NYU Resources

• Stress Clinic
  Don't know how to relax? We'll teach you! Counseling & Behavioral Health offers weekly stress clinics where you can learn new ways to battle stress and increase your ability to unwind through easy exercise, meditation, breath control and various relaxation techniques. Click here for more information.
• Peace of Mind - The Art of Mindful Relaxation Workshop
  This class is a 4 part series that provides an introduction to the use of mindfulness for relaxation. Mindfulness is the practice of learning how to pay attention to what is occurring within our field of experience from moment to moment. It is the process of slowing things down and bringing full awareness to both outer and inner experience. The series will include information and practice in relaxation, stress management, mindfulness, meditation and mindful movement. Click here for more information.
• NYU Athletics Department
  Recreation courses are offered throughout the year at both the Coles Sports Center and the Palladium Athletic Facility. These courses help to strengthen the mind-body connection and include relaxation and meditation, a variety of yoga courses, T'ai Chi Ch'uan, and several martial arts classes. Check out the NYU Athletics Recreation Guide (PDF) for more information or call Recreation Information at (212) 998-2018.

NYC Resources

The following resources are used by members of NYU's Mindfulness Initiative Team and are not affiliated or sponsored by NYU in any way.

º Meditation
º Yoga
º Holistic Health Care
º Web Resources

• Meditation:
  
  
  • New York Insight Meditation Center
    28 West 27th Street, 10th Floor
    (212) 213-4802
    Beginners' Workshop - This comprehensive three-hour workshop provides fundamental instruction in insight meditation. Emphasis is placed on the practices of sitting and walking meditation and developing mindfulness in daily life. Fee: $20.
    
    Six-Week Beginners' Course - This course provides fundamental instruction in insight meditation. Emphasis is placed on the practices of sitting and walking meditation and developing mindfulness in daily life. Explanation and discussion of the teachings central to insight meditation are part of each class. The course is appropriate for beginners, as well as for experienced meditators who wish to maintain their "beginner's mind." Fee: $60.
    
    Beginners' Sittings - (Monday evenings, 7pm-8:30pm; Fourth Monday of every month)
    These evenings offer an opportunity to receive basic instruction in insight meditation. Emphasis is placed on the practices of sitting (30-minutes), walking, and metta (lovingkindness) meditation. There is ample opportunity for questions. Fee by donation.
    
    
  • Shambhala Meditation Center of NY
    118 W 22nd St
    (212) 675-6544
    Learn to Meditate - Taught by our qualified instructors, this one-hour basic meditation class is for beginners, as well as anyone who would like to refresh their understanding of the technique. Wednesdays at 6 pm and Sundays at 12 noon. Fee by donation.
    
    
  • Village Zendo
    588 Broadway, Suite 910
    (212) 340-4656
    Beginning Instruction - Monday Evenings @ 6:30 p.m. For those new to Zen meditation or who have not sat in a zendo before. Posture and forms will be covered as well as instruction on how to begin a meditation practice. An optional small group discussion will be offered from 7:50-8:20 p.m. for questions. No pre-registration required. Voluntary donation appreciated.
    
    
  • OM Yoga Center
    Union Square - 826 Broadway, 6th Floor
    (212) 254-9642
    Weekly Monday night sitting meditation with Ethan Nichtern - Beginners welcome. Call for details.
    
    
  • Downtown New York Meditation Community
    39 West 14th Street (between 5th & 6th Aves), Room 507
    (212) 592-4781
    Teacher: Peter Doobinin
    Tradition: Vipassana
    The downtown meditation community is comprised of individuals who come together to practice insight meditation, also known as mindfulness meditation. The programs, held for the most part in the downtown area of Manhattan, are led by Peter Doobinin and other teachers. These classes, courses, workshops and retreats offer an opportunity to learn and develop meditation practice. It is our vision to provide an environment where men and women are able to cultivate their ability to live mindfully, with ease and peace, within the context of contemporary urban life. In being part of a supportive community, a sangha, of likeminded individuals, we are able to more skillfully navigate the complex terrain of city life and share in the joy of living. Schedule: Meditation - Sunday night 7 - 8:30 PM - $5 (no pre-registration). This ongoing weekly "drop in" class includes sitting meditation, a dharma talk, questions and answers, and time for getting to know one another. Beginning and experienced meditation students are welcome.
    
    
  • Tibet House
    22 West 15th Street (between 5th & 6th Ave.)
    (212) 807-0563
    Tibet House's introductory meditation classes: These classes are given by instructors from diverse Buddhist traditions, including leading teachers in Tibetan, Ch'an, Vipassana, and Zen meditation, presenting a range of techniques and methods. Sessions will begin with a brief explanation of the technique followed by sitting meditation and a brief question-and-answer period. Sessions are offered on a dana (donation) basis. Weekly meditations will be on Tuesday evenings from 7-9pm. Tibet House Shrine & Gallery will be open for Silent Individual Meditation at 6:00 p.m. Tuesdays. Instruction Begins at 7 p.m. Suggested donation: $10.00 non-members | $8.00 members.
    
    
  • New York Sports Clubs
    See individual clubs for details.
    Meditation - Classes employ relaxation and concentration techniques to enhance mind and body awareness and mental focus.
• Yoga:
  
  
  • OM Yoga Center
    826 Broadway, 6th Fl.
    (212) 254-9642
    Prices range depending on class type. Discount for new beginners class. Discount class packages are available.
    
    Prana Power Yoga
    862 Broadway, 2nd Floor
    (212) 460-9642
    Prana Power Yoga is heated yoga flow that encourages breakthrough, insight, personal growth and transforms your body. All levels welcome. Prices vary (NYU student discount).
    
    Yoga to the People
    12 St. Marks Place (@3rd Ave, 2nd Fl)
    (917) 573-YOGA (9642)
    Fee is donation based with a suggested donation of $10.
    
    Jivamukti Yoga School
    841 Broadway, 2nd Fl.
    (212) 353-0214
    Prices range from $10-20 depending on type of class. Discount class packages are available.
    
    YogaWorks - Downtown
    138 5th Ave., 4th Fl.
    (212) 647-9642
    Class $20. New student unlimited 2 weeks $30. Discount class packages available.
• Holistic Health Care:
  
  
  • Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
    915 Broadway, 3rd Floor
    (212) 982-4600
    Provides effective, low-cost treatment for a wide variety of ailments using acupuncture and other healing modalities of traditional Oriental medicine. Prices range from $25-60. NYU Student discount.
    
    
• Web Resources:
  
  
  • Go Ask Alice - Stress & Anxiety
    Provided via Columbia University, this website provides information and resources for all types of stress and anxiety issues.
    
    Ulifeline
    A mental health library, drug database, mental health screening tests, how to help a friend, support groups, crisis centers, suicide prevention information and much more.
    
    Student Counseling and Resource Service
    This website from the University of Chicago has it all! It contains virtual pamphlets on all types of issues - you can even search by topic area.