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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25
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25 May
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7:15 pm
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25 May
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25 May
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May

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
27
May
27 May
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10:35 am
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12:30 pm
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27 May
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27 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
Mon
01
Jun
1 Jun
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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1 Jun
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Mon
1 Jun
01
Jun

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
03
Jun
3 Jun
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10:35 am
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12:30 pm
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Wed
3 Jun
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3 Jun
03
Jun

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
Fri
05
Jun
5 Jun
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8:00 pm
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4:00 pm
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5 Jun
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Sun
7 Jun
05
Jun

LGBTQIA+ Weekend

LGBTQIA+ Weekend

This is a weekend retreat led by and for people identifying as LGBTQIA+. In beautiful surroundings, we’ll explore the Buddhist vision through meditation, talks, discussion groups, and ritual with a focus on inclusivity and building friendships.
£255 full | £205 low income | £175 18-25s/camping
More info
Buddhism
Meditation
Fridays
Retreats
Multi-day
Mon
08
Jun
8 Jun
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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8 Jun
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Mon
8 Jun
08
Jun

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
10
Jun
10 Jun
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10:35 am
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12:30 pm
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Wed
10 Jun
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Wed
10 Jun
10
Jun

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
Fri
12
Jun
12 Jun
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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Fri
12 Jun
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Fri
12 Jun
12
Jun

Sub30 Friday Class:

Sub30 Friday Class:

With Vajratara

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
Sub30
Meditation
Buddhism
Fridays
Fri
12
Jun
12 Jun
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8:00 pm
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4:00 pm
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12 Jun
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Sun
14 Jun
12
Jun

Yoga for Meditation Weekend

Yoga for Meditation Weekend

This weekend will offer yoga for all levels, alongside meditation practice and a glimpse of the Buddhist vision.
£295 full | £235 low income
More info
Yoga
Buddhism
Fridays
Meditation
Retreats
Mon
15
Jun
15 Jun
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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Mon
15 Jun
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Mon
15 Jun
15
Jun

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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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
60 min
75 min

[Cancelled] Lunchtime Yoga Class

Mon
30 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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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

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1 Apr
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

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1 Apr
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6:30 pm
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45 min
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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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45 min
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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

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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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Lunchtime Yoga Class

Wed
8 Apr
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12:00 pm
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45 min
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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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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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Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
10 Apr
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5:30 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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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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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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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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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

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
20 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
20 Apr
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6:30 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Evening Yoga Class

Tue
21 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
21 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
22 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
22 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
23 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
24 Apr
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12:00 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
24 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
25 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
25 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
27 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

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

Evening Yoga Class

Tue
28 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
28 Apr
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Chi Kung

Wed
29 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
29 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
30 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
1 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
1 May
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5:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Restorative Yoga Class

Sat
2 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
2 May
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11:30 am
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Mon
4 May
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12:00 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Mon
4 May
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6:30 pm
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45 min
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Evening Yoga Class

Tue
5 May
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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

Tue
5 May
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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
6 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

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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