Yoga

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Fridays

6:30 - 8:00am

Ashtanga Yoga: Sanskrit-Counted Led Primary Series

Open to All

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.

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Students practice Ashtanga Yoga, reaching their arms up towards the ceiling in a room with wooden floors

Mondays to Thursdays

6:00 - 9:00am

Ashtanga Yoga: Mysore-Style Sessions (Mon-Thu)

Open to All

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.

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A group of students practicing yoga. They sit with their legs straight and reach towards their toes.

Tuesdays

5:30 - 6:30pm

Yoga for Resilience

Open to All

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.

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Nora Brookfield demonstrating a yoga pose before a window at the Contemplative Commons

Wednesdays

7:00 - 8:00pm

Yoga for Connection

Open to All

An upbeat, heart-centered class with an energizing flow that builds a feeling of vitality and community. Come to studio 3C to create space for authentic connection with yourself and others. Instructor: Nora Brookfield.

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People stretching in front of yoga mats in the Contemplative Commons looking out at summer greenery

Thursdays

5:00 - 5:45pm

Therapeutic Yoga for Stress Management

Open to All

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.

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Thursdays

6:00 - 7:00pm

Yoga for Better Sleep

Open to All

In this restorative practice we will focus on calming the body, slowing the breath and focusing on the present. This yoga practice will increase circulation and endorphins that encourage relaxation which help you into a state of inner peace for a restful sleep. This class is taught Thursday 6-7pm in studio 4A.

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Students around a table discussing yoga with John Bultman

Fridays

8:00 - 9:00am

Chai & Chats (Yoga Q&A)

Open to All

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.

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Students on yoga mats with arms raised in the Contemplative Commons

Fridays

11:15am - 12:15pm

Sundays

12:15 - 1:15pm

Wednesdays

5:30 - 6:30pm

Peer-Led Yoga

For UVA students

Yoga is for everyone! Come and enjoy beginner friendly yoga practices led by members of our student peer programming team who have completed their yoga teacher training! Friday and Sunday classes meet in Studio 3B (300). Wednesday classes meet in Studio 3D (304).

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Fridays

1:00 - 4:30pm

Friday Rest Fest

Open to All

Join us Friday afternoons for these contemplative activities 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.

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A yoga class in the Contemplative Commons, students in the Hero Pose

Sundays

4:00 - 5:00pm

Ashtanga Yoga Drop-in Led Class

Open to All

Instructor: Seunghun Lee. In this fun Sunday class, students will practice Ashtanga yoga and build a practice that works for them at their level and pace. Previous yoga experience is not required. Classes are filled with posture breakdowns, alignment cues, and variations to modify poses that may be new or currently inaccessible. This class will likely include half of the primary series and will be modified according to the needs of those practicing. Expect a lovely 40-minute yoga workout, cooldown and rest, and community fun in a low pressure environment!

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Students doing yoga in the Contemplative Commons

Mondays

5:00 - 6:30pm

Active Series Yoga (Mondays)

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. Classes are open to all.

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Students doing yoga at the Contemplative Commons

Mon, Nov 9, 5:00 - 6:15pm Tue, Nov 10, 6:30 - 7:45pm Wed, Nov 11, 12:30 - 1:45pm Mon, Nov 16, 5:00 - 6:15pm Tue, Nov 17, 6:30 - 7:45pm Wed, Nov 18, 12:30 - 1:45pm

Active Series Micro-Residency Classes

Open to All

Join this all-level Active Series micro-residency with instructors Elizabeth Van Genderen and William Mushkin — Sharath Jois Authorized teachers from Ashtanga Yoga Denver. The series honors Ashtanga linage holder, Sharath Jois, who passed away two years ago in November. Sharath was an inspiration to many including Elizabeth and William. Learn more about Sharath Jois. All offerings are free and open to the public.

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A group doing restorative yoga in the Contemplative Commons

Wednesdays

5:15 - 6:30pm

Introduction to Iyengar Yoga: The Art of Inner and Outer Alignment

Open to All

Spend long hours at a desk, in the lab, or hunched over a laptop? This series offers a reset. Learn the foundations of Iyengar yoga with a focus on posture and alignment, especially the neck, shoulders, and hips, where study and work stress tend to settle. Props like blocks, straps, and blankets make each pose accessible, so every body can practice with more confidence. Come away with practical tools for easing tension, improving focus, and moving through your day with more steadiness. No experience needed. Great for beginners.

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