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Winter Break Reading Group: Contemplative Practices in Higher Education

| Jan 22 | Join us for this book discussion of Contemplative Practices in Higher Education.

When
Jan 22 2020 - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Where
Center for Teaching Excellence Library, Hotel D, East Range
See map: Google Maps
Maria Kozhevnikov: Boosting Human Cognition with Vajrayana Tantric Practices

| NOV 15 | Which meditation practices boost brain performance? Kozhevnikov presents her research on Vajrayana vs Theravada meditation.

When
Nov 15 2019 - 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Where
New Cabell Hall, 236 Conference Room
See map: Google Maps
Candy Gunther Brown: Why are Public-School Yoga and Mindfulness Popular and Controversial?

| Nov 8 | An exploration of objections to public-school yoga, mindfulness, and other meditation programs. 

When
Nov 8 2019 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Where
Ruffner Hall, G004
See map: Google Maps
Alejandro Chaoul: Tibetan Yoga for Health and Well-Being

| Nov 7| Learn how Tibetan yoga can improve physical and emotional health, healing the body-energy-mind system.

When
Nov 7 2019 - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where
Clemons Library, Room 220
See map: Google Maps
LeeRay Costa Events — Talk: A Contemplative Feminist Approach to Teaching about Race & Whiteness; Workshop: Beloved Community & Social Justice in the College Classroom

| Nov 1| Join CSC and Center for Teaching Excellence for an open talk and workshop.

When
Nov 1 2019 - 10:00 AM
Where
Newcomb Hall, Rm 481; and Center for Teaching Excellence
See map: Google Maps
Book Discussion: Debating Yoga and Mindfulness in Public Schools, Reforming Secular Education or Reestablishing Religion?

| Oct 25 |This discussion of Candy Gunther Brown's book is taking place in advance of the author's talk on 11/8.

When
Oct 25 2019 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Where
Alderman Library 323
See map: Google Maps
Donald Rothberg: Contemplation, Service, and Activism—Connecting Inner and Outer Transformation

| Oct 24 | An exploration of the nature of contemplative engagement and how it might help us respond to some of the great challenges of our times.

When
Oct 24 2019 - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Where
Ruffner G004
See map: Google Maps
Festy at IX Park

| Oct 11 - Oct 13 | A 3-day music and mindfulness festival!

When
Oct 11 2019 - 12:00 PM
Where
IX Park, Charlottesville
See map: Google Maps
Aneel Chima: The Future of Human Flourishing

| Listen to the talk|What is the future of human flourishing in a world where cultural rhythms are accelerating? 

When
Oct 9 2019 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Where
Digital Pedagogy in Action

| Oct 8 |A 1-day summit exploring "digital pedagogy in action." Keynote speaker: Sean Michael Morris.

When
Oct 8 2019 - 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Where
Georges Student Center, Clemons Library, 2nd Floor
See map: Google Maps

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Critical, Creative, Contemplative: Inquiry and Pedagogy in Service of Student Flourishing

WHEN: Fri., Jan 31 2020 - 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
WHERE: Rotunda Multipurpose Room

How contemplative inquiry and pedagogy can transform research, scholarship, and teaching in any discipline.

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Critical, Creative, Contemplative: Inquiry and Pedagogy in Service of Student Flourishing

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Ashtanga Yoga: Sunday-Friday Mornings—Spring 2020
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Yoga for All Bodies — Spring 2020
5:30pm to 6:30pm
 
Mindfulness Meditation — Spring 2020
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Yoga for Better Sleep — Spring 2020
12:00pm to 1:00pm
 
Winter Break Reading Group: Contemplative Practices in Higher Education
3:30pm to 5:00pm
 
T'ai Chi — Spring 2020
5:30pm to 6:30pm
 
Mind & Body Student CIO Meeting — Spring 2020
8:00pm to 9:00pm
 
Candlelight Restorative Yoga — Spring 2020
7:00pm to 8:00pm
 
Mindfulness Meditation — Spring 2020
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Yoga for Stress Relief — Spring 2020
12:00pm to 1:00pm
 
Thriving in Graduate School - Contemplative Inquiry, Pedagogy, and Practice
3:30pm to 5:00pm
 
Mindfulness Meditation — Spring 2020
8:00pm
 
Yoga for All Bodies — Spring 2020
5:30pm to 6:30pm
 
Yoga for Better Sleep — Spring 2020
12:00pm to 1:00pm
 
T'ai Chi — Spring 2020
5:30pm to 6:30pm
 
Mind & Body Student CIO Meeting — Spring 2020
8:00pm to 9:00pm
 
Candlelight Restorative Yoga — Spring 2020
7:00pm to 8:00pm
 
Mindfulness Meditation — Spring 2020
8:00pm
 
Critical, Creative, Contemplative: Inquiry and Pedagogy in Service of Student Flourishing
12:00pm to 1:30pm