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Selena Cozart surrounded by sound bath bowls.
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Soundbath
Open to All

Join us Saturday May 2 for a sound bath led by Selena Cozart. Free and open to the public.

Selena began her contemplative practice in a 115° heated yoga room in the early 2000s, moving through a 90-minute sequence repeated in the same order each session. Her entry into yoga was sparked by seeing a friend meditate in Easy Pose (Sukhasana) for over an hour — something she once believed was beyond her reach. Curious and determined, she took her first class and was hooked.

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A man doing summersault amidst graphics of flowers
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Capoeira
Open to All
Join us for Capoeira class with Reggie "Reisa" Harrison in Studio 1B on Saturday May 2, 2026 from 11am-12:30pm. Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that blends dance, music, acrobatics, and spirituality, rooted in flow rather than fixed stances. Free and open to the public.
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An Iyengar yoga class at Yoga CVille
Saturdays
12 - 1pm
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Introduction to Iyengar Yoga
Open to All
The Contemplative Sciences Center is pleased to co-sponsor this event with Yoga Cville. Discover the foundational strength and precision of Iyengar Yoga, a method focusing on alignment, sequencing, and the intelligent use of props to make poses accessible to all. This beginner-friendly practice benefits any level of practitioner by building strength, flexibility, and mindfulness through sustained, structured poses, bringing balance to body and mind.
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yoga class yoga pose hands above head
Mondays
6 - 7:15pm
Tuesdays to Thursdays
5:30 - 6:45pm
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Ashtanga Yoga: Active Series
Open to All
The Active Series was developed by Sharath Jois and derived from a traditional Ashtanga Yoga practice. It retains all the benefits of the traditional method keeping the linking of movement with breath but includes new more accessible postures for a wider range of students in a modern age and setting. Students from all levels will be able to participate in a non-intimidating inclusive setting. Classes are open to all.
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Nora Brookfield demonstrating a yoga pose before a window at the Contemplative Commons
Wednesdays
6:30 - 7:30pm
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Therapeutic Yoga for Connection
Open to All
An upbeat, heart-centered class with an energizing flow that builds a feeling of vitality and community. Come to studio 4A to create space for authentic connection with yourself and others. Instructor: Nora Brookfield.
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Young woman, hands in hair, looking stressed in front of a laptop. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio.
Tuesdays
5 - 5:45pm
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Therapeutic Yoga for Stress Management
Open to All
This yoga practice will help lower stress, calm the nervous system, and release physical tension in the muscles. Through yoga, we can cultivate a sense of calm and balance, even amidst life‘s uncertainties and challenges. Instructor: Cindy Crace.
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Yoga Sitting Legs Extended
Tuesdays
4 - 4:45pm
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Therapeutic Yoga for Pain & Injury
Open to All
If you are dealing with (chronic) pain or recovering from an injury, this gentle yoga practice can help you find relief and renewed energy for self-care. Through breath work, movement and modifications, we cultivate a greater sense of body awareness in your healing journey. Please check with your physician for permission to participate. Instructor: Cindy Crace.
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A person doing yoga nidra on the floor in room in the Contemplative Commons
Thursdays
7 - 7:45pm
Fridays
5 - 5:45pm
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Yoga Nidra
Open to All
A practice of bringing the nervous system into the realm of deep relaxation with breath and guided meditation. Instructor: Allie Redshaw.
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a group of students sits on a wooden floor in the Contemplative Commons and meditates, overlooking the foliage below from the floor to ceiling window
Tuesday and Thursdays
7 - 7:20am
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15-Minute Meditation at the Dell
Open to All
An integrative practice with gentle guidance meant to welcome the day with stillness in the body and presence in the mind. Join in person or virtually on Zoom. Instructor: Allie Redshaw.
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Silhouette of a meditator overlooking a city at sunset (Photo by: Jaykumar Bherwan)
Mondays
7:15 - 7:45pm
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Evening Meditation
Open to All
An integrative practice with gentle guidance meant to end the day with stillness in the body and presence in the mind. Instructor: Allie Redshaw.
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Person doing chair yoga in their home by a window
Monday and Wednesdays
12:15 - 12:45pm
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Chair Yoga
Open to All
A seated movement practice meant to meet the physical body where it has landed. In this practice we will breathe and flow through sequences that help us find roots and passively achieve deep, strengthening postures. Join in person or virtually on Zoom. Instructor: Allie Redshaw.
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photo divided into three images: sound bowls, tai chi pose, yoga pose
Fridays
1 - 4:30pm
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Friday Rest Fest
Open to All
Join us Friday afternoons for these contemplative activities specially curated to help you reconnect with your body and feel refreshed for the weekend. (Sound Bath, Qi Gong, Yoga, and T'ai Chi) Drop in to any class. (On 4/17, Sound Bath will be at Dell Field; Adaptive Yoga will be in Studio 3C.)
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a group of students sits on a wooden floor in the Contemplative Commons and meditates, overlooking the foliage below from the floor to ceiling window
Mondays to Fridays
11:30 - 11:50am
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Mindfulness and Meditation
Open to All
Learn about and practice mindfulness and meditation in these free, drop-in sessions for all of the UVA and Charlottesville community. Open and accessible to beginners and advanced practitioners alike, these guided sessions are short and provide time for questions and reflection.
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John Bultman with several people around a table. Cups of chai are on the table.
Fridays
8 - 9am
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Chai & Chats (Yoga Q&A)
Open to All
We will discuss yoga-related topics from philosophical ideas to questions about poses over a cup of chai. All are welcome. No physical practice required. Led by John Bultman.
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Yoga class touching toes
Fridays
6:30 - 8am
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Ashtanga Yoga: Sanskrit-Counted Led Primary Series - Spring 2026
Open to All
In this class, the instructor leads participants through the entire ashtanga primary series, pairing movement with in- and out-breath to the traditional Sanskrit-counted vinyasa. The aim is for participants to flow through the poses and breathe together in a moving group meditation. As time does not allow for the instructor to explain the poses or the flow between them, this class is most suitable for those with experience practicing Ashtanga yoga.
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Students practice Ashtanga Yoga, reaching their arms up towards the ceiling in a room with wooden floors
Mondays to Thursdays
6 - 9am
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Ashtanga Yoga: Mysore-Style Sessions (Mon-Thu) - Spring 2026
Open to All
Mysore-style classes provide students the opportunity to expand their experience and knowledge through individualized instruction and allow for traditional ashtanga yoga sequences to be modified to suit individual needs. This is a great class for beginners and those looking to deepen their relationship with yoga and establish a regular, personalized, and sustainable practice.
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