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About 1,200 New Yorkers Join Bryant Park Yoga to Shake Off Mercury Retrograde

Instructor Jo Murdock framed the moment as a reflective reset using breathwork to release tension.

Overview

  • Roughly 1,200 people gathered on Aug. 27 for a free outdoor class on the Bryant Park lawn.
  • Yogi Jo Murdock led the session, guiding breathwork, grounding poses and mindful movement to “release bad energy.”
  • Attendees described brain fog, anxiety, forgetfulness, binge behaviors and minor injuries during the July 17–Aug. 11 phase.
  • Murdock said blaming the period for every mishap has become a stereotype, calling it a time for reflection and a reset.
  • Reports recapped popular beliefs about miscommunications and tech glitches, with some noting an astrological shadow through Aug. 25.