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Yoga, pilates and tai chi for older people

If you are aged 60 or over, there are low or no cost yoga, pilates or tai chi classes you can join in Camden.

Seated yoga 

Free for Camden residents 

A gentle seated yoga class perfect for maintaining your mobility, strength and flexibility. Booking essential. Provided in partnership with Adult Camden Learning.  Booking essential

Abbey Community Centre, 172 Belsize Road, NW6 4BJ 

Mondays, 2pm to 3.30pm, term time only 

Phone: 020 7624 8378 
Email: [email protected]  
Website: abbeycc-kilburn.org.uk

Tai Chi Qigong 

Free for Camden residents 

A gentle mind–body class combining slow tai chi movements and qigong breathing/energy exercises to improve balance, flexibility, relaxation, and overall wellbeing. Provided in partnership with Adult Camden Learning. Booking essential.

Abbey Community Centre, 172 Belsize Road, NW6 4BJ 

Two sessions on Fridays,
Session 1) 10am to 11am, term time only 
Session 2) 3.15pm to 4.15pm, term time only

Phone: 020 7624 8378 
Email: [email protected]  
Website: abbeycc-kilburn.org.uk

Yoga 

£5

All levels welcome, casual, loose-fitting clothing recommended, mats supplied.
 
Wednesday 10:00am - 11:00am

The Phoenix Gardens, 21, Stacey St, London WC2H8DG
 
07716 480049 
Contact: [email protected]
Book online 

Tai Chi, Third Age Project

Free for members (yearly membership £15) and Free for non-members.

Join Tai Chi to engage in mindfulness and gently keep your body moving. The class is taught by Sheryl from Camden Adult Community Learning (ACL). Practicing Tai Chi Improve balance and flexibility, help reduce falls, strengthen leg muscles and reduce back pain. A great way to gently start moving if you are in/leaving physiotherapy. To join the class, you will need to complete a Camden ACL enrolment form and a course diary. For all abilities. No booking is required.
 
Thursdays 10:00am – 11:00am

Third Age Project, Cumberland Market, London NW1 3RH 
Tel: 020 7383 4922 
email: [email protected], 
website: www.thirdageproject.org.uk

Seated Yoga

Free

Queen’s Crescent Community Association (QCCA) is one of London’s most active and inclusive community centres, providing a wide range of free activities and support services for residents aged 55 and over.

We offer weekly seated yoga classes suitable for all levels of experience. These accessible, tailored sessions aim to reduce stress, improve flexibility, and support overall wellbeing. No booking is required — drop-ins are very welcome.

Thursdays, 3.15 4.15pm                                                                                                                                  

Queen's Crescent Community Centre, 45 Ashdown Crescent, Gospel Oak, NW5 4QE
Phone: 020 7267 6635
Email: [email protected]  
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Chi Kung, Castlehaven Community Association 

Castlehaven Community Association run the Age activity 60+ programme. There is an annual membership fee of £30 and the offer to try a class before you buy. 

Restore and revitalise your body, mind and spirit. Chi Kung is a gentle exercise combining movements with breath. It is based on repetitions of sets of movements specifically designed to improve health and wellbeing. Please wear comfortable clothes, sensible footwear, or bare feet if you’re comfortable and have water to hand. This class is suitable for beginners.  

Tuesdays, 11am to midday

Clarence Hall, Bradfield Court, Hawley Road, Camden Town, NW1 8RN 
Phone: 020 7692 2238 
Email: [email protected] 

Tai Chi, Castlehaven Community Association 

Castlehaven Community Association run the Age activity 60+ programme. There is an annual membership fee of £30 and the offer to try a class before you buy.  

Tai Chi is a meditative exercise that helps you learn to use your senses, mind and body together, promoting a sense of calm and balance.  In this class, the experienced tutor, Shirley, will guide you through a series of meditation and movements. 

Tuesdays, 2pm to 3pm

Community Hub, Devas Garden Room, 21 Castlehaven Road, NW1 8RU 
Phone: 020 7692 2238 
Email: [email protected]  

Over 60s Easy Yoga

Castlehaven Community Association run the Age activity 60+ programme. There is an annual membership fee of £30 and the offer to try a class before you buy. 

‘Sometimes the most important thing we do in a day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.’ Our over 60’s easy yoga classes will help you to develop strength, balance, and flexibility. Whether you’re an experienced yogi or a complete beginner, this class caters to all abilities and focuses on mental well-being as much as the physical.

Thursdays 10:30am – 11:30am

Castlehaven Community Association, 23 Castlehaven Road, Camden Town, London NW1 8RU
e-mail [email protected]  
call: 020 7692 2238

Tai Chi, Pancras Square Leisure Centre 

You’ll need a pay and play card which costs £6.90 per year for adults aged 60 and over – check the cost of this session with the leisure centre. 

Tuesdays, 12.15pm to 1.15pm  

Pancras Square Leisure Centre, Pancras Square, N1C 4AG 

Phone: 020 3343 6010  

Visit the Better website for more information.

Yoga, Pancras Square Leisure Centre 

You’ll need a pay and play card which costs £6.90 per year for adults aged 60 and over – check the cost of this session with the leisure centre. 

Fridays, 3.15pm to 4.15pm  

Pancras Square Leisure Centre, Pancras Square, N1C 4AG 

Phone: 020 3343 6010  

Visit the Better website for more information.

Yoga, Talacre Leisure Centre 

You’ll need pay and play card which costs £6.90 per year for adults aged 60 and over – check the cost of this session with the leisure centre. 

Fridays, 2pm to 3pm 

Talacre Leisure Centre, Dalby Street, Kentish Town, NW5 3AF 

Phone: 020 3343 6020  

Visit the Better website for more information.

Tai chi, Kentish Town Leisure Centre 

You’ll need pay and play card which costs £6.90 per year for adults aged 60 and over – check the cost of this session with the leisure centre. 

  • Wednesdays 9.15am to 10.15am 
  • Friday 11.15am to 12.15pm 

Kentish Town Leisure Centre, Grafton Road, NW5 3DU 

Phone: 020 3649 4310  

Visit the Better website for more information.

Yoga, Kentish Town Leisure Centre 

You’ll need pay and play card which costs £6.90 per year for adults aged 60 and over – check the cost of this session with the leisure centre. 

  • Mondays, 10.15am to 11.15am and 8.15pm to 9.15pm 
  • Tuesdays, 8.15am to 9.15am 
  • Thursdays, 9.15am to 10.15am 
  • Fridays, 10.15am to 11.15am 
  • Sundays, 9am to 10am 

Kentish Town Leisure Centre, Grafton Road, NW5 3DU 

Phone: 020 3649 4310  

Visit the Better website for more information.

Pilates, Kentish Town Leisure Centre 

You’ll need pay and play card which costs £6.90 per year for adults aged 60 and over – check the cost of this session with the leisure centre. 

  • Mondays, 11.15am to 12.15pm 
  • Tuesdays, 6.15pm to 7.15pm 
  • Thursdays, 7.15pm to 8.15pm 
  • Fridays, 9.15am to 10.15am 

Kentish Town Leisure Centre, Grafton Road, NW5 3DU 

Phone: 020 3649 4310  

Visit the Better website for more information.