corey keyes invited presentation Friday, September 20 Noon-1:00pm Location: Rotunda Dome Room Free and open to the public. No registration necessary. CSC is thrilled to host Corey Keyes for his talk Flourishing: Is There More to Life Than Happiness. Keyes, known for his work with positive psychology, will summarize the conception of mental health—from languishing to flourishing. He will discuss findings supporting the two continua model of mental health and illness as well as the flourishing that can occur when public health and universities shift to include mental health promotion and protection. Keyes is a founding member of the Society for the Study of Human Development.  LEARN MORE >

thriving in graduate school phd Plus Monday, September 9, 4:00-5:30pm Course: Thriving in Graduate School — Contemplative Inquiry, Pedagogy, and Practice Location: Newcomb Hall, Commonwealth Room Eligibility: UVA graduate and post-doctoral students Navigating the various roles and responsibilities of a graduate program can be disorienting and stressful. This interactive 90-minute workshop will explore how contemplative approaches to research, teaching, and daily life can enhance well-being. The class will draw from the art and science of human flourishing, and focus on theories and techniques for thriving in graduate school and postdoc training. Faculty please share this opportunity with your graduate and post doctoral students. This class is part of PHD Plus—UVA's University-wide initiative to prepare graduate students across all disciplines for long-term career success.  LEARN MORE >

drop-in classes resume september 2! free mindfulness, t'ai-chi, yoga, and more CSC offers 10 free contemplative classes every week—no need to register, just drop in! Choose from yoga for stress relief, T'ai Chi, mindfulness meditation, and much more. Classes are open to everyone: students, faculty, staff, and community members. Sessions are held on the 2nd floor of Clemons Library in Room 220. You may also reserve time in the room for contemplative practices at other times during the week. Reward: If you complete 20 classes you'll receive a Juice Laundry gift card! LEARN MORE >

self assessment phd Plus Thursday, October 3, 4:00-5:30pm Course: Self-Assessment  Location: South Meeting Room, Newcomb Hall Eligibility: UVA graduate and post-doctoral students In this session students will reflect on core values, skills, and interests to evaluate which careers are likely to bear meaning and personal fulfillment over time. The class will examine the beliefs, traditions, and experiences that have shaped students' career decisions. Through reflective writing students will explore values and learn contemplative techniques to build agency and resilience with more intention and greater clarity. Online self-assessment tools will also be explored. This class is part of PHD Plus—UVA's University-wide initiative to prepare graduate students across all disciplines for long-term career success. Faculty please share this opportunity with your graduate and post doctoral students.  LEARN MORE >

contemplative fellowship for mcintire students Friday, Oct 18 - Sunday Oct. 20 Pickard Contemplative Fellowship and Retreat Wintergreen Resort For 3rd and 4th year Mcintire Students* The 2019 Pickard Contemplative Fellowship application process is now open to all 3rd and 4th year McIntire Students.* This fully immersive weekend retreat will focus on developing skills to foster resilience as a student and a leader.  Emphasis will be on mental discipline, enhancing stress resilience, optimizing performance, and enabling balance. Fellows will attend an all-expenses paid retreat Oct 18-20.  *Graduate students are welcome to apply but will be waitlisted until registration is complete. LEARN MORE and APPLY >

contemplative sciences book series call for proposals  CSC is thrilled to partner with the University of Virginia Press to publish a new academic book series focusing on leading research, learning, and engagement related to contemplation across all scholarly and professional disciplines. We are soliciting scholarly book proposals addressing any of these themes: (1) Culture and Wisdom, (2)  Health and Well-being, (3) Education and Learning, (4) Design and Place, (5) Professions and Performance.  To submit proposals, please contact series editors David Germano and Michael Sheehy at sheehy@virginia.edu; or University of Virginia Press Editor in Chief Eric Brandt at ebrandt@virginia.edu. More information to come on the CSC and University of Virginia Press websites and in future newsletters.

student communications assistant position available The Contemplative Sciences Center at the University of Virginia seeks a Social Media Communications Assistant to help with communications-related tasks with a focus on social media and other communications assignments. Candidate must be have excellent organizational skills, an affinity for communications/marketing, and interest or familiarity with the character and projects of the center. The candidate must be a current UVA student and eligible for student employment.  LEARN MORE >

ashtanga yoga at your own pace Explore Mysore Ashtanga yoga and receive individualized instruction in the Ashtanga yoga sequence within a group setting. Participants slowly memorize the sequence while linking the postures with the breath so that it becomes a moving meditation. Everyone receives instruction based on level and ability but generally work within the traditional Ashtanga yoga sequence. Mysore is open to everyone and suitable for all body types and levels of experience.  Mysore: Monday-Friday, 6:00-8:30am, NGRC, MP3 Beginner Mysore: Monday-Thursday, 8:30-9:30am, NGRC, MP3 Ashtanga: Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30-6:30pm, AFC, MP1 Led Ashtanga Primary Series: Saturday 9:00-10:30am NGRC, MP3 4 Session Intro to Ashtanga: Sept. 7&8 and 14&15 12:00-1:00pm, NGRC LEARN MORE >