The Wellbeing Centre at City Lit
Boost your skills and improve your wellbeing in Covent Garden
At City Lit, you can work towards a recognised qualification in massage therapy or learn practical techniques to enhance your physical and mental wellbeing through uplifting activities such as yoga, meditation, tai chi, Pilates, and more to help you build strength, reduce stress, and develop healthy habits that fit into everyday life.
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Discover courses and classes designed to help you build valuable skills and feel confident, balanced, and supported in everyday life. Whether you want to develop professional expertise, focus on your own self-care, or simply try something new, our expert tutors and inclusive classes provide a welcoming space to learn, grow, and thrive.
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Our courses are designed to take you from a complete beginner to a fluent spearker. You can choose the best level for you using this self assessment tool. So whether you're starting, you have some experience, or you're an advanced or native speaker, there's a course made for you here at City Lit.
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Whether you're in London or learning from anywhere in the world, we offer flexible courses for beginners through to advanced learners—with options for daytime, evening, and weekend classes.
Fresh, Modern, Inspiring Spaces at a Great Location
City Lit is based in Covent Garden, a short walk from Holborn tube station. Our modern, purpose-built facilities provide the ideal environment for personal development and practical training and our central London location makes it easy to fit learning around your other commitments.
With dedicated spaces for massage training, counselling practice, meditation, and movement-based classes such as yoga, pilates, and Tai Chi. City Lit is designed to support your learning, focus, and wellbeing.
Home of the UK Massage Championship
City Lit is proud to be the home of the UK Massage Championship - a national celebration of skill, creativity, and excellence in massage therapy. Hosted annually at our central London campus, the championship brings together talented practitioners from across the country to showcase their expertise and inspire the next generation of therapists.
- Feldenkrais: the art of balanceCourse start date: Sat 27 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Charlotte SeirbergLearn to balance with ease through gentle movement, curiosity, and awareness. Explore how your body relates to gravity, building confidence, stability, comfort, and adaptability for everyday life, supporting steps and movement at any age.
Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Assertiveness
Course start date: Sat 27 Jun 2026 (and 4 other dates)Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Debora CollisterWould you like to be more assertive? Develop the skill of communicating effectively and on equal terms with others in these practical workshops designed to help you gain self esteem and confidence.
This course takes place in person.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Mobile Hot and Cold Stone Therapy: a CPD workshopCourse start date: Sat 27 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Mark WoollardThis course is specifically aimed at the mobile therapist wishing to offer clients a hot and cold stone massage, without the need to carry a massive traditional hot stone heater around with you!
Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - VTCT level 3 Award in Crystal therapy Course start date: Sun 28 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Oge OkohCrystals are much more than just pretty stones; they have been used for their healing properties and as protective amulets and talismans in many different cultures around the world for centuries. Learn how to practice crystal therapy to a professional level on this exciting course.Full fee £479.00 Senior fee £479.00 Concession £479.00 - Sound Therapy Course start date: Sun 28 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alessia DossoWant to experience something new? Immerse yourself in a healing power of the sound.
Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Massage: an introduction (access to Level 3)Course start date: Mon 29 Jun 2026 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Hilary LyonsGain an insight into how massage can alleviate stress and promote relaxation and healing through touch. Learn the basic techniques and how you can perform this therapy on family and friends. Suitable for those at an interest level or wishing to progress to accredited ITEC courses.Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £299.00 Concession £209.00 - Plump and Glow facial: taster workshopCourse start date: Tue 30 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Mark WoollardInterested in anti-ageing facials but don’t know where to begin? Why not try this general introduction? Learn about your skin type, the benefits of facial massage as well as basic facial techniques to use on yourself and your friends and family!Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Face mapping: taster workshop Course start date: Tue 30 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Mark WoollardCome along and join this fun workshop about Face mapping- it is a technique that associates different parts of the face with various internal health conditions. It is based on the idea that our skin reflects what is happening internally in our bodies!
Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Feldenkrais: awareness through movement Course start date: Tue 30 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Charlotte SeirbergLearn how to reduce tension and move with more ease, and notice improvements in your mobility, posture, breathing, balance, coordination and quality of life.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00 - Lights Weights for Everyday StrengthCourse start date: Tue 30 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Madlyn Ray-JonesEnjoy a fun and friendly workout. Improve your strength and muscle tone so that everyday activities including carrying shopping, walking, and climbing stairs become easier. Everyone is welcome for an inclusive class!
Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00 - Anatomy and physiology: an introduction Course start date: Thu 2 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Mark WoollardEver wondered what your insides look like? This fascinating class offers an understanding of our body and the amazing way it works. Ideal for anyone with a general interest as well as those hoping to progress to higher level courses.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £167.00 - Deep tissue massage: a CPD workshop Course start date: Sat 4 Jul 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Mark WoollardExpand your skills to apply deep tissue massage techniques with confidence. Learn how to relieve fatigue, muscle tension, and improve flexibility.
This is for therapists who hold a Level 3 qualification in massage.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £249.00 - Meditation for Pain Relief and Wellbeing Course start date: Sat 4 Jul 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sally PageWhether 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.
Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00 - Retirement for beginners: volunteering - a world of opportunity Course start date: Sat 4 Jul 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jenny BardwellIf 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 - Gentle Yoga Course start date: Mon 6 Jul 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Eleanor ShearnRelax, stretch and feel good! This gentle yoga course is suitable for those who wish to improve their sense of wellbeing while also focusing on increasing confidence in postures that help with balance
Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00
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