Yoga and Meditation Schedule

Tai Chi taught by Sifu Tzyann Hsu. Weekly on Tuesdays fromm 11 AM to 12 PM ET in GCASL Room 461

MindfulNYU hosts a wide offering of FREE yoga and tai chi classes, as well as, Contemplative Practice courses throughout the week during the academic year. All classes are open to students, faculty, and staff with a current and valid NYU ID. Unfortunately, our classes are not open to alumni. Please see below for more information. These are drop-in classes and no prior registration is required. Our class schedule follows the official University Academic Calendar.

For up-to-the-minute news on cancellations or subs for yoga classes, mindfulness-based inspiration, and information on all of our offerings, please follow us on Instagram.

Mindful Movement Classes

Fall 2025 Schedule

MindfulNYU offers FREE movement classes (yoga and tai chi) Monday through Saturday, September through December, and late January through May. These classes are taught by certified, dynamic, and highly experienced teachers from all over the city. Classes focus not just on physical fitness and health but also on connecting to our center and finding peace through meditation-in-movement.

Studying away? No problem! Check out the AY 25 MindfulNYU class times converted across time zones.

Please note that many MindfulNYU yoga classes are offered on an in-person and online basis, with the exception of our classes on Monday at 5:00 PM & 5:30 PM and Tuesday at 11:00 AM. All other Zoom links can be found in the class description.

Did you know that departments, offices, or student groups can schedule a yoga, meditation, or mindfulness-based session facilitated by a member of the MindfulNYU Faculty? Please use our form to request a class, share scheduling preferences, and review pricing.

Monday

9:30AM-10:30AM ET| Flow & Restore with Phil Schuster

238 Thompson Street (GCASL), Room 461 [Hybrid]

https://nyu.zoom.us/j/93442624841

This class will be a flow based class with attention to the breath and alignment. We will end the practice with a restorative pose to allow the body to release, relax, and reset.

5:00PM-6:00PM ET| Ground, Flow + Release with Jennifer Brilliant

2 MetroTech Center, Engagement Suite Room 1054 [In-Person]

This 60-minute class will ground and rejuvenate you with a focus on breathwork, yoga, movement and Body-Mind Ballwork, the use of simple rubber balls to support, massage, stretch and release your body. This work registers in the body and mind simultaneously and helps us to experience our resiliency.

This class is a great fit for new practitioners, as well as those with yoga experience.

5:30PM-6:30PM ET| Dynamic Alignment with Nick Potenzieri

238 Thompson Street (GCASL), Room 461 [In-Person]

A dynamic classical approach to yoga. Based on the Iyengar Method, this class is ideal for beginners to learn the practice of yoga and can be a great tool for the more seasoned practitioner to deepen and refine the art of their practice.

Class Note: Dynamic Alignment is offered in-person only to ensure that students attending this beginner level class recieve the support and feedback needed at the onset of their mindful practice.

Tuesday

9:30AM-10:30AM ET| Vinyasa Yoga with Brian Liem

238 Thompson Street (GCASL), Room 461 [Hybrid]

https://nyu.zoom.us/j/98860477004

Brian's Vinyasa Flow Yoga classes are a dynamic, vigorous, physically and spiritually energizing form of yoga practice with mindfulness meditation. It’s a catalyst for quality transitions between postures, awareness of breath and mental clarity. More challenging postures are explored, including inversion variations, balances, binds, and more. Deepen your practice in this diverse, well-balanced, well-sequenced yoga class. Yoga experience is strongly recommended, but you’ll be taken care of even if you’re newish.

11:00AM-12:00PM ET| Tai Chi with Shifu Tzyann Hsu

238 Thompson Street (GCASL), Room 461 [In-Person]

Flow through gentle movements that cultivate balance, focus, and calm in this beginner-friendly Tai Chi class. Students will learn mindful postures and breathing techniques that promote relaxation, grounding, and overall well-being. No prior experience is needed! Come move, ground, and recharge with us.

12:30PM-1:30PM ET| Ground + Align + Flow with Jennifer Brilliant

238 Thompson Street (GCASL), Room 461 [Hybrid]

https://nyu.zoom.us/j/98860477004

This trauma-informed 60 minute class will leave you feeling grounded and rejuvenated. With a focus on breathwork, alignment and yoga philosophy, we will move towards resiliency as we feel into what it’s like to be human. This class is a great fit for both seasoned and newer practitioners.

5:30PM-6:30PM ET| Yoga for Real Life Amy Coombs

238 Thompson Street (GCASL), Room 461 [Hybrid]

https://nyu.zoom.us/j/98860477004

Yoga enhances strength, flexibility, and relaxation, but some of the most profound benefits of a practice are that the tools honed on the mat can be used in the real world to make life easier. Each week we will explore a different physical segment of the body and work on poses that balance energy in that area. We can rectify imbalances by focusing on physical alignment, breathing techniques, and visualizations.

Balanced Chakras (energetic centers) change the way we behave and react both on and off the mat. Come for workout, and then see how much better you end up feeling in your everyday life! Suitable for all levels.

Wednesday

9:30AM-10:30AM ET| Reset and Refresh with Amy Coombs

238 Thompson Street (GCASL), Room 461 [Hybrid]

https://nyu.zoom.us/j/96963328654

This 60 minute class is broken into two parts. The first offers a vibrant physical workout, a chance to sweat out anything you don't need, wake up the body, expand the breath, ignite the metabolism and reset your mind to a fresh place of clarity. The second half of class will include seated visualization and breathing techniques, restorative postures and a long guided Savasana with Yoga Nidra to induce deep relaxation and replenishment. You will leave feeling refreshed and ready for your day.

[CANCELED] 12:30PM-1:30PM ET| Core + Restore with Jennifer Brilliant

Note: This class has been permenatly moved to Mondays at 5 PM on the Brooklyn campus.

Thursday

9:30AM-10:45AM ET| Mindfulness-Based Vinyasa Yoga with Hunt Parr

238 Thompson Street (GCASL), Room 461 [Hyrbid]

https://nyu.zoom.us/j/93751248148

Using the principles of mindfulness, compassion, and precise attention to detail, these classes will explore dynamic movement and asana, breath work, and meditation. Taught using Hunt's creative approach to sequencing and lots of humor to ground us, expect to surprise yourself, laugh, and sweat.

12:30PM-1:30PM ET| Restorative Yoga with Brian Liem

238 Thompson Street (GCASL), Room 461 [Hybrid]

https://nyu.zoom.us/j/93751248148

Restorative Yoga with Brian is a kind, gentle and grateful practice. Connect body, breath and mind to explore balance and deep rest. Relax your muscles, ease your mind, and nurture your spirit. Open to all.

5:30PM-6:30PM ET| Beginner Yoga with Phil Schuster

238 Thompson Street (GCASL), Room 461 [Hybrid]

https://nyu.zoom.us/j/93751248148

This class will be a flow based class with attention to the breath and alignment. We will start the practice with Pranayama and build the class through an arc. Moving on the breath, building heat and stamina. We will explore some fairly more advanced poses to challenge the participants to feel comfortable moving beyond their comfort zone. The class will end with a restorative pose to allow the body to release, relax, and reset.

Friday

12:30PM-1:30PM ET| Embodied Vinyasa Flow & Restore with Amanda Valdes

238 Thompson Street (GCASL), Room 461 [Hybrid]

https://nyu.zoom.us/j/91231015715

This class is a mix of Vinyasa Yoga - connecting breath and movement for the first 45 mins of class. The last 15 minutes of the class will focus on restoring the mindbody and breath . This class is open to all and will center community connection, mindful movement, accessibility for all bodies, and normalizing yoga props.

Saturday

1:00PM-2:15PM ET | Mindfulness-Based Vinyasa Yoga with Hunt Parr

238 Thompson Street (GCASL), Room 461 [Hyrbid]

https://nyu.zoom.us/j/94527273682

Contemplative Practice Courses with MindfulNYU

Looking for ways to deepen your mindfulness practice? MindfulNYU is offering 10-week, interactive meditation courses in the fall and spring semesters. These non-credit classes combine best practices from a wellbeing context with both Buddhist and secular mindfulness/meditation approaches.

Receive a MindfulNYU sunrise clock*, a contemplative LinkedIn badge*, and a whole new arsenal of tools to improve your focus and decrease your stress when you sign up for one of our 10-week, interactive meditation courses! Classes run weekly from September 29th and run until December 12th, except during the week of November 24th.

Registration is still open! Once you have completed registration, please reach out to Robert Taylor Jr. at rwt236@nyu.edu!

Class Offerings & Instructors:

Course 1: Authentic & Awake with Rev. Qalvy Grainzvolt (Meditation Faculty)

Mondays at 6:00 pm; Global Center Room 475

Join Rev. Qalvy Grainzvolt for a restorative relaxation-based meditation class exploring inner narratives and discovering an authentic self with meditative awareness. This class aims to cultivate inner peace, warmth, and wisdom through meditative practices, fostering connection with core authenticity.

Course 2: Calm & Clear Mind: Mindfulness Meditation with Rev. Doyeon Park (Buddhist Spiritual Life Advisor; Meditation Faculty)

Tuesdays at 6:00 pm; Global Center Room 475

Join Rev. Doyeon Park for "Calm & Clear Mind," a silent sitting practice to cultivate a tranquil and focused mind. Engage in discussions on Buddhist and mindfulness topics to nurture inner wisdom and compassion, spreading these blessings to the world.

Course 3: Embracing Life with the Practicalities of Mindful Meditation Immersion with Amanda Gloria Valdes (Yoga and Meditation Faculty; Generation Meditation Mentor)

Fridays at 11:00 am; Global Center Room 461

Join Amanda Gloria Valdes for a mediation community series. This course offers a deep dive into the practice of mindful meditation, emphasizing its practical application in everyday life. Through immersive sessions, participants will explore techniques to cultivate awareness, resilience, and compassion. The course is community-centered, encouraging shared experiences and insights to foster a supportive environment. Ideal for those looking to integrate mindfulness into their daily routines and community engagements, this course provides practical tools for embracing life with clarity and purpose.

Mindful Mondays

Join Melissa Carter, Senior Director of Global Spiritual Life at NYU, online in a 30-minute mindfulness session each Monday at 12:00 pm ET starting September 8th, 2025. Melissa will guide participants over Zoom through various mindfulness exercises, including visualization, mindful breathing, and meditation. Various themes of the sessions emerge to support you in bringing more gentleness, compassion, and intention to your workday.

Meditation Room

MindfulNYU also offers a meditation room, open during our office hours, for individual practice (quiet, seated, upright meditation). Come by GCASL Room 486 for quiet, peace, and calm right here on campus.

The meditation room is available for a silent, 20-minute meditation for individuals and/or groups up to 4 at a time. Please stop by the front desk to sign up for a 20-minute slot. There is no eating or drinking in the space.

Photo: Meditation Room with mats and candles - GCASL 486

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a question that isn't answered here, email mindfulness@nyu.edu.

What do I need to know before I come to class?

You should:

Plan to arrive early at the designated room in the Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life.
Be ready to show:
- Your purple NYU Violet Go Pass
- Your NYU Engage Event Pass (found on NYU Mobile)

Do I need to bring my own mat?

MindfulNYU has mats available for use during your class. However, we recommend that you bring your own. Please use wipes to disinfect yoga mats provided by us before and after practice.

Clorox wipes are available throughout the facilities.

Can I drop in, or should I register ahead of time?

If you plan to attend in-person yoga classes, feel free to drop into our classes. You do not need to register in advance.

PLEASE NOTE: All in-person yoga classes will close for admittance 5 minutes after the start time. This is to ensure your safety by allowing time for warm up, which will prevent injury.

Can I still join class virtually?

Yes! Many yoga classes are still taught virtually. Check the schedule for classes marked Hybrid or Virtual for Zoom details.

I am affiliated with the University. If I bring my NYU ID, is it free?

Yoga and Meditation classes are free for all those with a current, active NYU ID. Make sure to bring the ID with you.

I am not affiliated with the University. Can I still participate?

Yoga and meditation classes are for NYU community members with a current and valid ID only.

Are group sessions that center students of color and LGBTQ+ students open to faculty or administrators?

These groups are for to students only to ensure the comfort and safety of students. Faculty and staff are welcome at all other meditation and yoga classes.

Are there any showers or changing rooms at the Center for Global Spiritual Life?

There are no showers at the Center. You are welcome to change in our single-stalled or multi-stalled bathrooms on the 4th floor. Please DO NOT use the small ablution rooms located across the hall. These are meant for religious practices only.