BEGINS JULY 22
Take a weekly pause with this new restorative drop-in! Each session will include gentle yoga and meditation practices to help you feel refreshed for the rest of your day. This restorative yoga practice facilitates deep relaxation and is suited for both beginners and those with more experience.
Supports and mats will be available.
Tuesdays, 12:00 - 12:45 pm
With finals closing in, the Contemplative Commons is providing a space for students to study in preparation for finals, as well as take a moment to engage in some contemplative practice.
An optional yoga session will be offered from 1:00 - 2:00 pm for those who with to practice. Roots will be delivered following the yoga session around 2:00 pm to help fuel your studying, and your overall wellness. Though finals are important, your value to this community is far greater.
Where: O-Hill Trailhead
When: Friday, April 25, 8:00 - 9:30 am
Want to witness the spring warbler migration? Join the Contemplative Sciences Center for a nature walk with birding and Bodo's at the O-Hill Trails. We will meet at the trailhead at 8:00 am. Bagels will be provided!
Registration is requested so we can accurately order bagels. Bagels for unregistered guests will be available on a first-come first-served basis.
Join University Records and the Contemplative Sciences Center for an acoustic jam session taking place on the 3rd floor terrace of the Contemplative Commons between 5:00 and 7:00 PM on Monday April 21st. We invite you to come and bring their acoustic instruments to play, or come and enjoy the music. There will be light refreshments and opportunities to explore the intersections of music and contemplative practice.
The Contemplative Commons Student Advisors in collaboration with the Soulaan Student Union and Minority Education and Psychology Students will be having a discussion around mental health awareness on 4/14 in 4th floor Alchemy.
There will also be time following the discussion for socializing and enjoying some light refreshments.
When: Monday, March 31, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Where: Contemplative Commons 300 (Studio 3B)
UVA Students: Come study in community with your peers at our Mindful Pomodoro Study Café! Whether you need a change of scenery or just want to snack on pastries and sip on some coffee while studying, the Study Café has you covered. Bring your notes, books, and creativity. We’ll provide the rest!
We will follow the Pomodoro method and encourage breaks every 25 minutes.
Refreshments are first come first served.
Join this collaboration with the Organization of Young Filipino Americans (OYFA) and student advisors and unwind in a new way. We'll create bracelets with materials sourced from the Philippines while engaging in reflective conversation on the meaning of beadwork in Filipino culture. Sama Sama means "togetherness" or "united" in Tagalog. Refreshments provided. Open to all.
Examples of the type of bracelets we will create!
Register here.
Join the Contemplative Sciences Center and Scrappy Elephant for a Watercolor Workshop! No experience is necessary, and materials and instruction will be provided. Students will create a large collaborative piece as well as their own individual work for them to keep.
