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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
January 3, 2026
Yoga’s Super Power
FULL DAY RETREAT at HIB: Working with the Embodied Mind and the Mindful Body
The rapidly changing outer world can be a challenge to our sense of direction and stability. Yoga practice can help. Join Sandy for a day-long exploration of three sources of inner guidance, protection, and courage
Special Guest Teacher, Sandra Anderson, will be visiting from our headquarters in Honesdale, PA. Space is limited, register now!
January 2, 2026
The Wisdom of the Body
Join Sandy to practice inner listening and bring awareness to the intelligence that operates below the level of outer-directed awareness and the narrative mind. Take a step forward on the path to clarity and fulfilment as you begin the New Year.
Special Guest Teacher, Sandra Anderson, will be visiting from our headquarters in Honesdale, PA. Space is limited, register now!
December 20, 2025
Early Winter Walk
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season, join us for a winter solstice walk and meditation at Beaver Island State Park. We will sit along the Niagara River for Meditation. Please bring a blanket to sit on and your binoculars, if you have them, to catch the wildlife in action!
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.