Online: Dedicated Practice Sangha
Online: Dedicated Practice Sangha
Every Sunday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sit, walk, and share with a friendly, peer-led group of practitioners with a variety of Vipassana, retreat and Dharma study experience.
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Online: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Online: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Every Tuesday from 1pm-2:30pm ET
This sitting group meets every Tuesday afternoon and is focused on aging as a spiritual practice and source of great wisdom. Open to all levels of practice and all interested persons, there is no age barrier.
Online: Brooklyn Sangha
Online: Brooklyn Sangha
Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm ET
This weekly sitting group is an opportunity for sangha members to meet for group meditation practice and discussion.
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In-Person and Online: New York Insight’s Annual New Year’s Eve Gathering & Celebration
In-Person and Online: New York Insight’s Annual New Year’s Eve Gathering & Celebration
with Lin Wang Gordon and Lani Miller
Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 from 9:00pm - 12:15am ET
Ring in the new year with purpose at New York Insight! Everyone is welcome to join this community gathering, whether you’re brand new to practice or a seasoned meditator. Come honor the losses and triumphs of 2024 and set your intentions for 2025. Together we will meditate, chant, and welcome the new year with a traditional ringing of our bell 108 times.
0 events,
3 events,
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In-Person: The Second Buddha – A Poetry Reading
In-Person: The Second Buddha – A Poetry Reading
with Yuyutsu Sharma
Thursday, January 2nd, 2025 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm ET
New York Insight now offers this series of in-person community gatherings consisting of guided meditation, a talk by one of our teachers, followed by group discussion, and opportunities to socialize and connect with like-minded practitioners. All are welcome.
Online: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Online: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Thursdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Peer-led sittings include a guided meditation, a brief Dharma reading and time for peer discussion.
Online: Harlem Insight
Online: Harlem Insight
Thursdays from 7:30-8:45pm
A team of Harlem meditation teachers will offer a period of guided sitting meditation, a walking meditation and a talk and discussion.
1 event,
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In-Person: New York Insight Volunteer Orientation and Training
In-Person: New York Insight Volunteer Orientation and Training
Friday, January 3, 2025 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for a warm and welcoming volunteer orientation at New York Insight! Whether you're a current volunteer, considering returning, or new to volunteering with us, we invite you to an in-person orientation in our new home.
0 events,
2 events,
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In-Person and Online: Day of Insight – A Daylong Meditation Retreat
In-Person and Online: Day of Insight – A Daylong Meditation Retreat
with Leslie Booker and Lin Wang Gordon
Sunday, January 5th, 2025 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ET
This retreat day will be one of noble silence for those who want to deepen their practice. It will include sitting, walking, and select inspirational readings for contemplation. Individual interviews will be available. Participants are welcome to bring their lunch to maintain the meditative atmosphere and concentration.
Online: Dedicated Practice Sangha
Online: Dedicated Practice Sangha
Every Sunday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sit, walk, and share with a friendly, peer-led group of practitioners with a variety of Vipassana, retreat and Dharma study experience.
2 events,
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In-Person: Grounding and Energizing Yoga Flow
In-Person: Grounding and Energizing Yoga Flow
with Pauline Leung
Monday, January 6th, 2025 from 5:15pm - 6:00pm
In this yoga class, you’ll enjoy flowing sequences and smooth transitions designed to help you release tension, restore energy, and bring more ease into your movement. The class is not about perfecting poses, but about finding balance, feeling great, and creating energy that lasts beyond the mat.
In-Person and Online: People of Color Sangha
In-Person and Online: People of Color Sangha
First and third Mondays of the month from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET
This sitting group provides instruction in insight meditation and fosters mutual support and understanding among the growing community of people of color who find nourishment and inspiration in the practice of meditation.
4 events,
Online: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Online: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Every Tuesday from 1pm-2:30pm ET
This sitting group meets every Tuesday afternoon and is focused on aging as a spiritual practice and source of great wisdom. Open to all levels of practice and all interested persons, there is no age barrier.
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In-Person and Online: Insight 101 – Intro to Vipassana Meditation
In-Person and Online: Insight 101 – Intro to Vipassana Meditation
with Lani Miller
Tuesdays, January 7th - February 11th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
If you’ve been wanting to learn how to meditate or refresh and renew the meditation practice you already have, we invite you to join this six-week meditation course to explore the practice of Insight (Vipassana) meditation in a warm, supportive environment. We will emphasize experiential practice, including instructions for sitting and walking meditation, and explore how we can bring this practice of presence into our everyday lives.
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In-Person: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation
In-Person: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation
with Margrit Pittman-Polletta
Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 9:00pm
In this free MBSR session, we will explore mindfulness practices that are accessible to individuals of any background and experience level. It will also offer insight into reclaiming control over one's well-being, cultivating resilience, and embracing a life of mindful presence.
Online: Brooklyn Sangha
Online: Brooklyn Sangha
Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm ET
This weekly sitting group is an opportunity for sangha members to meet for group meditation practice and discussion.
3 events,
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Online: Finding Joy and Grace in Uncertainty – An Eight-Week Course
Online: Finding Joy and Grace in Uncertainty – An Eight-Week Course
with Jon Aaron
Wednesdays, January 8th - February 26th, 2025 from 10:00am - 12:00pm ET
Join us for an online eight-week course with New York Insight Teacher Jon Aaron exploring how we can live with uncertainty, not from a place of fear but with buoyancy, curiosity, and ease. We’ll discover how the teachings provide practical ways of coping with various threats and how we can cultivate joy in uncertainty instead of battling it in the hope of clinging to certainties that ultimately will not last.
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In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion
In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion
with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 from 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Join Marijke Eliasberg, a certified teacher of tai chi, to reconnect with your body and breath, and empower yourself with basic tools to help maintain a balanced and healthy mind.
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In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
with Leslie Booker
Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
New York Insight now offers this series of in-person community gatherings consisting of guided meditation, a talk by one of our teachers, followed by group discussion, and opportunities to socialize and connect with like-minded practitioners. All are welcome.
5 events,
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In-Person: Chair Yoga – Gentle Movement for Everyday Life
In-Person: Chair Yoga – Gentle Movement for Everyday Life
with Ann Megyas
Thursday, January 9th, 2025 from 12:00pm - 12:45pm
In these 45-minute chair-based yoga classes, we’ll focus on mind-body awareness, emotional regulation, and gently building strength and flexibility. You’ll also learn how to bring this practice home into your daily life, and how, just like with your meditation practice, even small practice sessions, done consistently, can result in transformational changes in your life.
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In-Person: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
In-Person: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
with Kimberly Brown
Thursday, January 9th, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Practice the art of attention in this weekly meditation session hosted and curated by the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art. Inspired by works of art from the Rubin’s collection and guided by expert teachers, each session is framed around a monthly theme. The sessions are open to beginners and skilled meditators alike and include an opening talk, a 20-minute meditation session, and a closing discussion.
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In-Person and Online: Awakening the Body – Somatic Meditation, the Felt Sense, and Nervous System Resilience
In-Person and Online: Awakening the Body – Somatic Meditation, the Felt Sense, and Nervous System Resilience
with Kathy Cherry
Thursday, January 9th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
Over the course of this evening, you’ll learn somatic meditation, Buddhist mindfulness, and Somatic Experiencing® (SE) techniques to help you reconnect deeply with yourself. Drawing on the combined wisdom of mindfulness and SE, this class offers powerful practices to regulate the nervous system, access embodied awareness, and develop a compassionate relationship with your inner experience.
Online: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Online: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Thursdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Peer-led sittings include a guided meditation, a brief Dharma reading and time for peer discussion.
Online: Harlem Insight
Online: Harlem Insight
Thursdays from 7:30-8:45pm
A team of Harlem meditation teachers will offer a period of guided sitting meditation, a walking meditation and a talk and discussion.
0 events,
0 events,
3 events,
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Online: Life and Death Through the Eyes and Heart of the Buddha
Online: Life and Death Through the Eyes and Heart of the Buddha
with Amy Selzer and Nancy Glimm
Sunday, January 12th, February 2nd, March 2nd, April 6th, May 4th, June 8th, July 6th, August 3rd, September 7th, October 5th, November 2nd, December 7th, 2025 from 10:00am - 1:00pm ET
This yearlong course is about living fully in each moment of your life through the Buddha’s perspective—his core teachings. We will explore our thoughts and feelings about dying and how this process awakens us all to the preciousness of this life. Once a month for all of 2025, we will meet to discuss how Buddhist teachings can help us greet death with an open, loving mind.
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In-Person: Community Potluck
In-Person: Community Potluck
Sunday, January 12th, 2025 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Whether you’ve been a part of our community for years or are brand new to NYIMC and meditation, we invite you to join us for our Monthly Sangha Potluck in our new home on 29th street!
Online: Dedicated Practice Sangha
Online: Dedicated Practice Sangha
Every Sunday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sit, walk, and share with a friendly, peer-led group of practitioners with a variety of Vipassana, retreat and Dharma study experience.
2 events,
In-Person: Generation Meditation Sangha
In-Person: Generation Meditation Sangha
Every 2nd Monday of the month from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
This community meets on 2nd Monday evening to meditate, discuss Buddhist teachings, and provide mutual support in applying these practices to the specific challenges of early adulthood.
In-Person: Queens Sangha
In-Person: Queens Sangha
Every other Monday from 7:00pm-8:30pm
These sittings provide an opportunity for Sangha members in Queens to meet for meditation, a Dharma talk, and discussion.
3 events,
Online: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Online: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Every Tuesday from 1pm-2:30pm ET
This sitting group meets every Tuesday afternoon and is focused on aging as a spiritual practice and source of great wisdom. Open to all levels of practice and all interested persons, there is no age barrier.
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In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course
In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course
with Margrit Pittman-Polletta
In-Person Course: Tuesdays, January 14th - March 11th, 2025 | 6:30pm - 9:00pm
In-Person Daylong: Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 | 9:30am - 5:00pm
MBSR has helped thousands of people decrease the effects of stress in their lives, allowing them to reduce the symptoms of both physical and psychological problems, and to live their lives with more ease, vitality, and enjoyment.
Online: Brooklyn Sangha
Online: Brooklyn Sangha
Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm ET
This weekly sitting group is an opportunity for sangha members to meet for group meditation practice and discussion.
3 events,
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In-Person: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation
In-Person: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation
with Elaine Retholtz
Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 from 9:30am - 12:00pm
In this free MBSR session, we will explore mindfulness practices that are accessible to individuals of any background and experience level. It will also offer insight into reclaiming control over one's well-being, cultivating resilience, and embracing a life of mindful presence.
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In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion
In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion
with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 from 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Join Marijke Eliasberg, a certified teacher of tai chi, to reconnect with your body and breath, and empower yourself with basic tools to help maintain a balanced and healthy mind.
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In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
with Gary Singer
Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
New York Insight now offers this series of in-person community gatherings consisting of guided meditation, a talk by one of our teachers, followed by group discussion, and opportunities to socialize and connect with like-minded practitioners. All are welcome.
4 events,
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In-Person: Chair Yoga – Gentle Movement for Everyday Life
In-Person: Chair Yoga – Gentle Movement for Everyday Life
with Ann Megyas
Thursday, January 16th, 2025 from 12:00pm - 12:45pm
In these 45-minute chair-based yoga classes, we’ll focus on mind-body awareness, emotional regulation, and gently building strength and flexibility. You’ll also learn how to bring this practice home into your daily life, and how, just like with your meditation practice, even small practice sessions, done consistently, can result in transformational changes in your life.
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In-Person: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
In-Person: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
with Elaine Retholtz
Thursday, January 16th, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Practice the art of attention in this weekly meditation session hosted and curated by the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art. Inspired by works of art from the Rubin’s collection and guided by expert teachers, each session is framed around a monthly theme. The sessions are open to beginners and skilled meditators alike and include an opening talk, a 20-minute meditation session, and a closing discussion.
Online: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Online: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Thursdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Peer-led sittings include a guided meditation, a brief Dharma reading and time for peer discussion.
Online: Harlem Insight
Online: Harlem Insight
Thursdays from 7:30-8:45pm
A team of Harlem meditation teachers will offer a period of guided sitting meditation, a walking meditation and a talk and discussion.
2 events,
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In-Person and Online: How to Detox and Transform Our Emotions
In-Person and Online: How to Detox and Transform Our Emotions
with Michel Pascal
Friday, January 17th, 2025 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm ET
Join NYIMC for a night of creativity, meditation, and community. Over the course of two hours, meditation teacher Michel Pascal will lead a guided “emotional detox” to encourage the release of stress and negative emotions, as well as a meditation on how we maintain a calm mind by tapping into our inner groundedness.
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In-Person: New York Insight Artist Salon and Café
In-Person: New York Insight Artist Salon and Café
Friday, January 17th, 2025 from 8:00pm - 9:30pm ET
New York Insight's Artist Salon and Café is a monthly gathering is designed for artists and art lovers to come together, socialize, and exchange ideas in a mindful and creative space.
1 event,
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In-Person and Online: Buddhist Meditation and Internal Family Systems – A Daylong Retreat
In-Person and Online: Buddhist Meditation and Internal Family Systems – A Daylong Retreat
with Ralph de la Rosa
Saturday, January 18th, 2025 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ET
Self-compassion could heal every part of you, if you stayed with it long enough. It also opens the door to the deepest of insights. This daylong retreat is a primer in how to open to this presence in meditation and extend it towards parts of the psyche stuck on the treadmill of affliction. Drawing on the integration of Buddhist principles and the Internal Family Systems model, as explored in Ralph De La Rosa’s new book Outshining Trauma, this retreat invites you into a transformative practice of presence and healing.
2 events,
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In-Person and Online: Day of Refuge — Navigating Tumultuous Times with Clarity, Humor, and Strength
In-Person and Online: Day of Refuge — Navigating Tumultuous Times with Clarity, Humor, and Strength
with Leslie Booker
Sunday, January 19th, 2025 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ET
On the eve of the inauguration and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, join New York Insight’s Guiding Teacher Leslie Booker for a day of refuge and care. Together, we’ll discover how staying present with the breath and in our bodies is actually an act of self-preservation and a tool to build emotional resilience.
Online: Dedicated Practice Sangha
Online: Dedicated Practice Sangha
Every Sunday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sit, walk, and share with a friendly, peer-led group of practitioners with a variety of Vipassana, retreat and Dharma study experience.
2 events,
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In-Person: Grounding and Energizing Yoga Flow
In-Person: Grounding and Energizing Yoga Flow
with Pauline Leung
Mondays, January 20th, January 27th, and February 3rd, 2025 from 5:15pm - 6:00pm
In this yoga class, you’ll enjoy flowing sequences and smooth transitions designed to help you release tension, restore energy, and bring more ease into your movement. The class is not about perfecting poses, but about finding balance, feeling great, and creating energy that lasts beyond the mat.
In-Person and Online: People of Color Sangha
In-Person and Online: People of Color Sangha
First and third Mondays of the month from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET
This sitting group provides instruction in insight meditation and fosters mutual support and understanding among the growing community of people of color who find nourishment and inspiration in the practice of meditation.
2 events,
Online: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Online: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Every Tuesday from 1pm-2:30pm ET
This sitting group meets every Tuesday afternoon and is focused on aging as a spiritual practice and source of great wisdom. Open to all levels of practice and all interested persons, there is no age barrier.
Online: Brooklyn Sangha
Online: Brooklyn Sangha
Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm ET
This weekly sitting group is an opportunity for sangha members to meet for group meditation practice and discussion.
3 events,
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In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course
In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course
with Elaine Retholtz
In-Person Course: Wednesdays, January 22nd - March 12th, 2025 | 9:30am - 12:00pm
In-Person Daylong:Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 | 9:30am - 5:00pm
MBSR has helped thousands of people decrease the effects of stress in their lives, allowing them to reduce the symptoms of both physical and psychological problems, and to live their lives with more ease, vitality, and enjoyment.
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In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion
In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion
with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 from 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Join Marijke Eliasberg, a certified teacher of tai chi, to reconnect with your body and breath, and empower yourself with basic tools to help maintain a balanced and healthy mind.
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In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
with Elaine Retholtz
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
New York Insight now offers this series of in-person community gatherings consisting of guided meditation, a talk by one of our teachers, followed by group discussion, and opportunities to socialize and connect with like-minded practitioners. All are welcome.
5 events,
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In-Person: Chair Yoga – Gentle Movement for Everyday Life
In-Person: Chair Yoga – Gentle Movement for Everyday Life
with Ann Megyas
Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 from 12:00pm - 12:45pm
In these 45-minute chair-based yoga classes, we’ll focus on mind-body awareness, emotional regulation, and gently building strength and flexibility. You’ll also learn how to bring this practice home into your daily life, and how, just like with your meditation practice, even small practice sessions, done consistently, can result in transformational changes in your life.
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In-Person: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
In-Person: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
with Lavina Shamdasani
Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Practice the art of attention in this weekly meditation session hosted and curated by the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art. Inspired by works of art from the Rubin’s collection and guided by expert teachers, each session is framed around a monthly theme. The sessions are open to beginners and skilled meditators alike and include an opening talk, a 20-minute meditation session, and a closing discussion.
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In-Person and Online: Silencing the Inner Critic – An Evening of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion
In-Person and Online: Silencing the Inner Critic – An Evening of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion
with Gary Singer
Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
Compassion is a cornerstone of the Buddha’s teachings. So why do many of us have an easier time extending compassion to others than to ourselves? In this evening of self-compassion, we’ll touch upon how we might become aware of difficult emotions, recognize the common humanity in our struggles, and accept ourselves with greater kindness and compassion.
Online: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Online: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Thursdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Peer-led sittings include a guided meditation, a brief Dharma reading and time for peer discussion.
Online: Harlem Insight
Online: Harlem Insight
Thursdays from 7:30-8:45pm
A team of Harlem meditation teachers will offer a period of guided sitting meditation, a walking meditation and a talk and discussion.
0 events,
1 event,
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In-Person and Online: Coming Home to Kind Awareness – A Daylong Retreat
In-Person and Online: Coming Home to Kind Awareness – A Daylong Retreat
with Bart van Melik and Leslie Booker
Saturday, January 25th, 2025 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ET
As our climate, society, and collective values change and shift, it can be hard to know how to sit with it all. In this day-long retreat, Bart van Melik and Booker will share wisdom on navigating critical or anxious inner dialogue, finding peace amidst life's challenges, and uncovering the innate qualities of the heart.
3 events,
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In-Person and Online: Sitting on Sunday
In-Person and Online: Sitting on Sunday
with Elaine Retholtz
Sunday, January 26th, 2025 from 10:00am - 12:00pm ET
This monthly Sunday morning practice is led by one of NYI’s seasoned teachers, who will guide participants in both seated and moving meditation, offer a Dharma talk, and engage in dialogue with the community.
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Online: Practicing with Trauma – A Half-day Retreat
Online: Practicing with Trauma – A Half-day Retreat
with Amma Thanasanti
Sunday, January 26th, 2025 from 2:00pm - 5:00pm ET
The promise of meditation is to reduce or eliminate sorrow, pain, and distress, and to realize freedom from suffering. Yet, accomplishing this is much more complex for those of us with unresolved trauma. This class will include both classical and trauma-informed meditation instructions on working with sensations in the body, and delve into ways we can practice with, and not against, our fear, anger, and anxiety.
Online: Dedicated Practice Sangha
Online: Dedicated Practice Sangha
Every Sunday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sit, walk, and share with a friendly, peer-led group of practitioners with a variety of Vipassana, retreat and Dharma study experience.
4 events,
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In-Person and Online: Insight 101 – Intro to Vipassana Meditation
In-Person and Online: Insight 101 – Intro to Vipassana Meditation
with Elaine Retholtz
Mondays, January 27th - March 10th (skips President's Day 2/17) from 9:30am - 11:30am ETIf you’ve been wanting to learn how to meditate or refresh and renew the meditation practice you already have, we invite you to join this six-week meditation course to explore the practice of Insight (Vipassana) meditation in a warm, supportive environment. We will emphasize experiential practice, including instructions for sitting and walking meditation, and explore how we can bring this practice of presence into our everyday lives.
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In-Person: Grounding and Energizing Yoga Flow
In-Person: Grounding and Energizing Yoga Flow
with Pauline Leung
Mondays, January 27th and February 3rd, 2025 from 5:15pm - 6:00pmIn this yoga class, you’ll enjoy flowing sequences and smooth transitions designed to help you release tension, restore energy, and bring more ease into your movement. The class is not about perfecting poses, but about finding balance, feeling great, and creating energy that lasts beyond the mat.
In-Person and Online: Insight OUT Refuge – LGBTQI Sangha
In-Person and Online: Insight OUT Refuge – LGBTQI Sangha
In-Person and Online: 4th Monday of each month | 6:30-8:30 pm
Come join us for meditation and discussion to meet and socialize with other LGBTQI practitioners at New York Insight.
In-Person: Queens Sangha
In-Person: Queens Sangha
Every other Monday from 7:00pm-8:30pm
These sittings provide an opportunity for Sangha members in Queens to meet for meditation, a Dharma talk, and discussion.
2 events,
Online: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Online: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Every Tuesday from 1pm-2:30pm ET
This sitting group meets every Tuesday afternoon and is focused on aging as a spiritual practice and source of great wisdom. Open to all levels of practice and all interested persons, there is no age barrier.
Online: Brooklyn Sangha
Online: Brooklyn Sangha
Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm ET
This weekly sitting group is an opportunity for sangha members to meet for group meditation practice and discussion.
2 events,
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In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion
In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion
with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 from 5:15pm - 6:00pmJoin Marijke Eliasberg, a certified teacher of tai chi, to reconnect with your body and breath, and empower yourself with basic tools to help maintain a balanced and healthy mind.
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In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ETNew York Insight now offers this series of in-person community gatherings consisting of guided meditation, a talk by one of our teachers, followed by group discussion, and opportunities to socialize and connect with like-minded practitioners. All are welcome.
5 events,
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In-Person: Chair Yoga – Gentle Movement for Everyday Life
In-Person: Chair Yoga – Gentle Movement for Everyday Life
with Ann Megyas
Thursday, January 30th, 2025 from 12:00pm - 12:45pmIn these 45-minute chair-based yoga classes, we’ll focus on mind-body awareness, emotional regulation, and gently building strength and flexibility. You’ll also learn how to bring this practice home into your daily life, and how, just like with your meditation practice, even small practice sessions, done consistently, can result in transformational changes in your life.
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In-Person: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
In-Person: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
with Tracy Cochran
Thursday, January 30th, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pmPractice the art of attention in this weekly meditation session hosted and curated by the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art. Inspired by works of art from the Rubin’s collection and guided by expert teachers, each session is framed around a monthly theme. The sessions are open to beginners and skilled meditators alike and include an opening talk, a 20-minute meditation session, and a closing discussion.
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In-Person: Free Orientation Session on Interpersonal Mindfulness
In-Person: Free Orientation Session on Interpersonal Mindfulness
with Elaine Retholtz
Thursday, January 30th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 9:00pmCurious about how mindfulness can transform your relationships and communication? In this free orientation session, you’ll experience a glimpse of the Interpersonal Mindfulness Program and discover how mindfulness can deepen your connections with others and yourself. Meet the instructor, explore the program’s approach, and learn how it supports staying present, even in challenging conversations.
Online: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Online: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Thursdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Peer-led sittings include a guided meditation, a brief Dharma reading and time for peer discussion.
Online: Harlem Insight
Online: Harlem Insight
Thursdays from 7:30-8:45pm
A team of Harlem meditation teachers will offer a period of guided sitting meditation, a walking meditation and a talk and discussion.
0 events,
1 event,
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In-Person and Online: Celebrating Black Dharma Voices – A Daylong Retreat for the BIPOC Community
In-Person and Online: Celebrating Black Dharma Voices – A Daylong Retreat for the BIPOC Community
with Leslie Booker, Felicia Dickerson, and Isabel Adon
Saturday, February 1st, 2025 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ETOver the course of this day of practice, we’ll explore the dharma by honoring Black dharma voices. Through meditation, reflection, and group sharing, we’ll discuss how both Buddhist and Black traditions teach us how to embrace paradox with grace—to hold grief and joy, struggle and triumph, as equal parts of the whole. If you are Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color, we invite you to join us for this daylong retreat.
Online: Dedicated Practice Sangha
Every Sunday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sit, walk, and share with a friendly, peer-led group of practitioners with a variety of Vipassana, retreat and Dharma study experience.
Find out moreOnline: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Every Tuesday from 1pm-2:30pm ET
This sitting group meets every Tuesday afternoon and is focused on aging as a spiritual practice and source of great wisdom. Open to all levels of practice and all interested persons, there is no age barrier.
Find out moreOnline: Brooklyn Sangha
Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm ET
This weekly sitting group is an opportunity for sangha members to meet for group meditation practice and discussion.
Find out moreIn-Person and Online: New York Insight’s Annual New Year’s Eve Gathering & Celebration
with Lin Wang Gordon and Lani Miller
Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 from 9:00pm - 12:15am ET
Ring in the new year with purpose at New York Insight! Everyone is welcome to join this community gathering, whether you’re brand new to practice or a seasoned meditator. Come honor the losses and triumphs of 2024 and set your intentions for 2025. Together we will meditate, chant, and welcome the new year with a traditional ringing of our bell 108 times.
Find out moreIn-Person: The Second Buddha – A Poetry Reading
with Yuyutsu Sharma
Thursday, January 2nd, 2025 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm ET
New York Insight now offers this series of in-person community gatherings consisting of guided meditation, a talk by one of our teachers, followed by group discussion, and opportunities to socialize and connect with like-minded practitioners. All are welcome.
Find out moreOnline: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Thursdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Peer-led sittings include a guided meditation, a brief Dharma reading and time for peer discussion.
Find out moreOnline: Harlem Insight
Thursdays from 7:30-8:45pm
A team of Harlem meditation teachers will offer a period of guided sitting meditation, a walking meditation and a talk and discussion.
Find out moreIn-Person: New York Insight Volunteer Orientation and Training
Friday, January 3, 2025 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for a warm and welcoming volunteer orientation at New York Insight! Whether you're a current volunteer, considering returning, or new to volunteering with us, we invite you to an in-person orientation in our new home.
Find out moreIn-Person and Online: Day of Insight – A Daylong Meditation Retreat
with Leslie Booker and Lin Wang Gordon
Sunday, January 5th, 2025 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ET
This retreat day will be one of noble silence for those who want to deepen their practice. It will include sitting, walking, and select inspirational readings for contemplation. Individual interviews will be available. Participants are welcome to bring their lunch to maintain the meditative atmosphere and concentration.
Find out moreOnline: Dedicated Practice Sangha
Every Sunday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sit, walk, and share with a friendly, peer-led group of practitioners with a variety of Vipassana, retreat and Dharma study experience.
Find out moreIn-Person: Grounding and Energizing Yoga Flow
with Pauline Leung
Monday, January 6th, 2025 from 5:15pm - 6:00pm
In this yoga class, you’ll enjoy flowing sequences and smooth transitions designed to help you release tension, restore energy, and bring more ease into your movement. The class is not about perfecting poses, but about finding balance, feeling great, and creating energy that lasts beyond the mat.
Find out moreIn-Person and Online: People of Color Sangha
First and third Mondays of the month from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET
This sitting group provides instruction in insight meditation and fosters mutual support and understanding among the growing community of people of color who find nourishment and inspiration in the practice of meditation.
Find out moreOnline: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Every Tuesday from 1pm-2:30pm ET
This sitting group meets every Tuesday afternoon and is focused on aging as a spiritual practice and source of great wisdom. Open to all levels of practice and all interested persons, there is no age barrier.
Find out moreIn-Person and Online: Insight 101 – Intro to Vipassana Meditation
with Lani Miller
Tuesdays, January 7th - February 11th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
If you’ve been wanting to learn how to meditate or refresh and renew the meditation practice you already have, we invite you to join this six-week meditation course to explore the practice of Insight (Vipassana) meditation in a warm, supportive environment. We will emphasize experiential practice, including instructions for sitting and walking meditation, and explore how we can bring this practice of presence into our everyday lives.
Find out moreIn-Person: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation
with Margrit Pittman-Polletta
Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 9:00pm
In this free MBSR session, we will explore mindfulness practices that are accessible to individuals of any background and experience level. It will also offer insight into reclaiming control over one's well-being, cultivating resilience, and embracing a life of mindful presence.
Find out moreOnline: Brooklyn Sangha
Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm ET
This weekly sitting group is an opportunity for sangha members to meet for group meditation practice and discussion.
Find out moreOnline: Finding Joy and Grace in Uncertainty – An Eight-Week Course
with Jon Aaron
Wednesdays, January 8th - February 26th, 2025 from 10:00am - 12:00pm ET
Join us for an online eight-week course with New York Insight Teacher Jon Aaron exploring how we can live with uncertainty, not from a place of fear but with buoyancy, curiosity, and ease. We’ll discover how the teachings provide practical ways of coping with various threats and how we can cultivate joy in uncertainty instead of battling it in the hope of clinging to certainties that ultimately will not last.
Find out moreIn-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion
with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 from 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Join Marijke Eliasberg, a certified teacher of tai chi, to reconnect with your body and breath, and empower yourself with basic tools to help maintain a balanced and healthy mind.
Find out moreIn-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
with Leslie Booker
Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
New York Insight now offers this series of in-person community gatherings consisting of guided meditation, a talk by one of our teachers, followed by group discussion, and opportunities to socialize and connect with like-minded practitioners. All are welcome.
Find out moreIn-Person: Chair Yoga – Gentle Movement for Everyday Life
with Ann Megyas
Thursday, January 9th, 2025 from 12:00pm - 12:45pm
In these 45-minute chair-based yoga classes, we’ll focus on mind-body awareness, emotional regulation, and gently building strength and flexibility. You’ll also learn how to bring this practice home into your daily life, and how, just like with your meditation practice, even small practice sessions, done consistently, can result in transformational changes in your life.
Find out moreIn-Person: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
with Kimberly Brown
Thursday, January 9th, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Practice the art of attention in this weekly meditation session hosted and curated by the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art. Inspired by works of art from the Rubin’s collection and guided by expert teachers, each session is framed around a monthly theme. The sessions are open to beginners and skilled meditators alike and include an opening talk, a 20-minute meditation session, and a closing discussion.
Find out moreIn-Person and Online: Awakening the Body – Somatic Meditation, the Felt Sense, and Nervous System Resilience
with Kathy Cherry
Thursday, January 9th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
Over the course of this evening, you’ll learn somatic meditation, Buddhist mindfulness, and Somatic Experiencing® (SE) techniques to help you reconnect deeply with yourself. Drawing on the combined wisdom of mindfulness and SE, this class offers powerful practices to regulate the nervous system, access embodied awareness, and develop a compassionate relationship with your inner experience.
Find out moreOnline: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Thursdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Peer-led sittings include a guided meditation, a brief Dharma reading and time for peer discussion.
Find out moreOnline: Harlem Insight
Thursdays from 7:30-8:45pm
A team of Harlem meditation teachers will offer a period of guided sitting meditation, a walking meditation and a talk and discussion.
Find out moreOnline: Life and Death Through the Eyes and Heart of the Buddha
with Amy Selzer and Nancy Glimm
Sunday, January 12th, February 2nd, March 2nd, April 6th, May 4th, June 8th, July 6th, August 3rd, September 7th, October 5th, November 2nd, December 7th, 2025 from 10:00am - 1:00pm ET
This yearlong course is about living fully in each moment of your life through the Buddha’s perspective—his core teachings. We will explore our thoughts and feelings about dying and how this process awakens us all to the preciousness of this life. Once a month for all of 2025, we will meet to discuss how Buddhist teachings can help us greet death with an open, loving mind.
Find out moreIn-Person: Community Potluck
Sunday, January 12th, 2025 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Whether you’ve been a part of our community for years or are brand new to NYIMC and meditation, we invite you to join us for our Monthly Sangha Potluck in our new home on 29th street!
Find out moreOnline: Dedicated Practice Sangha
Every Sunday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sit, walk, and share with a friendly, peer-led group of practitioners with a variety of Vipassana, retreat and Dharma study experience.
Find out moreIn-Person: Generation Meditation Sangha
Every 2nd Monday of the month from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
This community meets on 2nd Monday evening to meditate, discuss Buddhist teachings, and provide mutual support in applying these practices to the specific challenges of early adulthood.
In-Person: Queens Sangha
Every other Monday from 7:00pm-8:30pm
These sittings provide an opportunity for Sangha members in Queens to meet for meditation, a Dharma talk, and discussion.
Find out moreOnline: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Every Tuesday from 1pm-2:30pm ET
This sitting group meets every Tuesday afternoon and is focused on aging as a spiritual practice and source of great wisdom. Open to all levels of practice and all interested persons, there is no age barrier.
Find out moreIn-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course
with Margrit Pittman-Polletta
In-Person Course: Tuesdays, January 14th - March 11th, 2025 | 6:30pm - 9:00pm
In-Person Daylong: Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 | 9:30am - 5:00pm
MBSR has helped thousands of people decrease the effects of stress in their lives, allowing them to reduce the symptoms of both physical and psychological problems, and to live their lives with more ease, vitality, and enjoyment.
Find out moreOnline: Brooklyn Sangha
Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm ET
This weekly sitting group is an opportunity for sangha members to meet for group meditation practice and discussion.
Find out moreIn-Person: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation
with Elaine Retholtz
Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 from 9:30am - 12:00pm
In this free MBSR session, we will explore mindfulness practices that are accessible to individuals of any background and experience level. It will also offer insight into reclaiming control over one's well-being, cultivating resilience, and embracing a life of mindful presence.
Find out moreIn-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion
with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 from 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Join Marijke Eliasberg, a certified teacher of tai chi, to reconnect with your body and breath, and empower yourself with basic tools to help maintain a balanced and healthy mind.
Find out moreIn-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
with Gary Singer
Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
New York Insight now offers this series of in-person community gatherings consisting of guided meditation, a talk by one of our teachers, followed by group discussion, and opportunities to socialize and connect with like-minded practitioners. All are welcome.
Find out moreIn-Person: Chair Yoga – Gentle Movement for Everyday Life
with Ann Megyas
Thursday, January 16th, 2025 from 12:00pm - 12:45pm
In these 45-minute chair-based yoga classes, we’ll focus on mind-body awareness, emotional regulation, and gently building strength and flexibility. You’ll also learn how to bring this practice home into your daily life, and how, just like with your meditation practice, even small practice sessions, done consistently, can result in transformational changes in your life.
Find out moreIn-Person: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
with Elaine Retholtz
Thursday, January 16th, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Practice the art of attention in this weekly meditation session hosted and curated by the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art. Inspired by works of art from the Rubin’s collection and guided by expert teachers, each session is framed around a monthly theme. The sessions are open to beginners and skilled meditators alike and include an opening talk, a 20-minute meditation session, and a closing discussion.
Find out moreOnline: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Thursdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Peer-led sittings include a guided meditation, a brief Dharma reading and time for peer discussion.
Find out moreOnline: Harlem Insight
Thursdays from 7:30-8:45pm
A team of Harlem meditation teachers will offer a period of guided sitting meditation, a walking meditation and a talk and discussion.
Find out moreIn-Person and Online: How to Detox and Transform Our Emotions
with Michel Pascal
Friday, January 17th, 2025 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm ET
Join NYIMC for a night of creativity, meditation, and community. Over the course of two hours, meditation teacher Michel Pascal will lead a guided “emotional detox” to encourage the release of stress and negative emotions, as well as a meditation on how we maintain a calm mind by tapping into our inner groundedness.
Find out moreIn-Person: New York Insight Artist Salon and Café
Friday, January 17th, 2025 from 8:00pm - 9:30pm ET
New York Insight's Artist Salon and Café is a monthly gathering is designed for artists and art lovers to come together, socialize, and exchange ideas in a mindful and creative space.
Find out moreIn-Person and Online: Buddhist Meditation and Internal Family Systems – A Daylong Retreat
with Ralph de la Rosa
Saturday, January 18th, 2025 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ET
Self-compassion could heal every part of you, if you stayed with it long enough. It also opens the door to the deepest of insights. This daylong retreat is a primer in how to open to this presence in meditation and extend it towards parts of the psyche stuck on the treadmill of affliction. Drawing on the integration of Buddhist principles and the Internal Family Systems model, as explored in Ralph De La Rosa’s new book Outshining Trauma, this retreat invites you into a transformative practice of presence and healing.
Find out moreIn-Person and Online: Day of Refuge — Navigating Tumultuous Times with Clarity, Humor, and Strength
with Leslie Booker
Sunday, January 19th, 2025 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ET
On the eve of the inauguration and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, join New York Insight’s Guiding Teacher Leslie Booker for a day of refuge and care. Together, we’ll discover how staying present with the breath and in our bodies is actually an act of self-preservation and a tool to build emotional resilience.
Find out moreOnline: Dedicated Practice Sangha
Every Sunday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sit, walk, and share with a friendly, peer-led group of practitioners with a variety of Vipassana, retreat and Dharma study experience.
Find out moreIn-Person: Grounding and Energizing Yoga Flow
with Pauline Leung
Mondays, January 20th, January 27th, and February 3rd, 2025 from 5:15pm - 6:00pm
In this yoga class, you’ll enjoy flowing sequences and smooth transitions designed to help you release tension, restore energy, and bring more ease into your movement. The class is not about perfecting poses, but about finding balance, feeling great, and creating energy that lasts beyond the mat.
Find out moreIn-Person and Online: People of Color Sangha
First and third Mondays of the month from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET
This sitting group provides instruction in insight meditation and fosters mutual support and understanding among the growing community of people of color who find nourishment and inspiration in the practice of meditation.
Find out moreOnline: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Every Tuesday from 1pm-2:30pm ET
This sitting group meets every Tuesday afternoon and is focused on aging as a spiritual practice and source of great wisdom. Open to all levels of practice and all interested persons, there is no age barrier.
Find out moreOnline: Brooklyn Sangha
Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm ET
This weekly sitting group is an opportunity for sangha members to meet for group meditation practice and discussion.
Find out moreIn-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course
with Elaine Retholtz
In-Person Course: Wednesdays, January 22nd - March 12th, 2025 | 9:30am - 12:00pm
In-Person Daylong:Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 | 9:30am - 5:00pm
MBSR has helped thousands of people decrease the effects of stress in their lives, allowing them to reduce the symptoms of both physical and psychological problems, and to live their lives with more ease, vitality, and enjoyment.
Find out moreIn-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion
with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 from 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Join Marijke Eliasberg, a certified teacher of tai chi, to reconnect with your body and breath, and empower yourself with basic tools to help maintain a balanced and healthy mind.
Find out moreIn-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
with Elaine Retholtz
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
New York Insight now offers this series of in-person community gatherings consisting of guided meditation, a talk by one of our teachers, followed by group discussion, and opportunities to socialize and connect with like-minded practitioners. All are welcome.
Find out moreIn-Person: Chair Yoga – Gentle Movement for Everyday Life
with Ann Megyas
Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 from 12:00pm - 12:45pm
In these 45-minute chair-based yoga classes, we’ll focus on mind-body awareness, emotional regulation, and gently building strength and flexibility. You’ll also learn how to bring this practice home into your daily life, and how, just like with your meditation practice, even small practice sessions, done consistently, can result in transformational changes in your life.
Find out moreIn-Person: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
with Lavina Shamdasani
Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Practice the art of attention in this weekly meditation session hosted and curated by the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art. Inspired by works of art from the Rubin’s collection and guided by expert teachers, each session is framed around a monthly theme. The sessions are open to beginners and skilled meditators alike and include an opening talk, a 20-minute meditation session, and a closing discussion.
Find out moreIn-Person and Online: Silencing the Inner Critic – An Evening of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion
with Gary Singer
Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
Compassion is a cornerstone of the Buddha’s teachings. So why do many of us have an easier time extending compassion to others than to ourselves? In this evening of self-compassion, we’ll touch upon how we might become aware of difficult emotions, recognize the common humanity in our struggles, and accept ourselves with greater kindness and compassion.
Find out moreOnline: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Thursdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Peer-led sittings include a guided meditation, a brief Dharma reading and time for peer discussion.
Find out moreOnline: Harlem Insight
Thursdays from 7:30-8:45pm
A team of Harlem meditation teachers will offer a period of guided sitting meditation, a walking meditation and a talk and discussion.
Find out moreIn-Person and Online: Coming Home to Kind Awareness – A Daylong Retreat
with Bart van Melik and Leslie Booker
Saturday, January 25th, 2025 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ET
As our climate, society, and collective values change and shift, it can be hard to know how to sit with it all. In this day-long retreat, Bart van Melik and Booker will share wisdom on navigating critical or anxious inner dialogue, finding peace amidst life's challenges, and uncovering the innate qualities of the heart.
Find out moreIn-Person and Online: Sitting on Sunday
with Elaine Retholtz
Sunday, January 26th, 2025 from 10:00am - 12:00pm ET
This monthly Sunday morning practice is led by one of NYI’s seasoned teachers, who will guide participants in both seated and moving meditation, offer a Dharma talk, and engage in dialogue with the community.
Find out moreOnline: Practicing with Trauma – A Half-day Retreat
with Amma Thanasanti
Sunday, January 26th, 2025 from 2:00pm - 5:00pm ET
The promise of meditation is to reduce or eliminate sorrow, pain, and distress, and to realize freedom from suffering. Yet, accomplishing this is much more complex for those of us with unresolved trauma. This class will include both classical and trauma-informed meditation instructions on working with sensations in the body, and delve into ways we can practice with, and not against, our fear, anger, and anxiety.
Find out moreOnline: Dedicated Practice Sangha
Every Sunday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sit, walk, and share with a friendly, peer-led group of practitioners with a variety of Vipassana, retreat and Dharma study experience.
Find out moreIn-Person and Online: Insight 101 – Intro to Vipassana Meditation
with Elaine Retholtz
Mondays, January 27th - March 10th (skips President's Day 2/17) from 9:30am - 11:30am ETIf you’ve been wanting to learn how to meditate or refresh and renew the meditation practice you already have, we invite you to join this six-week meditation course to explore the practice of Insight (Vipassana) meditation in a warm, supportive environment. We will emphasize experiential practice, including instructions for sitting and walking meditation, and explore how we can bring this practice of presence into our everyday lives. Find out more
In-Person: Grounding and Energizing Yoga Flow
with Pauline Leung
Mondays, January 27th and February 3rd, 2025 from 5:15pm - 6:00pmIn this yoga class, you’ll enjoy flowing sequences and smooth transitions designed to help you release tension, restore energy, and bring more ease into your movement. The class is not about perfecting poses, but about finding balance, feeling great, and creating energy that lasts beyond the mat. Find out more
In-Person and Online: Insight OUT Refuge – LGBTQI Sangha
In-Person and Online: 4th Monday of each month | 6:30-8:30 pm
Come join us for meditation and discussion to meet and socialize with other LGBTQI practitioners at New York Insight.
Find out moreIn-Person: Queens Sangha
Every other Monday from 7:00pm-8:30pm
These sittings provide an opportunity for Sangha members in Queens to meet for meditation, a Dharma talk, and discussion.
Find out moreOnline: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Every Tuesday from 1pm-2:30pm ET
This sitting group meets every Tuesday afternoon and is focused on aging as a spiritual practice and source of great wisdom. Open to all levels of practice and all interested persons, there is no age barrier.
Find out moreOnline: Brooklyn Sangha
Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm ET
This weekly sitting group is an opportunity for sangha members to meet for group meditation practice and discussion.
Find out moreIn-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion
with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 from 5:15pm - 6:00pmJoin Marijke Eliasberg, a certified teacher of tai chi, to reconnect with your body and breath, and empower yourself with basic tools to help maintain a balanced and healthy mind. Find out more
In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ETNew York Insight now offers this series of in-person community gatherings consisting of guided meditation, a talk by one of our teachers, followed by group discussion, and opportunities to socialize and connect with like-minded practitioners. All are welcome. Find out more
In-Person: Chair Yoga – Gentle Movement for Everyday Life
with Ann Megyas
Thursday, January 30th, 2025 from 12:00pm - 12:45pmIn these 45-minute chair-based yoga classes, we’ll focus on mind-body awareness, emotional regulation, and gently building strength and flexibility. You’ll also learn how to bring this practice home into your daily life, and how, just like with your meditation practice, even small practice sessions, done consistently, can result in transformational changes in your life. Find out more
In-Person: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
with Tracy Cochran
Thursday, January 30th, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pmPractice the art of attention in this weekly meditation session hosted and curated by the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art. Inspired by works of art from the Rubin’s collection and guided by expert teachers, each session is framed around a monthly theme. The sessions are open to beginners and skilled meditators alike and include an opening talk, a 20-minute meditation session, and a closing discussion. Find out more
In-Person: Free Orientation Session on Interpersonal Mindfulness
with Elaine Retholtz
Thursday, January 30th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 9:00pmCurious about how mindfulness can transform your relationships and communication? In this free orientation session, you’ll experience a glimpse of the Interpersonal Mindfulness Program and discover how mindfulness can deepen your connections with others and yourself. Meet the instructor, explore the program’s approach, and learn how it supports staying present, even in challenging conversations. Find out more
Online: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Thursdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Peer-led sittings include a guided meditation, a brief Dharma reading and time for peer discussion.
Find out moreOnline: Harlem Insight
Thursdays from 7:30-8:45pm
A team of Harlem meditation teachers will offer a period of guided sitting meditation, a walking meditation and a talk and discussion.
Find out moreIn-Person and Online: Celebrating Black Dharma Voices – A Daylong Retreat for the BIPOC Community
with Leslie Booker, Felicia Dickerson, and Isabel Adon
Saturday, February 1st, 2025 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ETOver the course of this day of practice, we’ll explore the dharma by honoring Black dharma voices. Through meditation, reflection, and group sharing, we’ll discuss how both Buddhist and Black traditions teach us how to embrace paradox with grace—to hold grief and joy, struggle and triumph, as equal parts of the whole. If you are Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color, we invite you to join us for this daylong retreat. Find out more