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[PAST EVENT] Intercollegiate Meditative Morning hosted by Contemplative Sciences Center
Location
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Please join meditation facilitators and representatives from UVA, Virginia Tech, and William & Mary for a morning of secular meditative practices and a live question and answer session with experts. Participants are welcome to join for all or part of the event. Whether you are a beginner or experienced meditation practitioner please join us to celebrate togetherness and resilience as we navigate these challenging times.
MEDITATION FACILITATORS
UVA:
Benita Mayo Contemplative Sciences Center Contemplative Instructor and UVA alum
Virginia Tech:
Dr. Matthew Komelski, Advanced Instructor in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences.
William & Mary:
Dr. Warren Buck III, Special Adviser for Equity in the 21st Century and Adjunct Professor of Physics
Martha Rouleau, Adjunct Lecturer
Schedule
10am: Introductions and opening remarks from UVA and VT students
10:10-10:20am: Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness Practices with Martha Rouleau from William & Mary
10:20-10:35am: Mindful Breathing Meditation led by Warren Buck III from William & Mary
10:35-10:55am: Wuxing (5 Flows) Qigong with Dr. Matthew F. Komelski from Virginia Tech
10:55-11:10am: Body Scan and Kindness Practice led by Benita Mayo from UVA.
11:10-11:25am: Q and A session with speakers
11:25-11:30am: Concluding words