Free meditation classes in Manhattan and Queens

Meditation is everybody’s birthright.
In meditation
We establish our oneness
With the entire world,
And our whole being is inundated
With peace.
– Sri Chinmoy

Next free course: May 2026

Join us for a free 4-week introductory spring course in May 2026! We will share techniques to focus the distracted mind, open the heart-centre, build your own daily meditation practice, and discover a deeper motivation to life.

Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, May 19, 21, 26, 28 from 7:30-9 pm

Location: Gibney 280 Broadway (entrance is on 53A Chambers St)

Please note that registration is required. Please call 212-380-8153 to reserve your space or use our contact form

About us

We practice meditation and spirituality according to the teachings of Sri Chinmoy, an Indian spiritual Master who made his home in the Briarwood area of Queens.

Sri Chinmoy encouraged us to offer meditation classes and other spiritual events free of charge to the general public. He felt that meditating on the heart – the place where we can feel the core of our being – is the fastest way to get in contact with our inner divinity.

Meet our classgivers

Mahatapa has been offering classes to the Queens community for over 30 years. A lecturer of marketing and entrepreneurship at the Borough of Manhattan Community College, works closely with the Bengali community in Queens, and offers meditation classes in Bengali as well as English.

Akuli offers weekly introductory courses in our Oneness-Heart Centre in Queens. She brings an enthusiasm and devotion to her classes which will inspire you to become more dedicated to your own meditation practice.

Pulak has been studying meditation with Sri Chinmoy for over 50 years, anmd his classes contain many illuminating and entertaining anecdotes of his time with a great spiritual Teacher, and what he has learned from it.

Frequently asked questions

What style of meditation do you teach?

We teach the kind of meditation that our teacher Sri Chinmoy taught us: meditation on the heart centre, the place in the middle of our chest where we can feel the core of our existence. When we are inside our heart, we feel a tremendous sense of connection to the universe, a sense of well-being and connectedness to our fellow human beings.

All the practices of meditation we do – silent meditation, mantra, visualisations, music – all have this goal of connecting you to the heart.

What should I bring to classes?

You don’t need to bring any special equipment; light, loose-fitting clothes are good. Try to arrive a little early so you can settle in.

Is this religious?

No, this is not associated with any kind of religion, and people of all religions and none are welcome to come.
However, meditation on the heart centre is definitely a spiritual practice – it connects you with your own inner divinity.

How long are the courses?

Typically there are 4-6 classes once or twice a week, and each class is typically 70-90 minutes.

Will this type of meditation suit me?

If you have some feeling deep inside that you are looking for more inner peace, self discovery and self growth, then this kind of meditation might very well suit you.

Are the courses really free?

Yes. We feel that the peace that meditation can bring is everyone’s birthright, not a commercial commodity. For us, giving these classes is also an extension of our own spiritual practice – sharing the gift of meditation is a powerful way to keep our own practice alive and spontaneous.

Do I have to sit on the floor?

No, we do have chairs you can sit on. Of course, we also do have cushions, so you are welcome to try sitting on the floor too!

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