Drop-in

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.

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.

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.

Learn about and practice mindfulness and meditation in these free, drop-in sessions for all of the UVA and Charlottesville community. Open and accessible to beginners and advanced practitioners alike, these guided sessions are short and provide time for questions and reflection.

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.

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.

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.

As the days grow longer and the earth begins to soften, we’re invited to do the same. Emerging Light is a four-week meditation series designed to gently guide you from winter’s stillness into spring’s quiet awakening. Together we’ll clear what feels heavy, reconnect with breath and energy, tend to what is beginning to grow, and step forward with renewed clarity and intention.

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.

An integrative practice with gentle guidance meant to end the day with stillness in the body and presence in the mind. Instructor: Allie Redshaw.

An integrative practice with gentle guidance meant to welcome the day with stillness in the body and presence in the mind. Join in person or virtually on Zoom. Instructor: Allie Redshaw.

A three‑week introduction to the foundational practices of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Through guided meditation, gentle movement, and reflective inquiry, participants learn practical ways to meet stress with greater steadiness, clarity, and compassion. Each session offers simple, research‑supported tools for cultivating present moment awareness and responding—rather than reacting—to the challenges of daily life. This short course distills the heart of MBSR into an approachable format, providing practical tools for grounding and self‑regulation.

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

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.

This yoga practice will help lower stress, calm the nervous system, and release physical tension in the muscles. Through yoga, we can cultivate a sense of calm and balance, even amidst life‘s uncertainties and challenges. Instructor: Cindy Crace.

An upbeat, heart-centered class with an energizing flow that builds a feeling of vitality and community. Come to studio 4A to create space for authentic connection with yourself and others. Instructor: Nora Brookfield.