These silent meditation sessions provide a quiet space for neighborhood yogis to develop a regular meditation practice. Sessions will be led by a qualified teacher who will be available to answer questions before and after the sessions.

These Zen meditation sessions are offered to patients, practitioners and the general public at the Center for Health and Healing. Sessions consist of brief instruction followed by a 30-minute meditation session. All are welcome. There is no charge for these sessions.

Learn simple relaxing meditation techniques that you can practice at home, for all levels of experience--great for beginners. There will be time for discussion and questions.

Join Ramdas as he guides you to explore the nature of mind, learn pranayama [breathing] techniques which enhance your meditation experience. Instruction in the 8 limbs, 5 koshas, mantra, yantra, mala will also be incorporated as well as encouraging the development and maintenance of a successful home practice.

Get what you want out of a sitting meditation practice. Regardless of your experience with meditation, this class is for you. It is designed to put a fresh new spin on meditation and debunk any misconceptions around it. You can deepen your practice or start a new one. Understand and experience practical meditation and breath styles you can do anywhere, deeper connections to yourself and the world around you, how to stay centered amidst the chaos, true relaxation and silence.

For students experienced in meditating, join us for open meditation. For students unfamiliar with our meditation practice, you may want to attend one of our Meditation I Workshops before joining an open meditation. Meditations include chanting, kapalabhati, nadi suddhi, 15-20 minutes of silence and closing chants. If you wish to attend evening meditation, please enter through the bookstore ten minutes before class. We ask that you be on time and remain until the end. Download the Welcome to Meditation information before attending.

Free every Friday, a 45-minute experience in bliss, beginning with gentle stretching, featuring a long period of Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation), and concluding with breathing practices and a brief meditation.

Inwood Meditation Circle is a group of meditation practitioners who meet regularly, usually in each other's houses, for meditation and dharma talks. New members are welcome.

This is a signature ISHTA class led by Yogiraj (Yoga Master) Alan Finger. Pre-and post-meditative asana are used to prepare and restore the body for meditation, while the ancient tools of pranayama, visualization, and mantra are used to still the mind. This class will leave you feeling centered and more in tune with your true nature. Open to all levels and great for those recovering from illness or disease.

A 45-minute version of the full ISHTA Meditation class for those with a busier lifestyle.

Join our gifted meditation teachers for gentle instruction, time for questions and answers, and sitting practice every weekday morning and four afternoons a week in our beautiful Makom space. Free for members and nonmembers. No registration necessary (but make sure to check the schedule for holidays).

We offer two weekly sitting meditation sessions. The sittings are non-directive. Please come bring your practice, sit with us. If you are new to meditation just let the time keeper know and she /he will give you a basic practice to start you off.

This Yogic Group Meditation is geared to both beginning and experienced practitioners. Beginners benefit from detailed guidelines and helpful tools towards establishing a daily, regular meditation practice. It provides a supportive and encouraging atmosphere for all levels, thus making it easier to stay on track with one's own daily practice and to learn how to move trough common problems and obstacles.

This Yogic Group Meditation is geared to both beginning and experienced practitioners. Beginners benefit from detailed guidelines and helpful tools towards establishing a daily, regular meditation practice. It provides a supportive and encouraging atmosphere for all levels, thus making it easier to stay on track with one's own daily practice and to learn how to move trough common problems and obstacles.

The session begins with chanting Sanskrit mantra that calm and purify the mind and the atmosphere. Then, detailed directions are given on how to sit and how to relax the physical body while maintaining a state of receptivity and attention. Once participants have settled into their seats, they are encouraged to sit still and follow the breath, while systematically letting goof thoughts, emotions and physical sensations. This method serves to awaken the witness consciousness (sakshi) The actual silent meditation lasts 20 minutes.

Following the silent meditation is a period of relaxation more chanting, two shorts Hindu Rituals (Arati, Prasad). And a forum for questions and answers. The session closes with a reading releated to yogic of Buddhist philosophy.

Vipassana meditation practice as is taught in the Theravada tradition of Buddhism. Instructions are given in the first 15 minutes and the meditation is for 45 minutes. Afterwards we discuss various books we have been reading on Buddhism. New comers will not feel lost even if they have not done the reading. All are welcome.

Beginners Welcome at all Classes. These classes and discussion groups focus on some the fundamentals of meditation techniques, covering many philosophical topics inspired by the Buddhist and other contemporary artistic, cultural, and philosophical traditions. In each class we explore the overarching theme of interdependence - that nothing exists in a vacuum - in 21st century life.

Each class begins with guided instruction in mindfulness meditation practice or other contemplative techniques, followed by a talk and discussion. Beginners to meditation welcome. For those attending regularly, there will be a list of suggested readings and suggested meditation practice. Email for a list of topics and suggested readings.

If you would like introductory readings, the following are suggested:
One City: A Declaration of Interdependence by Ethan Nichtern (ID Project Founder)
Turning the Mind into an Ally by Sakyong Mipham

Contact info@theidproject.com with any questions about these classes...See you there...

Dharma Punx NYC is an alternative Buddhist meditation and dharma community in the Theravadan tradition. Founded by Noah Levine, we meet weekly on the Lower East Side of New York City. All are welcome (tattoos not required). All classes are offered without charge, supported by donation.

The Tuesday drop-in class features dharma talks and guided meditation with Josh Korda, Craig Swogger and other dharma facilitators. The Thursday drop-in class is approximately 40ty minutes, facilitated by sangha members with a brief sharing session afterwards.

Zen does not follow lineage guru or scripture, Zen teachings are inspired by the present moment.

New York Insight's on-going group sittings are offered on a drop-in basis to all students who wish to start, support, or deepen their meditation practice. Evenings include a 45-minute sitting and a 20-minute walking meditation period, with basic meditation instructions. NYI Practice Leaders will provide a brief dharma reading and time for discussion.

YI offers a sitting group for People of Color on the second Monday of every month. No previous meditation experience is required. This sitting group provides instruction in insight meditation and fosters mutual support and understanding among the growing community of people of color who find nourishment and inspiration in the practice.

thirty minutes of guided meditation

Group meditation classes offer students of all levels a chance to integrate conscious relaxation into their practice and to learn a variety of accessible meditation techniques.

Tibet House's introductory meditation classes were featured in New York Magazine's top picks (4 stars). Instructors from diverse Buddhist traditions present a range of meditation techniques and methods. Sessions begin with a brief explanation of the technique followed by sitting meditation and a brief question-and answer period. The classes are intended for all levels. No meditation experience is necessary. This is a walk-in class, so please call (212) 807-0563 that day to confirm the session is being held. Open for silent individual meditation at 6:00 p.m.; instruction begins at 7:00 p.m.

We encourage people to take 30 to 60 minutes out of their busy schedules for individual meditation sessions in the Gompa (Tibetan: "meditation room").

guided meditation

Study the art of meditation with an accomplished meditator and teacher. Venerable Phuntsok guides you through the traditional Preliminaries, explains the meditation and the object of focus, and then leads you through a session to learn the practice. The class is open to all levels of practitioners who wish to have a deeper understanding of Tibetan Buddhist meditations and develop a strong practice.

The words "Yoga Nidra" translate as "Sleep of the Yogi". It is a form of guided meditation. Instead of focusing using great effort (which is commonly associated with meditation practice), Yoga Nidra's goal is complete relaxation. It is practiced in the pose called shavasana - (corpse position) lying comfortably on the back. While in position and practicing Yoga Nidra, students enjoy a unique type of body awareness, breath work, and visualization; illuminating the whole of their mind and working toward the experience of embracing a state of conscious liberation and self-realization known as Superconsciousness. It is a middle state between sleep and wakefulness where the mind is open to positive affirmation.

Yoga Nidra's mindfulness techniques are documented as having and are known to: help with insomnia, increase an individuals awareness and control of the dream state, reduce stress, increase memory recall and learning capacity, relieve pain, ease pregnancy and childbirth, positively affect psychosomatic diseases, lower blood pressure, promote a general feeling of well being, and much much more. Additionally, it is safe for children and the elderly.

This sitting group is offered on a drop-in basis and is open to all who wish to start, support, or deepen their meditation practice. The group sittings will include sitting and walking meditation followed by a brief time for discussion. Basic instruction in insight and metta (loving-kindness) meditation will be provided. Weekly practice will be lead by senior NYI teachers and practice leaders.

Prerequisite Notes
Intro workshop or some prior experience suggested.

On the first Wednesday of every month, the meditation class meets at the WYC. The class created for all students of all our retreats, immersions, teacher trainings, meditation courses and satsangs is now open to our Hatha Yoga students! A high energy morning of meditation, chanting, teachings and question and answer with Rudrani, WYC Director.