Leicester Square Gardens became a place of zen on 30th & 31st August, for the Art of London Wellness Zone. Giving visitors the opportunity to experience some calm and serenity as the square transformed for two days with relaxation spaces and workshops in the very heart of London.
Visitors could explore a series of wellness workshops including painting classes; group meditation; and yoga and mindfulness sessions provided by Neon at 194 Piccadilly. There was also the chance to become part of the art by taking an eyes-closed photo with the Fujifilm INSTAX van which was situated in the square on both days.
09:15 - 10:00
Gentle stretch, mindfulness and breathwork session with Kerry Flower
Start your day with Kerry Flower for a series of gentle stretches to get your body moving along with a series of mindfulness, grounding and simple breathwork techniques. These practices can be incorporated into your day to help with focus, ease a busy mind, manage stress and start the day with a greater sense of calm. The session will be in partnership with REALM, who are hosting a series of events at NEON194, Piccadilly.
10:30 - 11:30
Fujifilm Photography Workshop
Level up your photography skills and discover a new and accessible mindfulness practice. Photography puts forth a new way of seeing and is unique to the person holding the camera. In our photography sessions James Greenhalgh, Photo Expert at the FUJIFILM House of Photography will share his insights on his photography practice and share some useful tips on how to get the most out of your photography. get hands on with your phone, camera, or INSTAX! Interested to take it a step further, the FUJIFILM House of Photography on Long Acre, is just around the corner and has everything you need to get started on your photography journey.
12:00 - 13:00
Fujifilm Photography Workshop
Level up your photography skills and discover a new and accessible mindfulness practice. Photography puts forth a new way of seeing and is unique to the person holding the camera. In our photography sessions James Greenhalgh, Photo Expert at the FUJIFILM House of Photography will share his insights on his photography practice and share some useful tips on how to get the most out of your photography. get hands on with your phone, camera, or INSTAX! Interested to take it a step further, the FUJIFILM House of Photography on Long Acre, is just around the corner and has everything you need to get started on your photography journey.
13:30 - 14:30
Art Session - Create Your Own Print
Take a moment, make your mark. Experiment with textures and patterns to create your own print! You’ll make your own printing block experimenting with objects such as feathers, fabric and even bubble wrap to make marks and patterns! Don’t be afraid of the unknown – you won’t know what your unique artwork will look like until you have a go and print it! Workshop led by artist Helen Wilson and the Art Explora team.
15:00 - 16:00
Art Session - Create Your Own Print
Take a moment, make your mark. Experiment with textures and patterns to create your own print! You’ll make your own printing block experimenting with objects such as feathers, fabric and even bubble wrap to make marks and patterns! Don’t be afraid of the unknown – you won’t know what your unique artwork will look like until you have a go and print it! Workshop led by artist Helen Wilson and the Art Explora team.
16:30 - 17:30
Yoga
Join Tania Brown for an afternoon Yoga Flow. The session will be a strong and deep dynamic flow form yoga. Tania is an internationally acclaimed yoga teacher with a huge wealth of knowledge who will guide students whatever their level, through a joyful yoga experience. The session will be in partnership with REALM, who are hosting a series of events at NEON194, Piccadilly.
08:15 - 09:00
Mindful Breathing
Start your day with Kerry Flower for a series of gentle stretches to get your body moving along with a series of mindfulness, grounding and simple breathwork techniques. These practices can be incorporated into your day to help with focus, ease a busy mind, manage stress and start the day with a greater sense of calm. The session will be in partnership with REALM, who are hosting a series of events at NEON194, Piccadilly.
09:30 - 10:30
Fujifilm Photography Workshop
Level up your photography skills and discover a new and accessible mindfulness practice. Photography puts forth a new way of seeing and is unique to the person holding the camera. In our photography sessions James Greenhalgh, Photo Expert at the FUJIFILM House of Photography will share his insights on his photography practice and share some useful tips on how to get the most out of your photography. get hands on with your phone, camera, or INSTAX! Interested to take it a step further, the FUJIFILM House of Photography on Long Acre, is just around the corner and has everything you need to get started on your photography journey.
11:00 - 12:00
Fujifilm Photography Workshop
Level up your photography skills and discover a new and accessible mindfulness practice. Photography puts forth a new way of seeing and is unique to the person holding the camera. In our photography sessions James Greenhalgh, Photo Expert at the FUJIFILM House of Photography will share his insights on his photography practice and share some useful tips on how to get the most out of your photography. get hands on with your phone, camera, or INSTAX! Interested to take it a step further, the FUJIFILM House of Photography on Long Acre, is just around the corner and has everything you need to get started on your photography journey.
12:30 - 13:30
Art Session - Collage Club
Play is well known to reduce stress levels and contribute to our wellness overall. Collage club will provide intergenerational groups the opportunity to sit, connect and play with materials to create collages and zines. Using the playful practice of artist Greta Bratescu as a loose starting point the workshops will be fun, accessible and full of irresistible (and dry!) materials for participants to try (giant hole punch anyone?!) Workshop lead by Polly Green and the Art Explora team.
14:00 - 15:00
Art Session - Collage Club
Play is well known to reduce stress levels and contribute to our wellness overall. Collage club will provide intergenerational groups the opportunity to sit, connect and play with materials to create collages and zines. Using the playful practice of artist Greta Bratescu, as a loose starting point the workshops will be fun, accessible and full of irresistible (and dry!) materials for participants to try (giant hole punch anyone?!) Workshop lead by Polly Green and the Art Explora team.
15:30 - 16:30
Art Session
Play is well known to reduce stress levels and contribute to our wellness overall. Collage club will provide intergenerational groups the opportunity to sit, connect and play with materials to create collages and zines. Using the playful practice of artist Greta Bratescu, as a loose starting point the workshops will be fun, accessible and full of irresistible (and dry!) materials for participants to try (giant hole punch anyone?!) Workshop lead by Polly Green and the Art Explora team.
17:00 - 18:00
Yoga
Join Tania Brown for an afternoon Yoga Flow. The session will be a strong and deep dynamic flow form yoga. Tania is an internationally acclaimed yoga teacher with a huge wealth of knowledge who will guide students whatever their level, through a joyful yoga experience. The session will be in partnership with REALM, who are hosting a series of events at NEON194, Piccadilly.