Solstice in Times Square: Mind Over Madness Yoga will return on June 21, 2026!
Experienced yogis and first-timers alike are invited to join one of seven free yoga sessions throughout the day on June 21 for one of the free yoga classes taking place throughout the day on the Broadway pedestrian plazas, finding calm once again within the chaos of life in New York City.
Participants will also have the opportunity to join and visit the Yoga Village between 47th and 48th Street, which will feature booths, giveaways, and activities.
The Times Square Alliance has partnered with sponsors that include Clean Simple Eats, Consulate General of India in New York, Gaiam, Gatorade Lower Sugar, Gatorade Water, heytea lifestyle tea, Lifeway Kefir, Propel Energy Boost, and RYZE Superfoods. Registered participants who attend will receive a free yoga mat courtesy of Gaiam.
Register now for one of seven free yoga classes!
7:30am – 8:30am
Ruchika Lal, presented by Consulate General of India, NY
A sunrise practice presented by the Consulate General of India and led by the Art of Living Foundation. The session blends gentle asanas, guided breathwork, and meditation — a complete reset for body and mind as we step into the longest day of the year. Open to all levels.
9:30am – 10:30Am
Riva Gdanski, presented by Gaiam
A feel-good yoga flow that will get you out of your head & into your whole body. Prepare to bend, twist, & balance your way through this stimulating sequence. You’ll synchronize dynamic movements with mindful breath, creating a flow that cultivates the perfect balance of strength, mobility, intention, & grace.
11:30am – 12:30Pm
Erica Stanzione
Erica's soulful vinyasa classes are spiritual, thought-provoking, and are always set to carefully curated, high-energy playlists that will leave you feeling joyous, invigorated, and truly empowered!
1:30pm – 2:30pm
Divya Balakrishnan
In this class Divya leads us through energizing breath work, a flow including sun salutations, standing postures and balances, and closes with a centering meditation. This practice will use the solstice as an invitation to find stillness within effort and deep presence at the turning point of the year. All levels welcome.
3:30pm – 4:30pm
Patrick Franco
Join Patrick in a class that will move with rhythm, precision, and curiosity…balancing strong flow with moments to slow down, explore, and be present. Expect clear direction, purposeful movement, and room to wander and play... equal parts rhythmic movement, effortless breathing, and threading the needle between effort and ease.
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Rodney Yee & Colleen Saidman Yee
Come together with a wonderfully designed yoga sequence that will cultivate a “be here now” ability, so we can fully absorb the union of being in the heart of NYC on the solstice. It will be fun, approachable, challenging but most of all exhilarating and full of joy.
7:30pm – 8:30pm
Douglass Stewart
Douglass leads an All Levels slow flow yoga class, designed to ground, invigorate and inspire. The flow incorporates modifications and allows for advanced expressions of the poses throughout.