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The World Yoga Center welcomes students of all ages, traditions and backgrounds, at every level of ability. We are very proud of the World Yoga Center.

Through the Yoga practices, students embark on a transformative journey of awakenment while developing bodies that glow with health. Decades after we opened our doors in 1972, we are still here at our original address. Only Yoga has been practiced in our beautiful space and the atmosphere here is unusually pristine and serene. The name ”World Yoga Center” was inspired by the International World Yoga Symposium held in New Delhi, India, in 1970. Our name reminds us that the teachings and practices of Yoga are universal, embrace divisions of East and West, and have become compatible with modern living. Yoga provides transformational knowledge that radically awakens us to the mystery of life. This underlying vision and the deep intention of Yoga sustain the World Yoga Center and drive it forward.

01/05/2026

Testimonial about the World Yoga Center Immersion Program:

“Once the teacher training started, I went through a walk back to my own innocence and true nature. As I cried an avalanche of tears, a few false selves and many samskaras fell away. Some went easily and others required a chisel. This training allowed me to move the center of my life to my own heart…..Somehow, in the training, as the scars and coats came off and I could travel more into higher energies, it was as if my manifested self and my Great Self became inextricably bound. It will be this way for the rest of my life. I am crying with gratitude as I write this. Gratitude to my teachers and to the kula and to the energy that aligned and cracked me open and is still taking care of the pieces as I come together. I am forever changed.”

– Paula Z

01/03/2026

WYC Immersion Program
with Rudrani & Jacalyn
February - June 2026

Dear Beloved Community,

We are thrilled to announce the return of The Immersion Program — a transformative journey into the heart of Yoga.

The program meets one weekend each month for five months, beginning February 20 - June 7, 2026.

For those who have already experienced this sacred journey, you know the profound impact it can have on our lives. You’ve felt the transmission of wisdom through the teachings and you’ve been embraced by the Sangha — a community that continues to nurture and support long after the program concludes.

The Immersion, open to all students, marks the beginning of a deeper understanding of the core of Yoga. Together, we’ll explore the foundational teachings, deepen our Hatha practice, and connect with the vast and timeless wisdom of the Yoga tradition.

Throughout the immersion, expect profound internal shifts as the ancient teachings awaken us and become integrated into our innermost core. These teachings have survived the millennia and are potent in their ability to transform our lives. Supported by the practices, the community and guidance from the teachers, the Immersion becomes an especially powerful path of inner transformation.

Special Note for Returning Students & Graduates:
If you have previously taken the Immersion or completed the World Yoga Center Teacher Training, please reach out to inquire about tuition discounts available for you.

Immersion Dates: The Immersion will take place over 5 weekends, one weekend per month:

Feb 20-22
Mar 20-22
Apr 17-19
May 15-17
June 5-7

Weekly Schedule:
Fridays: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturdays & Sundays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Enrollment is now open, and space is limited.
For registration or further inquiries, please contact Jacalyn directly at 917-822-1120.

We would be deeply honored to have you join us for this expansive journey. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this moving train of transformation.

With much love,
Rudrani and Jacalyn

01/01/2026

Director's Message:

May wondrous new beginnings unfold within us all in this year ahead.

As a Yoga School, we stand on an ever-widening platform of wisdom. We hold a deep recognition of the extraordinary privilege it is to be alive on Planet Earth….. despite humanity’s profound travails.

Salutations to all of you!

May we be guided
May we be blessed
May we be transformed

With great love,
Rudrani

12/31/2025

Winter Holiday Schedule
We will hold a modified schedule on the following days:

Wednesday, Dec 31st
11:00am New Year's Eve Celebration with Rudrani
one class only

Thursday, Jan 1st
11:00am New Year's Day Celebration with Jacalyn
one class only

EVERY MORNING, JOIN US FOR MEDITATION
8:15-9:00am Morning Meditation (online only)
--- complimentary offering 7 days a week

*Beginning Friday, Jan 2 we will return to our full schedule

12/28/2025

Dear World Yoga Center Community Members, Yogis and Yoginis,

We are writing to invite your participation in a very special way – through your generosity.

So many World Yoga Center community members have helped the World Yoga Center transition to become a non-profit, and we thank you.

Our beautiful community has supported the school’s evolution and each other. You have meditated together, uplifted all of us with your yogic spirit when you come to class, joined our fundraising events, and showed your love, commitment, and financial support.

In this last month of 2025, we invite you to consider a gift toward our year end fundraising campaign.

In these times of radical change in our world, you are creating an environment of radical inclusion. Your generosity enables the school to continue to welcome people of all backgrounds, physical abilities and financial status, with ever fresh vigor. Your support sustains our free meditation classes and enables us to put in place other programming that is accessible and affordable.

Thank you for taking part in sustaining what has always made the school strong: the hidden presence one cannot see that lies at the very heart of our practices and lies at the very heart of Yoga. This is the Grace principle which brings revelatory transformation. It pours into our lives and sustains us all in shared endeavor.

With full hearts of appreciation, we invite you to consider a gift of any size.

You can donate on our website under the tab “Donate”

Thank you for your loving support,

The World Yoga Center Board of Directors:
Rudrani, Julia, Eric, Nina, and Susan

PS: Please note that The World Yoga Center is a non-profit organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; EIN 92-1949623, NYS Reg. #50-46-71. Your gifts are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

12/26/2025

WYC Series: Meet the Mat
Fundamental Series
Four Friday Evenings, 5:30-6:30 pm
Begins January 16th
With Sarah

Yoga is for everyone! In this workshop series, we will dive deeply into the mechanics of the basic poses and give you an understanding of what an authentic yoga practice entails.

Our approach will allow time and space for breaking down poses (called “asanas”) and exploring the Universal Principles of Alignment that guide Anusara Yoga. With intention and breath weaving through the physical practice, this series intends to establish greater awareness and recognition of the subtler realms that reach the full spectrum of our humanity, the evolution of our consciousness.

This series is designed especially to welcome new practitioners, but is ideal for every level student. Through the 4-week series, you will develop a strong foundation supporting you to continue your practice with greater ease and confidence.

Dates: Fridays
January 16, 23, 30, January 6

Tuition: $95*

Register on our website

*Full series only, not designed for drop ins
**Free for members, if you are willing to commit to the full series. This is a great opportunity to go back to the absolute fundamentals, and welcome and support new beginners in the extraordinary journey of Yoga.

12/24/2025

December 24 - 28th modified schedule:

Wednesday, Dec 24th
10:00am Open Level with Julia
one class only

Thursday, Dec 25th ** UPDATED **
7:00am Early Bird with Susan (online only)
8:15am Morning Meditation with Rudrani (online only)*

Friday, Dec 26th
10:00am Open Level with Julia
12:30pm Level 1/Gentle with Heather

Saturday, Dec 27th
11:00am Open Level with Jacalyn
one class only

Sunday, Dec 28th
11:00am Open Level with Rudrani
4:30pm Level 1 with Christine
6:30pm Community Class with Amanda

*EVERY MORNING, JOIN US FOR MEDITATION
8:15-9:00am Morning Meditation (online only)
--- complimentary offering 7 days a week

- December 29 - January 2nd modified schedule will be resent on December 28th -

12/24/2025

Director's Message:

The winter solstice affects everybody. As the earth tilts far away from the Sun, swirling on its axis, moving in its orbit, we can feel it. It gets dark early, day-light is literally over by the afternoon. It’s a teacher.

The Winter Solstice and the holidays are a great Yoga. We are being prompted to hibernate like other mammals and seek a richer, more abundant wisdom in our innermost core. May we apply this with others, expressing the best within us, and may we all flourish as we navigate through this holiday season!

We offer our gratitude to the World Yoga Center’s vibrant student body and to our talented teachers who co-create a climate of conscious presence.

Your company is a treasure!

Happy Holidays to all of you!

With all our hearts,

Rudrani

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Winter Holiday schedule
We will hold a modified schedule on the following days:

Wednesday, Dec 24th
10:00am Open Level with Julia
one class only

Thursday, Dec 25th
Closed

Friday, Dec 26th
No 7:00pm Restorative

Saturday, Dec 27th
11:00am Open Level with Jacalyn
one class only

Sunday, Dec 28th
No 9:00am class

Monday- Tuesday, Dec 29-30th
Our full class schedule will be held

Wednesday, Dec 31st
11:00am New Year's Eve Celebration with Rudrani
one class only

Thursday, Jan 1st
11:00am New Year's Day Celebration with Jacalyn
one class only

EVERY MORNING, JOIN US FOR MEDITATION
8:15-9:00am Morning Meditation (online only)
--- complimentary offering 7 days a week

*Beginning Friday, Jan 2 we will return to our full schedule

12/22/2025

Winter Solstice kirtan
New Date: Saturday, Jan 24th, 7pm
Minimum donation $20

**We have to postpone our WYC Kirtan as critical members
of our WYC team and Kirtan Band are sick!**

We look forward to coming together again.
Please mark your calendars and plan to join us on Saturday, January 24th.

___________

We are excited to come together for Kirtan, engaging in the practice of chanting together, as the Earth tips once more towards the light!

Chanting is the transcendent music of True Self and our live Kirtan band will inspire us to soar with joy. Not only do we intend to raise the highest possible peace-filled energy to infuse everywhere, we will also raise funds for our school to continue to flourish.

Come feel the power of our community.
Let’s send a wave of indestructible Love and Unity…

Sending much love,
WYC Board of Directors, Teaching Team and Staff

**ra

12/08/2025

Winter Solstice Kirtan
Saturday, Dec 20th, 7pm
Minimum donation $20
SAVE THE DATE

We are excited to come together for Kirtan, engaging in the practice of chanting together, as the Earth tips once more towards the light!

Chanting is the transcendent music of True Self and our live Kirtan band will inspire us to soar with joy. Not only do we intend to raise the highest possible peace-filled energy to infuse everywhere, we will also raise funds for our school to continue to flourish.

Come feel the power of our community.
Let’s send a wave of indestructible Love and Unity…..

Sending much love,
WYC Board of Directors, Teaching Team and Staff

12/06/2025

WYC Immersion Program
with Rudrani & Jacalyn
January - May 2026

Dear Beloved Community,

We are thrilled to announce the return of The Immersion Program — a transformative journey into the heart of Yoga.

The program meets one weekend each month for five months, beginning January 23 - May 17, 2026.

For those who have already experienced this sacred journey, you know the profound impact it can have on our lives. You’ve felt the transmission of wisdom through the teachings and you’ve been embraced by the Sangha — a community that continues to nurture and support long after the program concludes.

The Immersion, open to all students, marks the beginning of a deeper understanding of the core of Yoga. Together, we’ll explore the foundational teachings, deepen our Hatha practice, and connect with the vast and timeless wisdom of the Yoga tradition.

Throughout the immersion, expect profound internal shifts as the ancient teachings awaken us and become integrated into our innermost core. These teachings have survived the millennia and are potent in their ability to transform our lives. Supported by the practices, the community and guidance from the teachers, the Immersion becomes an especially powerful path of inner transformation.

Special Note for Returning Students & Graduates:
If you have previously taken the Immersion or completed the World Yoga Center Teacher Training, please reach out to inquire about tuition discounts available for those of you who are returning students.

Immersion Dates: The Immersion will take place over 5 weekends, one weekend per month:

Jan 23-25
Feb 20-22
Mar 20-22
Apr 17-19
May 15-17

Weekly Schedule:
Fridays: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturdays & Sundays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Enrollment is now open, and space is limited.
For registration or further inquiries, please contact Jacalyn directly at 917-822-1120.

We would be deeply honored to have you join us for this expansive journey. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this moving train of transformation.

With much love,
Rudrani and Jacalyn

12/06/2025

Last call! Join Jodi for our Reiki Circle
Saturday, Dec 6th, 1pm - 3:15pm
Register on our website

Reiki is the healing aspect of the supreme energy at the root of our very being, the potent beneficial force that flows through us all. Connecting to this energy through Reiki, as a practitioner and as a receiver, is a powerful tool for our own and others' healing.

Our Reiki Circle welcomes non-Reiki practitioners for the first hour. We will all be together for our opening meditation, and all will be able to offer names into the circle for healing. During this time, everyone will receive Reiki from Reiki practitioners. We will conclude with journaling and sharing.

The practice portion of our circle, 2-3:15, will be just for Reiki practitioners so that we may continue to practice our Reiki skills in community for the highest good of others.

Tuition
$20/30

Address

265 W 72nd Street
New York, NY
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Telephone

+12127874908

Website

http://www.worldyogacenter.com/

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