Buddhism

Buddhism

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Upcoming events

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.

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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.

Weekly Schedule

Daytime Classes

Daytime Buddhism & Meditation | Wednesday | 10.30–12.30pm

Morning Meditation | Saturday | 10.30am–12.15pm

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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

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15 Apr
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Wed
20 May

The Wheel of Life Course

What does it mean to be alive? Why do we suffer and what can we do about it? In this six-week course, Suryagupta, Chair of the London Buddhist Centre, will harness her love of stories, myths, and symbols to share the powerful image of the Tibetan Wheel of Life.
In person: £130 / £89 / £65. Online: £70 / £50 / £35.
In person and online.
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Buddhism
Meditation
Online
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13 May
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13 May
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13 May
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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.
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Buddhism
Meditation
Online
Wednesdays
Buddhism
Meditation
Thursdays
Thu
14
May
14 May
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14 May
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14 May
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Thursday Night Class: Meditation & In-Conversation

Thursday Night Class: Meditation & In-Conversation

Fifteen Points for Buddhist Practitioners

These pith teachings - such as 'reduce input' and 'don't accept yourself' - were given to members of our Buddhist Order by its founder, Bhante Urgyen Sangharakshita. We will continue to celebrate Bhante's life and legacy by exploring these teachings during the centenary of his birth.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person, just turn up.
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Buddhism
Meditation
Thursdays
Buddhism
Meditation
Fridays
Fri
15
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15 May
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15 May
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15 May
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Friday Night Class

Friday Night Class

End the week in person at the LBC with an inspiring evening of meditation, tale-telling and ritual. For anyone who is familiar with the basics of the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditation practices.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person, just turn up.
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Buddhism
Meditation
Fridays
Sub30
Meditation
Buddhism
Fridays
Fri
15
May
15 May
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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15 May
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Sub30 Friday Class:

Sub30 Friday Class:

With Suryagupta

Join others aged 18–30 for an evening of meditation, discussion and reflecting on what is most valuable in life.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
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Sub30
Meditation
Buddhism
Fridays
Buddhism
Meditation
Weekends
Sundays
Sun
17
May
17 May
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17 May
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17 May
17
May

Buddhism & Deep Ecology Day

Buddhism & Deep Ecology Day

Join Sanghasiha, Guhyasakhi, Kavyamani and friends for a day exploring our relationship with the more-than-human world through our Dharma practice. There will be ritual and meditation as well as an introduction to the work of the late American Buddhist teacher, environmentalist and activist Joanna Macy. Bring vegan lunch to share.
Free (suggested donation £40).
In person, just turn up.
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Buddhism
Meditation
Weekends
Sundays
Sundays
Buddhism
Sun
17
May
17 May
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17 May
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17 May
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May

Before I Die

Before I Die

Led by Acaladevi and Padmalila

When we turn towards the reality of death, we can discover a deeper response to life: ours and others. Spend a day exploring your feelings and beliefs about death and see what opens up for you.
Free (suggested donation £40).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Sundays
Buddhism
Buddhism
Meditation
Online
Mondays
Mon
18
May
18 May
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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18 May
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18 May
18
May

Dharma Night

Dharma Night

Our Dharma Night class explores aspects of the Buddhist vision, drawing on two and a half thousand years of teachings to find practical application in the modern world. Join us for an evening of meditation, discussion and Dharma teaching.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person and online.
More info
Buddhism
Meditation
Online
Mondays
Buddhism
Meditation
Courses
Mondays
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18
May
18 May
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22 Jun
18
May

Introduction to Buddhism & Meditation Course

Introduction to Buddhism & Meditation Course

This six-week course on Monday evenings will introduce you to key Buddhist principles and two meditation practices that cultivate self-awareness, open-heartedness, and insight.
£130/£85
In person, book online.
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Buddhism
Meditation
Courses
Mondays
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Meditation
Wednesdays
Online
Families & Children
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20
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20 May
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Daytime Buddhism & Meditation Class

Daytime Buddhism & Meditation Class

We will be examining the Ten Fetters, the inclinations, attitudes and illusions we must break in order to gain full Enlightenment. Join in for our regular daytime weekly class of Dharma teaching and meditation. In person at the LBC and live on Zoom.
In person and online.
More info
Buddhism
Meditation
Wednesdays
Online
Families & Children
Buddhism
Wednesdays
Wed
20
May
20 May
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5:30 pm
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20 May
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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.
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Buddhism
Wednesdays
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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
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Sat
16 May
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11:30 am
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12:45 pm
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

£13
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£13
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Mon
18 May
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

£9
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£9
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Mon
18 May
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

£11
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£11
BookBook
Tue
19 May
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

£9
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£9
BookBook
Tue
19 May
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Chi Kung

£8
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£8
BookBook
Wed
20 May
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

£9
More info
£9
BookBook
Wed
20 May
|
5:30 pm
-
6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

£11
More info
£11
BookBook
Sat
23 May
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10:00 am
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11:15 am
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Morning Yoga Class

£13
More info
£13
BookBook
Sun
24 May
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3:00 pm
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5:00 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Yin to Yang Yoga Afternoon

More info
BookBook
Tue
26 May
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Chi Kung

£8
More info
£8
BookBook
Sat
30 May
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10:00 am
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11:15 am
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Morning Yoga Class

£13
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£13
BookBook
Sun
31 May
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10:00 am
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3:00 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Yoga Festival Day

More info
BookBook
Tue
2 Jun
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6:30 pm
-
7:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Chi Kung

£8
More info
£8
BookBook
Sat
6 Jun
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10:00 am
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11:15 am
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Morning Yoga Class

£13
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£13
BookBook
Tue
9 Jun
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Chi Kung

£8
More info
£8
BookBook
Fri
12 Jun
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8:00 pm
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4:00 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Yoga for Meditation Weekend

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

Morning Yoga Class

£13
More info
£13
BookBook
Tue
16 Jun
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Chi Kung

£8
More info
£8
BookBook
Sat
20 Jun
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10:00 am
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11:15 am
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Morning Yoga Class

£13
More info
£13
BookBook
Tue
23 Jun
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Chi Kung

£8
More info
£8
BookBook
Sat
27 Jun
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10:00 am
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11:15 am
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Morning Yoga Class

£13
More info
£13
BookBook
Tue
30 Jun
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Chi Kung

£8
More info
£8
BookBook
Sat
4 Jul
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10:00 am
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11:15 am
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Morning Yoga Class

£13
More info
£13
BookBook
Tue
7 Jul
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Chi Kung

£8
More info
£8
BookBook
Sat
11 Jul
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10:00 am
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11:15 am
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Morning Yoga Class

£13
More info
£13
BookBook
Tue
14 Jul
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Chi Kung

£8
More info
£8
BookBook
Sat
18 Jul
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10:00 am
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11:15 am
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Morning Yoga Class

£13
More info
£13
BookBook
Tue
21 Jul
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Chi Kung

£8
More info
£8
BookBook
Sat
25 Jul
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10:00 am
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11:15 am
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Morning Yoga Class

£13
More info
£13
BookBook
Tue
28 Jul
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Chi Kung

£8
More info
£8
BookBook
Wed
8 Apr
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

£9
More info
£9
BookBook
Wed
8 Apr
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

£11
More info
£11
BookBook
Thu
9 Apr
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

£9
More info
£9
BookBook
Fri
10 Apr
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

£9
More info
£9
BookBook
Fri
10 Apr
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Restorative Yoga Class

£11
More info
£11
BookBook
Sat
11 Apr
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10:00 am
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11:15 am
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Morning Yoga Class

£13
More info
£13
BookBook
Sat
11 Apr
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11:30 am
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

£13
More info
£13
BookBook
Mon
13 Apr
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

£9
More info
£9
BookBook
Mon
13 Apr
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

£11
More info
£11
BookBook
Tue
14 Apr
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

£9
More info
£9
BookBook
Tue
14 Apr
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Chi Kung

£8
More info
£8
BookBook
Wed
15 Apr
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

£9
More info
£9
BookBook
Wed
15 Apr
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

£11
More info
£11
BookBook
Thu
16 Apr
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

£9
More info
£9
BookBook
Fri
17 Apr
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

£9
More info
£9
BookBook
Fri
17 Apr
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Restorative Yoga Class

£11
More info
£11
BookBook
Sat
18 Apr
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10:00 am
-
11:15 am
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Morning Yoga Class

£13
More info
£13
BookBook
Sat
18 Apr
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11:30 am
-
12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

£13
More info
£13
BookBook
Mon
20 Apr
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12:00 pm
-
12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

£9
More info
£9
BookBook
Mon
20 Apr
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5:30 pm
-
6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

£11
More info
£11
BookBook
Tue
21 Apr
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12:00 pm
-
12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

£9
More info
£9
BookBook
Tue
21 Apr
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5:30 pm
-
6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Chi Kung

£8
More info
£8
BookBook
Wed
22 Apr
|
12:00 pm
-
12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

£9
More info
£9
BookBook
Wed
22 Apr
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5:30 pm
-
6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

£11
More info
£11
BookBook
Thu
23 Apr
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

£9
More info
£9
BookBook
Fri
24 Apr
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

£9
More info
£9
BookBook
Fri
24 Apr
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5:30 pm
-
6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Restorative Yoga Class

£11
More info
£11
BookBook
Sat
25 Apr
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10:00 am
-
11:15 am
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Morning Yoga Class

£13
More info
£13
BookBook
Sat
25 Apr
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11:30 am
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

£13
More info
£13
BookBook
Mon
27 Apr
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

£9
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£9
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Sun
19 Apr
|
3:00 pm
-
5:00 pm

Spring Restorative Yoga Afternoon

A quiet afternoon of Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra to renew our energy and vitality. We'll be brightening our mind and body and finding our inner Spring.
£26/£19
Book
Sun
24 May
|
3:00 pm
-
5:00 pm

Yin to Yang Yoga Afternoon

A longer session of Yoga with a mix of quiet, receptive poses and more vibrant, dynamic ones. A chance to rest, replenish and revitalise body and mind leaving us refreshed and uplifted.
Book
Sun
31 May
|
10:00 am
-
3:00 pm

Yoga Festival Day

Whether you've been practising for years or you're finding your way into yoga for the first time, this day is an open invitation. Yoga is a delightful counterpart to meditation and Buddhist practice, it particularly helps us to be present in our bodies with kindness.
Book
Fri
12 Jun
|
8:00 pm
-
4:00 pm

Yoga for Meditation Weekend

£295 full | £235 low income
More info
Fri
11 Sep
|
8:00 pm
-
4:00 pm

Yoga for Meditation Weekend

£295 full | £235 low income
More info

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