Meditative Monkey
Structured, long-term movement practice for those seeking greater capacity, confidence, and steady personal growth.
Your first group class is free.
Start with a conversation and we’ll help you choose a class that feels appropriate and supportive.
The Practice Framework
A Structured Pathway for Long-Term Movement Practice
A clear developmental journey over time.
Group Classes
Movement Foundations
Recommended for newcomers
Movement Arts
For those exploring movement beyond fundamentals
Some people begin in groups.
Others need a more individual starting point.
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Best for those dealing with pain, injury, significant restriction, or those wanting individual guidance.
Getting Started
Your Path Into Practice
A simple, supported way to begin and develop your practice over time.
Beginning something new can feel uncertain. Our role is to provide a clear and supportive starting point.
Start with a Conversation
We begin with a conversation to understand your background, goals, and where you're currently at. From there, we can guide you toward an appropriate starting point.
Try a Free Class
Your first group class is free. Experience the practice, meet the community, and see how it feels before deciding how you’d like to continue.
Build Your Foundations
Continue with group classes, private lessons, or a 12-week Foundations Pathway combining class access with 3 or 6 private sessions.
Develop
Awareness, capacity, and confidence emerge through steady, long-term practice.
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Pain is not something to push through or ignore.
We work methodically and attentively to reduce restriction, restore natural movement, and help you move with greater ease again. -
Strength, mobility and coordination are not separate qualities.
We train them together, as a unified foundation that supports you in movement, work and everyday life. -
Consistent practice creates change.
Through honest work and sustained attention, we create the conditions for growth - not just in how you move, but in how you meet challenge.
Why move with Meditative Monkey?
Student experiences
What changes through practice
People begin for different reasons—pain, stiffness, strength, curiosity, or the wish for a more meaningful physical practice. These are their experiences of what develops through consistent work.
“Ben has given me insight into an approach to movement that I never knew was possible. One that is explorative, fun and boundary pushing whilst also being attentive to the body and mind… For me, practice with Ben has been fundamental to regaining a natural, effortless sense of my body, and an ability to move it with less fear and more freedom.”Lucy Perrone
“The monkeys range from beginners to long-term regulars. Wherever you’re at, Ben’s knowledge opens up a world of ways to move.”Guy Ellis
“At 68 years of age… the transformation has been amazing. I’m probably more flexible than I have ever been in my life.”Mark Fletcher
“Even after 10 years in the gym, Ben saw the nuance in my movements. He has literally changed the way I move.”Andrew George
“It’s not yoga, not gym, not acro, not martial arts—but it has a flavour of all of those whilst being its own thing.”Julian Garner
“Ben started from the beginning, meeting me where I was at. It doesn’t matter where you are in your fitness journey—Ben can help you grow.”Maddy Smith
“Strength, coordination, confidence, energy and a sense of belonging… the most life-enhancing movement classes I’ve experienced.”Fleur Myers
Ready to begin your practice?
Your first group class is free. Start with a brief conversation so we can help you choose the right class for your background, aims, and experience.
Still unsure? Read the FAQ to learn more about how the practice works and what to expect.