Someone once told me that wherever you are on New Year’s Eve is a reflection of how the year ahead will follow. Superstitious or not, it’s a good excuse to choose your celebrations consciously. That way, if you’re planning on bathing in a magnum or Vueve, at least it’s a choice. For other options, here’s a taste of NYC’s offerings for ringing in 2008 sober and still and with a yogic openness to the changes to come.

Where: Jivamukti Yoga, 841 Broadway, 2nd floor
When: December 31, 9pm to 12 am
What: Sit in “mauna,” yogic silence, till midnight with Sharon Gannon, David Life, and fellow yogis, and then chant like crazy in a kirtan with the band Lokah. Snack out on chai and vegan treats.
How Much: Free!
More Info/Sign-Up: www.jivamuktiyoga.com

Where: Laughing Lotus, 59 W. 19th St., 3rd Floor
When: December 31, 10 pm - 12 am
What: Midnight Yoga with Kate. A class set to live music, with prompting to inspire your vision for the year ahead.
How Much: $20
More Info/Sign-Up: Reservations required. 212-355–1600 or laughinglotus.com.

Where: Golden Bridge Yoga, 253 Centre Street
When: December 31, 10 am - 11:30 am and/or Januray 1st, 4pm - 5:30 pm
What: Kundalini Yoga with tea and cookies to "let go of the past and bring in the new year filled with focused energy, renewed potential and hope for a peaceful and harmonious 2008."
How Much: $18 per class
More Info/Sign-Up: goldenbridgeyoganyc.com.

Where: Om Yoga, 826 Broadway, 6th Floor
When: December 31, 5:30 - 8 pm
What: Class with Cyndi Lee, surrounded by candlelight, set to the new OM yoga mix CD. Post-class treats. For all levels. “You can come and detoxify before you toxify! Or use this class as a reminder of the in-between.”
How Much: $40
More Info/Sign-Up: omyoga.com

Where: Hot Nude Yoga
When: December 31, 9:30 pm - 1:00 am
What: If you’re male, gay, yogic, and not at all shy, this could be the place to be. Mingling begins at 9:30, class starts at 10.
How Much: $40
More Info/Sign-Up:hotnudeyoga.com

Where: Dharma Mittra
When: Events throughout the day—and the next. Check site for details.
What: December 31st will kick off with an afternoon meditation for world peace, and there’s a 6:30 New Year’s class with Dharma. January 1st is the Annual All-Day Chant of 108 Hanuman Chalisas, a free chantathon event.
How Much: Prices vary.
More Info/Sign-Up: dharmittrayogacenter.com

Where: East West Yoga
When: January 1st, 12pm – 4pm
What: A yoga workshop with Sadie Nardini and Ariel Towne “to clear yourself on all levels, and realign yourself to your highest intentions.” After yoga class, there will be a lunch break, then Feng Shui expert and lifecoach Ariel will help you clarify what you really want for the year ahead.
How Much: $65 in advance, or $75 at the door. Yoga class can be taken seperately for $25, or Shui workshop only for $50.
More Info/Sign-Up: eastwestnyc.com