Wellness at the Garden: Rooted in Nature with UrbanYoga Foundation

Urban Yoga Foundation is a community-centered wellness organization offering mindfulness, movement, breathwork, nature-based practices, and healing. Through The People’s Practice, it supports schools, workplaces, educators, and communities with accessible programs that promote whole-person well-being.

Founded by Ghylian Bell, the organization creates inclusive spaces that build resilience, connection, and collective healing. The UYF staff are some of the best wellness educators and stewards of the communities they serve with years of experience in their fields.

IG: urbanyogafoundation_ thepeoplespractice_

*Not yet a Member? Membership gives you discounts on select programs, year-round FREE garden admission and gift shop purchases, parking passes and discounts, reciprocal admissions benefits at over 300 gardens, and more. To become a Member and start enjoying all the benefits, click here: http://queensbotanical.org/membership 

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO 

HEALTH & SAFETY 

Reference current health & safety guidelines, found on our website: https://queensbotanical.org/know-before-you-go 

REFUND POLICY 

Tickets are non-refundable, except in the event of a cancellation by the organizer. 

CANCELLATIONS 

In the case that the event is cancelled, you will be notified via email and refunded. 

COMMUNICATIONS 

By purchasing tickets and attending QBG events, you hereby opt in to receiving communications from the Garden. You may receive updates about future QBG events and news through the addresses you provide. If you do not wish to receive future communication, simply click the “unsubscribe” button at the bottom of an email or write to info@queensbotanical.org. 

GARDEN ETIQUETTE 

QBG staff strives to provide a place of peace, beauty, and safety for the quiet enjoyment of our visitors. QBG is a living museum, a collection of gardens for the study, culture, exhibition, and display of plants. We encourage our visitors to explore, enjoy, and be respectful of our plant collections and to be considerate of fellow guests as well. For more guidelines on garden etiquette: https://queensbotanical.org/etiquette 

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY 

Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) occasionally photographs or films visitors and activities on site to support our mission in promotional media and materials, including print, online, broadcast, and social media. By attending this event, you grant permission to QBG use your likeness in perpetuity, in all forms of print and digital media used to promote, publicize, or advertise the Garden, its activities, and programs. If you do not give QBG permission to take and use your image, you must notify an event organizer or staff when you arrive for this event. QBG is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. 

GETTING TO QBG 

By public transportation, take the number 7 subway line to Main Street, the Long Island Rail Road (Port Washington line) to Main Street/Flushing, or the Q44-SBS or Q20 bus. 

For driving directions and more information: https://queensbotanical.org/directions 

PARKING 

Parking is available year-round during Garden open hours at the Parking Garden, located at 42-80 Crommelin Street, Flushing, NY 11355. For more information: https://queensbotanical.org/directions 

ABOUT QBG 

QBG is an urban oasis where people, plants and cultures are celebrated through inspiring gardens, innovative educational programs and real-world applications of environmental stewardship. QBG is located on property owned by the City of New York, and its operation is made possible in part by public funds provided through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Queens Borough President, the New York City Council, State elected officials, the New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, along with corporate, foundation, and individual supporters. For more information, visit www.queensbotanical.org or call (718) 886-3800.