Do Not Disturb: Phone-Free Yoga on the Tall Ship
Join us for a phone-free yoga and social experience aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree at South Street Seaport Museum. Built in Southampton, England, this ship is one of the last surviving iron-hulled sailing ships in the world.
In her 24-years as a cargo ship, Wavertree circumnavigated the globe at least three times. For this event, we're trading cargo for calm by bringing movement and stillness to the main deck. While this remarkable ship was once loaded with grain, jute, and lumber, she is now welcoming yoga mats and peaceful practice.
Designed to create space for both connection and intentional movement, Do Not Disturb offers a chance to notice how technology shapes your attention and habits, be more present in your body, and invest that attention back into real relationships.
What to Expect
A thoughtfully paced, phone-free morning that combines social connection with a guided yoga vinyasa practice, held on the deck of the South Street Seaport Museum's 1885 tall ship Wavertree, a National Register-listed vessel with the Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge as your backdrop.
Led by Instructor Zak Risinger, movements simultaneously strengthen and build flexibility without taxing the body, while focusing deeply on your breath.
Before and after class, enjoy undistracted quality time with others while grazing on curated snacks and drinks from a handful of awesome wellness brands.
All levels are welcome. Options are offered throughout, and no prior yoga experience is required.
Upon Arrival
You will check your phone with us for safekeeping. From there, your only job is to move, breather, and be present. Come as you are, settle in, and take your time. Access to Wavertree involves climbing a few stairs, walking up an angled gangway, and descending a few stairs onto the deck.
Who's Invited
Anyone interested in slowing down, moving their body, and meeting thoughtful people in a relaxed, grounded setting. Come solo or with friends. Many people attend our events on their own.
Event Schedule
10:00 - 10:30AM — Arrival, phone check-in, and socializing
10:30 – 11:30 AM — Guided phone-free yoga practice
11:30 - 12:15 PM — More socializing, drinks snacks etc.
Staying in Touch After
We will send a follow-up email with attendee contacts and content, so you can stay fully present during the experience and carry your new friendships outside the room.
About Kanso:
Kanso creates phone-free experiences and everyday goods for intentional living.
Guests often leave our experiences feeling happier, lighter, and more energized, with at least one new friend that they're excited to spend more time with.
About the Instructor:
Zak took his first hot yoga class in 2012 and was hooked. He ditched the gym, swimming, and running and made yoga his primary source of fitness. Zak believes that yoga should be challenging, fun, and accessible to everyone. By utilizing inventive sequencing and exercises, he pushes his students to go to their personal edge, build strength and flexibility that they never knew they had, and hopefully smile at least once, if not more, during class.
He has taught extensively in Oregon, Connecticut, and New York City. Zak has been a certified yoga instructor since 2017 and was a senior teacher at bodenyc, the oldest hot yoga studio on the east coast. Currently, you might find him teaching at Hot Yoga Chelsea, leading concierge yoga classes at luxury buildings throughout Manhattan, or aboard the tall ship Wavertree at the South Street Seaport Museum.
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Refund Policy:
Since spots are limited, we don't offer refunds.