Meditation classes teach techniques for focusing the attention and settling the mind, usually seated and guided by a teacher. Styles range from breath awareness and body scans to loving-kindness, mantra-based and Buddhist traditions; many wellness centres also run guided relaxation and yoga nidra, done lying down. Classes are often followed by time for questions, which is where a good teacher earns their fee.
Regular meditation is linked to lower stress and better mood in a growing body of research, and it suits anyone who wants a quieter mind; no previous experience is needed. People with a history of trauma or severe mental illness should start gently and with an experienced teacher, as intense practice can sometimes bring up difficult feelings.
Drop-in classes of 45 to 75 minutes typically cost £8 to £18, and many Buddhist centres run donation-based sessions. One-to-one teaching costs £40 to £80 an hour, and day or weekend meditation workshops £50 to £200. Wear comfortable clothes; cushions, stools and chairs are provided.
Most of what is listed here is membership-led — yoga and Pilates studios, gyms with thermal suites, holistic clinics with weekly regulars — and drop-in visitors are welcome but in the minority. The City Centre has the hotel spas and the day spas near the station, busy with workers on weekday evenings and with shoppers at weekends. Headingley and Chapel Allerton have the independent studios and the complementary therapy practices, where reflexology, acupuncture and reiki sit alongside classes.
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