In the midst of speed and stress, meditation trains us to cope better with our lives and to be in the present moment instead of rushing through it. As we train the mind to slow down and see things more clearly, we can learn how to relate to our anxieties and emotions without being swept away by them.  Research studies consistently show the benefits of meditation in reducing stress, improving sleep, lowering blood pressure, and improving overall health and well-being. (more…)

Victorian galleries: Images @ Colin Streater

Take time out from your hectic schedule, drop by the NPG and stroll through the Galleries with artists and historians. Meet old friends and encounter new ones along the way. These tours offer the chance to linger, contemplate and reflect.

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Urban sunflowers

Whether you own a window box, a backyard or a whole allotment, are naturally green-fingered or prone to strangle any plant you touch, join us for a completely different kind of gardening holiday, with Emma Townshend. (more…)

These monthly workshops bring the ancient wisdom of Taoism to our daily lives. Each session includes exercises from Tai Chi and Qigong. (more…)