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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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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Slow Food Market by Belinda Lawley

From 1-4 May 2009, Southbank Centre Square outside the Royal Festival Hall will be home to the UK’s largest – and London’s only – monthly Slow Food Market. Over 40 stalls selected by Slow Food London will sell sustainable and traditionally prepared foods from a selection of leading artisan food producers, from the UK and beyond. (more…)

British Museum clock

Why does ‘when’ matter? A cultural perspective on the pressures of time

Panel members Silke Ackermann (cultural historian at the British Museum), Brian Durrans (cultural anthropologist) and Peter Shepherd-Skaerved, (musician) discuss concepts of time, pace and the corresponding pressures from a cultural and historical perspective.

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Yoga class courtesy of Thierry Bal

Slow down and stretch out with lunchtime yoga at Foyles. From Monday 27th April 2009 to Friday 1st May 2009, take a break in your day to release morning tension and clear your mind for the afternoon ahead.

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Workshop at the Soane

Join tutor Jane Bush for an introduction to Hogarth’s marvellous paintings in Sir John Soane’s Museum and his engraved compositions. Participants will use Hogarth’s work as a starting point for creating their own compositions in ink. (more…)

Try lunchtime meditation at the London Buddhist Centre. Ideal for newcomers to meditation (…and slowing down!) (more…)