Buddhism

Buddhism

Buddhism is a path of human evolution towards the state of Enlightened consciousness. Enlightenment (samyak-sambodhi) is beyond secular and divine, time and space, thought and words.

The path towards Enlightenment needs to be an expression of who we actually are, not just a grand-sounding idea. With this in mind, the London Buddhist Centre teaches Buddhism in a pragmatic way: one that is clear about the obstacles that confront us, but optimistic about our capacity to change.

We recommend:

  • Attend an Introduction to Buddhism & Meditation course to learn the basics.
  • Attend a residential retreat to live a complete Buddhist life, if only for a weekend or a week.
  • Join a regular discussion group to explore Buddhism in depth.

Take the next step by volunteering at the LBC

Send us an email with your skills and preferences to get involved today!

volunteering@lbc.org.uk

Weekly Schedule

Daytime Classes

Daytime Buddhism & Meditation | Wednesday | 10.30–12.30pm

Morning Meditation | Saturday | 10.30am–12.15pm

Evening Classes

Dharma Night | Monday | 7.15–9.30pm

Meditation & In Conversation | Thursday | 7.15–9.15pm

Story-telling and Ritual | Friday | 7.15–9.30pm

Upcoming Events

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15 Sep
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Finding the Root of Suffering

Finding the Root of Suffering

These evening sessions are often the highlight of the Urban Retreat. Come to meditate and hear a talk on finding the root of suffering, the second of this year's keynote talks.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person and online.
More info
Urban Retreat
Tuesdays
Buddhism
Meditation
Online
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16
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16 Sep
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10:35 am
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12:30 pm
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Daytime Buddhism & Meditation Class

Daytime Buddhism & Meditation Class

Essential Buddhism

In this series, we will be exploring the essential teachings of Buddhism. We will do this by way of talks, discussion and workshops looking at the Three Jewels – Buddha, Dharma, Sangha – and seeing how these can guide us in our lives today.
In person and online.
More info
Buddhism
Meditation
Wednesdays
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Families & Children
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16 Sep
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10:45 am
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Daytime Buddhism & Meditation Class

Daytime Buddhism & Meditation Class

Join in for our regular daytime weekly class of Dharma teaching and meditation, this week as part of the Urban Retreat. In person at the LBC and live on Zoom.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person and online.
More info
Urban Retreat
Wednesdays
Buddhism
Meditation
Online
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16
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16 Sep
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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Mantra Chanting

Mantra Chanting

Here's a chance to chant a few different Buddhist mantras in a group as a way to going deeper in one's experience.
Free (suggested donation £7).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Wednesdays
Buddhism
Recurring/Weekly
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16
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16 Sep
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5:30 pm
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Sep

Mantra Chanting

Mantra Chanting

Here's a chance to chant a few different Buddhist mantras in a group as a way of going deeper in one's experience.
Free (suggested donation £7).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Urban Retreat
Wednesdays
Buddhism
Wed
16
Sep
16 Sep
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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16 Sep
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16 Sep
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Wednesday Night Meditation

Wednesday Night Meditation

Our weekly Wednesday class gives you the chance to learn fresh approaches to meditation, try them out and ask questions to experienced meditators.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person and online.
More info
Wednesdays
Buddhism
Meditation
Online
Recurring/Weekly
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16
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16 Sep
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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16 Sep
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Seeing the Nature of Things | Maitreyabandhu

Seeing the Nature of Things | Maitreyabandhu

These evening sessions are often the highlight of the Urban Retreat. Come to meditate and hear Maitreyabandhu on seeing the nature of things, the third of this year's keynote talks.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person and online.
More info
Urban Retreat
Wednesdays
Buddhism
Meditation
Online
Thu
17
Sep
17 Sep
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3:30 pm
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5:00 pm
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17 Sep
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17 Sep
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Dharma Study

Dharma Study

Join us for an afternoon session of Dharma study as part of this year's Urban Retreat - a chance to explore the Buddha's teachings together in discussion.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Urban Retreat
Thursdays
Buddhism
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17
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17 Sep
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7:15 pm
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9:15 pm
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17 Sep
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Thursday Night Class: Meditation & In-Conversation

Thursday Night Class: Meditation & In-Conversation

The Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path

The Noble Eightfold Path is one of the Buddha's most complete and practical guides to living a life that leads to liberation. Over eight weeks, we will explore each step of the path, drawing on Bhante Urgyen Sangharakshita's seminal lecture series as our guide.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Thursdays
Buddhism
Meditation
Recurring/Weekly
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17
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17 Sep
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7:15 pm
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17 Sep
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Following the Path to Freedom | Paramabandhu

Following the Path to Freedom | Paramabandhu

These evening sessions are often the highlight of the Urban Retreat. Come to meditate and hear Paramabandhu on following the path to freedom, the final keynote talk of the Urban Retreat 2026.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person and online.
More info
Urban Retreat
Thursdays
Buddhism
Meditation
Online
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Fri 28 Aug - Mon 31 Aug 2026

Gender Diverse Sangha Retreat

Beyond the binary

This retreat will be led by a team of gender diverse order members. It is open to those that are mitras and order members as well as those who are thinking of becoming mitras (by invite).
We will explore practising the dharma together as gender diverse people. People who identify as trans, non-binary, gender fluid, gender non-conforming, agender, intersex and gender diverse are all welcome.
Adhisthana retreat centre
More info
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Tue
8 Sep
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75 min

Qigong

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9 Sep
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12:00 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Wed
9 Sep
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5:30 pm
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Evening Yoga Class

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10 Sep
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12:00 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
11 Sep
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
11 Sep
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Restorative Yoga Class

Fri
11 Sep
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8:00 pm
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4:00 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Yoga for Meditation Weekend

£295 full | £235 low income
More info
£295 full | £235 low income
BookBook
Sat
12 Sep
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10:00 am
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11:15 am
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Morning Yoga Class

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12 Sep
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11:30 am
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12:45 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Saturday Lunchtime Yoga Class

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14 Sep
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9:00 am
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45 min
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75 min

Yoga in the Park

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14 Sep
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Mon
14 Sep
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5:30 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Evening Yoga Class

Tue
15 Sep
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9:00 am
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45 min
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75 min

Kum Nye

Tue
15 Sep
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Tue
15 Sep
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Qigong

Tue
15 Sep
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Qigong

Wed
16 Sep
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9:00 am
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10:00 am
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Yoga in the Park

Wed
16 Sep
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Wed
16 Sep
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

Thu
17 Sep
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9:00 am
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10:00 am
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Kum Nye

Thu
17 Sep
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
18 Sep
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9:00 am
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10:00 am
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Yoga in the Park

Fri
18 Sep
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
18 Sep
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Restorative Yoga Class

Sat
19 Sep
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10:00 am
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11:15 am
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Morning Yoga Class

Sat
19 Sep
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11:30 am
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Saturday Lunchtime Yoga Class

Mon
21 Sep
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Mon
21 Sep
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

Tue
22 Sep
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Tue
22 Sep
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Qigong

Fri
11 Sep
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8:00 pm
-
4:00 pm

Yoga for Meditation Weekend

£295 full | £235 low income
More info
Fri
30 Oct
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7:00 pm
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12:00 pm

Yoga for Meditation Retreat

£480 full | £390 low income
More info
Sat
29 Aug
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2:30 pm
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5:00 pm

Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga Workshop

Kum Nye is a Tibetan movement practice, similar to tai chi or yoga. This workshop explores simple exercises using movement, breath and awareness to release tension and develop a deeper sense of ease in both body and mind.
£26 / £19
Book
Sun
30 Aug
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3:00 pm
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5:00 pm

Summer Restorative Yoga Afternoon

A slow yoga practice using the bolsters and props to help you to fully relax, release and restore. Come and enjoy these quiet peaceful poses to cultivate stillness at the end of the summer season.
£26 / £19
Book
Sat
5 Sep
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2:30 pm
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5:00 pm

Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga Workshop

Kum Nye is a Tibetan movement practice, similar to tai chi or yoga. This workshop explores simple exercises using movement, breath and awareness to release tension and develop a deeper sense of ease in both body and mind.
£26 full | £19 low income
Book
Sat
3 Oct
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3:00 pm
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5:00 pm

Autumn Restorative Yoga Afternoon

A longer session of restful poses, turning inwards and promoting more relaxation as we move into Autumn.
£26 full | £19 low income
Book
Sat
10 Oct
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2:30 pm
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5:00 pm

Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga Workshop

Kum Nye is a Tibetan movement practice, similar to tai chi or yoga. This workshop explores simple exercises using movement, breath and awareness to release tension and develop a deeper sense of ease in both body and mind.
£26 full | £19 low income
Book
Sat
21 Nov
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2:30 pm
-
5:00 pm

Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga Workshop

Kum Nye is a Tibetan movement practice, similar to tai chi or yoga. This workshop explores simple exercises using movement, breath and awareness to release tension and develop a deeper sense of ease in both body and mind.
£26 full | £19 low income
Book
Sat
5 Dec
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2:30 pm
-
5:00 pm

Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga Workshop

Kum Nye is a Tibetan movement practice, similar to tai chi or yoga. This workshop explores simple exercises using movement, breath and awareness to release tension and develop a deeper sense of ease in both body and mind.
£26 full | £19 low income
Book
Sun
20 Dec
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3:00 pm
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5:00 pm

Winter Solstice Yoga Afternoon

An opportunity to rest and relax as we head into the shortest day of the year. A longer session of Yoga and Yoga Nidra to restore and rejuvenate body, heart and mind.
£26 full | £19 low income
Book
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