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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
August 14, 2026
Restorative Yoga
Unwind from your week with a restorative “nappy hour!” Centered around restful, restorative poses, this body-inclusive, all-levels Hatha yoga class also weaves in breathwork, gentle joints and glands movements, and mindful stretching to support mobility and nervous system regulation.
August 16, 2026
Peace Walk at Silo City
Peace in the world starts with peace in the individual. Join us for a contemplative morning peace walk in the River Hill labyrinth at Silo City. The winding path of the labyrinth, shaped by pollinator plants, is designed to clarify the mind and to shift perspective.
August 29, 2026
Ayurveda Mini Retreat
Our time together will include a gentle, all-levels yoga practice, guidance on foods that support digestive wellness during the seasonal transition, practical self-care techniques, and dedicated time for reflection and journaling to help you move into the new season feeling balanced and renewed.
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.