Wellbeing

Fitness & Relaxation Courses in London and Online

Are you looking to become active, more mobile or just stay fit? At City Lit, we offer a wide range of fitness and relaxation courses from yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi to self-defence, mindfulness and meditation.

Many of our courses take place online or at our dedicated studios in the heart of Covent Garden. Class sizes are small and are taught by knowledgeable and friendly tutors who want to help you to achieve your goals.

Both online and face-to-face courses take place at a time that suits you, with many courses taking place during the day, evenings and at weekends. They range from one-day workshops to year-long programmes, so you’ll always find something that fits in with your schedule.

Browse our range of wellbeing courses in London and online below.

Courses available both in-person and online

We offer a range of long and short courses allowing you to choose between in-person and online learning.

Learn in the centre of London with our in-person courses. Our purpose-built facilities in Covent Garden mean we are ideally located and easy to get to. 

See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.

All our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. No matter how you prefer to learn, we've got the class for you.

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  1. Alexander Technique: Workshop
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 30 Nov 2024 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Kamal Thapen
    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.
    Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £62.00
  2. Nutrition to slow down ageing: part 2
    Course start date:  Fri 1 Nov 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Ellie Holly
    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.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
  3. Self defence and personal safety for women
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 16 Nov 2024 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Carla Drayton
    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.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  4. Chi Kung for balance and relaxation
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 17 Nov 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Heike Clarke
    Would you like to add some stillness to your existing chi kung practice?



    At this workshop we will follow the support cycle of the five elements earth, metal, water, wood and fire. 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.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
  5. Alexander Technique: introduction
    Course start date:  Thu 7 Nov 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Kamal Thapen
    Discover how to return your body to its natural state of balance and poise in this beginners' guide to the Alexander Technique. Learn how to relieve stress by becoming mindful of muscular and mental tension.
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £83.00
    Rating:
    93% of 100
  6. Retirement for beginners: volunteering - a world of opportunity
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 30 Nov 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Jenny Bardwell
    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.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
  7. Feldenkrais: freeing your eyes, jaw and tongue
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 2 Nov 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Charlotte Seirberg
    Learn how to ease tension in your eyes, jaw and tongue. Re-educate your nervous system through gentle Feldenkrais movement sequences to help improve your vision, breathing, face tension, quality of voice and sleep pattern.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00
  8. Meditation for Emotional Wellbeing
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 4 Nov 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Sally Page
    Learn how to master your emotions and re-balance your emotional state of well-being using a variety of Mindfulness and Meditation techniques. From reducing the intensity of an emotional reaction to staying calm when confronted by a challenging situation or interaction. You will discover how to speak your truth without losing your calm centre.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £69.00
  9. Pilates Chill Out and Relaxation Afternoon
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 9 Nov 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Cathy Norris
    Take time out to relax and de-stress by spending an afternoon performing gentle Pilates movements and learning relaxation techniques. This is taught at a gentle and enjoyable pace and is suitable for all, including complete beginners.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
  10. An introduction to Yoga Asana
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 23 Nov 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Carolina Sanchez
    This is a yoga workshop called “Introduction to Yoga asana” which is designed for anyone who is interested to start a yoga journey. This is also a workshop for those online learners who want to try a face-2-face class with a dedicated teacher who will adjust, align and guide their yoga practice within a class setting.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
  11. Continuing Yoga for Deaf people: mixed levels
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 27 Nov 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Sarah Scott
    Discover enhanced energy - as you find space in your body to breathe and move a little more freely and with more awareness. This course will help to deepen your connection to yoga, and your inner strength and stamina for this wild world. The seasons and the moon will be taken into account as we explore breathing practices (pranayama) and mudras to steady and calm the mind. Previous experience of yoga is helpful.
    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00
  12. Continuing Yoga: intermediate
    Course start date:  Fri 29 Nov 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Bram Williams
    Deepen and explore your yoga practice with this practical and clear approach to working with the body, breath and mind.
    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00
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