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After School Specials

WEEKLY ON MONDAYS. Take a guided mindful walk around the Dell and Contemplative Commons. For Students.

When
September 9, 2024 to November 18, 2024 (4:00pm to 4:45pm)
Where
Contemplative Commons 1st Floor Lobby
See map: Google Maps
Salon Research Series: "Tulpa"

Tulpamancy is the practice of training the imagination to create invisible mental companions called “tulpas."

When
November 14, 2024 (3:30pm to 5:00pm)
Where
Contemplative Commons, Room 404
See map: Google Maps
SPECIAL EVENT: Yoga Practice + Book Talk with Sharath Jois

Yoga master, practitioner, and lineage holder of Ashtanga Yoga, Sharath Jois will be releasing a new, accessible yoga series.

When
November 8, 2024 (10:15am to 1:00pm)
Where
Contemplative Sciences Center, Convergence Hall
See map: Google Maps
Introduction to Thinking-at-the-Edge for Faculty

The Contemplative Sciences Center is co-sponsoring two talks facilitated by Professor Donata Schoeller entitled "Thinking-at-the-Edge," one for graduate students and one for faculty. 

When
November 8, 2024 (9:30am to 12:00pm)
Where
Ridley 175
See map: Google Maps
Introduction to Thinking-at-the-Edge for Graduate Students

The Contemplative Sciences Center is co-sponsoring two talks facilitated by Professor Donata Schoeller entitled "Thinking-at-the-Edge," one for graduate students and one for faculty. 

When
November 7, 2024 (12:00pm to 3:00pm)
Where
Gilmer 490
See map: Google Maps
Post-Election Commons Unplugged Drop-In

Following the stress of Election Day, join us for some self-led exploration and decompression with snacks, music, and no screens.

When
November 6, 2024 (10:00am to 2:00pm)
Where
Contemplative Commons 404 (Great Hall)
See map: Google Maps
Pre-Election Special: Guided Walk Around Dell Pond

Ease pre-election stress with an opportunity to connect with nature and move your body. 

When
November 4, 2024 (4:00pm to 5:00pm)
Where
Contemplative Commons 1st Floor Lobby
See map: Google Maps
Ways of Preserving Mindfulness: A Tibetan Typology by Jigme Lingpa (1730-1798)

This lecture will focus on “mindfulness” as it has been understood and cultivated in Indian and Tibetan Buddhism, according to the typology formulated by Rigdzin Jigme Lingpa.

When
November 1, 2024 (3:30pm to 5:00pm)
Where
Contemplative Commons 404
See map: Google Maps
Morven Student Days Fall 2024

The Contemplative Sciences Center is participating in Morven Sustainability Lab's Student Days!

When
October 27, 2024 (11:00am to 5:00pm)
Where
Morven Farm
See map: Google Maps
Mid-Day Minis

WEEKLY ON WED/THURSDAYS. Connect with your body and explore new contemplative practices all while taking a mid-day break! For Students.

When
September 11, 2024 to October 24, 2024 (11:50am to 12:20pm)
Where
Contemplative Commons 1st floor (studio 1B)
See map: Google Maps

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Chai and Chats: Yoga Q&A

WHEN:
Repeats every week every Friday until Fri Jan 10 2025 except Fri Nov 08 2024, Fri Nov 15 2024, Fri Nov 29 2024, Fri Dec 13 2024, Fri Dec 20 2024, Fri Dec 27 2024, Fri Jan 03 2025.
Fri., Oct 18 2024 - 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
WHERE: Contemplative Commons 408 & 404

John Bultman will be leading the following series (after Led Primary Fridays, 6:30-8am) for the rest of the semester and beyond: Chai and Chats: Yoga Q&A with Tea and snacks.

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Chai and Chats: Yoga Q&A

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Ashtanga Yoga: Mysore-Style Sessions (Mon-Thu) - Fall 2024
6:00am to 9:00am
 
First-Year Gratitude Mural Event
3:15pm to 4:45pm
 
Ashtanga Yoga: Mysore-Style Sessions (Mon-Thu) - Fall 2024
6:00am to 9:00am
 
Meditation from the Dell
8:30am to 9:00am
 
Ashtanga Yoga: Mysore-Style Sessions (Mon-Thu) - Fall 2024
6:00am to 9:00am
 
Mid-Day Minis
11:30am to 12:30pm
 
Ashtanga Yoga: Mysore-Style Sessions (Mon-Thu) - Fall 2024
6:00am to 9:00am
 
Mid-Day Minis
11:30am to 12:30pm
 
Ashtanga Yoga: Sanskrit-Counted Primary Series - Fall 2024
6:30am to 8:00am
 
Chai and Chats: Yoga Q&A
8:00am to 9:00am
 
Reflective Writing
11:00am to 1:30pm
 
Coastal Futures Festival 2024
2:00pm to 5:00pm
 
Wind Down Yoga
3:00pm to 4:30pm
 
 
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End-of-Semester Study Café
12:00pm to 3:00pm
 
Meditation from the Dell
8:30am to 9:00am
 
 
Commons Unplugged
10:00am to 2:00pm
 
Salon Research Series: "Darkness" led by Kelsey Johnson
3:30pm to 5:00pm
 
 
 
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