London

Our London Centre is a haven of tranquillity in the busy city. London is not usually associated with spirituality, but instead of going to a remote countryside or retreat space, at Tara you can learn to develop that state of centeredness, calm and fulfilment in you, even where there is constant activity.

Reflecting this cosmopolitan city, all ages, nationalities and people – from healers, to lawyers or builders – are part of the community at Tara.

Together we learn to embrace life in all its intensity, and allow all experiences to be fuel for transformation.

While our Centre is a peaceful and welcoming space, we are also full of activity, holding classes every night of the week, as well as meditations, festivals, talks, retreats, courses and parties. We also welcome other groups to use any of our five beautiful rooms.

Yoga, Tantra and Astrology course opens week of Monday 2nd October 2023. Kashmir Shaivism opens 12th October. Shakti and Vira groups will open in November (please check closer to the date for details).

Book the Try Tara Pass for £40 to try out both courses for a discounted price for your first four weeks! This pass also gives you access to all our courses and groups in all other locations.

Studio Hire

Just a short walk from Old Street tube station, Tara London has five beautiful rooms available for hire for events, workshops and classes, for all forms of therapy, dance and talks, all with a unique design and feel. There is a large reception area and a small shop selling delicious but healthy snacks, a kitchenette and social seating space.

Hridaya

Hridaya is our largest room, and like our other rooms features dimmable lighting. Hridaya also has ambient coloured mood lighting, and a feature wall which can be easily decorated to create a beautiful atmosphere for your event.
Hridaya is conveniently located near our downstairs kitchenette and social space, and a staircase leading to a back outdoor courtyard. Hridaya is one of the quieter rooms.

Size: 90m² studio
Often used for: Day-long workshops and training, including yoga, massage, dance, gong baths, conferences, lectures, and women’s circles
Maximum capacity: 34 yoga mats incl. teacher, 100 seats, or 130 combined chairs/floor cushions
Standard capacity: 30 yoga mats (inc. teacher) , or 80 seats

Shiva

Shiva is spacious and features ceiling noise-cancelling panels. It is located opposite to the shop and reception on the ground floor.

Size: 70m² studio
Often used for: Shiva is one of our most popular rooms for day-long workshops and teacher training in yoga, reiki or massage. Also used for dance groups, gong baths, conferences, lectures, and women’s circles.
Maximum capacity: 29 yoga mats incl. teacher, or 80 seats
Standard capacity: 20 yoga mats incl. teacher, or 65 seats

Parvati

Our warmest and brightest studio thanks to the long wall of west-facing windows, Parvati is extra quiet, and faces a courtyard, and the decor makes it perfect for more private meetings such us women’s events. It is on the ground floor near the reception and shop.

Size: 38m² studio
Often used for: medium size yoga classes, dance classes, small lectures, women’s circles and workshops
Maximum capacity: 15 yoga mats incl. teacher, or 25 seats
Standard capacity: 11 yoga mats incl. teacher, or 25 seats

Akshobhya

Our smaller room, Akshobhya is cosy while still feeling spacious.
Tucked away in the Centre, Akshobhya is the quietest room due to its location on the downstairs floor. It features floor to ceiling mirrors, ideal for small dance workshops or one-to-one practice.

Size: 23m² studio
Often used for: small yoga classes, dance classes, meetings or meditation courses
Maximum capacity: 11 yoga mats incl. teacher, or 16 seats
Standard capacity: 9 yoga mats incl. teacher, or 12 seats

Ganesha

Our smallest room, Ganesha is cosy while still feeling spacious due to the high ceilings and large, bright windows. This room is next to the shop and reception on the ground floor.

Our most popular room for treatments such as reiki or massage, and training or workshops in small groups.

Size: 17m² small studio
Often used for: individual practice, treatments
Maximum capacity: 7 yoga mats incl. teacher, or 12 seats
Standard capacity: 5 yoga mats incl. teacher, or 10 seats

More about the centre

Our studio is spread over two floors. As well as the room you hire, you will have free access to:

Ground floor

Our large reception area, which has a shop stocking healthy, sugar-free, vegan snacks and drinks, gifts, and a small seating and table area.

Lower Ground floor

A lovely kitchenette equipped with a small fridge, kettle, sink and complimentary tea, as well as extra socialising and seating area.

Additional information

• Each floor has 3 toilets and space for shoes and personal belongings.
• Each room has heating and fan-assisted ventilation if required.
• Also available for use at no extra cost:
  • Chairs
  • Yoga mats
  • Cushions
  • Blankets
  • Yoga blocks
  • Whiteboard and pens
  • Projector (Shiva, Hridaya & Parvati only, additional charges apply to other halls)
  • Audio sound system
  • Audio mixer and microphone (Shiva & Hridaya only, additional charges apply to other halls)
• Also available at an added cost:
  • Massage tables
  • Rollout futons
  • Oil-proof sheets
  • Sheets