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The Art and Science of Human Flourishing — RELG 1400 — Summer 2020
Summer Session III
July 13 - August 6, 2020
Monday - Friday, 10:30 am to 12:45 pm
This is a web-based class open to all UVA students. Enrollment is limited to 20 students
VIEW OUR SCHEDULE OF VIRTUAL CLASSES HERE.
Student-Inspired Virtual Meditation on the Lawn Attracts Global Audience
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UVA Students Inspired a Virtual Meditation on the Lawn
Event Sparked 30-Day Gratitude Challenge on Social Media
More than 400 UVA students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and supporters from around the world participated in a live virtual meditation and wellness webinar hosted by UVA’s Contemplative Sciences Center (CSC) on Sunday, May 3.
Gratitude Challenge
Meditation Resources are here.
Practice and Process: Conversations With Esteemed Yoga Teachers - Q&A
May 8 - July 10, 2020, (detailed schedule below)
9:30-10:30am
Via Zoom
Recording links can be found at the schedule below.
Free and open to the public. In lieu of payment, we are encouraging donations to Directrelief.org. You may also make a gift to CSC to help us continue providing programs and services like this series here.
9:30-10:30am
Via Zoom
Recording links can be found at the schedule below.
Free and open to the public. In lieu of payment, we are encouraging donations to Directrelief.org. You may also make a gift to CSC to help us continue providing programs and services like this series here.
2020 Summer Reading and Book Discussion
Please join CSC and UVA's Center for Teaching Excellence to discuss the book, The Inner Work of Racial Justice: Healing Ourselves and Transforming Our Communities Through Mindfulness by "Triple-Hoo"
Faculty and Students Take on the Challenges of Online Classes
This story originally appeared in UVA Today.
My students’ sense of urgency and motivation have skyrocketed.”
“I am in awe of how resilient these students are in the face of these unprecedented times.”
“I miss the joy of face-to-face teaching.
Maintaining A Sense of Social Connection In a Time of Social Distancing
This story originally appeared in UVA Today.
Serenity Ridge Dialogues: Body, Breath & Mind with Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche & Guests
This event has been tentatively rescheduled for October 25 - 27, 2020. The intent is to also livestream the event at that time. Stay tuned for updates. UVA's COVID-19 update page is here.
Non-student Cost: The registration for commuters is $150.00. This covers all events, activities, and meals from Sunday evening dinner through Tuesday at lunch.
Compassionate Care Initiative
The University of Virginia School of Nursing's Compassionate Care Initiative hosts free events and drop-in classes.
View the schedule here.
For questions, please contact Hannah Crosby: hrw5x@virginia.edu or (434) 924-1917
Spring/Summer 2020 Yoga
1. Contemplative classes (May 11-July 3, 2020) include Yoga for a Healthy Back, Gentle Yoga, Yoga for Emotional Well-being, Vinyasa Yoga, and Restorative Yoga. View the schedule.
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