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

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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.
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Buddhism & Meditation Weekend

Buddhism & Meditation Weekend

Curious about retreats? This introductory weekend is an ideal first taste. Break out of your routine and spend two days learning transformative practices, connecting with others, and enjoying the beautiful Suffolk countryside.
£255 full | £205 low income
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Meditation
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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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16
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16 Jan
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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Sub30 Friday Class

Sub30 Friday Class

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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Meditation
Buddhism
Fridays
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Mantra & Meditation Morning

Mantra & Meditation Morning

Chanting mantras can be an enlivening and beautiful practice. Explore how mantra and meditation can support each other, cultivating positive emotion and opening us up to the mystery of Enlightenment.
Free (suggested donation £25).
In person, just turn up.
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Buddhism
Meditation
Sundays
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19 Jan
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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.
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Buddhism
Meditation
Online
Mondays
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21 Jan
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10:35 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. 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).
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Buddhism
Meditation
Wednesdays
Online
Families & Children
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21
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21 Jan
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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.
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Buddhism
Wednesdays
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21
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21 Jan
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7:15 pm
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Wednesday Night Meditation

Wednesday Night Meditation

21-Day Meditation Challenge Wednesday Series: Part 3

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
The Challenge
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22
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22 Jan
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7:15 pm
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9:15 pm
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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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23
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23 Jan
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7:00 pm
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23
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Sub30 Weekend Retreat

Sub30 Weekend Retreat

Join in this weekend retreat for people aged 18-30 to explore meditation and Buddhism, and discover how they can support you to transform yourself and the world around you.
£150 full | £100 low income
More info
Sub30
Buddhism
Meditation
Fridays
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Thu
8 Jan
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5:30 pm
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Kickstart Your Yoga & Meditation

£140/£90
More info
£140/£90
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
9 Jan
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Evening Restorative Yoga Class

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10 Jan
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

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Lunchtime Yoga Class

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12 Jan
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13 Jan
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14 Jan
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Evening Yoga Class

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15 Jan
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

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16 Jan
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12:00 pm
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

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16 Jan
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5:30 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Evening Restorative Yoga Class

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17 Jan
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10:00 am
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11:15 am
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45 min
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75 min

Morning Yoga Class

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17 Jan
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11:30 am
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45 min
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

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19 Jan
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

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19 Jan
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Evening Yoga Class

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20 Jan
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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

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21 Jan
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12:00 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

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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

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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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45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Restorative Yoga Class

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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
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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

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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

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8 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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9 Jan
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12:00 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
9 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
10 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
10 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

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12 Jan
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12:00 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

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12 Jan
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45 min
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75 min

Evening Yoga Class

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13 Jan
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Tue
13 Jan
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5:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Chi Kung

Wed
14 Jan
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12:00 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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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

Tue
20 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

Chi Kung

Wed
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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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

Thu
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

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

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
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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
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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