June is here and the countdown to summer is on, and once again Times Square is celebrating the summer solstice in a pretty fabulous way–by offering New Yorkers free yoga at their 23rd Annual Solstice in Times Square: Mind Over Madness Yoga.
For 20+ years, yogis have been welcoming the first day of summer by coming together to get down(ward dog) at Times Square’s all-day outdoor yoga event! The event brings thousands of yogis together to flow and contort their bodies in one of the busiest intersections in the world, making the neighborhood the most zen we’ve ever seen it.
Solstice in Times Square began 22 years ago on June 21st, 2003, when three people rolled out their mats smack dab in the middle Times Square to flow through some sunrise sun salutations. Two of them then went on to become the co-founders of the event, and they’ve been bring it back each June ever since.
This year, the event will take place on Friday, June 20th with seven free classes between sunrise and sunset!
2025 Solstice in Times Square: Mind Over Madness Yoga schedule:
- 7:30 am – instructed by Aditi Shah (presented by Consulate General of India, New York)
- 9:30 am – instructed by Phyllicia Victoria (presented by Gaiam)
- 11:30 am – instructed by Riva Gdanski
- 1:30 pm – instructed by Victoria Gibbs
- 3:30 pm – instructed by Eddie Stern
- 5:30 pm – instructed by Shayla Quinn
- 7:30 pm – instructed by Douglass Stewart (event co-founder)
Each class is one hour-long and completely free, and yoga mats will be provided to registered attendees, so no need to bring your own. Classes will take place rain or shine, and attendees are asked to arrive 30 minutes before the class they’re scheduled for.
Can’t make it to Times Square that day? All classes will also be streamed live at TSQ.org/Solstice via YouTube and on the Times Square Facebook Page so that anyone can participate from home.
Beyond the yoga classes, yogis can also visit the Yoga Village between 43rd and 45th Streets, which will feature booths, giveaways, and activities. Registered participants who attend will receive a free yoga mat courtesy of Gaiam and gift bag from RYZE while supplies last.
Tom Harris, President of the Times Square Alliance, stated:
Times Square is ready once again to welcome the summer season with its annual Solstice in Times Square: Mind Over Madness Yoga event with free yoga classes all day long at the busiest intersection on the planet on the longest day of the year. Each year we watch as New Yorkers and visitors challenge themselves to find peace and calm in the middle of Times Square and then send them off to enjoy everything that the neighborhood has to offer.
Learn more and register for a class here. And beyond Times Square you can also enjoy free yoga all summer long at Bryant Park, as well as yoga atop the highest observation deck in the Western Hemipshere!
📍 Intersection of Broadway & 7th Avenue, between 43rd & 48th Streets
🗓 Friday, June 20th
⏰ 7:30 am – 8:30 pm