New York City · Opening 2026
Brain-Wellness Connection for Adults 79–99
A community built around the science of how the brain ages — and what keeps it sharp, balanced, and joyful. Come to move. Come to think. Come to belong.
"Finally — somewhere worth getting dressed for." — Sandra, member
Your Day at Braygen
Braygen is built around one simple idea — you should have somewhere to be every day. Somewhere that knows you, challenges you, and makes you glad you came.
Whether you want to take a class, sit with a book and a cup of tea, join a discussion on the morning news, or just be around people who are good company — Braygen is that place.
Come for an hour. Stay all day. There's always something worth staying for.
A boxing class that feels nothing like a gym
BABS gets your body moving and your mind sharp — then stays with you all day.
Coffee and the front page
Join our From the Front Pages discussion — current events, big ideas, good company.
A yoga class, then a good book
Settle into the Living Room & Café with whatever you're reading. No one will rush you.
Live music and mocktails
Three evenings a week we come alive — music, comedy, readings, and light bites.
I can wake up and decide if I'm in the mood. I love the flexible drop-in feeling — having a place to go where I feel relevant. I loved doing the boxing class and then sitting over tea discussing world events. As I get older, I'm tired of always needing appointments to fill my day.
— Rosie · NYC · 2026
Our Classes
Everything at Braygen was built from the ground up for adults 79–99. Not scaled down. Not watered down. Built from the ground up, just for you.
Every class is grounded in neuroscience — designed by physicians who understand how the brain ages and what actually keeps it sharp, balanced, and connected. Your brain is as worth training as your body.
Join a ClassBRAYGEN
The Signature Class
Movement, music, and mindfulness in one 45-minute class. The one that started it all.
BABS
Boxing for Agility, Balance & Strength
Dynamic boxing drills that improve coordination and balance. Surprisingly joyful.
YOGI & FLO
Restorative Yoga & Tai Chi
Gentle, grounding, and deeply good for your body and nervous system.
MOMO
Movement to Movie Tunes
Functional movement set to music you love. Great for memory, mood, and smiling.
BEATZ & BREATH
Drums & Meditation
Rhythm and breathwork that calm the mind and build resilience. A class that stays with you all week.
The Braygen Living Room & Café
Classes are just the beginning. The Living Room & Café is open all day — a warm, unhurried space where you can read, talk, learn, debate, or simply be.
Every Day
From the Front Pages
Group discussions on current events and big ideas — lively, thoughtful, never dull.
Library & Book Circle
Reading groups, writing sessions, and the Writer's Block meetup for aspiring authors.
Academic Courses & Workshops
Classes on everything from history to technology, taught by people who love their subjects.
Food, Beverage & Tea
A full café menu all day. Stay as long as you like. There's no rush here.
Braygen @ Night
Three evenings a week
When the lights go low, the energy goes up
Live Music
Intimate performances from local musicians — the kind that make a room feel like home.
Readings & Comedy
Literary readings and stand-up nights that make you think and laugh in equal measure.
Mocktails & Light Bites
Full café menu through the evening. Every reason to stay. No reason to rush home.
"A place that remembers your name."
For Families
If you're looking for something meaningful for a parent or loved one — not just a way to fill the day but a place where they'll genuinely flourish — Braygen was built with you in mind too.
We know how much it means to know that someone you love has somewhere to be, people who know them, and things that make them feel alive.
Come in for a tour. Bring them along. We'd love to meet you both.
A real community, not just a program
Members get to know each other. Staff learn your name on day one. It feels like belonging, because it is.
Built on neuroscience
Every class is designed to support brain health, balance, and physical wellbeing — founded by a physician and neuroscientist.
Flexible — no long commitments
Drop-in, monthly, or premium — members choose how they engage. No pressure, no contracts.
Something to look forward to
The best thing we hear from families is that their loved one now has a reason to get up and get dressed. That's what Braygen is for.
Membership
Choose what works for you. Drop in when you feel like it, or make Braygen your daily home. There's a membership for every kind of member.
Drop-In Class
$28
per visit
Try a class whenever you feel like it. No commitment, no sign-up.
Living Room & Café
$18
per visit
Drop in, stay all day. Full café access and all community programming.
Monthly Living Room
$120
/ month
Unlimited café and community access, every day of the month.
Monthly Unlimited
$180
/ month
All classes, café, and community. Everything Braygen has to offer.
Braygen Premium
$300
/ month
Everything in Unlimited plus 10 guest passes — bring a friend, bring family.
Not sure which is right for you? Come in for a visit and we'll figure it out together.
The Person Behind Braygen
Founder & CEO, Braygen
Dr. Taragin is a physician and neuroscientist who has spent her career studying how the brain ages — and what we can do to protect it. She founded Braygen out of a deep personal conviction that the years after 79 can be the most fulfilling of a life, if the right support exists.
Braygen is the space she wished existed. She built it instead.
Aging is not a problem to be managed. It is a chapter of life that deserves the same energy, intention, and investment as any other. Braygen exists because that chapter deserves better.
— Dr. Michelle Taragin, Founder
Come Find Us
Braygen is opening in New York City in 2026. Leave us your email and we'll be in touch — including how to come in for a visit before we open.