Hunter's Point South Park has the single best skyline view in New York — the whole Midtown wall standing straight up across the East River, with the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings dead center — and doing free yoga on its lawn in the morning is close to unfair. Sessions are all-levels and cost nothing, so you can try it once without commitment. If you have been meaning to see why everyone photographs Long Island City, come at 9 a.m. with a mat.
What to expect
An instructor leads an all-levels session on the park's lawn, with breath work, standing sequences and a closing rest facing the water. Bring a mat or towel. Expect a neighborhood crowd, runners passing on the promenade and the skyline doing most of the work.
Good to know
- Take the 7 to Vernon Blvd–Jackson Av or the NYC Ferry to Hunters Point South
- Free and open to all levels; no registration required
- Bring your own mat or towel and water
- Morning sessions get the best light and the calmest waterfront
- The park lawn is exposed — hats and sunscreen help
- Gantry Plaza State Park and LIC's cafes are a short walk north
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Common questions
Where is it held?
At Hunter's Point South Park on the Long Island City waterfront in Queens.
Is it beginner friendly?
Yes — sessions are all-levels and instructors offer modifications.
What should I bring?
A mat or towel, water and sun protection.
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