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Inner Peace Through Yoga and Meditation
Our mission is to enhance health, self-awareness, and spiritual well-being through yoga practice and teachings. Our programs are open to everyone, with no membership required to join our classes.
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We offer classes, workshops, and events year-round. We’re involved in community outreach, giving presentations at businesses, schools, health fairs, and employee assistance programs. We also support local charitable initiatives.
Yoga & Meditation
in Buffalo, N.Y.
The Himalayan Institute of Buffalo is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1974. Our aim is to promote health, self-awareness, and spiritual well-being through the practice and teachings of yoga.
Upcoming Events
Friday, September 25, 2026
Sadhana Circle: Life as a Teacher
Life itself is its own teacher — through our experiences, relationships, emotions, desires, and intentions. Our spiritual Tradition offers wisdom and guidance to help make sense of it all. Join us for an evening of shared reflection as we explore together in a space of openness and support.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Celebration of Life -
In Remembrance of Rolf Sovik, PsyD
Please join us as we gather to remember Rolf Sovik - beloved teacher, friend, and longtime co-director of the Himalayan Institute of Buffalo. We’ll share stories, honor his legacy, and hold a special dedication for the newly renovated Sovik Memorial Library, in memory of Rolf and Mary Gail’s shared devotion to the Tradition’s vast wisdom and teachings.
Mondays October 26th - December 14th; 6-8pm
Vishoka Meditation Course
Learn the entire system of Vishoka Meditation step-by-step through in-depth lectures and practicums, with a focus on understanding and gaining experiential proficiency in a precise set of meditative techniques designed to unite mind and breath and turn them inward.
Yoga is for Every Body
The Himalayan Institute's mission statement invites all who seek their full potential to join us. With this inclusive outlook, we welcome everyone - regardless of race, religion, sexual or gender identity. We believe people's capacities grow when they seek to learn. They are more fulfilled when in service to the world. They thrive when living in a diverse community. Our students, teachers, and volunteers live, serve, and engage each other with mutual respect, as we grow and find our strength together.
Mission Driven, Community Supported
We operate by the spiritual and financial support of extraordinary individuals like yourself. Your financial contributions and consistent monthly support make our mission possible.