Meditation

Meditation

Meditation is the most direct way to work on your mind and so transform your experience of life. 

Meditation confronts you with who you really are, and what really drives you. It also has the potential to introduce you to a wholly new way of being: insightful, blissful, and absorbed.

We teach meditation as part of a unified Buddhist vision: a vision of self-transformation that, engaged with intensively enough, leads to Enlightenment. 

Meditation is a ‘start-where-you-are’ practice. It leads you step-by-step through integration, emotional strength, insight, and finally expresses itself in spontaneous compassion. It is not primarily a technique – it’s more of an art, involving a touch of magic. 

We recommend:
  • Learn two fundamental meditation practices, cultivating focus and emotional strength, at one of our evening classes.
  • Progress onto one of our more intensive courses.
  • Go on retreat to meditate in the best possible conditions.

Weekly Schedule

Daytime Classes

Lunchtime Meditation | Mon to Sat | 1–2pm

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 | Tuesday | 7.15–9.30pm

Meditation | Wednesday | 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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Mon
18 May
Mon
22 Jun

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
Sat
04
Jul
4 Jul
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10:30 am
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12:30 pm
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Sat
4 Jul
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Sat
4 Jul
04
Jul

Sub30 Breakfast Seminar

Sub30 Breakfast Seminar

Join this vibrant monthly seminar for people aged 18–30, and explore Buddhist wisdom in the context of the modern world.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Saturdays
Buddhism
Meditation
Sub30
Sun
05
Jul
5 Jul
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10:00 am
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5:00 pm
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Sun
5 Jul
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Sun
5 Jul
05
Jul

Buddhism & Deep Ecology Day

Buddhism & Deep Ecology Day

With Sanghasiha and team

Join Sanghasiha, Guhyasakhi and friends for a day retreat exploring our relationship with ourselves, each other and the other-than-human world as practitioners.
Free (suggested donation £40).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Sundays
Buddhism
Meditation
Day Event
Mon
06
Jul
6 Jul
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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Mon
6 Jul
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Mon
6 Jul
06
Jul

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
08
Jul
8 Jul
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10:35 am
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12:30 pm
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Wed
8 Jul
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Wed
8 Jul
08
Jul

Daytime Buddhism & Meditation Class

Daytime Buddhism & Meditation Class

Essential Buddhism

In this series, we will be exploring the essential teachings of Buddhism. We will do this by way of talks, discussion and workshops looking at the Three Jewels – Buddha, Dharma, Sangha – and seeing how these can guide us in our lives today.
In person and online.
More info
Buddhism
Meditation
Wednesdays
Online
Families & Children
Fri
10
Jul
10 Jul
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8:00 pm
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4:00 pm
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Fri
10 Jul
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Sun
12 Jul
10
Jul

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. All levels of experience are welcome, and the activities will be led by other young practitioners.
£150 full | £100 low income | £90 camping
More info
Sub30
Buddhism
Meditation
Fridays
Multi-day
Sun
12
Jul
12 Jul
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10:00 am
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11:30 am
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12 Jul
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Sun
12 Jul
12
Jul

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 reflect on our lives in light of the Buddha’s teachings. All levels of experience welcome.
Free (with donations welcome).
Online only.
More info
Sundays
Buddhism
Meditation
Online
People of Colour
Sun
12
Jul
12 Jul
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10:30 am
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4:30 pm
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Sun
12 Jul
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Sun
12 Jul
12
Jul

People of Colour Day Retreat

People of Colour Day Retreat

A chance for people of African, Asian or mixed heritage to come together and draw inspiration from the Buddha’s teaching, with a full day of meditation and ritual.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Sundays
Buddhism
Day Event
Meditation
People of Colour
Mon
13
Jul
13 Jul
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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Mon
13 Jul
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Mon
13 Jul
13
Jul

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
15
Jul
15 Jul
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10:35 am
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12:30 pm
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Wed
15 Jul
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Wed
15 Jul
15
Jul

Daytime Buddhism & Meditation Class

Daytime Buddhism & Meditation Class

Essential Buddhism

In this series, we will be exploring the essential teachings of Buddhism. We will do this by way of talks, discussion and workshops looking at the Three Jewels – Buddha, Dharma, Sangha – and seeing how these can guide us in our lives today.
In person and online.
More info
Buddhism
Meditation
Wednesdays
Online
Families & Children
Fri
17
Jul
17 Jul
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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Fri
17 Jul
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Fri
17 Jul
17
Jul

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.
More info
Fridays
Buddhism
Meditation
Sub30
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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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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

Thu
14 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

Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga

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
60 min
75 min

Evening Restorative Yoga Class

Sat
16 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
16 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
18 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
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

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

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

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

Wed
20 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
21 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

Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga

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

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

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

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

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

Tue
2 Jun
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6:30 pm
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7:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Chi Kung

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

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

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

Sat
13 Jun
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3:00 pm
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5:00 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga Workshop

£26 / £19
More info
£26 / £19
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

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

Sun
21 Jun
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3:00 pm
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5:00 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Summer Solstice Restorative Yoga Afternoon

£26 / £19
More info
£26 / £19
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

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

Tue
30 Jun
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5:30 pm
-
6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Chi Kung

Fri
12 Jun
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8:00 pm
-
4:00 pm

Yoga for Meditation Weekend

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

Yoga for Meditation Weekend

£295 full | £235 low income
More info
Sun
24 May
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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.
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.
Sat
13 Jun
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3:00 pm
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5:00 pm

Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga Workshop

Kum Nye is a Tibetan movement practice, similar to tai chi or yoga. This workshop explores simple exercises using movement, breath and awareness to release tension and develop a deeper sense of ease in both body and mind.
£26 / £19
Book
Sun
21 Jun
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3:00 pm
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5:00 pm

Summer Solstice Restorative Yoga Afternoon

On the longest day of the year, find inner light with yoga cultivating warmth and an opening of the heart. This two hour practice will include a Yoga Nidra to cultivate gratitude and a sense of abundance.
£26 / £19
Book
Sun
12 Jul
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3:00 pm
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5:00 pm

Yin to Yang Yoga Afternoon

A longer practice that starts slowly with some quieter poses and then builds up to Sun Salutations to open the heart and cultivate an inner radiance. There will also be some cooling asanas and a Yoga Nidra.
£26 / £19
Book
Sat
8 Aug
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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 inspired by Qi Kung, Yoga, and improvised dance.
£26 / £19
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