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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24 Feb
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Tue
31 Mar

Foundations of Meditation Course

Our mind is notoriously tricky - hard to manage, mostly unconscious, creative and destructive by degrees. What’s crucial is to be able to work with this tricky ‘non-thing’ called the mind. Buddhism has 2,500 years of experience working with the mind. In this sense, meditation is at the heart of Buddhism.
£130 Full / £85 Low Income
In person, book online.
More info
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20 May
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2:00 pm
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20 May
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20 May
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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
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20
May
20 May
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8:15 pm
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10:30 pm
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20 May
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20 May
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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.
More info
Buddhism
Meditation
Online
Wednesdays
Fri
22
May
22 May
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5:00 pm
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4:00 pm
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22 May
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25 May
22
May

People of Colour Big Weekend

People of Colour Big Weekend

At Adhisthana

This National Gathering is the biggest event on the People of Colour calendar. It is four days of practising meditation, slowing down, teachings from highly experienced practitioners of colour and connecting with one another whilst living in community. Led by Suryagupta, Padmadhara and Amaragita. There will be a coach from Bethnal Green, click for more details.
£195 Full Rate | £145 Low Income Rate
In person, book online.
More info
People of Colour
Meditation
Buddhism
Fridays
Weekends
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25
May
25 May
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5:00 pm
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1:00 pm
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25 May
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29 May
25
May

Parents and Children's Retreat

Parents and Children's Retreat

Join in this mid-week Buddhist retreat for families during the May half-term holiday. This retreat is suitable for families with children aged 3.5-18 who have attended Sunday School at the LBC.
£305 Adult full | £225 Adult low income | £95 Child
In person, book online.
More info
Families & Children
Buddhism
Retreats
Mondays
Meditation
Mon
25
May
25 May
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8:15 pm
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10:45 pm
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25 May
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Mon
25 May
25
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
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27
May
27 May
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11:35 am
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1:30 pm
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27 May
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27 May
27
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
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01
Jun
1 Jun
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8:15 pm
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10:45 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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11:35 am
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1:30 pm
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3 Jun
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Wed
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
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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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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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8:15 pm
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10:45 pm
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Mon
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
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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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Morning Yoga Class

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14 Feb
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11:30 am
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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 Feb
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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 Feb
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5:30 pm
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45 min
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Evening Yoga Class

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17 Feb
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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
18 Feb
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12:00 pm
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

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18 Feb
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5:30 pm
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19 Feb
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
20 Feb
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12:00 pm
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45 min
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
20 Feb
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5:30 pm
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45 min
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Evening Restorative Yoga Class

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21 Feb
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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
21 Feb
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11:30 am
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12:45 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Mon
23 Feb
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12:00 pm
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45 min
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

Mon
23 Feb
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5:30 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Evening Yoga Class

Tue
24 Feb
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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
25 Feb
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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
25 Feb
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5:30 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Evening Yoga Class

Thu
26 Feb
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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
27 Feb
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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
27 Feb
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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
28 Feb
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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
28 Feb
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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

Sat
28 Feb
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3:00 pm
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5:00 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Mindful Movement Workshop

£26/£19
More info
Mon
2 Mar
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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
2 Mar
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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 Yoga Class

Tue
3 Mar
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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
4 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
4 Mar
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
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Evening Yoga Class

Thu
5 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

Fri
6 Mar
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12:00 pm
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

Wed
4 Mar
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12:00 pm
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

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4 Mar
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5:30 pm
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45 min
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Evening Yoga Class

Thu
5 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

Fri
6 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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Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
6 Mar
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5:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Restorative Yoga Class

Sat
7 Mar
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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
7 Mar
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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
9 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

Mon
9 Mar
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5:30 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Evening Yoga Class

Tue
10 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

Tue
10 Mar
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5:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Chi Kung

Wed
11 Mar
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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
11 Mar
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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
12 Mar
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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
13 Mar
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12:00 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
13 Mar
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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
14 Mar
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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
14 Mar
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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
16 Mar
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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
16 Mar
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5:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

Tue
17 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

Tue
17 Mar
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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
18 Mar
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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
18 Mar
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5:30 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Evening Yoga Class

Thu
19 Mar
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12:00 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
20 Mar
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45 min
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
20 Mar
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5:30 pm
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45 min
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Evening Restorative Yoga Class

Sat
21 Mar
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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

Sat
21 Mar
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11:30 am
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12:45 pm
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45 min
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

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23 Mar
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12:00 pm
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

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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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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