Presented by The Giving Back Foundation
in collaboration with The Mayor's Office of Sports,
Wellness and Recreation in Central Park.
DATE:
Saturday, June 21, 2025
9:30am Arrival - 10:30am Start - 5:30pm End
SUMMER SOLSTICE
LOCATION:
Central Park, Rumsey Playfield
Enter at 69th Street & 5th Avenue
FREE ADMISSION & VEGETARIAN LUNCH FOR ALL!
ALL ATTENDEES MUST REGISTER
DJ Rekha
Daybreaker
Madame Gandhi
London DJ + Producer
Award-Winning Artist
Integral Yoga
Miriam Belov
Aura Chakra Cleanser
Bhushan Ji Deodar
Of The Art Of Living
Inga Benson
The Day's Events
MORNING PROGRAM
• 9:30 AM
Gate Opens for Admission and Yoga Mat seating
Morning Tea
• 10:30 AM
Music by DJ Rekha
• 10:45 AM
Light Yoga, led by integral yoga teacher Inga Benson
• 11:30 AM
Group Meditation, led by Madame Gandhi
• 12:30 PM
Aura chakra healing, led by Miriam Belov
• 1:00 PM
Free vegetarian lunch- Music by DJ Rekha
AFTERNOON PROGRAM
• 1:30 PM
Astrological predictions, led by celebrity astrologer Darryl Gaines
• 2:00 PM
Spiritual conversation: How to Deal with Anxiety and Stress, led by Bhushan Ji Deodhar of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living
• 3:30 PM
Live Performance by Madame Gandhi
• 4:15 PM
Surprise Guest Speaker
• 4:30 PM
Daybreaker group closes out the day with Dance, Energy, Intention & Joy! Filled with love ❤️
• 5:30 PM
Program ends––Namaste!
Darryl Gaines
Celebrity Astrologer
Global Dance Group
About This Event
UPLIFTNY25 is a day of spirituality and mental wellness, bringing together over 5,000 participants from across the New York metro area for yoga, meditation, inspiring talks, and joyful music!
Admission and lunch are FREE for all registered participants.
This event serves as a powerful catalyst for mental well-being, community connection, and holistic transformation.
ALL ATTENDEES MUST REGISTER
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
EMPIRE EVENTS GROUP
THE GIVING BACK FOUNDATION
FAQ'S
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT UPLIFTNY25
How do I register for the event?
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Registration for UPLIFTNY25 is open CLICK HERE
Where and when should I arrive?
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Your check-in information will be emailed to you prior to the event. To get to the Rumsey Playfield, located near the 69th Street and 5th Avenue entrance to Central Park. There will be a designated check-in area for you to check-in starting at 9:30.
How long will the event run?
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The event starts at 10am and ends at 5:30pm.
What happens if it rains?
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This event is rain or shine.
Will there be a live stream of this event?
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Yes, UPLIFTNY25 will be streamed live on Youtube from this page.
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A link will be available on this site a few days prior to the vent.
Can I bring my pet?
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Sorry, no pets are allowed into the event. Exception for service dogs.
Is smoking permitted at the event?
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No, all of Central Park is smoke free.
Are there public restrooms?
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Plenty of porta pottys will be on location. All are equipped with hand sanitisers and there are wash stations on site.
Do I need to bring a yoga mat? Do I need to bring my own water?
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Free yoga mats will be provided to the first 2,500 attendees at check in. We will be offering water at the event, but we still recommend you bring your own bottle.
How do I get there?
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Here is a map to the location. We recommend entering at Central Park from the 69th Street entrance at 5th Avenue. You can't miss it!
What does the event cost? Will there be food served?
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This is a free event! There will be a vegetarian lunch served free for all registered attendees after the morning session.
Who makes this event possible?
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The Giving Back Foundation, founded by philanthropist Meera Gandhi, has supported numerous initiatives for women and children's causes in New York, London, India, and beyond.
Are there lockers?
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There are no lockers or storage spaces available at Rumsey Playfield or within Central Park.
Will there be music or live entertainment?
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Absolutely! Both DJ and Live music sets will set the vibe throughout the day.
Can I take photos or videos?
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Yes, we encourage it! And don’t forget to tag us @UPLIFTNY25 and use #UPLIFTNY25 so we can share your moments.
Can beginners participate?
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100%! All sessions are beginner-friendly and open to all levels.
Can kids attend?
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Yes. This is a family event. Any kids under 13 years old, must be accompanied by an adult over 18 years old.
The Giving Back Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by Meera Gandhi, a philanthropist, humanitarian, global influencer, and author of “3-Tips: The Essentials for Peace, Joy, and Success.”
The activities of The Giving Back Foundation have spanned over a quarter of a century. The foundation is committed to uplifting communities and lives through education, positive messaging, and mental health and wellness initiatives for women and children's causes, in New York, London, India, Turkey, and Hong Kong.
The foundation has built relationships with global change-makers like Deepak Chopra, Cherie and Tony Blair, Hillary Clinton, Sadhguru, Phylicia Rashad, Kerry Kennedy, David Furnish & Elton John,
and more.
The urgent need for mental peace has inspired the creation of UPLIFTNY25, and we
know this will be a transformative day for many New Yorkers and beyond!
MEERA & PRINCE EDWARD
MEERA & HILLARY CLINTON
MEERA & ELTON JOHN
MEERA & DEEPAK CHOPRA
Donate + Support
Your Tax-Deductible donation will help our foundation, and create more FREE events like UPLIFTNY25 in the future! Donate today, and be part of the ever-growing family of Mental Health & Wellness initiatives for all people across the five burroughs, and women and children across the globe!
