Charlottesville, Virginia and surrounding communities are home to many active organizations supporting contemplative practice — offering meditation, mindful movement, and teachings in community. This calendar gathers these contemplative offerings each week.
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Contemplative Sciences Center (UVA)Individualized Ashtanga instruction, suitable for beginners and those deepening their practice. Open to All.
Cloud Floating FreeMorning sitting meditation, online only.
Contemplative Sciences Center (UVA)Free drop-in midday contemplative break led by CSC staff and guest instructors, open to the UVA and Charlottesville community.
Monday, September 21
Contemplative Sciences Center (UVA)Accessible Ashtanga-derived Active Series practice linking movement with breath, welcoming students of all levels. Open to All.
Contemplative Sciences Center (UVA)Conscious dance and embodiment practice facilitated by Samantha Lane, a free-form practice bridging dance and personal growth. Open to All.
Tuesday, September 22
Contemplative Sciences Center (UVA)Student-led contemplative bird watching walks. Open to All.
Contemplative Sciences Center (UVA)Accessible Ashtanga-derived Active Series practice linking movement with breath. Open to All.
IMCC Virtual Noon MeditationsA virtual noon meditation sit hosted by the Insight Meditation Community of Charlottesville (IMCC) and facilitated by Barbara Martin. Free to attend, and open to new and experienced meditators.
Blue Ridge Zen GroupWeekly Tuesday evening zazen (sitting meditation) with the Blue Ridge Zen Group. All are welcome.
Contemplative Sciences Center (UVA)Explores the connection between breath, body, and feeling through embodied movement followed by breathwork or meditation. No prior experience required. Open to All.
Insight Meditation Community of Charlottesville"Engaged Buddhist Practice…a Beginning." A talk on bringing spiritual practice into personal relationships and public life, resting the question in the Buddhist teachings on form and emptiness.
Wednesday, September 23
Cloud Floating FreeSitting and walking meditation followed by dharma reading and dharma sharing, in the Plum Village tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh.
Blue Mountain DharmaVenerable Gephel gives a series of Dharma Talks each Wednesday evening, including a short meditation, talk, and Q&A. Free, with donations welcome.
White Hall MeditationIn-person Insight (Vipassana) meditation session with 20 minutes of guided meditation followed by a dharma talk and discussion. All are welcome; no experience necessary.
Contemplative Sciences Center (UVA)Upbeat, heart-centered class with an energizing flow that builds vitality and community, taught by Nora Brookfield. Open to All.
Thursday, September 24
Contemplative Sciences Center (UVA)Yoga practice to lower stress, calm the nervous system, and release muscle tension, taught by Cindy Crace. Open to All.
Contemplative Sciences Center (UVA)Salon led by Jelena Marković exploring philosophical approaches to transformative experiences and the emotions they bring, including grief, regret, nostalgia, and ambivalence. Open to All.
Contemplative Sciences Center (UVA)Restorative practice focused on calming the body and slowing the breath to encourage a restful sleep. Open to All.
Friday, September 25
Contemplative Sciences Center (UVA)Instructor-led full Ashtanga primary series with traditional Sanskrit-counted vinyasa; best suited to those with Ashtanga experience. Open to All.
Contemplative Sciences Center (UVA)Discussion of yoga-related topics, from philosophy to poses, over a cup of chai, led by John Bultman. No physical practice required. Open to All.
Contemplative Sciences Center (UVA)Friday afternoon contemplative activities to reconnect with your body and feel refreshed for the weekend; drop in to any class. Open to the public.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington (IMCW)This retreat brings the broader IMCW community together for a weekend of practice and engagement. It includes silent and guided meditation, group sharing, time in nature, and an evening campfire.
Saturday, September 26
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Sunday, September 27
Blue Mountain DharmaVenerable Gephel leads a Tibetan Buddhist meditation class each Sunday via Zoom, teaching both calm abiding and analytical meditation methods. Free, with donations welcome.
Cloud Floating FreeSitting and walking meditation followed by dharma reading and dharma sharing, in the Plum Village tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh.
IMCC Virtual Noon MeditationsA virtual noon meditation sit hosted by the Insight Meditation Community of Charlottesville (IMCC) and facilitated by Fred Maus. Free to attend, and open to new and experienced meditators.
