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.

Regular Events

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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Sat 3 Jan - Sat 24 Jan

21 Day Meditation Challenge

Despite our everyday preoccupations and hang-ups, if we look deeply, we’ll discover a world of inner richness we can get in touch with – one that leads to an infinitely more expansive, liberated life. Over 21 days, we’ll be intensively exploring the mind in meditation, uncovering a vision of reality, and co-creating an inspirational community.
In person and online
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18 Feb
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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
Buddhism
Wednesdays
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18
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18 Feb
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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18 Feb
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18 Feb
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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
Buddhism
Meditation
Online
Wednesdays
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19
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19 Feb
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7:15 pm
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9:15 pm
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19 Feb
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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
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20
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20 Feb
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7:00 pm
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3:00 pm
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People of Colour Weekend

People of Colour Weekend

A weekend for People of Colour to come together, meditate, and be inspired by the Buddha’s teaching. These are special opportunities to connect with others, with space for discussion and reflection on Buddhist teachings.
£255 full | £175 low income
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Buddhism
Meditation
Fridays
Retreats
People of Colour
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20
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20 Feb
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7:15 pm
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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
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22
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22 Feb
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10:00 am
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1:00 pm
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Men’s Event With Padmavajra

Men’s Event With Padmavajra

Join Padmavajra, one of the Triratna Buddhist community’s most senior and engaging teachers, for this special Men's Event. Padmavajra will be exploring what the Dharma really is, why it's a challenge worth taking up and how we need it more than ever in these increasingly complex times. Padmavajra lives at Padmaloka, the men's ordination training centre and regularly leads retreats there.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Sundays
Single-sex
Buddhism
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23
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23 Feb
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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23 Feb
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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
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23
Feb
23 Feb
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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30 Mar
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Feb

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.
More info
Buddhism
Meditation
Courses
Mondays
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24
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24 Feb
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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24 Feb
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Mind in Harmony

Mind in Harmony

Long before modern psychology, the Buddhist tradition developed a training manual to help us understand and transform our own minds. This course brings that manual to life, illuminating the processes through which we experience the world.
£130/£85
In person and online.
More info
Buddhism
Meditation
Tuesdays
Courses
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25
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25 Feb
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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

Join in for our regular daytime weekly class of Dharma teaching and meditation. In person at the LBC and live on Zoom. There is also a crèche for those aged 6 months to 5 years old.
Free (suggested donation £7).
More info
Buddhism
Meditation
Wednesdays
Online
Families & Children
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Thu
8 Jan
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5:30 pm
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7:00 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Kickstart Your Yoga & Meditation

£140/£90
More info
£140/£90
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Mon
12 Jan
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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
12 Jan
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5:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

Tue
13 Jan
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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
14 Jan
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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
14 Jan
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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
15 Jan
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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
16 Jan
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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
16 Jan
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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
17 Jan
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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
17 Jan
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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
19 Jan
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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
19 Jan
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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
20 Jan
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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

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21 Jan
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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
21 Jan
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5:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

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22 Jan
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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
23 Jan
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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
23 Jan
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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
24 Jan
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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
24 Jan
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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
25 Jan
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3:00 pm
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5:00 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Winter Restorative Yoga Afternoon

£26/£19
More info
Mon
26 Jan
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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
26 Jan
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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
27 Jan
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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
28 Jan
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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
28 Jan
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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
29 Jan
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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
30 Jan
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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
30 Jan
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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

Thu
29 Jan
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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
30 Jan
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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
30 Jan
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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
31 Jan
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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
31 Jan
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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
2 Feb
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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
2 Feb
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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
3 Feb
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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
3 Feb
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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
4 Feb
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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
4 Feb
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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
5 Feb
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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
6 Feb
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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
6 Feb
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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
7 Feb
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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
7 Feb
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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
9 Feb
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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
9 Feb
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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
10 Feb
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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
10 Feb
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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
11 Feb
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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
11 Feb
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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
12 Feb
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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
13 Feb
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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
13 Feb
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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
14 Feb
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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
14 Feb
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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
16 Feb
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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
16 Feb
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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
17 Feb
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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

Thu
8 Jan
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5:30 pm
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7:00 pm

Kickstart Your Yoga & Meditation

Over six Thursday evenings, learn to build a safe and solid foundation for a sustainable yoga practice, whilst experiencing how yoga prepares the body and mind for meditation.
£140/£90
More info
Sun
25 Jan
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3:00 pm
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5:00 pm

Winter Restorative Yoga Afternoon

In the depths of winter, give yourself time to turn inwards, to rest and replenish your body and mind. The afternoon will include a practice of restorative yoga and meditation.
£26/£19
Book
Sat
28 Feb
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3:00 pm
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5:00 pm

Mindful Movement Workshop

Have you ever wanted to be able to move more freely? In this class we playfully explore movement using our imagination. Movement will be inspired by tai chi, yoga, and free-form contemporary dance.
£26/£19
Book
Fri
13 Mar
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7:00 pm
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3:00 pm

Yoga for Meditation Weekend

£295 full | £235 low income
More info
Fri
12 Jun
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7:00 pm
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3:00 pm

Yoga for Meditation Weekend

£295 full | £235 low income
More info
Fri
11 Sep
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7:00 pm
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3:00 pm

Yoga for Meditation Weekend

£295 full | £235 low income
More info