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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28
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28 Sep
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7:15 pm
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28 Sep
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28 Sep
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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
30
Sep
30 Sep
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10:35 am
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12:30 pm
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30 Sep
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30 Sep
30
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
04
Oct
4 Oct
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8:00 pm
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1:00 pm
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Sun
4 Oct
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Fri
9 Oct
04
Oct

Gardening Retreat

Gardening Retreat

Join our gardening retreat at Vajrasana, to help out with maintaining and improving the beautiful grounds and gardens at Vajrasana gardens, alongside typical retreat activities of meditation, study, ritual and connecting with others.
£200 full | £140 low income
More info
Buddhism
Meditation
Retreats
Multi-day
Sundays
Mon
05
Oct
5 Oct
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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Mon
5 Oct
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Mon
5 Oct
05
Oct

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
07
Oct
7 Oct
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10:35 am
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12:30 pm
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Wed
7 Oct
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Wed
7 Oct
07
Oct

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
12
Oct
12 Oct
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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Mon
12 Oct
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Mon
12 Oct
12
Oct

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
14
Oct
14 Oct
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10:35 am
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12:30 pm
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Wed
14 Oct
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Wed
14 Oct
14
Oct

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
Thu
15
Oct
15 Oct
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8:00 pm
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4:00 pm
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15 Oct
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Sun
18 Oct
15
Oct

Women's Intensive Long Weekend

Women's Intensive Long Weekend

Led by a team of Order Members and Mitra Convenors, join this long weekend of practice to take your understanding and practice of Buddhism deeper. Come along for meditation, discussion groups, ritual, as well as rich Dharma talks.
£310 full | £250 low income | £200 18-25s
More info
Buddhism
Meditation
Thursdays
Retreats
Multi-day
Mon
19
Oct
19 Oct
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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Mon
19 Oct
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Mon
19 Oct
19
Oct

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
21
Oct
21 Oct
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10:35 am
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12:30 pm
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Wed
21 Oct
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Wed
21 Oct
21
Oct

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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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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Tue
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
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
60 min
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
60 min
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

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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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
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
60 min
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

Tue
16 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
20 Jun
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10:00 am
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11:15 am
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Morning Yoga Class

Tue
23 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
27 Jun
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10:00 am
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11:15 am
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Morning Yoga Class

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

Chi Kung

Sat
4 Jul
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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
7 Jul
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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
11 Jul
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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
14 Jul
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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
18 Jul
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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
21 Jul
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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
25 Jul
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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
28 Jul
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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
1 Aug
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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
4 Aug
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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
8 Aug
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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
11 Aug
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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
15 Aug
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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
18 Aug
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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
22 Aug
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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
25 Aug
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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
29 Aug
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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
1 Sep
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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
5 Sep
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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
8 Sep
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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
12 Sep
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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
15 Sep
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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
19 Sep
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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
22 Sep
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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
26 Sep
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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