2019 - Sessions I & II

FREE TSHIRT   |   This workshop is designed for those with little or no yoga experience. The setting allows for individual instructor attention.

New Partnership with Hereford Residential College

Residential   |   A new partnership to promote student wellbeing and flourishing at the University and beyond. 

Fall 2019: Mindfulness For Teachers — EDIS 5012

ACADEMICS   |   UVA Class: Introduction to evidence-based skills for teachers to cultivate inner resources for student social, emotional, and acade

Bringing Contemplation to Life—Gretchen Steidle

ARTICLE   |   Gretchen is the founder of Global Grassroots, an organization that cultivates mindful social change for women in post-conflict countr

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Fall Class  |   Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a seminal mindfulness course. It is an 8-week, practice-based, interactive learning program.

Mindfulness for Healthcare Providers

FALL CLASS  |   Developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is the core program of the Mindfulness Center. 

New Dalai Lama Fellows Cohort Announced

PROGRAM   |   25 Fellows from 18 different countries will participate in a unique leadership curriculum.

What is Contemplative Learning?

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Mindfulness Renewal

FALL CLASS   |  If you’d like to renew a personal practice of mindfulness, this course is designed for you.