Fridays
8:00 - 9:00am
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.
Thursdays
6:00 - 7:00pm
Open to All
In this restorative practice we will focus on calming the body, slowing the breath and focusing on the present. This yoga practice will increase circulation and endorphins that encourage relaxation which help you into a state of inner peace for a restful sleep. This class is taught Thursday 6-7pm in studio 4A.
Thursdays
5:00 - 5:45pm
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.
Tuesdays
5:30 - 6:30pm
Open to All
How are the body and the breath connected to how we feel? This class explores how we can use our autonomic nervous system to reach a different state of presence. Each session opens with a form of embodied movement, often a vinyasa flow or something dynamic. Once the body is warm, we shift into breathwork sequences or meditation, drawing on practices refined over centuries in yogic traditions and adapted here for a modern, practical context. No prior yoga or meditation experience is required.
Mondays to Fridays
12:00 - 12:20pm
Open to All
Join us for a midday contemplative break led by the Contemplative Sciences Center staff and guest instructors. While practices shared may come from various traditions, they aim to invite participants to explore the mindful qualities of present-moment awareness, curiosity, and non-judgment. These are free, drop-in sessions for all of the UVA and Charlottesville community. Open and accessible to beginners and advanced practitioners alike.
Sundays
2:00 - 5:00pm
For UVA students
Put away your phones, turn off your laptops and settle in for screen-free reading at the Contemplative Commons.
Read for class (print out your coursework!) or just bring your favorite book or magazine. Comfy couches and snacks will be provided.
Every Sunday from 2-5pm on the 4th Floor Alchemy space in the Contemplative Commons.
Drop in and leave whenever you like. No registration required.
Fridays
6:30 - 8:00am
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.
Mondays to Thursdays
6:00 - 9:00am
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.
Fridays
12:30 - 2:45pm
Open to All
Join us Friday afternoons for contemplative activities (sound baths and yoga) specially curated to help you reconnect with your body and feel refreshed for the weekend. Drop in to any class. All are open to the public.