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.
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A 60-minute immersive musical experience. Arrive ready to be blindfolded, let go, and step into a little magic.
Golden Hour is an immersive, 60-minute musical experience inspired by that fleeting, almost magical feeling of golden hour. It is that moment when the light softens, time seems to slow down, and the world feels a little more extraordinary.
Slow down your pace to reconnect with the natural world. In this 90-minute micro-retreat, you’ll explore simple expressive eco-art practices, relaxing therapeutic movement, and sensory activities designed to support wellbeing and deepen your connection with nature. Discover how a retreat is possible even in an urban setting for a short block of time.