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Yoga for Resilience

How are the body and the breath connected to how we feel? This class explores how we can use our autonomic nervous system to reach a different state of presence. Each session opens with a form of embodied movement, often a vinyasa flow or something dynamic. Once the body is warm, we shift into breathwork sequences or meditation, drawing on practices refined over centuries in yogic traditions and adapted here for a modern, practical context. No prior yoga or meditation experience is required.

Friday Rest Fest - Summer 2026

Join us Friday afternoons for contemplative activities (sound baths and yoga) specially curated to help you reconnect with your body and feel refreshed for the weekend. Drop in to any class. All are open to the public.

Tony & Laurel Bennett: More Than a Grade

Join fellow students for, Tony & Laurel Bennett: More Than a Grade - A discussion about purpose and meaning beyond the noise of finals and grades.

Citizen Leaders Fellows Final Presentations

The final presentations of the 2025-2026 Citizen Leaders Fellows are the culmination of a year-long fellowship for a select group of UVA international students, transfer students, and student athletes who designed innovative projects to promote student flourishing.

Lucky Lunar Mahjong

The Mahjong Club at UVA, in collaboration with the Contemplative Sciences Center, will be hosting a Lucky Lunar Mahjong night! Whether you are new to the game or an experienced player, enjoy some friendly competition with friends. The event will take place at the Contemplative Sciences Center, Studio 3B from 5:30 - 7:30 PM.

Peer Led Yoga Nidra

The CSC programming team will be hosting a peer led yoga nidra session to help introduce students to new types of practice and to provide a restful space for students to engage in restorative practice. Yoga nidra, often called “yogic sleep,” is a guided meditation practice that leads you into a state of conscious deep relaxation — somewhere between waking and sleep.

Matcha and Love Letters

Come relax, enjoy a refreshing drink, and write a note to someone special!

Acoustic Jam Session

Join fellow students for an Acoustic Jam Session on Monday, February 9, 2026 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm in the Contemplative Commons Studio 1B! Bring instruments to play or simply come to enjoy the music & community. Refreshments will be provided!

Self Love and Valentine Crafts

Join the Contemplative Sciences Center for some casual crafting and Valentine's Day candy grams! All materials will be provided.