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
24 courses available
An introduction to JainismThis course is an introduction to Jain philosophy, with a particular emphasis on its relevance to environmentalism.Keeley Street
Sat 17 Oct 2026Ketan VariaFull fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £58.00- 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 - Indian head massage: workshop
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 £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £119.00 - Hindi through Bollywood singingLearn to speak Hindi and develop your listening and speaking skills in this communicative class which emphasizes the practical use of the language via singing. Suitable for complete beginners.
Online
Tue 15 Dec 2026Roopam AggarwalFull fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Yoga retreat afternoonTreat 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.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
- The Rise and Fall of the Mughal EmpireFollow the fortunes of the Mughal Emperors, rulers of Northern India from the 1500s to the 1800s. What were their contributions to the religious, political and cultural life of northern India and how can we explain the decline of their powers in the 1700s and 1800s? Tutor: T Hussain.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00
- Early morning YogaDiscover 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.
Online
Mon 11 Jan 2027Carolina SanchezFull fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £132.00 - Gentle YogaStretch, 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.
Keeley Street
Mon 11 Jan 2027Eleanor ShearnFull fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £132.00 - Yoga: beginnersAre 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 £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £132.00 - Meditation and mindfulness
Learn 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.
Online
Tue 12 Jan 2027Lisa FordeFull fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - Hindi beginners: module 2
Learn 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 £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00 - Hatha Flow Yoga
Stretch, 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
Keeley Street
Thu 14 Jan 2027Madlyn Ray-JonesFull fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £153.00 - Restorative Yoga
Unwind and reconnect in this Restorative Yoga class, a sanctuary to quietly conclude your week. Work with gentle Pranayama practices, preparing you to restore and realign amidst life's challenges.
Keeley Street
Fri 15 Jan 2027Biljana CacicFull fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £132.00 - Cultural Connections: Venice & Western Asia (With V&A visit)
During this study day we will gain a brief introduction to the history of the relationship between Western Asia, North Africa and the Italian States, with particular reference to Venice. Contrary to long-held misperceptions of hostility and confrontation, the relationship between these important regions was highly nuanced. The evidence paints a picture of trade, diplomacy and mutual connectivity via material culture. Am at the City Lit, pm at the V & A.
Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - Islamic art in 25 objectsDiscover 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.
Off Site
Wed 14 Apr 2027Anita ChowdryFull fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00
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