Hello! New this week!
Mondays 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.: Yoga for Everyday People with Sarah (they/them) is back at the Indianapolis Public Library West Perry Branch
Now Tuesdays through the end of October: Community Yoga and Meditation at Canterbury Park with Dustin (he/him), every Tuesday from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m through October 29th!
Extended due to popular demand! Canterbury Park is near 56th St. and the Monon Trail. Format is like our library practices: 30 minutes of yoga, 15 minutes of meditation, and a bit of time at the end for sharing and reflection. Thank you to our friends at Indy Parks for sponsoring this FREE practice.
Indy Community Yoga is a worker self-directed nonprofit cooperative that supports community harm reduction and community well-being. We create opportunities for every body to practice free yoga, meditation, and mindfulness for the well-being of communities.
Our Core Practices:
Mindful Movement (yoga and qi gong)
Meditation (quiet Zen, silent retreats, and gently guided MBSR-style body scans)
Mindful Dialogue (facilitated active listening in pairs and small groups)
Community Care Collaborations
Would you like us to lead movement, meditation, retreats, workshops, panel discussions, or other programs or events for your organization? Please reach out using our contact form.
Sunday
Under the rings at the 100 Acres, a practice space for all of us doing community care work to free ourselves and everyone from exploitation. Whether you are active in organizing or still figuring out where you fit in, or energized or burned out, hopeful or in despair, this space is for you to be yourself and move/sit/laugh/cry/coexist/be in solidarity with friendly comrades. Learn more and RSVP.
In person only.
Led by Sarah (they/them). This is a healing space for people who are Queer, Trans, or Questioning that includes all three of our core practices: yoga (movement and breathing adaptable to all bodies), seated meditation, and facilitated mindful dialogue. Learn more and RSVP.
Note: These are at different Indy Parks on the 4th Sunday of each month, year round.
Marissa (she/her), Dustin (he/him), Tony (he/him), and Katy (she/her) lead quiet walking and mindfulness practices in a small group setting suitable for most ages and abilities. Every Body Welcome! These practices are a gentle way to return to a sense of ease in the body and ease in the breathing in community and friendship as we observe our reactions and relationships to the world we are a part of. Learn More and RSVP.
Monday
Sit in quiet community for 25 minutes and practice returning to ease in the body and ease in the breathing. There’s nothing to achieve and nothing to attain. Led by Tony (he/him). Learn more.
A fun, 10 minute writing prompt by our resident poet Katy Didden. Afterwards, you may share what you wrote if you like and enjoy what others share.
Sit in quiet community for 25 minutes and practice returning to ease in the body and ease in the breathing. There’s nothing to achieve and nothing to attain. After sitting, a short reading is offered followed by up to 30 minutes for group sharing and discussion. Led by Tony (he/him). Learn more.
Led by Ania (she/they). A gently guided practice. While you rest your body in a comfortable way, Ania will invite you to notice and ease into sensations in specific areas of your body throughout the session, beginning in the toes and making our way all the way to the crown of our heads. We’ll close practice with a short reading and space for participants to share any reflections or questions.
(When in doubt, just show up.)
Free, beginner-friendly, feel-good movement, breathing, and meditation practice in the spacious community room at the Indianapolis Public Library West Perry Branch. No special knowledge, experience, or physical ability needed. Come as you are. Wear comfortable clothing.
- 6:30 – 7 p.m. Gentle Yoga: Feel-good yoga or qi gong at a relaxed pace with space to breathe. A few mats are available for you to borrow, but please bring your own if you have one.
- 7 – 7:20 p.m. Meditation: Space to relax in the quiet, returning to ease in the body and ease in the breathing. You are welcome to sit on the floor, in a chair, or lay down.
- 7:20 – 7:30 p.m. Sharing and Discussion: Share any questions, reflections, and observations and hear what others have to share. It’s ok to just listen, too.
Tuesday
Sit in quiet community for 25 minutes and practice returning to ease in the body and ease in the breathing. There’s nothing to achieve and nothing to attain. Led by Dustin (he/him). Learn more.
Sit in quiet community for 25 minutes and practice returning to ease in the body and ease in the breathing. There’s nothing to achieve and nothing to attain. After sitting, a short reading is offered followed by up to 30 minutes for group sharing and discussion. Led by Tony (he/him). Learn more.
Canterbury Park is near 56th St. and the Monon Trail. Format is like our library practices: 30 minutes of yoga, 15 minutes of meditation, and a bit of time at the end for sharing and reflection. Thank you to our friends at Indy Parks for sponsoring this FREE practice.
Wednesday
Sit in quiet community for 25 minutes and practice returning to ease in the body and ease in the breathing. There’s nothing to achieve and nothing to attain. Led by Tony (he/him). Learn more.
Sit in quiet community for 25 minutes and practice returning to ease in the body and ease in the breathing. There’s nothing to achieve and nothing to attain. After sitting, a short reading is offered followed by up to 30 minutes for group sharing and discussion. Led by Tony (he/him). Learn more.
Thursday
Sit in quiet community for 25 minutes and practice returning to ease in the body and ease in the breathing. There’s nothing to achieve and nothing to attain. Led by Dustin (he/him). Learn more.
Sit in quiet community for 25 minutes and practice returning to ease in the body and ease in the breathing. There’s nothing to achieve and nothing to attain. After sitting, a short reading is offered followed by up to 30 minutes for group sharing and discussion. Led by Tony (he/him). Learn more.
Friday
Sit in quiet community for 25 minutes and practice returning to ease in the body and ease in the breathing. There’s nothing to achieve and nothing to attain. Led by Tony (he/him). Learn more.
Sit in quiet community for 25 minutes and practice returning to ease in the body and ease in the breathing. There’s nothing to achieve and nothing to attain. After sitting, a short reading is offered followed by up to 30 minutes for group sharing and discussion. Led by Tony (he/him). Learn more.
In-person only.
Led by Dustin (he/him). Free, beginner-friendly, feel-good movement and quiet meditation at Tarkington Park on the splash pad adjacent to Tea’s Me Community Cafe on Illinois St. No special knowledge, experience, or physical ability needed. Come as you are. Wear comfortable clothing.
Street and lot parking are free. Accessible by busses 18, 28, and 90/Red Line.
Thank you to Indy Parks for supporting this practice!
In-person only.
Led by Susan (she/her). Free, beginner-friendly, feel-good movement at Washington Park under the trees adjacent to the park family center. No special knowledge, experience, or physical ability needed. Come as you are. Wear comfortable clothing.
Street and lot parking are free. Accessible by busses 30 and 2.
Thank you to Indy Parks for supporting this practice!
Saturday
Led by Tony (he/him) and Dustin (he/him) at the 100 Acres. Beginner-friendly movement for every body at a relaxed pace with space to breathe and practice your Way. The movements are adaptable to lots of abilities and invite exploration of sensations in the body. A few mats are available for you to borrow, but please bring your own if you have one. Learn more and RSVP.
Note: On the 2nd Saturday of each month, we hold a Mindful Nature Walk instead of this practice.
Sit in quiet community for 25 minutes and practice returning to ease in the body and ease in the breathing. There’s nothing to achieve and nothing to attain. We’ll enjoy about 5 minutes of walking meditation followed by another 5 minutes of sitting. Led by Tony (he/him) and Dustin (he/him). Learn more and RSVP.
Note: On the 2nd Saturday of each month, we hold a Mindful Nature Walk instead of this practice.
Practice deep listening through either a paired or full group mindful listening and speaking exercise. Both forms can open the door to compassion, for both your self and others, and help you improve every relationship in your life that involves communication.
Afterwards, there is time for all participants to share questions, reflections, and observations and hear what others have to share. It’s ok to just listen, too. Led by Tony (he/him) and Dustin (he/him). Learn more and RSVP.
Note: These are at the 100 Acres year round on the 2nd Saturday of each month.
Marissa (she/her), Dustin (he/him), Tony (he/him), and Katy (she/her) lead quiet walking and mindfulness practices in a small group setting suitable for most ages and abilities. Every Body Welcome! These practices are a gentle way to return to a sense of ease in the body and ease in the breathing in community and friendship as we observe our reactions and relationships to the world we are a part of. Learn More and RSVP.
