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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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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10
Aug
10 Aug
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7:15 pm
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10 Aug
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14 Sep
10
Aug

Introduction to Buddhism & Meditation Course

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
Buddhism
Meditation
Courses
Mondays
Wed
12
Aug
12 Aug
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10:35 am
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12:30 pm
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12 Aug
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12 Aug
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Aug

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
17
Aug
17 Aug
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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17 Aug
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17 Aug
17
Aug

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
19
Aug
19 Aug
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10:35 am
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12:30 pm
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19 Aug
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19 Aug
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Aug

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
24
Aug
24 Aug
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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24 Aug
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24 Aug
24
Aug

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
26
Aug
26 Aug
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10:35 am
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12:30 pm
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26 Aug
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26 Aug
26
Aug

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
28
Aug
28 Aug
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7:30 pm
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1:00 pm
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28 Aug
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4 Sep
28
Aug

People of Colour Retreat

People of Colour Retreat

A week long retreat for People of Colour to come together, meditate, and be inspired by the Buddha’s teaching.
£500 full | £340 low income | £325 camping
More info
Buddhism
Fridays
Meditation
People of Colour
Retreats
Mon
31
Aug
31 Aug
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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31 Aug
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Mon
31 Aug
31
Aug

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
02
Sep
2 Sep
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10:35 am
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12:30 pm
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2 Sep
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Wed
2 Sep
02
Sep

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
Sun
06
Sep
6 Sep
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2:30 pm
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5:30 pm
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6 Sep
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Sun
25 Oct
06
Sep

Breaking Free from Low Mood and Depression

Breaking Free from Low Mood and Depression

With Breathing Space

In this 8-week course, based on the Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy programme, we’ll explore how to stay well, and sustain positive mental health.
£250 Full / £190 Low Income
In person, book online.
More info
Meditation
Courses
Special Events
Breathing Space
Sundays
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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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31 Mar
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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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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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

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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
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
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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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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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45 min
60 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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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
60 min
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

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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7:30 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
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

Sun
19 Apr
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3:00 pm
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5:00 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Spring Restorative Yoga Afternoon

£26/£19
More info
Mon
20 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
6 May
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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
7 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
8 May
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12:00 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
8 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
9 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
9 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
11 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
11 May
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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
12 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
12 May
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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
13 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
13 May
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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
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

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

Evening Yoga Class

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

Tue
26 May
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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
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

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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6:30 pm
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7:30 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Chi Kung

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

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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