Inner Space

OK so the shop itself has a few books and meditation CDs etc upstairs and then a meditation room downstairs and some space for their talks. It’s probably fair to say it is a bit barren — they could fill up the shop more with books etc to maximise profits but they haven’t — this in my view is a reflection of what they stand for. They do free talks on a range of topics and I have found them to be nothing but a breath of fresh air. I can’t believe you can attend free talks like this in central london where there is no hard sale. Actually, scratch that, there is no sale at all — if you want to buy stuff you can but they don’t even incentivise you do so — it’s just up to you!
I don’t normally write reviews but having read the other reviews, had to set the record straight! There’s nothing cult-​like about it — again, that is what is so refreshing. I highly recommend the monthly talks they do at Savoy Place. The quality of them is extremely high. I am seriously impressed by an organisation like this existing in London without any fees or hard sale. They say if you want to make a donation (which is how they survive), you can — that is the closest they get to selling! I would actually pay to attend their talks, they are so good but am obviously not going to complain about them wanting to keep them free!
I think that in the UK, there is just not enough of this kind of soul food thing around. in my view, what Brahma Kumaris do is absolutely fantastic. I have yet to show my appreciation to them by making a financial donation but really ought to because their work is, to me, a very welcome (and much needed) break from the craziness of life, especially in London. I am a big fan, as you can probably tell and if you think I sound a bit passionate, it’s probably because I am… and no, i don’t work there/​know any of them. Seriously, if spiritual stuff is your bag, you have to check them out, you won’t regret it!

I was intrigued to find this store. As you walk in you see 3 or 4 posters hanging up suspended from the ceiling, cool. They have a range of meditation orientated books, music, posters and accessories.
Apparently they offer free courses here to learn how to meditate. The women who worked here was very nice and helpful. You kind of felt at peace in this store, which was kinda quite and relaxing.
I really like this store and will come back when I have more time to explore the offerings more fully.

I like the idea of this shop. It’s not a great shop. It is rather barren. There are some NewAge posters and books to read but I think this store is relaxing but lacking.
The thing is it is silent. All you hear is white noise. I don’t like it. I don’t like silent shops. It is not peaceful to me.
I am intrigued by the free mediation courses and the saleslady (wearing some sort of sari type robe) was nice enough.
I’d come back for the course but not the shop. Put some music on!

Free meditation lessons anyone? That’s what this little store in Covent Garden aka «The Meditation Shop» offers… together with the token meditation CD’s and books on Eastern enlightenment. Obviously, nothing in life is free… so I signed up for the lessons anticipating a catch… but we’ll get to that later.
Inner Space is run by the Brahma Kumaris, a new agey type spiritual group from India that aims to promote peace and sports a few hints of Hinduism. The main focus of the religion is meditation and mindfulness… becoming conscious and peaceful in this hectic world.
The lessons are divided up into specific parts — and you are obligated to take them in order… no skipping around or dropping in on the day that happens to be convenient for you — first things first. Even though the workshop instructors can be a little flakey, when it comes to the participants they are merciless about you being on time — arrive too late and you’re simply turned away… enlightenment for you will just have to wait. In terms of the meditation teachers, I found it to be a mixed bag… some of them do indeed seem calm and wise… while others appear to have given over control of their brain to some weirdly passive force… and a few seem just as disgruntled and disturbed by life as us lay folk. No matter, it’s nice to sit in a room for a half an hour or so and be «instructed» on how to try and tune out the world and focus inwardly and find loving contented peace — not that I ever feel I got there completely… I definitely came away from the last lesson feeling I needed more…
Ah, and there’s your catch (well, beyond the meditation music and instruction manuals they suggest you buy at the end of each session) — there *are* more lesson… but in order to go further you have to express some interest in training and becoming a part of the Brahma Kumaris… a process that involves multiple levels of courses that you pass — and we’d just had the first. I don’t know, anything that entails hierarchies of this nature smells a little bit of cultish sects like Scientology to me, and hence, kind of turn me off…
The issue of questionable evangelism aside, one thing that I find really nice about Inner Space is that they host periodic talks off the premises featuring special guest speakers. Topics range from love and relationships to stress and time management… I try and drop in on these from time to time as I have found the bulk of these events to be thought-​provoking and inspiring (they’re also free).

Very nice experience the mdeiation classes help you to relax and unwind after a hard day at work. Many classes are free. Worth checking it out

Innerspace offers a variety of meditation courses– some of which are free– which i found out about through TimeOut magazine. The practice of meditation outlined in my session was logical and the results undeniably beneficial for a hectic London life. To be recommended.

Inner Space is run by the international organisation Brahma Kumaris, who believe in the positive power of meditation. In hectic Covent Garden this place provides a perfect calming respite. They offer free meditation lessons, but more uniquely a quiet room, provided solely for the purposes of, well, quietness and relaxation. The room is softly lit and plays soft soothing music and has comfy chairs, well worth bearing in mind when the demands of the shops become too much.