Free Yoga in NYC: Outdoor & Weekly Classes Across the City | DoNYC
Free & Donation-Based Yoga in NYC
Yoga doesn’t have to come with the added costs and hidden gym fees. Ease the stress of subway delays and a hectic social life by practicing mindfulness and self-care at these free and donation-based yoga classes throughout the city. Plus, check out our list of free yoga events coming up so you can plan your next zen moment.
Upper Terrace and Lawn | Midtown South Central
PHOTO: BRYANT PARK
Bryant Park’s beloved free yoga series is back for Summer 2025, presented by Halara! Head over to the park every Tuesday at 10AM (Upper Terrace) and Wednesday at 6PM (Lawn). Just bring your mat, water, and enjoy an hour of yoga with top NYC instructors. Register using the links below.
When:
Tuesdays @ 10AM on the Upper Terrace
Wednesdays @ 6PM on the lawn
(Running from 6/3 - 7/2)
Chinatown, Tribeca, & Williamsburg
PHOTO: SKY TING
Sky Ting is a boutique yoga studio with 3 NYC locations, offering weekly donation-based classes led by recent teacher training grads. Proceeds benefit the organization chosen by the mentee. It's a great way to support new teachers and a good cause! They will also be offering a FREE Spring Equinox Zoom Class!
Garibaldi Plaza | Greenwich Village
PHOTO: WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK
Washington Square Park offers free, open-level vinyasa yoga classes from May through October. Join in every Wednesday and Friday at 8:30AM, perfect for clearing your headspace bright and early. Just bring your own yoga mat, water, and towel!
When:
Wednesdays & Fridays @ 8:30AM - 9:30AM (Running from 5/7 - 10/31)
Williamsburg & Bushwick
PHOTO: BABY COBRA YOGA
Baby Cobra Yoga offers donation-based, walk-in-only classes at their Bushwick and Williamsburg locations. They aim to make yoga accessible to all, with no membership required - just drop in and get going!
44 W 125th St | Harlem
PHOTO: HARLEM YOGA STUDIO
Enjoy daily donation-based Community Classes at Harlem Yoga, allowing class students to pay a suggested donation of either $10 or $15 (whichever works best for the practitioner). Classes are taught at the same high level of excellent instruction as their full-priced offerings!
FiDi & Theater District
PHOTO: Sputnik Yoga
Sputnik Yoga offers free summer classes ranging from yoga and meditation to HIIT and more at the World Trade Center. They also host free weekly yoga sessions on Saturdays on the 7th floor of the Margaritaville Resort Times Square. Be sure to follow their socials for year-round updates on upcoming yoga events!
When:
Select Wednesdays @ 5:30PM - 6:30PM on North Oculus Plaza (Running 5/8 - 10/16).
Saturdays @ 9AM - 10AM at Margaritaville Resort Times Square.
Coney Island Beach
PHOTO: STORM YOGA
This summer, Storm Yoga’s series is Sunset Beach Yoga in Coney Island! Join open-level classes every Tuesday from 7–8PM on the sand off West 19th Street, with sliding scale pricing starting at just $10. Don’t forget to bring your own mat or towel!
Multiple Locations
PHOTO: COREPOWER
Head to one of CorePower's 12 locations in NYC for FREE Community Flow Classes every Sunday, including their signature heated Vinyasa yoga class!
33-02 Broadway | Astoria
PHOTO: YOGA AGORA
Yoga Agora is a not-for-profit yoga studio situated in Brooklyn. They offer 60-minute donation classes at their Astoria studio almost every day of the week.
5 E 3rd St | East Village
PHOTO: Three Jewels
This studio offers free and donation-based online meditation classes. They also provide donation-based dharma courses and Membership Scholarships for those facing financial hardship.
81-10 37th Ave | Jackson Heights
Photo: 2nd Story Pilates + Yoga
Although not free or donation-based, we wanted to highlight 2nd Story Pilates + Yoga! They offer affordable community classes for just $10 on Mondays and Thursdays, including all-level, bilingual, and beginner-friendly sessions.
Did we miss your fav free yoga spot? Let us know at [email protected]!
Looking for more free stretch and relaxation? Check out our list of free yoga events in NYC.
Updated March 2025
