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.

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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Wed
15 Apr
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.
More info
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5 May
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5 May
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9 Jun
05
May

Mind in Harmony

Mind in Harmony

Led by Bodhimati

Long before modern psychology, the Buddhist tradition developed a training manual to help us understand and transform our own minds. This six-week course brings that manual to life, illuminating the processes through which we experience the world.
£130/£85
In person, book online.
More info
Buddhism
Meditation
Tuesdays
Courses
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06
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6 May
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6 May
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May

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
Wed
06
May
6 May
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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6 May
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6 May
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May

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
Buddhism
Wednesdays
Wed
06
May
6 May
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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6 May
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6 May
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May

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
Buddhism
Meditation
Online
Wednesdays
Thu
07
May
7 May
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7:15 pm
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9:15 pm
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7 May
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7 May
07
May

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.
More info
Buddhism
Meditation
Thursdays
Fri
08
May
8 May
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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8 May
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8 May
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May

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.
More info
Buddhism
Meditation
Fridays
Sun
10
May
10 May
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10:00 am
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11:30 am
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10 May
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Sun
10 May
10
May

People of Colour Sunday Class

People of Colour Sunday Class

Taking place on the second Sunday of every month, a chance for people of colour to come together, meditate and discuss how the Buddha’s teachings are relevant to our lives. All levels of experience welcome.
Online only.
More info
People of Colour
Buddhism
Meditation
Online
Sundays
Mon
11
May
11 May
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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11 May
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11 May
11
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
Wed
13
May
13 May
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10:35 am
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12:30 pm
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13 May
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13 May
13
May

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
Wed
13
May
13 May
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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Wed
13 May
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Wed
13 May
13
May

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
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
More info
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9 Apr
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

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10 Apr
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12:00 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
10 Apr
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5:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Restorative Yoga Class

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

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

Mon
13 Apr
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12:00 pm
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

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13 Apr
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Evening Yoga Class

Tue
14 Apr
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12:00 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Tue
14 Apr
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Chi Kung

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

Wed
15 Apr
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5:30 pm
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45 min
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Evening Yoga Class

Thu
16 Apr
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12:00 pm
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45 min
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
17 Apr
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12:00 pm
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45 min
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
17 Apr
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5:30 pm
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45 min
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Evening Restorative Yoga Class

Sat
18 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

Sat
18 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

Sun
19 Apr
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3:00 pm
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5:00 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Spring Restorative Yoga Afternoon

£26/£19
More info
£26/£19
BookBook
Mon
20 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

Mon
20 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

Tue
21 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

Tue
21 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

Wed
22 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

Wed
22 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

Thu
23 Apr
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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

Fri
24 Apr
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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

Fri
24 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

Sat
25 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

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

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

Mon
27 Apr
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5:30 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Evening Yoga Class

Mon
27 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

Tue
28 Apr
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12:00 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Tue
28 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

Wed
29 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

Wed
29 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

Thu
30 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

Fri
1 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

Fri
1 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 Restorative Yoga Class

Sat
2 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

Sat
2 May
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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

Mon
4 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

Mon
4 May
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5:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

Tue
5 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

Tue
5 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

Wed
6 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

Wed
6 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

Thu
7 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

Fri
8 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

Fri
8 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 Restorative Yoga Class

Sat
9 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

Sat
9 May
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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

Mon
11 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

Mon
11 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

Tue
12 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

Tue
12 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

Wed
13 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

Wed
13 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

Thu
14 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

Fri
15 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

Fri
15 May
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Evening Restorative Yoga Class

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Sun
19 Apr
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3:00 pm
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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
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3:00 pm
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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.
Sun
31 May
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10:00 am
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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.
Fri
12 Jun
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8:00 pm
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4:00 pm

Yoga for Meditation Weekend

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

Yoga for Meditation Weekend

£295 full | £235 low income
More info