The Touching Grass Tour is exactly what the name says — New York Yoga Club moving its practice out of studios and onto actual park grass, one lawn at a time. The Riverside Park stop at 74th Street puts the class on a wide lawn with mature trees and the Hudson a short walk west. If you want a social, city-wide yoga community rather than a solitary studio membership, the touring format is built for meeting people.
What to expect
Expect a led class on open grass with mats laid out in rows, a mixed-level crowd and a social atmosphere before and after. Sessions run in the early evening as the light softens over the Hudson. Bring your own mat and water — this is a park lawn, not a studio.
Good to know
- Take the 1/2/3 to 72nd St and walk west into Riverside Park toward the 74th Street lawn.
- Bring your own mat, water and a towel — nothing is provided on the lawn.
- Check the club's channels for weather calls, since it is fully outdoors.
- Arrive early to claim flat ground; the lawn slopes in places.
- The Hudson esplanade is a short walk west if you want to stay for sunset.
- Paved park paths reach the lawn, though the class surface is grass.
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Common questions
What is the Touching Grass Tour?
A New York Yoga Club series that stages outdoor yoga classes on park lawns around the city.
Where is this session?
The Riverside Park south lawn at 74th Street on the Upper West Side.
What should I bring?
Your own mat, water and a towel; the class takes place directly on grass.
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