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A group of students practicing yoga. They sit with their legs straight and reach towards their toes.
Open Practice Studio

To enter the space from 6am-8am, please use the 3rd floor entrance to the building. Access from the west entrance from the bridge.

No distractions, just an open space for you to practice your yoga needs without judgement. Yoga mats and supports are available. Instruction and assistance not provided.

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Monday Ashtanga Yoga: Active Series

The Active Series was developed by Sharath Jois and derived from a traditional Ashtanga Yoga practice. It retains all the benefits of the traditional method keeping the linking of movement with breath but includes new more accessible postures for a wider range of students in a modern age and setting. Students from all levels will be able to participate in a non-intimidating inclusive setting.

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Ashtanga Yoga: Active Series

The Active Series was developed by Sharath Jois and derived from a traditional Ashtanga Yoga practice. It retains all the benefits of the traditional method keeping the linking of movement with breath but includes new more accessible postures for a wider range of students in a modern age and setting. Students from all levels will be able to participate in a non-intimidating inclusive setting.

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John Bultman with several people around a table. Cups of chai are on the table.
Chai & Chats (Yoga Q&A)
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.
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Students practice Ashtanga Yoga, reaching their arms up towards the ceiling in a room with wooden floors
Ashtanga Yoga: Mysore-Style Sessions (Mon-Thu) - Spring 2026
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.
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Ashtanga Yoga: Sanskrit-Counted Led Primary Series - Spring 2026
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.
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Friday Rest Fest
Join us Friday afternoons for these contemplative activities specially curated to help you reconnect with your body and feel refreshed for the weekend. (Sound Bath, Qi Gong, Yoga, and T'ai Chi) Drop in to any class. All are open to the public.
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Wind Down Yoga Sitting
Peer-led Yoga
Join the Contemplative Sciences Center weekly on Wednesday mornings for Peer-led Yoga, a beginner-friendly yoga class led by current UVA undergraduate students! Certified Instructors: Einmon Tha, Sydney Lee, and Trevor Valletta.
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The Active Series: Finding Breath and Movement
An article by student staffer, Maliaka Rehman, on how yoga can help students manage the stress and excitement that comes with a new semester. Focusing on one of CSC’s signature yoga classes, Malaika discusses her experience with the Active Series class taught by John Bultman.
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yin yoga
Yin Yoga & Meditation for the Heart
A grounding yoga practice to open the heart and facilitate release in rest. We will move slowly, grow our breath-work practice, and spend time in communal yin practice. Open to all.
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