Open To Ideas Workshop: Forest Bathing in Lesnes Abbey Woods

An immersive forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) workshop in Lesnes Abbey Woods, part of the Open To Ideas programme of wellbeing sessions. It is led by artist, qualified Shinrin Yoku leader and certified meditation teacher Chris Brock, who is also an author of books on mindfulness. The slow, sensory practice involves noticing sounds, textures, scents and light, and the workshop explores the relationship between humans and trees, Shinto ideas, mindfulness practices and forest 'invitations'. Participants meet outside Abbey Wood train station and should bring something to sit on; healthy snacks are provided.