Yoga with Nickol in the Masonic Temple at Andaz London

Yoga in the Masonic Temple at Andaz London

Introducing Yoga in The Temple - a journey through mindfulness, body and soul, in a restorative methodology, to strengthen you for the week ahead 🧘🏼‍♀️🌿

Hosted by our expert instructor Nickol , be ready to transform physically and mentally every other Sunday morning in our hidden Masonic Temple, better known as London’s best well-kept secret ✨🏛️

History of the Masonic Temple

Did you know?

• The whole room is Grade II listed

• Built in 1912 by Charles Barry Jr. (son of Charles Barry, the architect responsible for the Houses of Parliament)

• Cost £50,000 at the time, equivalent of £4 million today.

• It was considered one of the grandest masonic temples of it's time

• It was built out of a need to have a competitive advantage against other

railway hotels being built in London at the time.

• The Freemasons helped fund the Temple’s construction

• The Temple is preceded by a spacious mahogany-paneled anteroom

• It is completely covered in 12 rare types of Italian marble

• The 4 hanging light shades look like alabaster but are made of marble

• All chairs are made of heavy mahogany, including the 4 grand thrones

• The room features a splendid zodiac gilded ceiling

• The columns are in Doric and Ionic greek architectural orders

• Above the thrones is the latin words Avdi Veda Tace (Hear, See, Keep Counsel)

The cool facts

• The Temple was first chaired by Prince Arthur, Grand Master Duke of

Connaught, seventh child and third son of Queen Victoria

• The Temple is a popular backdrop for events such as photoshoots for example Lady Gaga Hello Kitty photoshoot was done here and many fashion shows, product launches, music videos and cabaret dinners.

Want to host your event here?

• Reach out to our team via email on [email protected]

• Our experienced team is always on hand with innovative ideas to help ensure you make the most of it!

Host or Publisher Andaz London Liverpool Street