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Contemplative Classes: Yoga, Mindfulness, and More

Ashtanga yoga classes continue through summer 2021. 
Other contemplative classes will being in August 2021. 
New: Register for the 2021 series: Practice and Process Conversations with Yoga Teachers.
Subscribe to our newsletter for up-to-date scheduling information.


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The Contemplative Sciences Center offers a number of classes and resources for learning and practicing contemplative movements and techniques. Unless otherwise noted, all contemplative classes are virtual via Zoom, free, and open to the public. ** Please note that to register and attend, you must agree to this Release and Waiver of Liability (click link to view: release_and_waiver_of_liability_-_csc_8.2020.pdf)
 
ASHTANGA YOGA PROGRAM
Register for the 2021 series: Practice and Process Conversations with Yoga Teachers.
In these four Friday sessions, John will converse with a yoga teacher from India, Norway, Sweden, and the United States, respectively. These virtual discussions will be insightful to anyone interested in yoga process and practice. Learn more!


Our Ashtanga Yoga program and signature Mysore classes are led by Certified Instructor John Bultman, who is featured in our Ashtanga Primary Series Posters. The goal of our program is to help people of all levels develop a sustainable yoga practice for greater health and well-being.
 

NEW!  10-MINUTE PRACTICE VIDEO: "Yoga for Everyone"
In this 10-minute video, our own John Bultman leads you through sun salutation (A) along with the last three seated postures from the primary ashtanga series. He provides modifications for each pose in split screen format and narrates the vinyasa count in Sanskrit. This video serves as an accessible resource for beginners as well as practitioners of all levels who seek a guided practice from the comfort of their own homes or spaces. Use the video as an independent daily practice tool or as a supplement to other ashtanga classes.



 

NEW!  30-MINUTE PRACTICE VIDEO: "Ashtanga Standing Series"
To access the video, just add your email to this form.
 
In a more in-depth 30-minute video, John leads you through the full standing series from the first part of the primary ashtanga series. He provides modifications for each pose in split screen format and narrates the vinyasa count in Sanskrit. This video can be used as an independent daily practice tool or as a supplemental resource for students who want to get more confident with the ashtanga led-series from the comfort of their own homes and spaces. It is particularly designed to help students begin to memorize (and where necessary modify) the practice to be better prepared for live led-series classes such as our Counted Led Primary Series on Fridays, 7:30-9am.

 

LIVE CLASSES
 

Weekly Mysore Ashtanga Yoga Sessions
This is an all-level class, and participants may come and go as they wish during the scheduled session time.
When:
Monday-Thursday: 6:30-8:30AM ET
Friday: 6:30-7:30AM ET
Sunday: 8-10AM ET
Where:
Zoom: 
https://virginia.zoom.us/j/101692674?pwd=WlNaYmJINTJ3SHlISmpYOGRYMFNmUT09
Meeting ID: 101 692 674
Passcode: Mysore

Counted Led Primary Series
When:
Fridays: 7:30-9AM ET
Where:
Zoom: 
https://virginia.zoom.us/j/290087317?pwd=VzJjdkxmeVlTNkdMTExGcnB4V2lqUT09
Meeting ID: 290 087 317
Passcode: Shunyata

MIND-BODY COURSES  and NIGHT OWL YOGA


CSC partners with UVA's IM-REC Sports to offer yoga classes for all levels. Check back in August 2021 for the Fall 2021 schedule of classes.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Check out our Resources for Well-being during COVID-19, which include guided meditation practices and talks.

Questions about Ashtanga Yoga classes? Email John Bultman at jgb3u@virginia.edu.

Questions about our other contemplative classes? Email Leslie Hubbard at lh2tm@virginia.edu.