4 Family-Friendly International Yoga Day Events In NYC

The third annual International Yoga Day is June 21, so lay down your yoga mat and get moving! Keep calm and breathe on with the kids at these family-friendly yoga events happening around NYC.

Solstice in Times Square

On the longest day of the year, channel your inner calm with this free event in Times Square! Solstice in Times Square: Mind Over Madness Yoga presented by Aerie will include classes will be taught by Douglass Steward, Catherine Gignac, Jen Lobo, and more. Each person is allowed to attend one class, and classes run all day from 7:30am to 8:30pm. Yoga mats and water will be provided along with other freebies. Tickets are free but registration is required. Children must be at least 10 years old and accompanied by a guardian. timessquarenyc.org

Yoga and Meditation Sessions at Battery Park

Need some yoga before the official International Yoga Day of the year? The Consulate General of India will present a celebration of International Yoga Day on Monday, June 19 at Castle Clinton in Battery Park from 5 to 8:30pm. Free 30-minute yoga and meditation sessions will be led by the Hindu Temple of North America, Mallakhamb Federation, Urban Yogis, and more. A performance by the band Butterthief will conclude the event. Admission is free but registration is encouraged. nyc.com

Yoga Session with Yoga Masters

Join the UN for The International Day of Yoga on June 20 for a special yoga session on the North Lawn of the UN premises. Swami Sivadasananda of Sivananda Yoga Retreat and Swami Chidananda Saraswati and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati of Parmarth Niketan will lead the yoga session. There will also be a musical yoga performance and special yogic meals will be served. pminewyork.org

Conversation on Yoga for the Health

Come listen to a panel of experts discuss the importance of yoga for health! Speakers include Dr. Nata Menabde, Executive Director of the World Health Organization in New York, Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji of Parmarth Niketan of Rishikesh, India, Anupam Kher, an Indian actor, among others. The event will be held in the ECOSOC Chamber in the UN Headquarters in New York on June 21 from 10:30am to 12:30pm. pminewyork.org

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EBL Coaching

<div> <p>One-on-one HOME, CENTER, and ONLINE tutoring for grades preK-12 in reading, writing, math, study skills, executive functioning skills, and homework help. EBL offers specialized instruction for students with dyslexia, learning disabilities, and ADHD, including tutoring using the Orton Gillingham method and other research-based, multi-sensory techniques. Under the direction of their director, Dr. Emily Levy, each student is evaluated to determine his or her specific needs and is then matched with one of EBL's highly trained learning specialists.</p> <p><strong>Individualized Learning Plan</strong></p> <div> <div> <p>An individualized learning plan using research-based, multi-sensory techniques is created for each student. Sessions can be held either at EBL's learning center or at the child's home, or online.</p> </div> <p><strong>Students build skills in:</strong></p> </div> <div> <div> <p style="padding-left: 40px;">-Decoding &amp; Spelling<br /><br />-Sentence, Paragraph, &amp; Essay Writing<br /><br />-Multi-sensory Math<br /><br />-Reading Comprehension<br /><br />-Study &amp; Executive Functioning Skills<br /><br />-Test preparation<br /><br />-Time Management &amp; Organizational Skills<br /><br />-Early Childhood Learning Skills</p> </div> <p><strong>One-on-one instructional sessions</strong></p> </div> <div> <div> <p>Students receive one-on-one instructional sessions to teach them the fundamental skills that are essential for academic success. They are initially assessed to determine their strengths and weaknesses and academic levels, and are matched with one of EBL's highly trained learning specialists. Students develop core skills in reading, writing, reading comprehension, math, study skills, organization, test taking, note taking, and other executive functioning skills. As the academic demands of school rise, these skills become increasingly essential for academic success.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h3>Dr. Emily Levy</h3> </div> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div>

Camp Huntington

<p class="MsoNormal">A co-ed, residential program for children and young adults with special learning and developmental needs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Our summer camp and weekend camp programs are designed to maximize a child&rsquo;s potential, locate and develop strengths and hidden abilities. Your child will enjoy the fun-filled days of summer camp while learning practical social and life skills. We offer a unique program approach of adaptive therapeutic recreation, which combines key elements that encourage progress: structured programming, nurturing care, a positive setting, and academic instruction to meet IEP goals. Our campus is located in the beautiful hamlet of High Falls, New York within the Catskill Mountain region.</p>

Camp Lee Mar

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">A private 7 week residential summer program offering a unique curriculum incorporating a strong Academic and Speech program with traditional camp activities. Our campers flourish at Lee Mar due to the structured environment we provide which allows our campers to feel comfortable and secure. Careful study is made of parent input, school (IEPs), camper interview, etc., so that the interests and needs of each child can best be determined for suitable grouping prior to the camper arriving. At Lee Mar the children find comfort and friendship with children of similar age and functioning level. From this foundation we encourage our campers to embrace and learn new skills and have new experiences which they can build upon on their return home. We also focus on building friendships which last throughout the year, as well as learning how to cope with the dynamics of group situations. Development of the whole child is our goal. We work hard at improving the daily living, social, and life skills of our campers, while giving them the happiest summer of their lives!</span></p>