All posts tagged: meditative-walk

Sat. 5/10/2025: Sunset Meditative Walk – Brooklyn Bridge to Brooklyn Bridge Park, 6:15-8:30pm

Date: Saturday, 5/10/2025 Time: 6:15-8:30pm ET Location: Meet at 6:15pm, corner of Chamber St. and Center St. We often think of meditation as an indoor formal sitting practice, but it’s a practice we can integrate anytime and anywhere. Join us for an outdoor meditation as we walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and practice at Brooklyn Bridge Park during sunset. Together, we’ll immerse ourselves in the beauty of a cityscape sunset, fostering a deep connection with our body, mind, and the natural world. Amidst this urban backdrop, we’ll reflect on our interconnectedness with humanity and the environment. We will explore the rich history of Brooklyn Bridge Park, a testament to community activism transforming abandoned industrial space into a sustainable waterfront haven, blending recreation with ecological preservation. The meditative walk will start at the Brooklyn Bridge from the Manhattan side and continue over the bridge to Brooklyn Bridge Park. This experience will proceed rain or shine, barring heavy rain or severe weather threats. To reach the meeting location by Subway: Take 4, 5, and 6 trains to …

Sunset Meditative Walk – Brooklyn Bridge to Brooklyn Bridge Park – Sunday, 8/4/2024

Date: Sunday, 8/4/2024 Time: 6:15-8:30pm ET Location: Meet at 6:15pm, corner of Chamber St. and Center St. We often think of meditation as an indoor formal sitting practice, but it’s a practice we can integrate anytime and anywhere. Join us for an outdoor meditation as we walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and practice at Brooklyn Bridge Park during sunset. Together, we’ll immerse ourselves in the beauty of a cityscape sunset, fostering a deep connection with our body, mind, and the natural world. Amidst this urban backdrop, we’ll reflect on our interconnectedness with humanity and the environment. We will explore the rich history of Brooklyn Bridge Park, a testament to community activism transforming abandoned industrial space into a sustainable waterfront haven, blending recreation with ecological preservation. The meditative walk will start at the Brooklyn Bridge from the Manhattan side and continue over the bridge to Brooklyn Bridge Park. This experience will proceed rain or shine, barring heavy rain or severe weather threats. To reach the meeting location by Subway: Take 4, 5, and 6 trains to …

Mindful Family Gathering – Saturday, 8/24/2024

Date: Saturday, 8/24/2024 Time: 10am – 2pm ET Location: Central Park in New York City (Exact location will be sent before the event) with Lin Wang Gordon, Ian Sicks, Margrit Pittman-Polletta Please join us for NY Insight’s first Family Gathering in Central Park — a day of mindful community, play, and rest! Join us for a delightful day of mindfulness, creativity, and community at our Mindful Family gathering in Central Park. This special gathering marks the kick-off of our Family Programming initiative, designed to bring families together in a joyful, enriching environment. Event Highlights: What to Bring: This event is open to all families, and we encourage you to invite friends and neighbors. Together, let’s celebrate the start of our Family Programming initiative with a day filled with mindfulness, art, nature, and community spirit. We can’t wait to see you there! Let’s co-create! Come and be a part of this community event, where families grow together through mindfulness! Please come and share your ideas with us as we move towards building programming that aligns with …