named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Children’s Mindfulness Program
Curriculum-based mindfulness and yoga instruction for children, developed by Executive Director Amy Davis, focusing on attention, sensory awareness, and emotional regulation.
Spanish-English Bilingual Yoga and Meditation
Classes taught in both Spanish and English by bilingual instructors including Rosana Rodriguez and Patricia Maldonado, aimed at increasing accessibility for the LatinX community.
Tai Chi Chuan Instruction
Classes in T’ai Chi Chuan taught by George Kormendi, drawing from decades of study in the lineage of Professor Patrick Watson and Master Cheng Man-Ch’ing.
Trauma-Informed Yoga
Yoga classes designed for healing and accessibility, offered by Rosana Rodriguez and Shawna Emerick, with a focus on marginalized communities and individuals with PTSD.
Yoga Teacher Training
Program led by Masako Miyakawa and other instructors offering 200- and 300-hour teacher training in yoga, with specializations in prenatal, restorative, and trauma-informed yoga.
Zen Meditation Practice
Regular meditation sessions in the Soto Zen tradition led by Dylan Taisen Stein, incorporating shikantaza and koan study for practitioners of all backgrounds.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 4 activities
- Deliver holistic wellness services including Reiki and sound healingProvides Reiki, yoga, and sound healing services designed to enhance well-being and self-connection for participants.
- Offer meditation, yoga, and mindfulness classes for adults and childrenProvides regular meditation and yoga classes, including specialized offerings such as Pre/Postnatal yoga, Restorative yoga, and the "Just Sitting" meditation program. Classes emphasize yoga as a holistic practice and are designed to be clear, accessible, and rewarding for participants. The organization also offers an all-day adult yoga membership with access to weekday classes.
- Offer year-long guided meditation programProvides a year-long program of audio-guided meditation to support ongoing practice and engagement.
- Provide yoga teacher training with hands-on teaching experienceOffers a Kausala Yoga Teacher Training program that combines academic instruction with practical teaching experience, including designing and teaching a one-hour class as part of completion. The program limits class size to 10 students for individualized attention and supports graduates by offering opportunities to teach donation-based community classes.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Maintain retail space supporting meditation and yoga practiceOperates a retail space selling books and products that support yoga and meditation, as part of its community and religious center functions.
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Trauma-Informed Yoga and Mindfulness Programs 1 activity
- Offer financial access programs for yoga and meditationProvides need-based scholarships and operates a work-exchange program that allows community members to support studio operations in return for unlimited weekly yoga classes, increasing access for individuals with limited income.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Operate children’s programs integrating mindfulness, art, and playRuns structured children's programming that includes mindfulness practices, art, scientific exploration, play, and outdoor activities. Offers extended day care until 6 p.m. and organizes a summer program for children in small groups, with need-based scholarships available. The curriculum is developed using expertise in mindfulness, art therapy, and developmental education.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$95K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$95K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$115K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$7K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$-9K
Cash$10K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$-10K
Liquid reserves1.0 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +4.0%
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Amy Partner — Contact person for scholarship inquiries related to the yoga teacher training program.
- Bank Street College of Education Partner — Source of educational philosophy and curriculum development influence for children's programming.
- Camp Connectors Partner — Partner organization listing HMY Kids Summer Program.
- Columbia Teacher’s College Partner — Source of training in children's writing workshops used in curriculum development.
- Interdependence Project Partner — Provider of mindfulness teaching certification used in program development.
- New York School of Tai Chi Chuan Partner — George Kormendi, a Tai Chi instructor at Heights Meditation & Yoga, teaches through the New York School of Tai Chi Chuan, an affiliate of the T'ai Chi Foundation.
- T'ai Chi Foundation Network — The New York School of Tai Chi Chuan is an affiliate of the T'ai Chi Foundation
- The New School for Social Research Partner — Provider of art therapy certification used in program development.
- The New York School of Tai Chi Chuan Partner — George Kormendi teaches Tai Chi Chuan through The New York School of Tai Chi Chuan, an affiliate of the T'ai Chi Foundation
- Three and a Half Acres Yoga Partner — Shawna Emerick, an instructor at Heights Meditation & Yoga, serves on the executive board of Three and a Half Acres Yoga, which delivers trauma-informed yoga to underserved communities.
- Yoga Alliance Government — Registered E-500 & RPYT (registered prenatal yoga teacher) with Yoga Alliance
- Yogi Beans Partner — Carolina Lindoff is a certified kids yoga teacher through Yogi Beans and teaches children's yoga under this affiliation
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Contemplative Practice for Personal and Communal Awarenessmethodology: contemplative-practiceBy integrating Buddhist meditation, study, and yoga within a religious framework, the organization cultivates personal and communal awareness, fostering deeper self-understanding and collective mindfulness because contemplative practices are believed to transform individual consciousness and, by extension, community dynamics.
- Experiential and Student-Centered Learning in Teacher Developmentmethodology: experiential-learningBy grounding yoga teacher training in personal experience, reflective practice, and student-centered pedagogy, the organization develops authentic, well-rounded instructors because direct engagement and personalized learning foster deeper integration of knowledge than didactic instruction alone.
- Holistic Yoga as Integrated Mind-Body-Spirit Practicemethodology: holistic-yoga-practiceBy teaching yoga as a unified practice of mind, body, and spirit—rather than as physical exercise alone—the organization supports transformative personal development because integrative practices address root causes of disconnection and stress.
- Inclusive, Trauma-Informed Practice to Foster Belonging and Reduce Inequitymethodology: trauma-informed_spaceBy adapting yoga and meditation practices to be trauma-informed, accessible, and inclusive across physical conditions, socioeconomic backgrounds, and language needs, the organization fosters dignity, safety, and belonging because such environments reduce barriers to participation and counteract social conditioning that isolates vulnerable individuals.
- Mind-Body Connection as Foundation for Wellbeingmethodology: mind-body_connectionBy strengthening the mind-body connection through meditation and yoga, the organization improves individual health and emotional regulation because embodied awareness is seen as essential to holistic wellbeing.