Health & Wellbeing Courses in London & Online

Do you want to slow down aging? Do you want to be fit and healthy into your later years? This is the course for you! Learn which foods and drinks slow down ageing and protect your body from the diseases of older age, and which foods you should be avoiding. Gain a proper understanding of why some foods are so good for us, and why some are so damaging to our bodies. This is a relaxed and friendly class where questions are welcomed. It is packed with information and you should leave it feeling inspired to make healthier decisions about what you do and don’t eat and drink.







‘Nutrition to slow down aging part one’ and ‘Nutrition to slow down aging part two’ are two stand-alone three hour courses. You can take both courses, or just one, ideally take part one first, but it doesn’t matter if you do them the other way around. The courses complement each other.



This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

Discover how to return your body to its natural state of balance and poise in this beginner's guide to the Alexander Technique. Learn to become mindful of muscular and mental tension in this session.

Learn how to walk with greater efficiency, power and grace. Improve your balance on one leg and coordination to cultivate an easy flowing walking gait as well as overall wellbeing.

Do you want to be fit and healthy in old age? Do you want to avoid the common diseases of old age and live a rich and independent life? Then this is the course for you!







This course is all about learning how to slow down the aging process by giving your body the nutrients it needs to stay strong and healthy, and avoiding the foods and drinks which damage health and accelerate aging.



Learn which foods and drinks slow down aging and protect your body from the diseases of older age, and which foods you should be avoiding. Gain a proper understanding of why some foods are so good for us, and why some are so damaging to our bodies. This is a relaxed and friendly class where questions are welcomed. It is packed with information and you should leave it feeling inspired to make healthier decisions about what you do and don’t eat and drink.



Nutrition to slow down aging part one, and Nutrition to slow down aging part two, are two separate, standalone courses. You can take both courses, or just one. Ideally take part one first, but it doesn’t matter if you do them the other way around.



This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

Whether you experience long term physical or acute pain, unpleasant body symptoms or simply want to understand the pain better or improve your health and wellbeing, this course offers the possibilities available to you. It will also guide you to the direct experience of peace, a relaxed body and improved functioning as well as providing you with the know how to make the choice.

Explore physical and non-physical techniques for self defence, developing your assertiveness, body language and more. Women of any age or fitness level are welcome to come and enhance their confidence.

Would you like to add some stillness to your existing chi kung practice?



In this weekly course we will follow the support cycle of the five elements earth, metal, water, wood and fire. With a focus on earth and metal. We will slow down and connect to stillness, become more grounded, centred and relaxed, get a better energy flow and become more aware of ourselves, others and our surroundings. We will also do some standing and sitting meditation.

The foam roller is a convenient and versatile piece of equipment for mobilising and toning the whole body. By the end of this workshop, you will have the basic skills to exercise effectively using a foam roller.

The people of Japan believe that everyone has an Ikigai or a reason for being. Finding it can lead to a happier, more fulfilled life. Learn how to live in the moment and pursue your purpose and passion.

Learn how to reduce tension in your neck, upper back and chest. Re-educate the nervous system through gentle movement sequences, and improve your comfort, breathing, flexibility and posture in work, performance or everyday life.

Treat yourself to an afternoon of yoga to move, restore, and deeply relax and create more ease in the body and the mind. Practice asanas, meditation, mindfulness, breathing practices, and Yoga Nidra. Everyone is welcome.

If you are not sure how to find your ideal volunteering role, but want to pass on some of your hard-won skills, experience and knowledge, this course will give you some ideas and contacts for further exploration.

Learn how to integrate the function of your feet more effectively into daily activities, performance or work. Find more support, strength, and springiness in your feet, and notice improvements in your posture, breathing and balance.



This course is delivered in-person at City Lit.



Please ensure you have read the Health Declaration below and email the department on Health@citylit.ac.uk if you have any questions or concerns.

Explore physical and non-physical techniques for self defence, developing your assertiveness, body language and more. Women of any age or fitness level are welcome to come and enhance their confidence.

Improve spinal suppleness and strength and discover more ease in yourself. Focusing on the movements of the spine, re-educate your neuromuscular system through gentle structured sequences of movement.



This class is delivered in person, on-site at City Lit.