Resources for Well-Being

We find ourselves in an unprecedented time in human history facing a new reality of social distancing, fear and anxiety over a highly uncertain future, and concern for the health and well-being of ourselves, loved ones, and society. The situation is rapidly changing and evolving globally in front of our eyes as we watch the news and respond to pings from our phones throughout the day. As individuals and as a society, now more than ever, we must draw upon our innate capacity for resilience and cultivate an ability to be deeply present, calm, and grounded when faced with the challenges this pandemic presents daily. We must bring forth the best qualities of our human nature: our kindness, care, and compassion towards ourselves and our loved ones, classmates, co-workers, neighbors, and fellow global citizens.

Opportunities and Events

Explore events; student opportunities such as fellowships, and paid employment; and other activities offered mainly during the school year.

Insight Timer

Everyone including UVA students, faculty, and staff have access to the free content on this award-winning smartphone app and web portal featuring a meditation timer and the world’s largest free repository of guided meditations and related tools. This includes CSC’s curated playlists including Contemplation and Racial Justice, Relaxation, Self-care, Sleeping Well. Learn more about Insight Timer.

Meditation Resource Page

CSC has compiled a list of resources and opportunities related to meditation from Tips for Beginner Meditators to events being offered, such as the Virtual Meditation on the Lawn Series. Learn more about Meditation.

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Upcoming Events
Ongoing Ashtanga yoga classes
CSC’s SoundCloud Site: Interviews and meditations for contemplation such as Breathwork for Social Change, Springing into Joy Meditaiton, and much more.

Ashtanga Yoga Videos and Q&A Series

Meditation Video

View the Virtual Meditation on the Lawn.

Meditation Audio

Practice of Kindness & Care Audio

Research shows that meditations focused on cultivating kindness, goodwill, and warmth toward oneself and others can increase one’s sense of well-being, and social connection. Practices like this one are particularly helpful when faced with the challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic presents daily.

This Practice of Kindness and Care utilizes breathing techniques, visualization, and repeated phrases to keep your mind focused on heartfelt wishes of kindness and well-being towards oneself and others.