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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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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25 Feb
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Buddhism & Meditation 'Immersion' Retreat

Buddhism & Meditation 'Immersion' Retreat

Curious about retreats and the effects they can have? This longer introductory retreat is an ideal first taste. Break out of your routine and spend 5 days learning transformative practices, connecting with others, and enjoying the beautiful Suffolk countryside.
£360 full | £290 low income | £240 18-25s/camping
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Buddhism
Meditation
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Wednesdays
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25 Feb
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9:30 pm
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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
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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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27
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27 Feb
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7:15 pm
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9:30 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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02
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2 Mar
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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2 Mar
02
Mar

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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04
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4 Mar
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10:35 am
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12:30 pm
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4 Mar
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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
Wed
04
Mar
4 Mar
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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4 Mar
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4 Mar
04
Mar

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
04
Mar
4 Mar
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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4 Mar
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4 Mar
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Mar

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
05
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5 Mar
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7:00 pm
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3:00 pm
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Men's Intensive Long Weekend

Men's Intensive Long Weekend

Led by a team of Order Members and Mitra Convenors, join this long weekend of practice to take your understanding and practice of Buddhism deeper. Come along for meditation, discussion groups, ritual, as well as rich Dharma talks.
£310 full | £250 low income | £200 18-25s/camping
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Buddhism
Fridays
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Retreats
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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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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

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12 Jan
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Evening Yoga Class

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13 Jan
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

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14 Jan
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

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14 Jan
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45 min
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75 min

Evening Yoga Class

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15 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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16 Jan
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12:00 pm
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45 min
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75 min

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
60 min
75 min

Morning Yoga Class

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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

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19 Jan
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12:00 pm
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60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

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19 Jan
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45 min
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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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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

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

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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6:30 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

Tue
13 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
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

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

Tue
27 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
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
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
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