OUR EVENTS
Welcome to our dedicated space for Mindfulness, Wellbeing, and other events in Cardiff, a cornerstone of Samye Foundation Wales. Here we offer a diverse array of mindfulness workshops, retreats, and classes designed to nurture mental well-being and personal growth.
Our events, set in the heart of Cardiff, provide unique opportunities for both beginners and experienced practitioners to explore mindfulness practices. Join us in this tranquil environment where each session is a step towards inner peace and self-discovery.
Discover the transformative power of mindfulness through our expert-led events and embrace a journey towards a more centered and balanced life.
What’s On This month at our centre
Download the printable calendar with upcoming events, weekly practices, and highlights:
Download the events calendar pdf (colour)
Mindfulness workshops, courses, classes and retreats
WEDNESDAY morning Guided Mindfulness Meditation
With Lorraine
free event
Start your morning off with a 30 minute guided Mindfulness session with Lorraine. The session will follow traditional mindfulness exercises and hopefully help you to start your day off in a focused, clear and calm way. Lorraine has been a mindfulness practitioner for over 30 years and is also a mindfulness trainer delivering traditional 8 week Mindfulness courses either on a one to one basis and in group sessions.
As these 30 minute sessions are delivered ONLINE it is always good to have a sense of being part of a group and practising with others. It is always good to see your faces so leaving your camera on helps us all to connect more.
ONLINE zoom session. Follow zoom link : https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84285590466?pwd=0aEdOI4EfGfbbH2Icz5pumUNtRD7WD.1
If you would like to leave a donation to help towards our charity and the centre you can donate by clicking on this link: https://sfwales.org/donate/
Every week on Wednesday until July 29, 2026
Wednesday EVENING Guided MINDFULNEss MEDITATION
with Anthony
free event
Join us for a guided meditation session with Anthony who is an experienced mindfulness meditation practitioner.
This is a guided meditation and is suitable for beginners and experienced meditation practitioners.
The session will be preceded by a short talk.
There is a donation bowl in the room if you would like to make a donation towards the centre to help us keep going. It goes towards the centre's running costs.
Every week on Wednesday until July 29, 2026
If you are having difficulties in getting to the centre then Anthony can send you a zoom link on request. Please email admin@sfwales.org and address the email to Anthony.
one to one mindfulness session
with Anthony
One to one mindfulness sessions with Anthony are delivered at our Cardiff Mindfulness Centre.
Mindfulness One to Ones can be helpful for many people because they offer customised teaching at a time and pace to suit the individual. One to Ones are also great for students who prefer to discuss their practice privately rather than in a class setting. Sessions can be held during the day or early evening, subject to tutor availability.
You can book single sessions as you go, but we also offer a discounted package of 4 sessions.
The cost per session 2hr session with Anthony is £70 for individual bookings, or £240 for 4 sessions if paid as a block booking.
Our Mindfulness centre is wheelchair accessible and a wheelchair accessible toilet is available. Please call us on 02920 228040 or email: admin@sfwales.org so we can prepare the access ramp in advance of your visit.
Payments for One to One Mindfulness Sessions:
Please contact admin@sfwales.org and address either to Lorraine and Anthony to book a session. They will send you the BACS details to pay for your sessions.
Also you can use the following PayPal link to pay for the session:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/6DVQE36UGZ6LN
Or scan this PayPal QR code
one to one mindfulness session
with Lorraine
One to one mindfulness sessions with Lorraine are delivered either at our Cardiff Mindfulness Centre or via Zoom Online.
Mindfulness One to Ones can be helpful for many people because they offer customised teaching at a time and pace to suit the individual. One to Ones are also great for students who prefer to discuss their practice privately rather than in a class setting. Sessions can be held during the day or early evening, subject to tutor availability.
You can book single sessions as you go, but we also offer a discounted package of 4 sessions.
The cost per session 1hr 15 min session with Lorraine is £50 for individual bookings, or £160 for 4 sessions if paid as a block booking.
Our Mindfulness centre is wheelchair accessible and a wheelchair accessible toilet is available. Please call us on 02920 228040 or email: admin@sfwales.org so we can prepare the access ramp in advance of your visit.
Payments for One to One Mindfulness Sessions:
Please contact admin@sfwales.org and address either to Lorraine and Anthony to book a session. They will send you the BACS details to pay for your sessions.
INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS WORKSHOP
with Rosina
19 March
Rosina, our experienced mindfulness practitioner and trainer, will give you an introduction to mindfulness, learning a couple of applications of mindfulness and effective mindfulness techniques for daily use
This workshop is at the reduced price of £20 (normal price £30)
Thursday, Mar 19 · 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM GMT
Booking details coming soon
RETREAT DAY: ASPECTS OF COMPASSION
21 March
The theme of the day will be Compassion. You will be guided throughout the day using compassionate exercises that will help to nurture your feelings of self worth.
The setting will be in our hall at the Samye Mindfulness and Wellbeing centre. Blankets and cushions are provided but you are also welcome to bring your own. You will be required to take your shoes off so please wear warm socks. You will hear the gentle sounds of the waterfall and fountain in our garden as you relax into the exercises.
Incense or a diffuser will be on throughout the day. Please let us know before hand if this may irritate your chest and we will accommodate accordingly.
There will be an opportunity to talk with Lorraine about the 8 Week Compassion course if you are interested in joining.
There will be an opportunity to talk in the lunch hour but the 2 tea breaks will be in silence.
Saturday, Mar 21 · 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM GMT
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION RETREAT DAY
with Lorraine
11 April
A day of guided meditation.
The day will start with a short talk from Lorraine setting the loving kindness theme of the day. Then Lorraine will guide practice sessions throughout the day,
On arrival please register in our Tibetan cafe where you will be greeted by Lorraine. After registering you will be taken to our Hall where the retreat is taking place, Before entering the room you will need to take your shoes off so please where warm socks. Blankets, mats and cushions are provided for your comfort. The day will be in silence, but you are being guided through the sessions throughout the day by Lorraine. So it is suitable for both experienced and new meditators. The programme si:
10am: First Session
11.30am TEA BREAK
12noon: Second session
1pm: LUNCH
2pm: Third session
3pm: TEA BREAK
3.15pm: Fourth session
4pm: FINISH
Saturday, Apr 11 · 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM BST
INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS WORKSHOP
with Anthony
05 May
Anthony, our experienced mindfulness practitioner and trainer, will give you an introduction to mindfulness, learning a couple of applications of mindfulness and effective mindfulness techniques for daily use
This workshop is at the reduced price of £20 (normal price £30)
Fundraising Events
STORYTELLING EVENING AND MEAL
On Dreams of the Buddha
with Steve Killick
17 April
On Dreams of the Buddha with Esteemed Storyteller Steve Killick
An evening of stories, old and new, with themes exploring Buddhism, China and of our dreaming lives. This performance by storyteller, includes a rarely told Chinese Jataka tale and an excerpt from 'The Monkey King'. These are both entertaining and thought-provoking tales that are both fun and fundamental.
A vegetarian meal will be served at 6pm in our hall before the stories begin at 7pm. This is always a very popular event.Places are limited so when we are sold out I am afraid you will need to go on our waiting list for cancellations, or to inform you next time we run the event.
Bookings are necessary and it will be on our first come first served basis https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/UYJU9QCVD2BHW
This is a fundraising event for our charity. There will also be a raffle on the night for some lovely prizes such as a beautiful precious stone mala, a few vouchers for our workshops, an Indian Head Massage
Friday, Apr 17 · 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM BST
Public Talks
Soundbathing Sessions
SOUNDBATHING WITH SIMON
27 March
Enjoy a relaxing sound bathing session with traditional Tibetan sound bowls. Experience the soothing vibrations that promotes peace and tranquillity.
Please register when you arrive in our Tibetan cafe where you will be greeted by Simon. We recommend you arrive 30 minutes before the session and refreshments are available for you to purchase.
Cost £15
Yoga classes
8 WEEK MINDFUL THERAPEUTIC YOGA COURSE
with Jo Bogacz
Clare Strange
Sheena Carlisle
starting in january 2026
Are you looking to create some time & space for yourself where you can release stress & pain, improve your wellbeing, nourish & resource yourself?
If YES, join our 8 week mindful therapeutic yoga course.
• Foster positive health
• Release stress & pain
• Develop a personal daily practice
• Time & space for you
• Nourish, rebalance & resource
• Improve wellbeing
• INCLUDES gentle somatic movement, conscious breathing, meditation & relaxation
Bookings
Contact: Clare Strange
Website: https://www.yogahealthconnect.com/
Email: clare.yhc@gmail.com
Tuesdays, 6.15 - 7.45pm (starts January 13th)
Asana yoga
with Heidi
Monthly on Wednesday
Asana Yoga with Heidi. Five Element Theory Yoga class.
Please contact Heidi before class heidicevikyoga@gmail.com
Monthly on Wednesday from 6.15 to 7.15pm.
7 January
4 February
Hatha yoga
with Lorraine Phillips
On thursdays
Hatha Yoga lesson with Lorraine Phillips. Every Thursday 9.30 to 10.30am
A gentle lesson which combines breathing exercises and a variety of postures. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Please bring your own mat, water, and a warm blanket for relaxation.
Please contact Lorraine Phillips before first class by phone 07817 872444
£6 per class
Every week on Thursday at 9
MINDFUL SOMATIC YOGA CLASSES
with Sheena
On Tuesdays starting October
New weekly Mindful Somatic Yoga classes with Sheena Carlisle at Samye Foundation Centre
Somatic yoga helps to develop mind-body awareness and greater connection to yourself and how you move in the world around you, allowing time to explore asanas, breath, movement and expand strength and stability. Sheena uses adaptations to help individuals access Yoga postures for all ages and abilities. All are very welcome to join whatever your experience of Yoga.
Please bring your own mat, water and warm blanket for relaxation.
Sheena is a professionally qualified Yoga Teacher [375 hours] certified by Meni Farkash at the Agniyaana Yoga School, Carmarthenshire [A training centre registered with Yoga Alliance Professionals].
Contact Sheena to register:
Mobile 07504229058 or
Email: sheenacarlisle@hotmail.com
Cost: £55 for the six-week block
6.15pm - 7.30pm
Dates:
Other workshops and courses
Shiatsu foundation course
with Sarah Hall
6-7 June, 27–28 June, 18–19 July
This three-weekend course is an introduction to the essence of Shiatsu - a beautiful bodywork rooted in connection and awareness. You’ll learn a full-body sequence, grounding practices, and self-awareness techniques, as well as be introduced to Five Element theory and aspects of TCM
It's a space for you to slow down and come back to you, check in with yourself and learn some mindful and embodiment practices .
The course is affiliated with the Bristol School of Shiatsu, and if you feel called to continue, it leads directly into Year 1 of their professional training. It also stands fully on its own for anyone drawn to bodywork, self-development, or simply a deeper connection with themselves and others.
More information about the course: https://shiatsucardiff.com/foundation-course/
If you’d like to find out more or sign up, feel free to get in touch with Sarah Hall. Here are the contact details:
Dates of the course:
RELAX PAINT MEDITATE
12 JULY
TARA ROKPA DAY
We are so fortunate once more to have Akong Rinpoches wonderful therapeutic workshop at the centre for our group
SUNDAY JULY 12TH 10AM TO 4PM
Relax Paint Meditate
During this day workshop the Tara Rokpa methods of relaxation, movement and visual expression through the use of paints and other art materials will be introduced. We will explore these methods as supports for the placement of mind and body for mediation.
This workshop is suitable for those new to mediation and those who already have some meditation experience.
Biography
Sarah has a background working as an art therapist in public sector provision in the UK and has been practicing the methods of Tara Rokpa since 2004.
She started first as a group participant, and then trained to be a Tara Rokpa therapist and now offers workshops at home and abroad.
She was very fortunate to receive guidance from Akong Rinpoche during his life.
Alexander Technique classes and workshops
with Anna Brazier
Do you take for granted how you do things?
Would you like to find more Freedom and Ease in your Movement?
I am delighted to be offering Alexander Technique classes and workshops at the SAMYE Centre.
The Alexander Technique is a great way to explore thinking about how you move and discovering new possibilities.
I started learning the technique about twenty years ago. I found it intriguing and exciting, so much so that while still working in the NHS, I joined Don Weed's training course and became a teacher in 2012. I now combine an arts practice with freelance Alexander teaching and am looking forward to establishing some regular sessions at the SAMYE Centre.
If you are curious about the technique, please visit my website at movementinmind.org for more information, costs, and availability. You can also email me from the website.
If you would like to get involved and be part of the classes, please get in touch, and I can plan schedules to suit you. My next workshop is planned for the
1st November 2025
I look forward to hearing from you!
Anna Brazier
Buddhist courses and retreats
Monday Buddhist Meditation
With Our Buddhist Sangha Group
free event
Join us for Buddhist prayers and sitting practise.
You are welcome to chant the Buddhist prayers with us at the beginning and end of the session. The prayers are first chanted in Tibetan which is easy to follow using phonetics and then spoken in English. Then the singing bowl will be rung periodically for you to start 10 minute silent meditation sessions. After each session you are welcome to stretch or continue to meditate.
The session lasts for 45 minutes and there will be an opportunity at the end of the sessions for any questions you may have.
Please try and arrive 5 mins early as the meditation will start on time and the front door will be closed.
There is a donation bowl in the room if you would like to make an offering for the session. Any donation that is made is gratefully received and goes towards the running of the centre.
Every week on Monday until July 27, 2026
GURU RINPOCHE (KONCHO CHIDU) PUJA
Wednesdays
Free event
This practise is known for removing obstacles in our lives.
Wednesday · 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM GMT
Every week on Wednesday until July 29, 2026
CHENREZIG PUJA
Wednesday
Free event
All welcome.
Every week on Wednesday until July 29, 2026
Saturday morning Green Tara Puja
Saturdays
Free event
You are welcome to come and join us for the Green Tara Puja chanted in Tibetan. (Female aspect of compassion working with are fears).Texts are available to follow (in phonetics). Led by a member of Kagyu Samye Dzong Cardiff.
All welcome to attend.
The Green Tara puja takes places in the Tara Room on the ground floor of 248 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff CF24 2LP. The door will be open at 8am and you can wait in our Tibetan cafe. So please arrive in time for the puja as the door will then be closed at 8.15am. It is also on our Samye you tube channel
This puja is then followed by a 10 minute Medicine Buddha chant from 9.15 to 9.30am
Every week on Saturday until April 10, 2026
MEDICINE BUDDHA (SANGYE MENLA) MANTRA
Saturdays
Free event
Join our sangha to just chant and meditate on the healing mantra of Medicine Buddha.
tayata on bekandze bekandze maha bekandze ratza samugate soha
All welcome
Every week on Saturday until July 25, 2026
BUDDHIST (DHARMA) AUDIO TEACHING AFTERNOON
24 January
Free event
Once a month we will be listening to Buddhist (audio) teachings from teachers in the Karma Kagyu Tradition for the afternoon with other members of our Sangha, A great place to learn together as a group The teachings will start promptly at 1pm.
Timetable for this Saturday:
13:00-13:45
First part of the instructions on the Dorje Chang prayer
13:45-14:15
Tea break
14:15-16:00
Second session of instructions on the Dorje Chang prayer
Teachings on precepts and vows will be offered at a future audio teaching.
Listening to teachings together helps to consolidate the teachings and strengthen the Sangha. New people also welcome to attend.
Please bring a notebook and pen along to the teachings.
There is a donation bowl in the room. If you would like to leave a donation to help with the upkeep of the centre it is gratefully received. It is donations that help keep the centre going.
GREEN TARA 24 HOUR RETREAT DAY (TARATHON)
18 April
Free Event
Join us for a Tarathon. Green Tara Puja throughout the day - clearing away our obstacles and bringing blessings to yourselves, the centre and sending out compassion to all sentient beings.
The retreat day is free as well as teas and coffees
You will be able to purchase soup for lunch
Saturday, Apr 18, 8:15 AM to Sunday, Apr 19, 8:15 AM BST
A WEEKEND COURSE WITH LAMA ZANGMO
9 & 10 May
CHENREZIG Half Day Retreat
01 August
Free Event
JOIN THE SANGHA FOR A CHENREZIG HALF DAY RETREAT.
The half day retreat is free. Everyone welcome. We will be doing the slightly longer version of Chenrezig and we have spare texts for people to use.
Practicing Chenrezig (Avalokiteśvara) is associated with loving kindness and compassion.
There will be soup for lunch, as well as tea, coffee and biscuits available. Please pay in advance for your food and refreshments. Cost £10 https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/ZXDS8VZX35JEY
Should you wish to make a donation towards the upkeep of our centre there will be a donation bowl in the room or you can make a donation online. https://sfwales.org/donate/
A WEEKEND COURSE WITH LAMA ZANGMO
26 & 27 September 2026
Cafe, shop & other activites
Visit Our shop
monday - friday
open 10:30am - 2:30PM
The shop is situated in our café at the Samye Foundation. We have beautiful hand made cards, pots, jewellery and indoor and outdoor plants for sale.
ARTWORK SALE
monday - friday
open 10:30am - 2:30PM
At the Samye Foundation we have beautiful artwork by Anna Polya for sale. Come and have a browse in our shop that is situated in the café. We also have a library so why not come in and relax. You will be able to purchase refreshments while you are reading. If you are a supporter of the centre you will be able to take books home to read as well.
PLANTS for SALE
monday - friday
open 10:30am - 2:30PM
Looking to add life to your home or garden? Check out our plant sale featuring a variety of lush indoor and outdoor plants, from beautiful leafy greens to vibrant flowering pots. Prices start at £1 for small plants and £3 for larger plants.
Come visit us and grab your fresh greenery!