(Originally posted on my Italian blog in 2010, and updated to 2026)
Every June, one of the most extraordinary events happens in Times Square: thousands of yogis roll out their mats right in the middle of one of the busiest intersections on the planet, and find peace. 🧘♀️
Free Yoga in Times Square is one of my favorite NYC events. I’ve been participating since 2008, and it still gives me chills every single year.
The annual Solstice in Times Square: Mind Over Madness Yoga is the largest free yoga event in the world – and yes, you can do it too. No experience needed.
The most touristic NYC neighborhood, often avoided by New Yorkers because of its crowds and traffic, once a year becomes a destination for yogis from around the world.
Finding peace when surrounded by silence and far away from everything is quite easy… can you do the same in the heart of the most hectic city in the world? The energy is INCREDIBLE and it’s truly a one-of-a-kind experience: you won’t want to miss it!!!
Practice Yoga in Times Square, for free, With Thousands of Yogis Around the World!
🗓️ 2026 date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
🕒 Classes run from 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM
📍 Broadway pedestrian plazas, Times Square, intersection of Broadway and 7th Avenue between 43rd & 48th Streets
☔️ Rain or shine – I also did it once in the rain and it was still magical!
🎟️ FREE – registration required at TSQ.org/Solstice
The event started on June 21, 2003… and it’s getting bigger every single year!!!
What to Expect:
🧘♀️ Seven free yoga classes throughout the day, all levels welcome, from complete beginners to experienced yogis
🎁 Free yoga mat provided to registered attendees (while supplies last) – no need to bring your own
🛍️ Gift bag from event sponsors
🎪 Yoga Village between 43rd–45th Streets with sponsor booths, giveaways & activities
🕑 Arrive at least 30 minutes before your class for check-in
👶 Children under 18 welcome with signed release and parent/guardian at all times
🐶 No pets – exceptions for service animals
How to Register
⚠️ You can only register for ONE class. If you register for more than one, your entire registration gets deleted!
Classes sell out fast. Follow me on Instagram or join the insider alert as I will set a reminder to register the moment it opens.
✔ Check-in info will be emailed to you prior to the event, and remember to arrive 30 min prior to your class
What to Bring:
Wear comfortable clothes to practice yoga (there are no changing rooms or lockers on site!) and simply show up: you’ll get a free yoga mat, a bottle of water, and a gift bag with so many goodies!
All-day Yoga in Times Square for Solstice: Get Ready for an Extraordinary Experience!
Open your heart and connect with everyone around you: YOU’LL HAVE A BLAST!!!
Can’t Make It in Person? No worries! The event will be streamed live with ASL interpretation and optional real-time captions on Youtube, on Twitter, and on Facebook Live.
Here’s a video from 2021 – a little less crowded than usual due to covid-19, and yet SO CATHARTIC and POWERFUL!!!
Free Yoga in NYC – Not Just in June
New York City doesn’t stop at the Solstice. Throughout the year you can find other yoga experiences in and around the neighborhood, from rooftop classes to outdoor sessions at Bryant Park just a few blocks away. If you love free yoga in the heart of NYC, check out my full guide to 35+ best things to do in NYC in the summer.
PS. While the event is 100% FREE, consider donating $10–$25 to “Community First.” Let’s keep this beautiful energy going ✨ This city, this energy, this moment… let’s give something back.
I want to join 1130 am
Can I do the 9:30 AM