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Elements of Peace

The Elements of Peace Summer Program offers youth (ages 11-15) a fun, screen-free experience for rest, reflection, and connection before the next school year begins. Rooted in contemplative and creative practices, we invite participants to slow down, reflect, and engage in authentic community-building and elemental immersion practices with earth, water, fire, wind, and space. Grounded in values of kindness, joy, and balance the program creates a space where young people can reconnect with themselves, one another, and the world around them.
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Local sound practitioner Karianne Michelle leads 45-minute sound baths on Fridays as part of UVA’s Friday Rest Fest. (Photo by Lathan Goumas, University Communications)

Soundbath

Join us for a relaxing sound bath session on Sundays at the Contemplative Commons. Led by a trained practitioner, a sound bath is a meditative sonic experience that eases stress and cultivates rest. Participants sit or lie comfortably while absorbing gentle vibrations from instruments such as chimes, drums, and singing bowls.

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