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Therapeutic Yoga for Pain & Injury

If you are dealing with (chronic) pain or recovering from an injury, this gentle yoga practice can help you find relief and renewed energy for self-care. Through breath work, movement and modifications, we cultivate a greater sense of body awareness in your healing journey. Please check with your physician for permission to participate. Instructor: Cindy Crace.

Yoga Nidra

A practice of bringing the nervous system into the realm of deep relaxation with breath and guided meditation. Instructor: Allie Redshaw.

Chair Yoga

A seated movement practice meant to meet the physical body where it has landed. In this practice we will breathe and flow through sequences that help us find roots and passively achieve deep, strengthening postures. Join in person or virtually on Zoom. Instructor: Allie Redshaw.

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.

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. Classes are open to all.

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.

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.

Peer-led Yoga (Fall 2025)

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.

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.

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.