Free Open Day · London
A home for genuine seekers
One free day to discover Yoga and Tantra at Tara: real classes, talks, meditations and workshops, and the community around them. Come for an hour or stay for the whole day.
When
Saturday 19 September 2026, 10am-8pm
Where
Tara Yoga Centre, Export House, 25-31 Ironmonger Row, London EC1V 3QW
Entry
Completely free, all are welcome
Experience
None needed, the day is made for newcomers
Based in Oxford? Join our free intro evenings there on 22 September (Tantra) and 23 September (Yoga).
Some people are seeking, even if they would never use the word
They want conversations that go a little deeper than small talk. Love that doesn't hold half of itself back. Days that mean something. Happiness that lives in the moment itself, not at the end of a plan. Confidence to be fully themselves, in a conversation, on a date, in a room full of strangers. Intimacy where eros is welcomed rather than tamed, felt with the whole body and heart. A life that is unmistakably their own. And for those who have already tasted moments of the sacred, the longing to live there, not just visit.
If any of that is you, this Open Day was made for you.
We are a registered charity that has been teaching the ancient wisdom of yoga, meditation and tantra in London since 1999. These teachings provide a whole system of tools and knowledge for deep, lasting transformation, not just physical, but mental, emotional and spiritual. What we offer is a genuine spiritual education for modern life.
Programme
Sessions run in our two rooms, Hridaya and Shiva. Each session is a genuine taste of the course it introduces. Open “About this session” on any card to read more.
10.30-11.30am
Hridaya
The Art of Meditation
Meditation + talk
All courses tasterAbout this session
The arts of insightful contemplation and deep meditation are the foundations that lead to the essential knowledge for a happy and fulfilled life. We will explore the value of meditation in a short talk and practice.
Shiva
Yoga for Balance
10.15-11.30am · Short talk + Yoga practice
Yoga Course tasterAbout this session
Yoga is a wealth of knowledge and techniques that can become a way of living, bringing harmony and peace to every level of your being: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Experience a taste of the ancient form of yoga that we teach at Tara, where you can learn to improve your life from the inside out.
11.45am-12.30pm
Hridaya
Tara’s Mission
Talk
All courses taster12.30-1.30pm
1.30-2.30pm
Hridaya
Intro to the World of Tantra
Talk
Tantra Course tasterAbout this session
Discover insights into the world of Tantra: its profound teachings, its transformative potential, and its deep relevance in our modern lives. Tantra is a vivid and embodied spiritual path that invites us to journey from the ordinary into the extraordinary, from daily existence to the heights of spiritual realisation. We will explore key aspects of Tantra, including polarity and eroticism, the chakra system and Tantra’s unique perspective on life and consciousness.
3.00-4.00pm
Hridaya
Ancient Wisdom of Yoga in Modern Life
Workshop
Yoga Course tasterAbout this session
Yoga is much more than a series of relaxing exercises or body gymnastics. It is an in-depth journey into the mysteries of life, from the awareness of our physical body and its needs to the discovery of the essence of the Universe. From this perspective, it is a spiritual science, whose techniques and exercises act as amazing tools for bringing ourselves into balance and harmony, and so into a continuous state of evolution.
4.00-4.30pm
4.30-6.00pm
Hridaya
Yoga in Pairs
Yoga in pairs
Tantra Course tasterAbout this session
Based on the ancient tradition of Hatha Yoga, couples yoga is an amazing spiritual method. Doing yoga in a couple or pair greatly amplifies the effects usually felt when practising alone. It is a wonderful way to deepen non-verbal connection and communication, to release tensions, and even get a huge boost of energy. You will need a partner for this workshop.
Shiva
Yoga of the Heart
Yoga practice
Yoga Course tasterAbout this session
As famous as Yoga has become, how many of us truly appreciate the gifts it has to offer? We will briefly introduce the fundamental spiritual principles and the chakra system upon which Yoga is based. Uniting the two is the secret key to awakening your full potential and gaining complete awareness of who you truly are and what you can become. We will practise Yoga to activate and dynamise the chakras, supporting the body’s own natural healing processes and stepping closer to the wisdom of the heart.
6.30-7.30pm
Hridaya
Liberate Your Femininity!
Women’s workshop
Tantra Course tasterAbout this session
A workshop for women ready to discover and awaken their unique femininity according to the qualities of their soul. There is a hidden flower living in every woman: a soft, steady bloom that knows how to open in its own rhythm. Over time, many of us learn to fold our petals inward. This workshop is an invitation to discover and unfurl our own unique blossoming, to open our petals and live in full bloom.
Shiva
Reclaiming Masculinity
Men’s workshop
Tantra Course tasterAbout this session
Masculinity today is a hot topic, from Louis Theroux’s Inside the Manosphere to growing concerns around men’s mental health, fertility and virility. Tantric masculinity offers a socially provocative and insightful perspective, exploring big questions about masculinity in the bedroom and in relationships, in the workplace, and in the wider world. This workshop offers a new, and ancient, perspective on masculinity that has the potential to transform your life as a man.
What the Open Day offers
Insightful talks
Hear our teachers open up the big questions of life.
Hatha Yoga
Taste a real class from the Year 1 Yoga course.
A variety of meditations
Guided meditations to experience stillness first-hand.
Interactive workshops
Learn by doing, not just listening.
Polarity Yoga
Yoga in pairs, a taste of the Tantric approach.
Meet the teachers
Ask them anything about the path and the courses.
Heartful interactions
A warm, welcoming community of like-hearted people.
Meet the team
The people who make Tara happen, in person.
Teachers you’ll meet on the day
Tap a teacher to read their story. All our teachers have at least seven years of practice behind them, and they love questions.
From people who walked in curious
“The place is truly remarkable; you can feel its loving and positive energy from the moment you enter the centre. Teachers are wonderful, creating a safe and supportive space for anyone seeking deeper spiritual knowledge, self-transformation, or inner healing.”
“I can say without exaggeration that joining Tara has been one of the most beneficial decisions I’ve ever made in my life. I have formed some of the deepest friendships of my life at Tara.”
“My experience at Tara has been life-changing. I have met amazing, heartful friends who have been supportive, and this beautiful and unique circle of people have helped me enormously in my growing as a person but also as a spiritual being.”
The courses begin two days later
New Yoga and Tantra courses start in London the week commencing Monday 21 September 2026, and in Oxford the week after (29 and 30 September). If the Open Day speaks to you, the Try Tara Pass gives you four consecutive weeks of unlimited Year 1 classes for £40, with no strings attached.
Practical details
- When
- Saturday 19 September 2026, 10am-8pm
- Where
- Tara Yoga Centre, Export House, 25-31 Ironmonger Row, London EC1V 3QW
- Entry
- Completely free, all are welcome
- Experience
- None needed, the day is made for newcomers
Entry is free and everyone is welcome. Reserving a place helps us plan the day, and means we can send you a reminder before it starts.
Good to know
- Do I need any experience?
- None at all. The whole day is designed for people who are new to Yoga, Tantra and Tara. Every session starts from the beginning.
- Can I come for just one session?
- Yes. Entry is free and you can come and go as suits you: stay for a single talk, or make a full day of it.
- What should I wear?
- Comfortable clothes you can move in are ideal for the Yoga and workshop sessions. For the talks and meditations, come as you are.
- Can I bring a friend?
- Please do. The Open Day is the easiest way to introduce someone to what we do.
- Do I need to book?
- Entry is free either way, but reserving a place helps us plan the day and means we can send you a reminder beforehand.
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