Recovery

Recovery

Eight Step Recovery is a recovery programme using the Buddha's teachings to find freedom from addiction, negative mental states or compulsive behaviours. Cofounded by Dr Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John and Dr Paramabandhu Groves, it offers practical mindfulness tools for real and lasting change.

At the LBC we run a weekly men's Eight-Step Group, as well as 12-Step and Buddhism Days, which explore how Buddhist practice can support recovery. We also offer residential Recovery Retreats at Vajrasana, providing a deeper space to practise together.

Many people who come to Recovery events also take part in the wider life of the Centre – including meditation classes, courses and retreats – finding a community that supports their path of transformation.

Regular Events

Eight Step Recovery Group For Men

Thursday | 5–6.30pm

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Sat 3 Jan - Sat 24 Jan

21 Day Meditation Challenge

Despite our everyday preoccupations and hang-ups, if we look deeply, we’ll discover a world of inner richness we can get in touch with – one that leads to an infinitely more expansive, liberated life. Over 21 days, we’ll be intensively exploring the mind in meditation, uncovering a vision of reality, and co-creating an inspirational community.
In person and online
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Eight Step Recovery Group For Men

Eight Step Recovery Group For Men

Eight Step Recovery is an alternative recovery program to the 12-Step program of Alcoholic Anonymous. The program is a set of mindfulness teachings outlining a suggested course of action for recovery from addiction, stinking thinking, negative mental states, and compulsive and obsessive behaviours.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Thursdays
Single-sex
Recovery
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Eight Step Recovery Group For Men

Eight Step Recovery Group For Men

Eight Step Recovery is an alternative recovery program to the 12-Step program of Alcoholic Anonymous. The program is a set of mindfulness teachings outlining a suggested course of action for recovery from addiction, stinking thinking, negative mental states, and compulsive and obsessive behaviours.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Thursdays
Single-sex
Recovery
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09
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9 Apr
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5:00 pm
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6:30 pm
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Eight Step Recovery Group For Men

Eight Step Recovery Group For Men

Eight Step Recovery is an alternative recovery program to the 12-Step program of Alcoholic Anonymous. The program is a set of mindfulness teachings outlining a suggested course of action for recovery from addiction, stinking thinking, negative mental states, and compulsive and obsessive behaviours.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Thursdays
Single-sex
Recovery
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12
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12 Apr
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10:00 am
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5:00 pm
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Buddhism & 12-Step Day

Buddhism & 12-Step Day

Led by Danadhara and Ruth

A day exploring 12-Step Recovery in the context of Buddhist practice. Through meditation, talks, reflection and ritual we’ll be sharing our experience, strength and vision.
Free (suggested donation £40).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Sundays
Day Event
Recovery
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16
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5:00 pm
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6:30 pm
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Eight Step Recovery Group For Men

Eight Step Recovery Group For Men

Eight Step Recovery is an alternative recovery program to the 12-Step program of Alcoholic Anonymous. The program is a set of mindfulness teachings outlining a suggested course of action for recovery from addiction, stinking thinking, negative mental states, and compulsive and obsessive behaviours.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Thursdays
Single-sex
Recovery
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23
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23 Apr
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5:00 pm
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6:30 pm
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23 Apr
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Eight Step Recovery Group For Men

Eight Step Recovery Group For Men

Eight Step Recovery is an alternative recovery program to the 12-Step program of Alcoholic Anonymous. The program is a set of mindfulness teachings outlining a suggested course of action for recovery from addiction, stinking thinking, negative mental states, and compulsive and obsessive behaviours.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Thursdays
Single-sex
Recovery
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30
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30 Apr
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5:00 pm
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6:30 pm
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30 Apr
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30 Apr
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Eight Step Recovery Group For Men

Eight Step Recovery Group For Men

Eight Step Recovery is an alternative recovery program to the 12-Step program of Alcoholic Anonymous. The program is a set of mindfulness teachings outlining a suggested course of action for recovery from addiction, stinking thinking, negative mental states, and compulsive and obsessive behaviours.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Thursdays
Single-sex
Recovery
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07
May
7 May
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5:00 pm
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6:30 pm
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7 May
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7 May
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May

Eight Step Recovery Group For Men

Eight Step Recovery Group For Men

Eight Step Recovery is an alternative recovery program to the 12-Step program of Alcoholic Anonymous. The program is a set of mindfulness teachings outlining a suggested course of action for recovery from addiction, stinking thinking, negative mental states, and compulsive and obsessive behaviours.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Thursdays
Single-sex
Recovery
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14
May
14 May
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5:00 pm
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6:30 pm
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14 May
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14 May
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May

Eight Step Recovery Group For Men

Eight Step Recovery Group For Men

Eight Step Recovery is an alternative recovery program to the 12-Step program of Alcoholic Anonymous. The program is a set of mindfulness teachings outlining a suggested course of action for recovery from addiction, stinking thinking, negative mental states, and compulsive and obsessive behaviours.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Thursdays
Single-sex
Recovery
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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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12 Feb
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13 Feb
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Evening Restorative Yoga Class

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14 Feb
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45 min
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14 Feb
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16 Feb
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16 Feb
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17 Feb
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18 Feb
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

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18 Feb
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19 Feb
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12:00 pm
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20 Feb
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12:00 pm
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

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20 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

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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

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21 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

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23 Feb
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12:00 pm
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

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23 Feb
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5:30 pm
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75 min

Evening Yoga Class

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24 Feb
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12:00 pm
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

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25 Feb
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

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25 Feb
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60 min
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Evening Yoga Class

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26 Feb
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12:00 pm
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

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27 Feb
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12:00 pm
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

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27 Feb
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5:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Restorative Yoga Class

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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

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19 Jan
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12:00 pm
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60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

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19 Jan
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5:30 pm
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60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

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20 Jan
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12:00 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Tue
20 Jan
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Chi Kung

Wed
21 Jan
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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
21 Jan
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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

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22 Jan
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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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23 Jan
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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
23 Jan
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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
24 Jan
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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
24 Jan
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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
26 Jan
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12:00 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Mon
26 Jan
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

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27 Jan
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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
27 Jan
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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
28 Jan
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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
28 Jan
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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
29 Jan
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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
30 Jan
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12:00 pm
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45 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
30 Jan
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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
31 Jan
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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
31 Jan
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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

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2 Feb
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

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2 Feb
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Evening Yoga Class

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3 Feb
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12:00 pm
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

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3 Feb
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5:30 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Chi Kung

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4 Feb
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12:00 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

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4 Feb
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5:30 pm
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5 Feb
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12:00 pm
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45 min
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6 Feb
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

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8 Jan
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5:30 pm
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7:00 pm

Kickstart Your Yoga & Meditation

Over six Thursday evenings, learn to build a safe and solid foundation for a sustainable yoga practice, whilst experiencing how yoga prepares the body and mind for meditation.
£140/£90
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Sun
25 Jan
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3:00 pm
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5:00 pm

Winter Restorative Yoga Afternoon

In the depths of winter, give yourself time to turn inwards, to rest and replenish your body and mind. The afternoon will include a practice of restorative yoga and meditation.
£26/£19
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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
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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
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Fri
12 Jun
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7:00 pm
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3:00 pm

Yoga for Meditation Weekend

£295 full | £235 low income
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Fri
11 Sep
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7:00 pm
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3:00 pm

Yoga for Meditation Weekend

£295 full | £235 low income
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