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Contemplative Classes: Yoga, Mindfulness, and More

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. (e.g., The in-person Thursday Night Owl Yoga class is free for students and open to everyone with an IMREC gym membership.) ** 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)
 
For a full list of clases, also see our Spring 2021 Drop-In Schedule.

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ASHTANGA YOGA PROGRAM
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

Mysore Ashtanga Yoga for Beginners (The last class of the semester will be April 29 )
No need to be intimidated by ashtanga yoga! This class is geared specifically for beginners. Start your day in a new light and with a deeper breath!
When:
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 8:30-9:30AM 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

NIGHT OWL YOGA

In partnership with UVA's IM-REC Sports, CSC offers a variety of nightly yoga classes for all levels. Spring schedule runs Feb 2 –May 6, 2021.
 

TUESDAY, 8-9PM ET (virtual)
"Yoga For Anxiety"
Learn more and register.

WEDNESDAY, 8-9PM ET (virtual)
"Flow Yoga"
Learn more and register.

THURSDAY, 8-9pm (Back in-person!)
"Flow Yoga"
AFC Multipurpose Room 1 

Learn more and register.

OTHER MIND-BODY COURSES


T'ai Chi
Mondays, 12–1PM ET
Learn more and register.

Holding Space: Yoga and Meditation for all Bodies
Mondays, 5-6PM ET
Learn more and register.

Mindfulness Meditation
Mondays, 8–9PM ET
Learn more and register.

Yoga for Emotional Well-Being
Wednesdays, 5–6PM ET
Learn more and register.
 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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

View the Q&A  Series — Practice and Process: Conversations With Yoga Teachers

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.