Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, and in line with all the official guidance, we have taken the decision to suspend all activities at the Centre, which will now remain closed until further notice.
We are monitoring the situation closely, and are now delivering some of our ‘Just Meditation’ drop-in sessions online. Please sign up to our mailing list and keep an eye on our Facebook page for regular updates.
Independent and on the High Street
In common with many other organisations, large and small, the present situation poses a very real threat to the survival of the Meditation Centre. As a charity, run by volunteers, we operate on a very tight budget, and we are heavily dependent on the generosity of our supporters.
With the Centre currently closed, we are unable to generate any revenue from our usual activities – and yet we still have to find in excess of £1000 per month just to cover our basic overheads (e.g. rent, utilities etc). This loss of revenue could force us out of business altogether. Please consider supporting our fundraising efforts to enable the Centre to re-open after the present crisis. For more information about how to support the Centre, see here.
In the meantime we are offering drop-in meditation sessions online as a way of connecting with our community and continuing to make the benefits of meditation ‘accessible, affordable and available to all’ at a time when those benefits are most needed.
Please consider making a donation to support our fundraising efforts to secure the future of the Centre.
We are currently developing a timetable of online sessions delivered via Zoom. For more information about our online sessions, click here.
Mondays 8.00-8.20 am – Zoom Meeting ID: 355-977-900
Wednesdays 10.30-11.30 am – Zoom Meeting ID: 432-266-058
Saturdays 10.30-11.30 am – Zoom Meeting ID: 889-354-847
everyday meditation for everyone
Tuesdays 6pm, Wednesdays and Saturdays 11am
There is no need to book for any of our drop-in classes – just turn up in good time – payment by donation
At the The Newcastle Meditation Centre, we offer a regular programme of weekly ‘Just Meditation’ drop-in classes, an ongoing programme of courses and workshops, as well as opportunities for groups and individuals to hire the space for their own meditation related activities.
Check Eventbrite and Facebook for details of our Saturday afternoon workshops on a wide range of topics related to mindfulness, meditation and related disciplines, as well as courses, seminars, discussion groups and other activities.
Today meditation and mindfulness are more popular than ever, but finding out how to learn or practice meditation can be difficult and confusing. There are so many different techniques and teachings available: it is hard sometimes to know where to start.
The best way to learn how to meditate is by attending a class or workshop, such as the ‘Just Meditation’ drop-in classes provided at the Centre. There is no substitute for learning with an experienced practitioner, and a group of other people on the same path.
The Newcastle Mindfulness and Meditation Centre is a registered charity operating in Newcastle City Centre. We provide a safe, welcoming and ideologically neutral space, wholly dedicated to the learning and practice of mindfulness and meditation.
We believe it is the first independent high street meditation centre of its kind in the UK.
At the Centre you can attend drop-in classes, courses and workshops, together with a range of other activities, including research seminars, discussion groups and social events. Bespoke packages can also be arranged for groups and organisations.
Drop-in Classes, Courses and Workshops
We host a variety of courses, at different times throughout the year, as well as regular Saturday Afternoon Workshops on a wide range of topics related to mindfulness and meditation: the perfect way to deepen your understanding and practice.
It is our goal to make the benefits of meditation accessible, affordable and available to all.
We are always keen to hear from people willing to volunteer at the Meditation Centre, whether by simply being there so that we can have the place open, or leading activities.
For any expressions of interest, please either speak to someone at the centre or get in touch via the contact page.
Groups and individuals are welcome to use the space for meditation and related activities, at reasonable rates for a prime city centre location.
Our upstairs meditation room has space to seat 24 people comfortably. Please be aware that unfortunately there is no lift.
We are always looking for people to facilitate courses and workshops at the centre. If you have a course or workshop you would like to deliver in central Newcastle, that is relevant to the practice of mindfulness and meditation, then please get in touch and lets have a chat about it.
The Newcastle Meditation Centre is easy to get to by public transport, being just a short walk from Central Station. There are a few parking meters on Westgate Road, and nearby carparks at Times Square and Grainger Town multi-story.
If you are a taxpayer you can increase the value of your donation to the Centre by 25% at no extra cost to yourself.
