A day-long workshop at the London Buddhist Centre, suitable for anyone with an interest in writing, reading and appreciating poetry. Led by Vishvantara (a Poetry London 1st Prize winner) and Maitreyabandhu. (more…)

Cradle to Grave by Pharmacopoeia (detail), AD 2003

A gallery talk on the theme of ‘Cradle to grave’ – the journey of health, given by the artist Susie Freeman. Admission is free so just drop in. Talks in this week-long Slow Down London series last 45 minutes and are suitable for all levels of knowledge.

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Diagonal exterior of SJSS (detail), courtesy of John Donat

As part of the St John’s Thursday Lunchtime Concert Series, the Worshipful Company of Musicians award winner Samantha Ward (piano) performs works by Beethoven and Brahms.

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Graham Burns

We all sometimes get frustrated at the pace of modern life. We know too that yoga can help us slow down. But how often do we actually take time to slow down in our yoga practice and feel the benefits? How often do we rush through our practice in an effort to cram more into the time available? (more…)

Subhadassi

Learn meditation skills and take part in a poetry workshop with Buddhist, poet and meditation teacher Subhadassi, taking inspiration from some of the objects in the British Museum’s collection.

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Carl Honore

We live in a culture which prizes speed of communication, travel and thought. But is there an alternative? Carl Honoré, author of In Praise of Slow, believes there is. (more…)

Metropolitan Walkers on a London bridge

As part of the series of ‘slow down’ walks during the 2009 Festival, join the Metropolitan Walkers for a 3 mile stroll along the Thames Path, ending at a pub near Borough tube station. We’ll enjoy views of some of London’s most famous landmarks. (more…)

A gallery talk on the theme of Scenes of nature in Japanese art, given by Rosina Buckland. Admission is free so just drop in. Talks in this week-long Slow Down London series last 45 minutes and are suitable for all levels of knowledge.
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A gallery talk on the theme of Taking it easy in Ancient Egypt, given by Katharine Hoare. Admission is free so just drop in. Talks in this week-long Slow Down London series last 45 minutes and are suitable for all levels of knowledge.

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Enter into the spirit of Slow Down London with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Listeners are encouraged to leave the outside world behind and engage in a deeper critical and emotional appreciation which bears little resemblance to the stresses of daily life. Soloist, Martha Argerich, is an enigma, as famed for her aversion to the spotlight as for her outstanding playing. (more…)