Yoga and Meditation Schedule

MindfulNYU hosts a wide offering of FREE yoga and meditation classes 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.

Please note that the majority of MindfulNYU classes will primarily happen in-person with a Zoom link for those who wish to join a class virtually.

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.

*Updated September 2022

Yoga and Meditation Classes Begin September 6th, 2022

Please note some classes start the week of September 12th, 2022.

Meditation Schedule

The type of meditation we practice involves simple — but not always easy! — breath and awareness exercises that bring our attention to the present moment. We learn to relax and rejuvenate our bodies, look inward with more insight and wisdom, and cultivate greater compassion for ourselves and others.

Looking for a student led meditation experience? Check out our Student Groups at MindfulNYU!

Monday

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM ET| OUTBreath, starting September 12th

238 Thompson Street (GCASL), Suite 491

An open, student-led mindful meditation space centering the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ students at NYU.

https://nyu.zoom.us/j/97401364719

5:30 PM to 6:30 PM ET| Quieting the Mind Meditation with Rev. Qalvy Grainzvolt, starting September 12th

Virtual Only

An hour long meditation focused on relaxation and cultivating mindful moments of care, including self-care. Slowing down, even a little from the momentum of daily living, this meditation encourages an awareness of inner calm such that it may be a source of nourishment to daily routine.

This class is open to all levels of experience.

https://nyu.zoom.us/j/3415383947

Tuesday

No classes scheduled this day.

Wednesday

12:30 PM to 1:30 PM ET| Touching the Earth Meditation with Adriana DiFazio

238 Thompson Street (GCASL), Room 484

Do you feel despair or overwhelm regarding climate change and the future of the natural world? Do you feel a deep peace in nature and want to channel your love for the Earth toward transformative activism? Join Adriana for an ecodharma-informed mindfulness class, addressing eco-anxiety and grief while also strengthening one's innate connection to the web of life. These 1-hour long sessions will begin with introductions, a short teaching on earth-based spirituality, a 30 mins guided meditation, followed by an activity and/or discussion. These classes will specifically draw upon the exercises of the Work That Reconnects by Joanna Macy, grief and empowerment training for climate activists.

https://nyu.zoom.us/j/93029111588

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM ET| Stay Woke & Meditate

238 Thompson Street (GCASL), Suite 491

Your weekly dose of student-led meditation centering the lived experiences of students of color.

https://nyu.zoom.us/j/91889731092

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET| Generation Meditation

238 Thompson Street (GCASL), Suite 491

A weekly student-led practice centered around leading a mindful and compassion centered life through meditative techniques.

https://nyu.zoom.us/j/92004021310

Thursday

9:30 AM to 10:30 AM ET| Sit & Breathe Meditation with Rev. Doyeon Park

238 Thompson Street (GCASL), Room 484

This class will focus on slow, deep breathing techniques and meditative postures. Experience wonderful new energy and a calm state of mind.

All levels, all time-zones, everyone is welcome!

https://nyu.zoom.us/j/2491315714

Friday

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET| "Centered" - Crystal Meditation Practice with Amanda Valdes

238 Thompson Street (GCASL), Room 461

"Centered" Crystal Meditation is a 60 minute practice is a meditation practice anchored in inquiry, breath, and exploration of energy/subtle body. Each class will begin with a short community discussion about the crystal of the day and how it connects to one;s breath, energy, and nature. This is an open practice to hold and create space for inquiry, wonder, and center mindfulness.

https://nyu.zoom.us/j/4400601452

Yoga Schedule

MindfulNYU offers FREE yoga classes 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.

Monday

9:30 AM to 10:30 AM ET| Vinyasa Yoga with Phil Schuster, starting September 12th

238 Thompson Street (GCASL), Room 472

You are sacred, you are unique, we all have a trove of riches in this moment to be mined and shared.

Phil's class incorporates a dynamic, vigorous, physically and spiritually energizing form of flowing vinyasa yoga 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 recommended.

https://nyu.zoom.us/s/8055795172

5:30 PM to 6:30 PM ET| Dynamic Alignment with Nick Potenzieri, starting September 12th

238 Thompson Street (GCASL), Room 475

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.

https://nyu.zoom.us/j/9880770883

Tuesday

9:30 AM to 10:30 AM ET Vinyasa Yoga with Brian Liem

238 Thompson Street (GCASL), Room 472

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.

https://nyu.zoom.us/j/7842583255

12:30 PM to 1:30 PM ET| Ground + Align + Flow with Michelle Pierce, starting September 13th

238 Thompson Street (GCASL), Room 461

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.

https://nyu.zoom.us/j/6930218762

5:30 PM to 6:30 PM ET Chakra Yoga with Amy Coombs (Formal Yoga From the Ground Up)

238 Thompson Street (GCASL), Room 475

Learn the energetic qualities of each Chakra while practicing the Yoga Postures that will best balance each energetic center. Come prepared to enhance your knowledge of alignment of the physical as well as the subtle body, as we partake in a strong practice that can be adapted for all levels.

https://nyu.zoom.us/j/5205458765

Wednesday

9:30 AM to 10:30 AM ET| Sweet Surrender - Yin Yoga with Michelle Pierce

238 Thompson Street (GCASL), Room 472

This trauma-informed 60 minute class is the perfect complement for a vinyasa class. This is a slow paced practice where most postures are done on the ground and are held between 3-10 minutes (or for as long as it feels right for you) in order to get into the deep tissues. This practice will include breathwork, a focus on alignment, and on surrendering into the posture. As you surrender into the posture, you also surrender into the present moment and what is.

https://nyu.zoom.us/j/6930218762

12:30 PM to 1:30 PM ET| Vinyasa Flows & Rhythms with Ric Matthews

238 Thompson Street (GCASL), Room 461

Get your flow and your groove on with this 60 minute vigorous vinyasa practice to deep house and afrobeats. All levels are welcome, but come prepared to sweat, move and have fun!

https://nyu.zoom.us/j/9938699645

5:30 PM to 6:30 PM ET| Flow Yoga with Marni Mendelsohn

In this 60 minute practice, Marni will safely guide you through an intelligent sequence to create balance, strength, and flexibility before getting to the peak pose. You will have plenty of time to integrate, practice breathwork and meditation, and learn self-healing tools to regulate the nervous system. You will leave feeling more calm and ready to continue with your day.

https://nyu.zoom.us/j/8379966214

Thursday

9:30 AM to 10:30 AM ET| Restorative Yoga with Brian Liem

238 Thompson Street (GCASL), Room 472

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.

https://nyu.zoom.us/j/7842583255

5:30 PM to 6:30 PM ET| Open Level Yoga with Phil Schuster

238 Thompson Street (GCASL), Room 461

Phil’s 60 minute class will focus on grounding breath-work, movement on the breath and attention to alignment.

This practice is open to all practitioners and bodies.

https://nyu.zoom.us/s/8055795172

Friday

9:30 AM to 10:45 AM ET| Open Level Vinyasa Yoga with Hunt Parr

238 Thompson Street (GCASL), Room 472

Hunt's 75 minute class is all grounded in movement science and contemplative practice. In this medium paced, flowing style of yoga asana practice, expect to be challenged, breathe, laugh, learn a lot, and play. While all are welcome, this class might not be appropriate for absolute beginners.

https://nyu.zoom.us/j/4229368990

12:30 PM to 1:30 PM ET| Embodied Vinyasa with Amanda Gloria Valdes

238 Thompson Street (GCASL), Room 461

A 60 minute alignment centered Vinyasa Flow practice that is free flowing and sequenced through the lens of the chakras and intelligent sequencing. This practice is open to all practitioners and bodies.

https://nyu.zoom.us/j/4400601452

Saturday

1:00 PM to 2:15 PM ET| Power Yoga with Mistral

Designed for practitioners at the intermediate to advanced level, this class places an emphasis on core conditioning, fluid vinyasa sequencing, and culminates in peak poses involving arm balances and inversions. Mistral’s classes come from an anatomical perspective to help provide students with information towards building a strong foundation in their practice, and she helps to break down complicated poses for better accessibility.

https://nyu.zoom.us/j/6801257703

Meditation Room

The meditation room will be closed for the next three weeks starting 9/21-10/12. If you would like a space to meditate, Conference Room 484 and the GSL Lounge are available for practice.

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

The meditation room is available for silent, individual 20 minute meditation. Please stop by the front desk to sign up for a 20 min slot. Masks must be worn at all times. 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)
Come prepared by packing an extra mask in case your mask becomes unusable during your workout.

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! All classes taught in person will also be accessible to virtual attendees. You can access the full schedule with Zoom links above.

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.