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  1. Evening
    Reflexology: an introduction
    Experience the relaxing benefits of hand and foot reflexology and learn how to relieve stress. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a bath towel.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tue 6 Oct 2026 (and 1 other date)
    Janet Whitehead
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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    Mindful self-care for mind and body
    How often do you make time to take care of yourself? This session provides simple, practical tips and techniques that will help you take better care of yourself. Learn ways to relax your body, calm your mind and enhance your well-being.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tue 6 Oct 2026
    Hilary Lyons
    Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £5.00 Concession £5.00
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    An Introduction to the Classic Trio of British Empiricists: Locke, Berkeley and Hume
    Join this course and discover the work of John Locke, the founder of British Empiricism; George Berkeley and his famous view on perception; and David Hume’s fork of ‘relations of ideas' and 'matters of fact'.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Wed 7 Oct 2026
    Cristina Paterno
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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  4. Myofascial release: taster workshop
    Interested in myofascial release but don’t know where to begin? Why not try this general introduction to the technique! Learn about fascia and the benefits of myofascial release that you can practice on yourself and friends and family!

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tue 13 Oct 2026
    Mark Woollard
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
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  5. ★ 5.0
    Arabic beginners: module 1

    Learn Arabic either an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions. Experience learning Arabic by enrolling on a taster.

    This beginner course introduces Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), focusing on basic speaking and listening skills, essential vocabulary, and grammar for everyday communication. More details are available at the end of this webpage.

    Keeley Street

    Tue 13 Oct 2026 (and 3 other dates)
    Alaa Sonjoq
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00
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  6. Evening
    Face mapping: taster workshop

    Come 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!

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Wed 14 Oct 2026 (and 1 other date)
    Mark Woollard
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
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    Natural facelift: a CPD workshop

    This highly effective and popular massage can delay the visible signs of ageing, without the need for invasive surgery.

    This course is accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT).

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Sat 17 Oct 2026 (and 1 other date)
    Mark Woollard
    Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £249.00
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  8. ★ 5.0
    Indian Head massage: taster workshop

    Discover the ancient practice of Indian Head Massage. You will learn the basics of how to give and receive this highly therapeutic and relaxing form of massage.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tue 20 Oct 2026 (and 2 other dates)
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
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  9. Reflexology: taster workshop
    Experience the relaxing benefits of hand and foot reflexology and learn how to relieve stress. Please wear comfortable clothing.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tue 20 Oct 2026 (and 1 other date)
    Janet Whitehead
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
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  10. ★ 5.0
    Manual lymphatic drainage: detox for face and neck
    Would you like to learn how to give a detox facial massage? Based on the lymphatic system, this technique is designed to eliminate toxins and improve the skin's appearance by boosting the immune system.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Thu 22 Oct 2026 (and 1 other date)
    Janet Whitehead
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £119.00
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  11. Functional Anatomy : Body in Motion

    Are you frustrated by a lack of understanding of how movement is truly produced? This course takes a deep look at the structure, mechanics, and kinetic chains that produce every motion.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Fri 23 Oct 2026
    Caroline Ings-Chambers
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £160.00
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  12. Last Few Places, Weekend
    ★ 4.9
    Group facilitation
    Learn how to lead groups and develop your facilitation skills through an exploration of group roles, hidden dynamics, facilitator styles, methods of intervention and stages of group development. This course is both experiential and theory based.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Sun 25 Oct 2026 (and 2 other dates)
    Dennis Carney
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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  13. Last Few Places, Evening
    ★ 5.0
    Massage: an introduction (access to level 3)
    Discover how massage can relieve stress and promote relaxation and healing through touch. Learn techniques to perform on family and friends. Suitable for those with a general interest or wishing to progress on to a qualification.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Mon 26 Oct 2026 (and 2 other dates)
    Hilary Lyons
    Full fee £319.00 Senior fee £319.00 Concession £223.00
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  14. ★ 5.0
    Reflexology for mental health: taster workshop

    Mental health has never been discussed as much as it has in recent years. Come and learn some reflex points on the face, hands and feet to help support your mental health well-being!

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tue 27 Oct 2026
    Mark Woollard
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
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  15. Crystal Healing: taster workshop
    Learn how to start sensing energy in yourself and in others. Explore the chakras and practice using crystals to balance your energy centres.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tue 27 Oct 2026 (and 3 other dates)
    Oge Okoh
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
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