The Jivamukti NYC Foundation, a nonprofit arm of Jiva Liberated Inc., is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to expanding access to yoga, mindfulness, and community healing throughout New York City. Through the Community Healing Initiative (CHI) and related programs, we offer pathways for spiritual, mental, and physical well-being grounded in the five tenets of Jivamukti Yoga — non-violence, devotion, deep listening, study, and meditation.

Our mission is to cultivate spaces of practice, connection, and care where people from all backgrounds can experience the transformative tools of yoga and spiritual study — and to strengthen the collective well-being that emerges when communities gather to breathe, learn, heal, and grow together.

Thanks to the generosity of our community this past year, we have:

• Provided over $17,000 in scholarships and program funding

• Donated over $14,000 to other spiritual, wellness, and yoga foundations

• Offered 108 free community classes onsite and throughout NYC

• Supported youth, elders, and multigenerational groups through meditation, wellness, and accessible movement offerings

• Continued service aligned with spiritual education, environmental stewardship, and compassionate community action

Looking Ahead

As we move into 2026, our goal is to deepen and expand this work by:

• Growing CHI outreach and community-based healing programs

• Expanding scholarships for dedicated practitioners and future teachers

• Offering more free and accessible offerings across the city

• Strengthening and sustaining our classes and community programs

• Beginning early groundwork for the emerging Urban Ashram Foundation — the long-term vision for a more expansive, accessible spiritual home for our NYC community

Your Support Makes This Possible

Your tax-deductible contribution helps sustain these offerings, expands access to the practices that support community well-being, and fuels the continued growth of a spiritual home where practice, connection, and healing can flourish.

Together, we’re building a future rooted in compassion, belonging, and shared purpose.