Mondays to Wednesdays
11:30 - 11:50am
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.
Mondays to Thursdays
6 - 9am
Starts May 26
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.
Mon, Jun 22 2026 to
Sat, Jun 27 2026
9am - 3pm
CARELab™ is a community-based six-day Leadership/AI accelerator. Geared toward college students as well as motivated juniors and seniors in high school, the program equips emerging leaders with the skills, mindset, and ethical foundation to make a difference in their community. Through human-design thinking, mindfulness practice, and AI methodologies, student teams develop insights to address community challenges provided by Mayor Juandiego Wade.
Upcoming
Events
Fridays
12:30 - 2:45pm
Open to All
Starts May 22.
On May 29, Rest Fest will be held
in Studio 3D
Mon, Jun 22 2026 to
Sat, Jun 27 2026
9am - 3pm
Requires Registration
Mondays to Thursdays
6 - 9am
Open to All
Starts May 26
Mondays to Wednesdays
11:30 - 11:50am
Open to All
Fridays
6:30 - 8am
Open to All
Starts May 29
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Requires Registration
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Educators
Registration Required
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 2pm
to
Sat, Jul 25 2026, 3pm
Requires Registration
Open to All
Limited to 20 people
Mon, Aug 3 2026 to
Fri, Aug 7 2026
9am - 4pm
Ages 11-15
Requires Registration
Special Events
to — Special Event
CARELab™ is a community-based six-day Leadership/AI accelerator. Geared toward college students as well as motivated juniors and seniors in high school, the program equips emerging leaders with the skills, mindset, and ethical foundation to make a difference in their community. Through human-design thinking, mindfulness practice, and AI methodologies, student teams develop insights to address community challenges provided by Mayor Juandiego Wade. Requires Registration.
— Special Event
Join us for a day of community, connection, peace in nature, joy in creative and contemplative practices, and celebration of educators! Offerings to include meditation, yoga, contemplative music and crafts, nature walk, sound bath, lunch, snacks, and more. For Charlottesville City Schools and Community Partner Educators. Educators.
— Special Event
Join us for a weekend refuge! UVA Rec and the Contemplative Sciences Center are partnering to offer a retreat under the sun and stars at the Big Meadows campground in Shenandoah National Park. This special summer occasion is open to all; students, faculty, staff and community. Come experience the awe of the morning and night skies. The retreat includes star-watching, a hike, and morning yoga practice. Transportation will be provided. Limited to 20 people. Cost: $40. Requires Registration.
Drop-in Events
Fridays
12:30 - 2:45pm
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. Open to All.
Mondays to Wednesdays
11:30 - 11:50am
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. Open to All.
Mondays to Thursdays
6 - 9am
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. Open to All.
Fridays
6:30 - 8am
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. Open to All.
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As part of Alumni weekend 2026, the Contemplative Commons will host a restorative afternoon of contemplative and wellness offerings designed for UVA Reunion alumni on Friday June 5, 2026 and an open house and golden hour for alumni on Saturday June 6, 2026. All alumni are welcome to explore the Contemplative Commons, attend practices, and experience the space throughout both afternoons. Participants must register with the UVA Alumni office. Requires Registration.