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Central Park Sunrise Yoga Walking Tour NYC

Combine Brisk Walking and Relaxing Sunrise Yoga for the Ultimate Start to Any Morning in NYC

• • Enjoy a Guided Walk of Central Park
• • Immerse Yourself in The Natural Surroundings
• • Restore Yourself with Yoga for All Levels

Why We Love This Unique Experience

New York City Experience Gifts: Start your day off right with a restorative yoga and walking workout! Don’t worry, you won't be walking through Central Park while in the Downward Facing Dog position; this experience consists of brisk walking sessions, interspersed with interval stops of relaxing yoga. This active-meets-meditative combination will gently wake up your body and mind, helping you prepare for the day ahead. Whether you are visiting Manhattan, or are looking for a unique gift for New York yogis, this Central Park Sunrise Yoga Walking Tour is one of the best ways to start your day. 

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Experience overview:.

Combine brisk walking with restorative yoga practice in the most beautiful setting in all of NYC!

This yoga-inspired workout combines a series of power walks throughout the park’s most serene locations with restorative yoga poses and stretches at each stop. Center your mind and body as the sun rises above the skyline and the world's most exciting city comes to life all around you!

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Activity FAQs

Is this a race? No, Fit Tours are non-competitive sight-running tours. We make stops at many of the most iconic Central Park landmarks along the way and talk about the history of each of them. Our active sightseeing tours will show you Central Park in an up-close and detailed way that’s unlike any other. You’ll quickly learn why we’ve been called “the ultimate NYC fitness experience”!

Can walkers sign-up? Except for the Sunrise Yoga Tour, each of our tours involve a good deal of running, so you’ll need to be able to keep up with the group to hear the guide. Our pace is typically 9-10 min/mi. If that seems too fast for you, another option would be to sign up for one of our private runs (where we run at your pace!) or join the Sunrise Yoga Tour where we combine a good brisk walk with stretching and basic yoga poses.

How long are the tours? Each of our tours last approximately 1 hour. Sometimes we finish 5 or 10 minutes earlier or later, depending on the overall pace of the group.

Can I run with a jogging stroller? Although we’ve never had one, Jogging strollers are welcome. There are two large staircases along the course, but we’re happy to help carry strollers.

How soon do I need to sign-up? The earlier, the better. We will keep the sign up open until 10 hours before the start of the tour. Within 24 hours you have to call to book.

What's the longest distance we run without stopping? There are a couple of legs of the 5K Fun Run that are just under .5 mi.

Do you mail anything to me? No, we do everything online.

Do you offer bag storage? We don’t have bag storage, so come dressed to run! However, our guides wear backpacks and have room to carry small items like keys and phones — just ask during check-in.

How do I now if I signed-up correctly? You will receive an e-mail with a receipt from Fit Tours NYC through our booking company, Fare Harbor, immediately following your registration with details on our meeting spot.

I didn't get a confirmation! There is a confirmation e-mail sent from our booking company, Fare Harbor, immediately following your registration. If you haven’t received a confirmation e-mail then something is wrong and you should call us to confirm asap! They also send you a reminder e-mail 24 hours prior to your tour.

What happens if it rains? Each of our runs is held rain or shine! If conditions are not to your liking, you can re-schedule to any of our other runs that have space available. In the event of dangerous weather (thunderstorms w lightning, extreme heat or cold, etc.) we will cancel the tour and if there aren’t any other tours that fit your schedule, you will receive a full refund.

Where's the best place to park? We strongly suggest you do not drive to the meeting location as Parking extremely difficult to find on the streets of NYC and Parking lots in midtown are extremely expensive. The best options to reach our meeting spots on time are either Taxi, Bus, or Subway. All of our meeting spots are easily accessible by mass transit.

What's your cancellation/refund policy? If you contact Fit Tours NYC via email or phone to cancel your purchased tour at least 24 hours prior to your tour, we will refund your money. If we cancel your tour due to weather, we will refund your purchase if you are unable to participate in another offered tour. If you do not contact us at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled tour to cancel your reservation, a refund will not be provided.

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Meet at the General William T Sherman Monument; 5th Avenue between 59th and 60th Streets. Aim to arrive at least 10 minutes before start time.

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Fit Tours are New York City tours with a fitness twist. Our comprehensive workouts take place in and throughout New York's most beloved attraction, Central Park! Our one hour long tours are perfect for travelers who have limited time due to work or other obligations.

The tours combine exercise with sightseeing and take place in the early morning as well as afternoons and evenings to accommodate your busy schedule. Fit Tours are great for individuals as well as groups. Choose a workout that works best for you and book online or call us today!

Central Park tours with a fitness twist! The ultimate New York fitness experience combines sightseeing with exercise. Our tours are led by Certified Fitness Professionals through courses designed by Licensed New York City Sightseeing Guides. Each tour lasts one hour and is perfect for time pressed travelers. Choose from 5 workouts- Central Park 5K Fun Run, Central Park Core Tour, Sunday Run Day, Sunrise Yoga Walk and Power Hour!

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There’s no shortage of things to do in NYC, but why not have some fit fun as you tour the Big Apple? We offer Central Park tours with a fitness twist! The ultimate New York fitness experience combines sightseeing with exercise. Our fit tours are led by Certified Fitness Professionals through courses designed by Licensed New York City Sightseeing Guides. Each tour lasts one hour and is perfect for time pressed travelers.

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Sunrise Walk & Yoga Class in Central Park

New York City, New York

Get ready to experience the ultimate yoga-inspired tour in NYC's most iconic park! Join us for a powerful walk combined with restorative yoga stretches, all while taking in the breathtaking views of Central Park.

🧘‍♀️ A unique and invigorating yoga-inspired tour in Central Park

🚶‍♀️ A brisk power walk through some of the park's most serene locations

🌅 Breathtaking views of the sun rising above the NYC skyline

😌 Restorative yoga poses and stretches at several picturesque spots throughout the park

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After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Seasonal, April-November: Monday-Saturday 8:00am

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Any restrictions to participate?

• Age : All age groups are welcome.
• Physical limitations : All participants need to be comfortable power walking and performing restorative yoga poses and stretches.
• Experience level: All levels are welcome.

Who can you accommodate for?

• Children : All participants must pay to participate, children included.
• Pets : Sorry, no pets allowed.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration : 1 hour 30 minutes
• What’s included: A guided walking tour through Central Park with stops for restorative yoga and stretching sessions.
• Who will be present : You will have a guide with you at all times; also, other guests may be joining (up to 15 people).
• Spectators : No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a ticket/reservations.
• Photo/ video : You may take your own photos.

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency : Rain or shine, the experience will be running. If conditions are not to your liking, you can reschedule to another run that has space available. In the event of dangerous weather (thunderstorms with lightning, extreme heat or cold, etc.) the provider will cancel the tour and reschedule you.
• Arrival : Plan to arrive 10 minutes in advance.
• Parking : It is strongly suggested not to drive to the meeting location, as parking is extremely difficult to find on the streets of NYC, and parking lots in midtown are extremely expensive. The best options to reach the meeting spots on time are either taxi, bus, or subway. All of the meeting spots are easily accessible by mass transit.
• What to wear: Athletic clothing and good walking shoes
• What to bring: A water bottle
• Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms : There is no bag storage, so come dressed and ready to move! However, the guides wear backpacks and have room to carry small items like keys and phones — just ask during check-in.

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Looking for a unique and invigorating way to stay active in the city that never sleeps? Look no further than our outdoor yoga-inspired tour in Central Park! This experience will have you moving, stretching, and finding your center in the most beautiful setting in all of NYC.

Starting with a brisk power walk through some of the park's most serene locations, you'll feel your heart rate increase and your energy levels rise as the sun rises above the skyline. Along the way, you'll stop at several picturesque spots to practice restorative yoga poses and stretches, led by a knowledgeable and experienced yoga instructor. With the fresh air filling your lungs and the natural beauty of Central Park all around you, you'll feel your stress and worries melting away with each breath.

Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just starting out, this yoga-inspired tour is the perfect way to combine exercise and relaxation while exploring one of NYC's most iconic destinations. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will leave you feeling centered, energized, and inspired.

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I had an amazing time on my Central Park tour with NICK! He really knows his stuff and was a blast to jog around with. Not only did I get to learn new things about the park, but I also got in a good workout. NICK was an awesome guide and made the experience super enjoyable.

I can't recommend this tour enough! It was definitely a highlight of my trip to New York. Our guide was fun and knowledgeable, and the pace was just right - even for someone like me who's usually intimidated by running groups. I felt totally welcome and comfortable throughout the whole tour.

The sunrise yoga and tour of Central Park was truly incredible! I can't stress enough how much you should book this tour. It was a great way to start the day and the guides were amazing!

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Early on Sunday morning about 3 thousand people arrived in one of the largest parks in the capital in order to practice yoga under the guidance of Indian professionals. Despite the fact that the official day of yoga is 21 June, in Russia it was celebrated a few days earlier, on the weekend, so that more people could attend this event.

In addition to experts and enthusiasts, even those who had no extensive knowledge about this unique set of exercises participated in the biggest lesson of the yoga practice.

Before the start of the class, which lasted more than two hours, the audience was shown a video of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In his message to the Russians, he tried to reveal the yoga mission. According to the President of India, the uniqueness of this gift of ancient Indian tradition it is that it disciplines, educates and unites people regardless of their religious or national affiliation.

The asana demonstration was held by the lecturer of the cultural center named after Jawaharlal Nehru and his students.

For a long time yoga did not receive a wide response and support in Russia, but in recent years due to the growing interest in India, the situation has changed.

June 21 was declared the official day of yoga in 2014 after an application was lodged to the UN General Assembly to Narendra Modi. At the time his proposal was supported by 170 countries, including Russia. In the Russian Federation, International Yoga Day is celebrated for the second time. This year, large-scale celebrations were organized in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Tomsk, and a number of other major Russian cities.

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Enjoy an easy bike ride through beautiful Central Park in New York City, admiring top attractions including Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, Belvedere Castle, Cleopatra's Needle and the Sheep Meadow. Learn about the magnificent 843-acre (341-hectare) park from a local guide as you cruise along its gently winding paths. Suitable for all fitness levels, the relaxing ride is an excellent way to cover lots of the park's most famous landmarks in a short span of time.

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Sheep Meadow

Join us for a recharging yoga class on the grass in Central Park!

This yoga class features flowing movements with an emphasis on breathing and healthy pose alignment. Great for those who want an energizing and mindful practice!

Class Season : April to November (weather permitting)

Drop-in Yoga Classes

• Cost : $24 (book using the calendar below)
• Duration : 1 hour
• All Levels Welcome : Variations & options to fit every BODY!
• Yoga Mats : BYO mat, towel, or practice directly on the grass.
• Reservations : Required (book using the calendar below).

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Note : Class packs must be purchased prior to booking your class.

• 3 Class Pack : $54
• 10 Class Pack : $140
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MAP | Meet 15 min before class in front of  Le Pain Quotidien  cafe inside Central Park, on the north side of Sheep Meadow. 

From there we'll walk together to the class location. 

• Please arrive 15 mins early for class
• Bring a mat or towel, or practice directly on the grass
• Class is open to all levels - we offer variations to fit every body

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• Bring water, sunscreen, and something warm for final relaxation
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• Please note any pre-existing physical conditions

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Walking Tour: Kitai Gorod

Kitai Gorod, with its twisting and winding streets, is the oldest section of Moscow outside the Kremlin. The literal translation of Kitai Gorod is "Chinatown," but there has never been a Chinese settlement here. The origin of the word kitai is disputed; it may come from the Tatar word for fortress, but most likely it derives from the Russian word kita, in reference to the bundles of twigs that were used to reinforce the earthen wall that once surrounded the area.

Kitai Gorod begins where Red Square ends. Settlement of this area began in the 12th century, around the time that the fortified city of Moscow was founded on Borovitsky Hill (the site of the present-day Kremlin). By the 14th century Kitai Gorod was a thriving trade district, full of shops and markets. At that time it was surrounded by earthen ramparts, which were replaced in the 16th century by a fortified wall, remnants of which still remain. As Moscow grew, so did Kitai Gorod.

At the time of the Bolshevik Revolution it was the city's most important financial and commercial district, with major banks, warehouses, and trading companies concentrated here. These days the multitude of shops, restaurants, and banks demonstrates the area's reasserted role as an energized commercial center.

A good starting point for your tour is Nikolskaya ulitsa, which begins at the corner opposite the Historical Museum and runs along the north side of GUM. If you are coming from St. Basil's, walk away from St. Basil's toward the Historical Museum alongside GUM. If you are coming from outside of Red Square, get to Nikolskaya by way of Teatralnaya Ploshchad (Theater Square). If you are standing with your back to the Bolshoi on this square, walk straight ahead, cross the street, and enter one of the narrow passageways to the right or left of the Teatralnaya metro station (as you are facing it). Taking a right out of either passageway will bring you to Nikolskaya ulitsa. Go a short way farther to the right, to the cobblestone edge of Red Square, to begin your walk.

Nikolskaya ulitsa, which is named after the Kremlin's Nikolskaya Gate Tower, is one of the oldest streets in Moscow. At the corner with Red Square is the Kazansky Sobor . Leaving the church, take a left to make your way through the teeming crowds of shoppers on Nikolskaya ulitsa to No. 7, the Zaikonospassky Monastyr , the former Slavonic-Greco-Latin Academy now undergoing a slow restoration. Farther down the street, also on the left-hand side, is a once brightly painted white-and-aqua building with an elaborate facade (No. 15). The building was erected in 1810-14 on the site of the 16th-century Pechatny Dvor (Printing Yard), where Russia's first printed book was assembled in 1553. Today the building houses the Moscow Institute of Historical Records and the Moscow Humanitarian University. Cross the street to go down Bogoyavlensky pereulok. Halfway down the block, opposite the entrance to the Ploshchad Revolutsii metro, is the Bogoyavlensky Sobor . Continue down the street to where it intersects with ulitsa Ilinka. Before the 1917 revolution this was Moscow's Wall Street, and it is still lined with the impressive facades of former banks.

On the left-hand corner stands the former Ryabushinsky Bank . As you cross the street, look to your right; ulitsa Ilinka leads directly to the Kremlin's Tower of the Savior. At No. 3 stands the Tserkov Svyatoi Ilii church from which the street takes its name. The church, which dates to 1520, is in disrepair except for its facade. Opposite the church is one of the border streets of the Gostinny Dvor merchant's arcade. Turn left and walk the length of Khrustalny pereulok to reach one of the oldest streets in Moscow, Varvarka ulitsa. The opposite side of the street is lined with quaint old churches and buildings, but the first thing you'll likely notice is the gray bulk of the massive, concrete-and-glass Rossiya, one of Europe's largest and most unattractive hotels.

At the farthest corner of the street, to your right, is the Tserkov Velikomuchenitsy Varvary . Adjacent is the English Court . Next comes the white-stone Tserkov Maksima Blazhennovo . The pointed bell tower situated just before the semicircle sidewalk leading to the upper-level entrance of the Rossiya hotel was once attached to the redbrick Znamensky Sobor on the other side of the sidewalk; with its foundation on the slope below, it is set back from the street. At No. 10 is the Palaty Romanovych v Zaryadye , believed to be the birthplace of Tsar Mikhail Romanov. Before leaving Varvarka ulitsa take note of the last church, the blue Tserkov Georgiya na Pskovskoy Gorke at No. 12.

If you stand to the left of the church (on the walkway leading to the Rossiya hotel) you can glimpse a remnant of Kitai Gorod's 16th-century brick fortification wall. It is to your left, opposite the hotel's eastern facade. Cross to the other side of Varvarka ulitsa and walk a short hop past the final church. Make a right and climb up the narrow Ipatevsky pereulok, which leads to several government and administrative buildings. At the top of the incline to the right is one of Moscow's best-preserved 17th-century churches, the Tserkov Troitsy v Nikitnikach .

Continue down the lane to the right of the church to reach Novaya Ploshchad, or New Square, which is more like a boulevard than a square. To your right, at the far bottom of the hill, Slavyanskaya Ploshchad opens up. At the bottom of the hill is the redbrick Tserkov Vsekh Svyatykh na Kulishkakh . From Novaya Ploshchad stroll for a long block or two past the government buildings, where the Central Committee of the Communist Party once sat. Now these buildings house the Duma of the Moscow Region. Soon you will come to the beginning of a busy intersection. To your right, in the median strip that divides Novaya Ploshchad, is a park that holds the Plevna Memorial, an octagonal, towerlike monument commemorating the Russian soldiers who fell in the Battle of Plevna in the Russo-Turkish War (1878). Keep walking up the street on the left side to go to the Muzey Istorii Goroda Moskvy , a small museum on Moscow's history.

Note the building on the opposite side of the street that takes up the entire block. This is the Politekhnichesky Muzey , a museum of science and technology. Directly north of this museum is yet another museum, Muzey Mayakovskovo , which includes a re-creation of the study of the great revolutionary poet. A short distance from here, Novaya Ploshchad intersects with the circular Lubyanskaya Ploshchad , where you can behold the Lubyanka Prison and the former KGB headquarters, which now house the FSB -- the New Russia's federal security service. On the west side of the square is Detsky Mir, a large department store that used to specialize in toys but now carries all sorts of items.

Walk past Lubyanskaya Ploshchad to the west side, down to where it converges with the broad street of Teatralny proyezd, Moscow's most elite shopping street. On a side street to your right stands the ornate and luxurious Savoy hotel (3 Rozhdestvenka ulitsa), which, like the nearby Metropol hotel, was built in connection with the celebrations in the early 20th century honoring 300 years of the Romanov dynasty. On the left-hand side of the street you will pass a statue of Ivan Fyodorov, the printer who produced Russia's first book at the old Printing Yard on Nikolskaya ulitsa. The arched gateway just to the right of the statue links Teatralny proyezd with Nikolskaya ulitsa, the street on which you started the tour. Teatralny proyezd leads into Teatralnaya Ploshchad, site of three of Moscow's most important theaters.

Taking up the block on the southeast corner, the first building you will encounter to your left as you approach Teatralnaya Ploshchad is the Metropol , an art nouveau hotel. Reaching the square, you will see at the center a large monument to Karl Marx, carved on the spot from a 200-ton block of granite and unveiled in 1961. Across the boulevard stands the Bolshoi Theater , flanked on the left, on the corner farthest away from you, by the Central Children's Theater, and, to the right, by the Maly Theater . Turn left at the corner of the Metropol, and walk by the park and the hotel's main entrance. The large redbrick wall ahead is the other surviving remnant of the 16th-century fortification wall that once surrounded Kitai Gorod.

The wall has been heavily rebuilt, and a new tower has been added. Inside the tower are a couple of restaurants and bars. When you reach the Teatralnaya/Ploshchad Revolutsii metro station, take a moment to admire the exterior of the massive redbrick building on the corner -- the Muzey V. I. Lenina . If you still have some time but not much energy, consider hopping on Trolleybus 2, which can be caught at the bus stop opposite the Bolshoi Theater. The trolley ride takes about 45 minutes and makes a loop passing by Lubyanskaya Ploshchad, Ploshchad Pobedi (Victory Square -- note the obelisk topped by an angel), the Borodino Battle Panorama (in a circular blue pavilion), Kievsky vokzal (train station), the Novy Arbat, and Alexander Garden, before returning to Teatralnaya Ploshchad. You can purchase a ticket for 10R from the driver. Try to have exact change. Make sure to punch the ticket on board the bus.

Taken at a leisurely pace, with stops at least to glance at the interiors of the many churches along the route, this walk should take about five hours. If you intend to take a quick look at the exhibits in the museums along the way, you'll need an entire day. Both the Politekhnichesky Muzey and the Muzey Istorii Goroda Moskvy are worth coming back to for a more leisurely look at their holdings.

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