Times Square to Celebrate Summer Solstice with Free Yoga

The city is celebrating the summer solstice in a rather unusual way. New Yorkers can attend free outdoor yoga classes called Mind Over Madness in Times Square. Eventshumanitix tells in more detail.

On June 21, 2003, three people laid out their mats in the middle of Times Square to greet the sunrise. Two of them went on to co-found an event that has brought together thousands of yogis for 22 years.

This year, it will take place on Friday, June 20, at the intersection of Broadway and 7th Avenue, between 43rd and 48th Streets. Seven free classes are scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 20:30 p.m.

Schedule 2025 Solstice in Times Square: Mind Over Madness Yoga

• 7:30 am – Instructor Aditi Shah (representative of the Consulate General of India in New York);
• 9:30 - Instructor Phyllicia Victoria (representative of Gaiam);
• 11:30 – instructor Riva Gdanski;
• 13:30 - instructor Victoria Gibbs;
• 15:30 - Instructor Eddie Stern;
• 17:30 - instructor Sheila Quinn;
• 19:30 pm – Instructor Douglas Stewart (co-founder of Yoga in Times Square).

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Each class lasts one hour and is completely free. ed participants will be provided with yoga mats, so there is no need to bring your own. Classes will take place in any weather, even in the rain. Participants are asked to arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled class, reports SecretNYC.

All classes will be broadcast live on Times Square on Facebookso that everyone can take part from home.

You can for the class here.

Once you have completed the registration process, you should receive a confirmation email from Humanitix with a QR code and a link that will take you to your ticket. For less registration, please have your QR code/ticket ready to scan on your smart device or print it out on the day of the event. Please note: each person must have their own ticket and each person is allocated one activity for the entire day.

What else

In addition to yoga classes, you can visit the Yoga Village between 43rd and 45th Streets. There will be booths, giveaways, and fun activities. ed participants who attend the event will receive a free yoga mat from Gaiam and a goody bag from RYZE.