Free Meditation and Yoga

All MindfulNYU programming has moved online for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Events are open to all students, faculty, and staff, inclusive of all identities.

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.

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.

Yoga and Meditation Schedule for Summer 2021

Classes start June 1st, 2021!

All classes will be conducted remotely via Zoom until further notice, per NYU's guidance on Coronavirus care.

Zoom links are posted in the dropdown for each day of the week below. You can also join by phone via the listed Zoom number, if you do not have remote interent access.

Monday Schedule

Mondays at 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM ET, Roots to Rise with Michelle Douglas (Yoga)

Zoom: https://nyu.zoom.us/j/965698487

Zoom number (join by phone): 1-646-558-8656 (Meeting ID: 965-698-487)

Michelle's class combines flowing, dynamic poses with an emphasis on mindful movement coordinated with breath. Each class contains a multitude of choices and variations, encouraging students to explore possibilities and personalize their practice.

Mondays at 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM ET, Shine and Flow with Amanda Valdes (Yoga)

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

Zoom number (join by phone): 1-646-558-8656 (Meeting ID: 440-060-1452)

A community afternoon Vinyasa Yoga practice rooted in mindful alignment , rhythmic sequencing and pranayama activations to use and harness the power of the middle of the day.

This is an open level practice for all bodies.

Mondays at 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM ET, Authentic and Awake Meditation with Rev. Qalvy Grainzvolt

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

Zoom number (join by phone): 1-646-558-8656 (Meeting ID: 341-538-3947)

Explore inner narrative and authentic self with meditative awareness. This class aims to cultivate inner peace, warmth, and wisdom through meditative practices fostering connection with core authenticity. This is class is open to all levels and Q & A portion is open to a variety of discussions points on meditation, mindfulness and, art times, Buddhist thought.

Mondays at 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM , Just Another Magic Monday with Brian Liem (Yoga)

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

Zoom number (join by phone): 1-646-558-8656 (Meeting ID: 784-258-3255)

It’s a new day, it’s a new dawn…and I’m feeling good (and well).

Come join your MindfulNYU community no matter where your present locale at this flowtastic revivifying class with Brian. All levels, all time-zones, everyone is welcome!

Tuesday Schedule

Tuesdays at 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM ET, Slow Flow with Tina Paul (Yoga)

Zoom: https://nyu.zoom.us/s/819350797

Zoom number (join by phone): 1-646-558-8656 (meeting ID: 819-350-797)

Tina’s class emphasizes breath coordination and mindful movement to help cultivate body and energy awareness with loads of yoga face poses to relax the muscles in your face. Asana poses will be held for more extended breath count and few yin yoga poses will be incorporated to help reduce stiffness. This class builds gradual heat in the body and challenges you to breathe full and embody your presence.

Tuesdays at 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM ET, Authentic and Awake Meditation with Rev. Qalvy Grainzvolt

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

Zoom number (join by phone): 1-646-558-8656 (Meeting ID: 341-538-3947)

Tuesdays at 12:30 Pm to 1:30 PM ET, Treasure Tuesdays Yoga with Brian Liem

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

Zoom number (join by phone): 1-646-558-8656 (Meeting ID: 784-258-3255)

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

Tuesdays at 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM ET, Yoga From the Ground Up with Amy Coombs

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

Zoom number (join by phone): 1-646-558-8656 (Meeting ID: 520-545-8765)

Amy's beginner-level vinyasa-style class is perfect for newcomers to yoga. Those without any prior experience will have the chance to explore the fundamental postures of yoga, ask questions, and receive thorough explanation and demonstration. As each individual practitioner grows — and as the class as a whole grows — more challenging poses and sequences will be introduced. Students are encouraged to modify or return to the previous levels of poses depending on their needs.

There will never be any pressure to "keep up " or impress, only to grow at your own pace. This class can also be beneficial for those practicing at the intermediate level who wish to get back in touch with the basics, deepen and refine the foundational poses, and ease into their evenings with a gentler flow.

Wednesday Schedule

Wednesdays at 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM, Presence Meditation with Amanda Valdes

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

Zoom number (join by phone): 1-646-558-8656 (Meeting ID: 440-060-1452)

A mindfulness practice rooted in breath and activation of being present in your seat.

Wednesdays at 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM ET, Roots to Rise with Michelle Douglas (Yoga)

Zoom: https://nyu.zoom.us/j/965698487

Zoom number (join by phone): 1-646-558-8656 (Meeting ID: 965-698-487)

Wednesdays at 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM ET, Power Up Yoga with Ric Mathews

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

Zoom number (join by phone): 1-646-558-8656 (Meeting ID: 993-869-9645)

It’s the middle of the week and you've accumulated a ton of...stuff! Come wring out your mind and body with this 60 minute power vinyasa flow. Using funky sequences to funky beats, Ric will be sure to challenge you to be recharged and ready for the new week ahead.

Wednesdays at 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM ET, Transit Space with Brian Liem

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

Zoom number (join by phone): 1-646-558-8656 (Meeting ID: 784-258-3255)

Make transitions and space, in this anti-“huhmp day” yoga class.

Come join your MindfulNYU community no matter where your present locale at this flowtastic revivifying class with Brian. All levels, all time-zones, everyone is welcome!

Thursday Schedule

Thursdays at 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM ET, Move and Meditate with Amy Coombs

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

Zoom number (join by phone): 1-646-558-8656 (Meeting ID: 520-545-8765)

Amy's two-part class (yoga from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM; meditation from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM ET) will allow you to experience both the physical and the meditative aspects of Yoga. If you have found meditation challenging in the past, this class offers the opportunity to learn to sit in ease and comfort

Start your day off with a one hour active Asana practice that will get your heart rate up and build strength and flexibility. Then stay for Meditation where care will be taken to find the most comfortable seat for each individual. We will practice breathing techniques and visualization to allow for the best mind-clearing experience.

Join for yoga (8:30-9:30 AM) or just come for meditation (9:30-10:30 AM) but why not give yourself the gift of both for the best possible experience.This sensible sequence of first working on the body and then being guided to a place where inner quiet can be attained is suitable for all levels.

Thursdays at 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM ET, Stay Woke & Move with Amanda Valdes (Yoga)

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

Zoom number (join by phone): 1-646-558-8656 (Meeting ID: 440-060-1452)

A journey anchored in vinyasa, movement, breath and mindfulness centering BIPOC voices/community.

Weekly we will explore elements of the Eight Limbs of Yoga anchored in themes supporting kindness, liberation , and community building.

Thursdays at 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, After 9 to 5 with Brian Liem

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

Zoom number (join by phone): 1-646-558-8656 (Meeting ID: 784-258-3255)

We work, we study, we teach, we are here to yoga our thoroughly modern Thursdays.

Brian'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 strongly recommended.

Friday Schedule

Fridays at 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM ET, Presence Meditation with Amanda Valdes

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

Zoom number (join by phone): 1-646-558-8656 (Meeting ID: 440-060-1452)

A mindfulness practice rooted in breath and activation of being present in your seat.

Fridays at 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM ET, Roots to Rise with Michelle Douglas (Yoga)

Zoom: https://nyu.zoom.us/j/965698487

Zoom number (join by phone): 1-646-558-8656 (Meeting ID: 965-698-487)

Meditation

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.

Our meditation practice is enriched with teachings from a variety of spiritual traditions, as well as lessons from our own personal lives. We offer Monday through Thursday classes for both beginner and advanced practitioners, as well as sessions that center the lived experiences of students of color and LGBTQ+ students. Comfortable clothing is suggested. There is nothing quite like meditating with a community!

For inspiration, more detailed information and updates on all of our programs, please follow us on Instagram.

Yoga

MindfulNYU offers FREE yoga classes Monday through Saturday, September through December and February 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.

Classes require a current NYU ID. Mats are first-come, first-served and we close admission 5 minutes after the start time or when capacity is reached. Be sure to get there early to secure a spot! Comfortable clothing required. We do not have changing rooms or showers but single stall bathrooms are available.

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

Meditation Room

MindfulNYU also offers a meditation room, open during our office hours, for individual practice (quiet, seated, upright meditation). During the semester, meditation room hours are Mondays-Thursdays, 9am-7:30pm and Fridays, 9am-5pm. Come by GCASL 486 for quiet, peace, and calm right here on campus.

The Meditation Room will be closed until further notice, per NYU's guidelines on Coronavirus care.

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.

Should I bring my own mat?

We provide mats for all yoga practitioners but you are welcome to bring your own. However, it is important to note that mats are given out on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

All classes are drop in and there is no pre registration. We do suggest you get to class 5-10 minutes before the start time to ensure a spot.

PLEASE NOTE: All yoga classes will close for admittance 5 minutes after the start time or when class hits capacity. This is to ensure your safety by allowing time for warm up, which will prevent injury.

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 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.