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.

Regular Events

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
6 Apr
Mon
11 May

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
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5 May
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5 May
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5 May
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May

Lunchtime Meditation Class

Lunchtime Meditation Class

Join us in person to meditate with others in the LBC shrine room and develop your ability to work creatively with your mind. Ideal for complete newcomers and for those who want to keep learning.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Meditation
Tuesdays
Tue
05
May
5 May
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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Tue
5 May
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5 May
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May

Tuesday Night Meditation Class

Tuesday Night Meditation Class

You can either learn to meditate from scratch and develop the foundations for a daily practice or join the regulars to build on what you know and discover how to apply Wisdom reflections in meditation.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Meditation
Tuesdays
Tue
05
May
5 May
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7:45 pm
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9:45 pm
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Tue
5 May
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Tue
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
Wed
06
May
6 May
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10:35 am
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12:30 pm
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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

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.
More info
Buddhism
Meditation
Wednesdays
Online
Families & Children
Wed
06
May
6 May
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1:00 pm
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6 May
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6 May
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May

Lunchtime Meditation Class

Lunchtime Meditation Class

Join us in person to meditate with others in the LBC shrine room and develop your ability to work creatively with your mind. Ideal for complete newcomers and for those who want to keep learning.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Meditation
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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Wed
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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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Thu
7 May
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7 May
07
May

Lunchtime Meditation Class

Lunchtime Meditation Class

Join us in person to meditate with others in the LBC shrine room and develop your ability to work creatively with your mind. Ideal for complete newcomers and for those who want to keep learning.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Meditation
Thursdays
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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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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8 May
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8 May
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May

Lunchtime Meditation Class

Lunchtime Meditation Class

Join us in person to meditate with others in the LBC shrine room and develop your ability to work creatively with your mind. Ideal for complete newcomers and for those who want to keep learning.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Meditation
Fridays
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
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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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Mon
30 Mar
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1:00 pm
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1:45 pm
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45 min
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75 min

[Cancelled] Lunchtime Yoga Class

Mon
30 Mar
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6:30 pm
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Evening Yoga Class

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31 Mar
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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

Wed
1 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

Wed
1 Apr
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6:30 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Evening Yoga Class

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2 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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Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
3 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
3 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

Evening Restorative Yoga Class

Sat
4 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
4 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
6 Apr
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12:00 pm
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

Mon
6 Apr
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6:30 pm
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45 min
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Evening Yoga Class

Tue
7 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

Wed
8 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

Wed
8 Apr
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6:30 pm
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45 min
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Evening Yoga Class

Thu
9 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
10 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
10 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
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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12:45 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Mon
13 Apr
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6:30 pm
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7:30 pm
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45 min
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Evening Yoga Class

Tue
14 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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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

Wed
15 Apr
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6:30 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Evening Yoga Class

Thu
16 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
17 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
17 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
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

Mon
30 Mar
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1:00 pm
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1:45 pm
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45 min
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75 min

[Cancelled] Lunchtime Yoga Class

Mon
30 Mar
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6:30 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Evening Yoga Class

Tue
31 Mar
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12:00 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Tue
31 Mar
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6:30 pm
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7:30 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Chi Kung

Wed
1 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
1 Apr
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6:30 pm
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7:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

Thu
2 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
3 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
3 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
4 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
4 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
6 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

Mon
6 Apr
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6:30 pm
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7:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

Tue
7 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
7 Apr
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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

Wed
8 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
8 Apr
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6:30 pm
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7:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

Thu
9 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
10 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
10 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
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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45 min
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Mon
13 Apr
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6:30 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Evening Yoga Class

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

Evening Yoga Class

Thu
16 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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Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
17 Apr
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

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Sun
29 Mar
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3:00 pm
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5:00 pm

Flow & Restore Yoga Afternoon

In Flow & Restore, we move and then we soften, creating space for both energy and ease. Join us on the mat for an afternoon of movement, release and deeply supported rest.
£26/£19
Book
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.
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