London's renowned Tate Britain is combating the January gloom with an innovative series of free wellness activities, inviting the public to practice yoga amidst its world-famous art collection.
Stretch and Flow Beside Masterpieces
The gallery has partnered with London's major studio, MoreYoga, to host sessions across six days in the striking setting of Room 8. Participants will be able to move through poses under the gaze of nineteenth-century paintings, including John William Waterhouse's ‘The Lady of Shalott’ and John Singer Sargent's ‘Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose’.
The schedule offers a mix of morning and evening classes designed for different energies. Energising sessions will run from 8.30am to 9.30am on Friday 16, Wednesday 21, and Saturday 24 January 2026. For those seeking relaxation, calming sessions are scheduled from 6.30pm to 7.30pm on Tuesday 20 and Thursday 22 January.
Accessing the Tate Collective Wellness Week
The yoga classes are a key part of the broader Tate Collective’s Wellness Week. The programme also features two life-drawing sessions hosted by 2B or Not 2B and complimentary coffee at the Djanogly cafe.
However, there is a crucial eligibility requirement: all attendees must be members of the Tate Collective, which is free to join but is exclusively for individuals aged between 16 and 25 years old.
Benefits of Tate Collective Membership
Beyond the Wellness Week activities, membership offers significant year-round perks. These include access to all Tate exhibitions for just £5, alongside discounts in the gallery's shops and cafes.
Free tickets for both the yoga and life-drawing sessions at Tate Britain were released for booking from 1pm on Thursday 15 January 2026. This initiative provides a unique, cost-effective way for young Londoners to engage with art and wellbeing during the challenging post-festive period.
