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Class will take place outside on NYBG grounds and follow current safety procedures. Registered students will be sent information regarding meeting location and log-in information. When surrounded by the tranquil beauty of nature, the mind naturally becomes quiet and peaceful. This is reflected in Japanese Zen, where silent meditation in serene environments...

What if you could practice your language skills and find inner peace at the same time? Coucou teacher Florian will take you on a peaceful and calming internal journey in French for 30 minutes of guided relaxation before your French class. The only thing you have to do is find a comfortable position, and listen! All language levels are welcome. With...

“Say to yourself first thing in the morning: today I shall meet people who are meddling, ungrateful, aggressive, treacherous, malicious, unsocial. I cannot be harmed by any of them.” We can choose the way we live. Meditations, by stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius is a journal of observations and life instructions to himself that pierces through...

This 4-week course (once a week) will help you understand the nature of the mind and how to develop concentration and inner stability. Participants are guided in basic techniques with the aim of helping them to establish a daily practice. Meditation is now recognized as one of the great tools to a healthy mind and body. Learn how to set up a meditation...

This 4-week course (once a week) will help you understand the nature of the mind and how to develop concentration and inner stability. Participants are guided in basic techniques with the aim of helping them to establish a daily practice. Meditation offers a pathway to living life with freedom and full awareness of our True Nature (Bliss absolute)....

This class will take place online via the video conference platform Zoom. What if you could be less stressed and learn new vocabulary in French at the same time ? With this WELLNESS WORKSHOP guided by Florian, you will not only practice your breath and inner peace but will also learn wellness related vocabulary and how to express your emotions...

Daoist Meditation for Inner Peace, Vibrant Health and Heightened Awareness Livia Kohn, a renowned expert on Daoism (or Taoism), will share her insights into some core principles of Daoist meditation and introduce us to a few of its foundational practices. There are three fundamental types of meditative practice in this ancient “self-cultivation”...

End or break up your day with a restorative sound-bath. Lay down as deep resonant sounds of antique Tibetan singing bowls resonate around you. Release the stress of this global challenge and allow sound and vibration to guide the way. Enter a state of deep relaxation. Leave feeling rested and prepared to enjoy a good night’s sleep. For the best...

The Transformative Power of Sacred Sound & Movement Meditation Experience introspective and ecstatic practices of the ancient wisdom traditions of the Yoga of Sound (Nada Yoga), Ayurveda (India’s herbal energetic medicine system), Qi-Gong, and Sufism. This unique experiential workshop will journey deep into sacred movement and music chanting and...

Spring is coming! Take in the first signs of new life emerging as our senses awaken, as if for the first time. Open to surprise, simplicity and peace while practicing walking meditation and mindful movement. No previous experience with meditation necessary. Class meets rain or shine.  This program is open to participants 12+. Notes: Please...

Reiki is a Japanese hands on healing technique that is easy to learn and has been known to bring emotional balancing and mental clarity to improve overall wellness on a physical, mental and emotional level. Reiki has been successful treating: Stress & stress-related ailments Depression and anxiety Insomnia Pain reduction and elimination Trauma,...

Experience connection and peace during walking meditation in the beautiful winter garden landscape.  We will bring our attention to our own movement and sensations inspired by the movement of shadow, wind, and trees–noticing the life that is there in the stillness of winter.  Dress warmly in comfortable clothes. Notes: This class meets...

This is a rare opportunity to study with a master of Kriya Yoga and Meditation. Kriya Yoga is revered as one of the most powerful yogic systems for facilitating communion with the divine and fostering knowledge of our true nature.  Learn how to use a combination of mantra chanting, visualization, and pranayam (breathing techniques) to open yourself...

Meditation and mindfulness have become extremely popular among the most successful people in the world and rightly so: more and more scientific research shows that regular meditation can greatly improve the health of our mind and body. Practicing meditation and mindfulness can help us let go of distracting thoughts that cloud our minds, expand awareness...