The 22nd Annual Solstice in Times Square: Mind Over Madness Yoga

For over 20 years yogis have come to Times Square to participate in an annual all-day outdoor yoga event to celebrate the Summer Solstice. On June 21 2003 three people did yoga at sunrise in Times Square - two became the co-founders of Solstice in Times Square: Mind Over Madness Yoga. Over the past 20+ years this single event has grown to welcome thousands of yogis taking multiple classes throughout the day and filling one of the busiest intersections in the world with peace and calm. 

This year Solstice in Times Square: Mind Over Madness Yoga takes place on Thursday June 20th from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Broadway and 7th Avenue between 43rd & 48th Streets. Media Check-In will be located on the northeast corner of the Broadway Plaza between 45th and 46th Streets.

Participants will have the opportunity to join one of seven free yoga sessions throughout the day on June 20 and visit the Yoga Village between 43rd and 45th Streets which will feature booths giveaways and activities. The Times Square Alliance has partnered with sponsors that include CELSIUS® Consulate General of India New York Gaiam Lifeway Kefir Matua Wines and smartwater. Registered participants who attend will receive a free yoga mat courtesy of Gaiam.

All classes will also be streamed live at TSQ.org/Solstice via YouTube and on the Times Square Facebook Page so that anyone who wants to can participate from home. 

Situated at the intersection of Broadway and 7th Avenue between 44th and 48th Streets the yoga sessions will include:

* 7:30am - 8:30am: instructed by Richa Dhekne (presented by Consulate General of India New York)

* 9:30am - 10:30am: instructed by Cealia Brannan (presented by Gaiam)

* 11:30am - 12:30pm: instructed by Tracye Warfield

* 1:30pm - 2:30pm: instructed by Lara Heimann

* 3:30pm - 4:30pm: instructed by Susan Hu

* 5:30pm - 6:30pm: instructed by Sri Dharma Mittra

* 7:30pm - 8:30pm: instructed by Douglass Stewart (event co-founder)

Registrations can now be made for in-person classes here: TSQ.org/Solstice

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