Health And Wellbeing events in Edinburgh

Community Connections

Each month in the beautiful and historic Abbey Strand Centre, Community Connections will explore themes from across the Royal Collection and the history of the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Forest Bathing Taster Sessions

Enjoy a mindful connection with nature by joining Wild Rose Forest Therapy at St Mark's Park in Leith for a Forest Bathing taster Session!

Sound Bath Meditation Workshops - Elements

Reconnect with your inner self and the natural elements on a Sound Bath Meditation Workshop with Marcela Tršová at Birchwood Art Studio!

Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening

A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening is taking place at The Open Door Community Centre, Edinburgh on various dates throughout the year.

Prison Nursing Unlocked: A History Of Care And Justice

Experience the inspiring evolution of prison nursing at this RCN exhibition, learning about the work of early reformers like Elizabeth Fry and the vital care nurses provide for prisoner health today!

Edinburgh Sound Healing Chamber

Join Susaidh Soundsphere Scotland and lull your mind, body and spirit into a physically restful state with skilled weaving of gongs, crystal and Himalayan singing bowls!

Hotpod Yoga Open Day - Free Classes

Expect to work up a good sweat when Hotpod Yoga Edinburgh opens the doors to welcome new faces on Saturday 14th March for their Hotpod Yoga Open Day!

Introduction to Transmission Meditation - Edinburgh Workshops

Transmission Meditation is a simple group meditation providing both a dynamic service to the world and powerful personal spiritual development.

Spring Equinox Sound Bath Meditation

Reconnect with your inner self by joining Marcela Tršová at The Open Door Community Centre in Morningside for this Spring Equinox Sound Bath Meditation on Friday 20th March!

Level 1 Pranic Healing

To be happy and have mental clarity, your body needs to be healthy and your mind needs to be clear. This two-day course will give you the ability to take all areas of your life to the next level.

What Is Healing?

Join Odette Meredith at Holiday Inn Edinburgh for this What is Healing? Seminar where you will gain an overview of the evolution of healing the body and mind through Western medical practices!

Sound Bath Meditation Workshops - Seasons

Reconnect with your inner self and the changing seasons on a Sound Bath Meditation Workshop with Marcela Tršová at Birchwood Art Studio!

Indian Head Massage Training Course

Join Geraldine McCullagh at Me Time Therapies for this 2 day accredited course where you will be guided through a full Indian Head Massage routine covering the upper back, shoulders, neck and scalp!

Lunch Time Talk: A Legacy in Pages -The History of the RCSEd Library

Join Steven Kerr and explore the history of The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh's Library and Archive on Tuesday 24th March!

Rage Room

Turn your temper into a triumph with Catriona MacLeod and Phil Shaw's brilliant workshop on harnessing rage for creativity and positive change... perfect for when you've run out of plates to smash!

Mindfulness Based Wellbeing Retreat

Join The Mindful Enterprise for this reinvigorating day of mindfulness practices, in the stunning surroundings of Dalkeith Country Park!

Spring Workshop: Fly On Your Heavy Feet

Join Laura and Emily at St James the Less Episcopal Church on Saturday 28th March for a gentle workshop following the Spring Equinox to reconnect with yourself and the natural world as spring awakens!

Full Moon With Transmission Meditation

Join Share International Scotland at The Salisbury Centre for a powerful group meditation and work of planetary service at the time of the full moon each month!

Full Moon Sound Bath Meditation

Come and tap into living in balance with cycle of the moon and through it rediscover and strengthen your instinct and intuition at this Full Moon Sound Bath Meditation with Marcela Tršová!

Luminous Flow: Free-Dance & Restorative Sound Healing

Get ready to glow with 75 minutes of uninhibited dancing to live house beats and immersive light art, followed by a blissful 30-minute sound bath to leave you feeling totally renewed!

Sick Day Detectives

Do you know what makes someone sick? Join our team of Sick Day Detectives as we investigate how our friend Alex ended up with a cold!

Wee, Poo, Snot!

Join us at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh on Tuesday 7th April for a fun-filled, interactive medical show for all ages!

Body Defenders: The Germ-Fighting Game!

Put on your lab coat to explore the hidden forces that keep us healthy in this hands-on workshop at the National Museum of Scotland on Wednesday 8th April!

Health or Hype: AI in Biomedicine

In this interactive event, discover how researchers are using AI to detect tumours, make sense of rich health data, and reveal new insights into the biology of complex diseases.

Bad Influence - How the Internet Hijacked Our Health

As NHS waiting times increase and face-to-face GP appointments decline, influencers have stepped into the breach.

Nurture & Bloom Spring Pregnancy Retreat

Join Ashley Aitken Yoga on Saturday 11th April for a day of self care and connection on this Springtime Pregnancy Day Retreat at the serene Beechbraes Woodland Centre!

Licence to Stress

In a world of constant pressure, your body deploys a secret agent to keep you safe: the stress hormone cortisol. Yet when pushed too far, this trusted operative can go rogue, sabotaging your health.

Dissected from History

Join Cat Irving and Sophie Goggins at the National Museum of Scotland on Tuesday 14th April to discover the hidden stories of some important historical figures!

Transplantation Through Time

The UK’s first successful kidney transplant was performed in Edinburgh in 1960 and research here continues to contribute to this life-saving field.

Modern Medicine: Menopause

Presented by Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, join GPs, podcasters, authors and researchers Dr Claire Phipps and Dr Sarah Glynne as they explore their menopause specialism.

New Moon Sound Bath Meditation

Join Marcela Tršová at The Open Door Community Centre in Morningside to tap into living in balance with the cycle of the moon and through it rediscover and strengthen your instinct and intuition!

Head Over Heart: Inversions Workshop

Join Kuluna Yoga at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 25th April for a new workshop exploring the techniques for mastering inversions which can benifit both mind and body!

John Robins - ‘Thirst’ In Conversation

Join critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, Taskmaster champion, and award-winning broadcaster John Robins in conversation about alcohol addiction and the journey to sobriety.

Sacred Fire: A Boutique Festival

Sacred Fire is a two-day intimate gathering at Beechbrae Woodland, where we will sing, dance, eat, relax and sauna to kick off the festival season!

Art and Spirituality Workshop

Use creativity to fulfil spiritual needs in a divided world on this Art and Spirituality Workshop, tutored by Janet McKenzie at Summerhall on Tuesday 14th May!

Edinburgh Vegan Festival

Discover the ultimate celebration of an ethical, animal-friendly, and eco lifestyle at the Edinburgh Vegan Festival on Saturday 16th May!

SELF Inner And Outer Landscapes Workshop

Join tutor Janet McKenzie at Summerhall for this workshop and be given the methods and means, through experimentation and discussion, to describe and express your inner life!

Drawing Out: Art And Healing Workshop

Drawing Out, seeks to enable a shift in one's state of mind, to heal, to create a personal 'toolkit' of preferred materials and methods to support one's ongoing creative practice!

Full Moon With Transmission Meditation

Join Share International Scotland at OMH Therapies for a powerful group meditation and work of planetary service at the time of the full moon!

The Sixteen’s Workshop for Wellbeing: Edinburgh

Join The Sixteen at Greyfriars Charteris Centre for a brilliant workshop to master vocal strength, expert warm-ups, and top nutritional tips for a healthy, tour-ready voice!

Join Julie from Core Glow at Stamperland Community Centre for a little indulgence for the soul on this Meditation, Breathwork & Gong Journeying workshop!

Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Rouken Glen Park!

Every week at Clarkston Library, trained Macmillan volunteers offer a friendly listening ear to anyone affected by cancer, including those with a cancer diagnosis, as well as family and friends.

Refresh your body and mind this March with a day of mindful movement and reflection led by yoga and meditation teacher Rosanne Nieboer at the Old Course Hotel's Kohler Waters Spa!

Discover a nurturing space to embrace sadness through gentle movement, ritual, and herbal support in this uplifting workshop focused on tender self-care and emotional presence.

Join Professor James Palmer from the University of St Andrews as he gives us an entertaining tour of new discoveries that have transformed what we know about medieval medicine!

In celebration of mothers everywhere, this two-hour glow-shop is your sanctuary to nourish yourself and renew energy after wintertime on Saturday 14th March!

Welcome to a class crafted for you & your baby! Join Yoga With Lucie for NEST Parent & Baby Yoga on Fridays at Artspace G41!

Learn simple meditations which can be practised at home or any time you need a break from busy daily life at Kadampa Meditation Centre Glasgow on Saturday 11th April.

Join Nicki from Superstar Yoga for some gentle Chair Yoga, suitable for all, at David Livingstone Birthplace on Friday afternoons!

Strathclyde Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Strathclyde Country Park!

Come along to North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre for a good old fashioned singalong with songs from the 50s and 60s, and some old scots favourites!

Join Above and Beyond Yoga at Abbey Mill Business Centre on Sunday 15th March and treat someone special to a Mother's Day Mini Retreat where they can enjoy some restorative yoga and a sound bath!

Paisley Alive is more than just a festival; it's a community movement designed to reconnect neighbours, inspire healthier lifestyles, and showcase the rich cultural heritage of the area!

St Mirren FC Charitable Foundation's Buds Bootcamp is back. With fitness testing, upgraded sessions, energising workouts, and a whole lot of motivation, there's never been a better time to start!

Step away from the noise of everyday life and recharge this spring with a rejuvenating weekend of yoga, wild swimming, and wood-fired hot tubs at Stirling's stunning Powis House!

The Constantly Flaring & Stitching Society is a gentle, welcoming monthly craft group for women living with gynaecological conditions, including endometriosis, adenomyosis and fibroids.

Join the experienced, fully trained professionals from Inner Fire to celebrate Global Firewalking Day with an unforgettable firewalking experience that will leave you feeling empowered!

Join Yoga With Lucie for a nourishing and celebratory day by the sea, welcoming early summertime and the Fire element — the energy of warmth, joy, connection, and vitality.