South Asia season
A region of only 8 countries, perhaps the region of South Asia does not sound as important as it is. However, the region is in fact inevitable, whether we think globally, in relation to Britain or both.
Join us to learn about and engage with the different languages, cultures and histories of the part(s) of South Asia that interest you. We offer both short and long courses, online and face-to-face designed to cater to your interest and expand your horizons.
Check out our blog post on Exploring The Culture & History of South Asia
- Indian Head massage: taster workshop
Course start date: Tue 2 Dec 2025 (and 3 other dates)Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Janet WhiteheadDiscover 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.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Early morning Yoga Course start date: Mon 12 Jan 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Carolina SanchezDiscover 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 yoga, your inner strength and stamina for this wild world. We will draw on breathing practices (pranayama) and mudras to steady and calm the mind.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00 - Gentle Yoga Course start date: Mon 12 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Eleanor ShearnStretch, relax and feel good! This course is suitable for those who wish to enjoy the benefits of yoga at a gentle pace. Alternatives are offered if a student finds any particular postures (asanas) uncomfortable.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00 - Yoga: beginners Course start date: Mon 12 Jan 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Biljana CacicAre you new to yoga? This beginners' class offers a chance to develop and improve your body and breath awareness, posture, strength and flexibility, and practise relaxation techniques to help you release tension.
This course is delivered in-person at City Lit.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00 - Meditation and mindfulness Course start date: Tue 20 Jan 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Lisa FordeLearn meditation and mindfulness techniques to help develop resilience and enhance mental health and well-being. Discover ways to live life with more curiosity, equanimity and empathy.
Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £109.00 - Hindi beginners: module 2Course start date: Tue 20 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Roopam AggarwalLearn Hindi either in an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.
Keep learning the basics of this fascinating language with an emphasis on practical use and the development of your listening and speaking skills. This course is designed for those who have completed beginners: module 1 or equivalent. The course will introduce students to essential vocabulary and grammar structures, with a focus on practical communication in everyday situations.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Indian head massage: workshop Course start date: Sun 15 Feb 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Discover the ancient and highly therapeutic practice of Indian head massage. Learn how tension is held in the neck and shoulders and how to alleviate this in family and friends by practising a basic routine.
Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £109.00 - Hindi beginners: module 3 Course start date: Tue 21 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Roopam AggarwalLearn Hindi either in an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.
Continue learning Hindi and develop your listening and speaking skills in this communicative course which emphasises the practical use of the language. Suitable if you have completed beginners: module 2 or equivalent. The course will introduce students to essential vocabulary and grammar structures, with a focus on practical communication in everyday situations.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Islamic art in 25 objects Course start date: Wed 22 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Anita ChowdryDiscover important objects of Islamic Art dating across a more than a millennium in London galleries. We will study world-famous objects, discover lesser known gems, study their context and understand how they relate to one another and the wider world.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00 - Ways into Islamic art Course start date: Tue 2 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anita ChowdryAn introductory course providing an overview of the development of the visual language of Islamic cultures in Asia, Africa and Europe.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00 - Ancient India: The Harappan Civilisation in the Indus Valley Course start date: Sat 6 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ketan VariaWant to know more about the ancient Harappan Civilization thriving in the Indus Valley from 2600 BCE to 1900 BCE? Join us to learn more!Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - An introduction to Indian comparative religions Course start date: Sat 8 Aug 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ketan VariaThe course is an introduction to Indian Religions. Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism all have common aspects, but also some fundamental differences in philosophy.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Key figures in Indian history Course start date: Sun 9 Aug 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ketan VariaWant to know more about Indian history but not sure where to start? Join us in this course to learn about key figures in Indian history from different eras and areas of society.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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