{"title": "Open To Ideas Workshop: Forest Bathing in Lesnes Abbey Woods", "start": "2026-11-07T11:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-07T13:00:00Z", "place": "Lakeside Centre, Lakeside Centre, London, SE2 9AN, United Kingdom", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://bowarts.org/shop/", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["nature/forest", "wellness/meditation"], "description": "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.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/open-to-ideas-workshop-forest-bathing-in-lesnes-abbey-woods-35045/", "official_url": "https://bowarts.org/event/open-to-ideas-workshop-forest-bathing-in-lesnes-abbey-woods/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/26701b87492f57ded5007c31ae26346a31aebeca93b918ae4a895834b4eb2208-1200.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-07T11:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-07T13:00:00Z", "place": "Lakeside Centre, Lakeside Centre, London, SE2 9AN, United Kingdom", "address": "", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Woodwork for Wellbeing", "start": "2026-11-03T16:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-03T20:00:00Z", "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["diy/making", "wellness/mental-health"], "description": "Woodwork for Wellbeing is a relaxed, open and social workshop series at The Create Place, running every Tuesday for over eight years. It is organised by St. Margaret's House and led by long-standing facilitator Barney. The sessions aim to help people who experience poor mental health by reducing isolation and improving wellbeing through making and learning together. No experience is necessary, with materials provided for craft, model making, DIY techniques and group or individual projects, and this 4-6pm mixed group session is free to attend, though registration is essential.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/woodwork-for-wellbeing-38781/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/woodwork-for-wellbeing", "image": "https://noky.io/images/97bfbebeeae1903df3376bdcdfba9d630752158d53a65259e404302aa8ee090d-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Rounding Workshop", "start": "2026-11-07T15:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "London Shambhala Meditation Centre", "address": "", "price": "£150", "price_from": "150.00", "price_to": "150.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["wellness/meditation"], "description": "The Rounding Workshop is a two-hour in-person session teaching you how to Round with your meditation, held in Notting Hill Gate. It is run by the London Shambhala Meditation Centre (London Meditation Centre), a meditation teaching organisation. You learn a simple series of yoga poses and a breathing technique, and how to integrate them into your existing meditation routine to accelerate the release of stress and stabilise a more expansive awareness. It suits beginners and experienced meditators alike, and those who already know how to Round can join as a refresher.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/rounding-workshop-74270/", "official_url": "https://www.londonmeditationcentre.com/rounding-workshop/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/730f5d35f54fb928285e05a58f40346878e171b32cd276042c84158e07106ef1-600.webp"}, {"title": "Embracing Autumn - an afternoon of Gentle Movement, Yin Yoga & Deep Rest", "start": "2026-11-08T15:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-08T17:30:00Z", "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "£15 (Pay Less, for students, unemployed, on benefits or financially stressed) / £25 (Standard)", "price_from": "25.00", "price_to": "25.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stmargaretshouse/2449547/select-date?ref=website_widget&show_event_filter=false", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["wellness/yoga/yin-yoga"], "description": "An afternoon workshop of gentle movement, yin yoga and deep rest, ending in a long guided relaxation known as yoga nidra. It is led by Sarah, an experienced yoga teacher who has practised since 2001 and taught since 2006, whose classes are warm, inclusive and suitable for all abilities. The session marks the seasonal shift into autumn, aiming to help participants slow down, rebalance their energy and restore body and mind. It takes place at The Canvas at St. Margaret's House.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/embracing-autumn-an-afternoon-of-gentle-movement-yin-yoga-de-38796/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/embracing-autumn-an-afternoon-of-gentle-movement-yin-yoga-deep-rest", "image": "https://noky.io/images/39b6dbfad2169fc91b11e329586ead69bd6df5e4fa9bb383bd83e4bd48e3b864-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Grow Club: November: Roots, Cuttings and Quiet Work", "start": "2026-11-06T11:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-06T15:00:00Z", "place": "Company Drinks", "address": "Longbridge Road, IG11 8TA Barking", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["nature/gardening"], "description": "Grow Club is a gentle, wellbeing-focused garden session where people take part in activities such as gardening, learning new skills, or simply being present outdoors. It is run by Company Drinks in Barking Park, and this November session is a calm, focused workshop on taking hardwood cuttings from woody shrubs to root over winter, led with Anders. Participants arrive on time for a group check-in, introductions and a garden stretch and mindfulness, and should bring water and a packed lunch.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/grow-club-november-roots-cuttings-and-quiet-work-41297/", "official_url": "https://companydrinks.info/event/grow-club-november-roots-cuttings-and-quiet-work/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/3ae800cdddfa9c560b4e3081be099e2f8b0527bda00e1c6ee135eb10be4f3506-2000.webp"}]}