These classes are designed for students who are interested in increasing strength, flexibility, mobility, and calming the nervous system using breath awareness, movement, and relaxation. Some introduction to asana. For all levels of fitness and flexibility, beginners and first time students to yoga welcome.

Free class for seniors at Inwood Hill Park's Tennis Courts, West 207th Street and Seaman Avenue. For more information about the City Parks Foundation's free Seniors Fitness programs please call the Sports Department at 718.760.6999. All equipment and instruction is provided free of charge.

Free class for seniors at Astoria Park's Tennis Courts, 21st Street and Hoyt Street. For more information about the City Parks Foundation's free Seniors Fitness programs please call the Sports Department at 718.760.6999. All equipment and instruction is provided free of charge.

Taught by Elizabeth Plapinger, with guest teachers Bess Abrahams and Lori Ruth Federman

Yoga for Mental Wellness is a yoga class devoted to people of any age or fitness level who suffer from emotional distress or mental illness. Anyone experiencing such distress is welcome. A typical class involves movement (asana), attention to breathing, attunement to the present moment, deep relaxation, and mindful, nonjudgmental assessment of the effect of practice on the mind, body and breath. Special classes with visiting teachers explore the role of chanting, other mind-body approaches, massage and body work in emotional, mental and physical wellbeing.

Experience and research suggest that yoga can be a powerful tool for addressing emotional and mental illness. For many of us, the regular practice of yoga can lift the mood, reduce stress, enhance problem-solving, improve strength and flexibility, lessen fatigue and increases energy. Join us in this experiential practice and see how yoga works for you!

The class is by donation, with a suggested fee of $5.00. No one is turned away for inability to pay. Yoga for Mental Wellness was founded in 2004 by yoga teacher and therapist Bess Abrahams, with support from a private donor, the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), and the non-profit therapeutic yoga center, the Breathing Project.

These classes are designed for students who are interested in increasing strength, flexibility, mobility, and calming the nervous system using breath awareness, movement, and relaxation. Some introduction to asana. For all levels of fitness and flexibility, beginners and first time students to yoga welcome.

For students who have special needs and/or limitations. A variation on the basic Hatha I format that moves more slowly and includes attention on the part of the teacher to the special needs of the individual. Please note: The Gentle class on Tuesday is not a traditional IYI class. It focuses on structural integrity and alignment using props.

This class is suitable for beginners of all ages, expectant mothers, or anyone wanting an easy, restorative yoga practice.

A gentle class the combines yoga postures, breathing, and meditation. This class is geared toward students who wish to move at a slower pace. Ideal for beginners, prenatal and seniors.

A gentle and healing yoga class that incorporates the use of sound (toning, humming, chanting) during many of the yoga postures, in order to focus the mind, move energy in the body, and deepen the postures. Eyes are kept closed as attention is brought inward, creating a non-competitive and non-judgmental experience. GCNYC is a place where men, women and children living with cancer—and their families and friends—can join together to build social and emotional support as a supplement to medical care.

Abhyasa Yoga Center offers personal, breath-centered, therapeutic yoga practice that adapts to individual needs, including chronic or acute conditions. Located 1 block from the L-Train Lorimer/G-Metropolitan subway stop. All classes are adaptable for all ability levels. Basics classes cultivate and maintain a strong foundation. Open classes, including community classes, offer a more vigorous practice. Classes meet daily. For a full schedule, go to abhyasayogacenter.com, or call 718.782.8272 for more information and to discuss individual needs.

A lunchtime class for beginning students looking to begin yoga and more experienced students covering basic principles of alignment and muscular action while teaching how to work carefully with the back. Yoga Union is the first center to focus on backcare and scoliosis.

Yoga with special attention to those less flexible or with injuries.

For information about this class or to register, call 212.606.1057 or 212.774.7326. (These classes are part of a series.)

Chair and Mat Yoga sponsored by the Multiple Sclerosis Society of New York. The NYC Chapter of the National MS Society is proud to offer free recreation and fitness programs for people living with MS. Fall - Spring classes began in mid-October and continue through June, with breaks in between. Yoga promotes fitness, flexibility and relaxation while focusing on breathing practices. It also promotes strength and peace of mind. Level 1 Chair Yoga is designed for the individual to participate from the seated position. Level 2 Mat Yoga participants must be able to transfer independently to a mat. Sign up with the MS Society or (212) 453-3247.

Relaxing class with the use of bolsters, props, etc. to support the back and other areas. Very little movement, with a focus on stretching, relaxing, and meditation.

A FREE drop-in class for survivors of breast cancer and other cancers sponsored by OM yoga and The Libby Ross Foundation. This gentle class which offers inspiration and bonding for women with breast cancer and other cancers, includes breathing exercises, slow arm stretches, healing yoga sequences, restorative yoga and balancing work appropriate for women during and after cancer treatment. Click here for more about the OM yoga for Woman Cancer Survivors Program

Emphasis on gentle stretches with Asanas(poses) to improve flexibility, breathing and relaxation are also involved. Great class for beginners, seniors and persons recovering from surgery and/or injuries.

A free class for women with cancer, co-sponsored by Continuum Cancer Centers of New York. To register, call Continuum at 212.523.7275

For men and women of all ages concerned with H.I.V. and AIDS, this special Hatha Yoga class focuses even more on benefits for the entire being. Poses are adapted where necessary. These classes offer a safe space for sharing and finding community.

The power of Yoga and its liberating joy is for everyone including those working with limitations. Using the Anusara principles of alignment, this class helps bring awareness into the body to promote maximum healing. This class is slow-paced and is appropriate for students who are recovering from injuries, illness or surgery. It allows ample time to address questions and concerns. Students who currently practice yoga and experience physical discomfort during certain asanas can also benefit. This class clarifies how you can modify your asana practice in class and at home. Marjorie Nass, Certified Anusara Teacher, modnass1@verizon.net, 917.225.5098

Looking for a deeper experience in your yoga practice? Embodied yoga classes are an opportunity to listen to your body and learn from your experience, focusing on the questions and discoveries that arise along the way.

Embodied Yoga is a gentle class suitable for all levels that will help you find a deep sense of support, ease and healing. Classes balance a nourishing flow with a dynamic, fluid sense of alignment. You'll discover new and unexpected sources of support, strength and ease. These sources include the contents of our bodies -- not just muscles and bones -- but organs, glands, fluids, and all the systems inside of us.

Embodied Yoga creates an environment which offers students the space to find true and meaningful experience in their yoga practice. All the teachers are graduates of the Embodied Anatomy and Yoga and/or the Embodied Developmental Movement and Yoga programs through the School For Body Mind Centering™.

Hospital for Special Surgery is the oldest orthopedic hospital in the country. Therapeutic Yoga utilizes a combination of restorative postures, gentle yoga and breath work to enhance wellness. Participants will learn to use breath to explore posture, alignment and mental state. You will additionally work to strengthen your "core muscles". You will leave with an enhanced sense of balance in both the body and the mind. For more information or to register, please contact the Integrative Care Center at 212.224.7900 or mail the downloadable registration form.

This healing session embraces all ages, who wish to finally add the healing qualities of yoga into their lives. We move the body thru the classical poses very slowly, gently and conscienciously. There are rests taken between poses as the body moves towards inner introspection on a physical and meditative level. This class is highly beneficial for those returning from an illness or injury, or who haven't moved in a long time. It is recommended for those who are just looking for an easy class, 50 & up, and pre-natal. Everyone will leave refreshed and relaxed. We welcome all to join the ageless loyal following of Gentle Marvin any day, just don't wait too long.

We live in a world of speed and stress, but our bodies need rest and relaxation to be healthy. Pushing ourselves to do more and more–even when we are tired or injured–leads to more fatigue and strain. Conversely, relaxing and releasing muscle tension energizes us and eases the body back to well-being. It also leads to better sleep, improved performance in athletic activities and greater flexibility.

This class employs gentle techniques from Yoga, Feldenkrais and other somatic modalities. It is so easy it feels almost lazy, yet paradoxically gives you a lift if you feel tired. You will learn to move more fluidly and easily. It also subtly tones, stretches and strengthens muscles, and can be deeply healing. You will work at your own pace, within your own capability. People with injuries need not worry about being pushed too far, nor do you have to be flexible or physically fit to participate. Beginners are welcome. Click here to download a flyer about the class. To register, call 212.499.0848 or email cperez-ruiz@hdphysicaltherapy.com.

For both new and experienced practitioners who seek a gentle yet effective approach to their Yoga. Postures are adapted into easy movements. Learn to gently open, stretch and strengthen the body and relax the nervous system. (MAY BE DONE IN A CHAIR)

Yoga classes are taught in ASL and structured to be accessible to Deaf students. Using the Iyengar method, poses are demonstrated so that students understand the specific action of the pose. Classes are taught in 10-week series and are sequenced so that skills are built upon and mastered from class to class. Therefore, it is highly recommended to begin classes are the start of the series and commit to the full 10 weeks, in order to have a clear understanding and benefit of the art of yoga. Contact the teacher to start classes during the series.

Classes are not appropriate for sign language students. Students must be fluent in ASL. Classes may not be observed.

Contact Jennifer Kagan, kaganj@gmail.com, for information and to be placed on the email list for future workshops and classes in the NY/PA area.

For information or to register for this free class sponsored by Continuum Cancer Centers Of New York, call Cindy Turkeltaub at 212.844.6022

One hour of restorative/gentle yoga with some wonderful wall poses and restorative poses with blankets and blocks. Finish with 30 minutes of pranayama, guided imagery and seated meditation.

Yoga for Abundant Bodies is hatha yoga modified for plus-size people, that includes unique adaptations while bringing you home to your body.

Abhyasa Yoga Center offers personal, breath-centered, therapeutic yoga practice that adapts to individual needs, including chronic or acute conditions. Located 1 block from the L-Train Lorimer/G-Metropolitan subway stop. All classes are adaptable for all ability levels. Basics classes cultivate and maintain a strong foundation. Open classes, including community classes, offer a more vigorous practice. Classes meet daily. For a full schedule, go to abhyasayogacenter.com, or call 718.782.8272 for more information and to discuss individual needs.

a very basic class for beginners, or people who want a slower, more relaxed class - All classes include time for meditation and deep relaxation. New students are requested to call before coming to their first class. The Middle Path Yoga combines repetition with enough variety to keep the class interesting and informative. Students are encouraged to advance their practice as they are ready, and are offered more challenging variations as their skill increases. Props are used only as necessary for the individual student. Everyone is doing the same pose but not necessarily with the same props, or with props at all. Within the group, each student is treated as a unique individual. The poses are adapted to fit the person, the person is not forced to fit a variation of the pose that is not right for them at that moment. Middle Path Yoga also stresses the importance of breathing. Students learn to breath as they move, doing postures, and also learn sitting breathing techniques that can be used for stimulation and others that are used for meditation. Students learn how to adapt their breathing according to what they're trying to do. Over time, students become educated in many aspects of what it means to practice yoga.

Slow moving postures, breath and body awareness - appropriate for pre-natal class

All levels welcome. Students use props to get into poses that can be comfortably and restfullly held for ten minutes or more. A practice that is gentle and simple, allowing for breath, body and spirit to relax and open. Great for first time students, stress and injury care, or to complement a more challenging yoga practice. The ultimate cure for the New York lifestyle.These classes are also wonderful for students over 55 who are interested in increasing flexibility, mobility, and calming the nervous system using breath awareness, movement, and relaxation. Class size limited. There is on online registration; please call 212.650.9642 to reserve a spot!

This class is suitable for beginners of all ages, expectant mothers, or anyone wanting an easy, restorative yoga practice.