Times Square Celebrates 23rd Annual Solstice Yoga Event

(June 22, 2025, NEW YORK, NY )-- On Friday, June 20th, 2025, Times Square welcomed the summer solstice with free yoga sessions for locals and international yogis at the 23rd annual Solstice at Times Square event, ahead of International Day of Yoga. Yoga participants enjoyed a complimentary, one-hour yoga session. This year, June 20th was the day of the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. Seven yoga sessions were hosted by various instructors to help yogis de-stress from the bustling streets of New York City from sunrise to sunset on 7th Avenue between West 46th and West 47th Streets.

Upon arrival, participants received a complimentary yoga mat to use during their session. This year's theme was "Mind Over Madness," which allowed New Yorkers and tourists to wind down and relax  in the heart of the Crossroads of the World through yoga practice. Over hundreds of participants registered and attended the Solstice at Times Square event. At the conclusion of the yoga session, yogis visited the Yoga Village on Broadway between West 45th and West 44th Streets, where sponsored brands provided complimentary beverages and goodies such as Smart Water, Muscle Milk, and Ryze Superfoods.

This year's class schedule were as followed:

- 7:30am – 8:30am Class, Instructed by Aditi Shah, Presented by Consulate General of India, New York

- 9:30am – 10:30am Class, Instructed by Phyllicia Victoria, Presented by Gaiam

- 11:30am – 12:30pm Class, Instructed by Riva Gdanski

- 1:30pm – 2:30pm Class, Instructed by Victoria Gibbs

- 3:30pm – 4:30pm Class, Instructed by Eddie Stern

- 5:30pm - 6:30pm Class, Instructed by Shayla Quinn

- 7:30pm – 8:30pm Class, Instructed by Douglass Stewart

ABOUT TIMES SQUARE ALLIANCE

The Times Square Alliance works to improve and promote Times Square - cultivating the creativity, energy and edge that have made the area an icon of entertainment, culture, and urban life for over a century. Founded in 1992, the Alliance keeps the neighborhood clean and safe, promotes local businesses, manages area improvements and produces major annual events with partners including New Year's Eve, Solstice in Times Square and Taste of Times Square. As the custodians of Times Square, the Alliance works every day to improve the quality of life for the neighborhood residents and businesses while driving economic growth in New York City. www.TSq.org