# Open To Ideas Workshop: Forest Bathing in Lesnes Abbey Woods

Open To Ideas Workshop: Forest Bathing in Lesnes Abbey Woods at Lakeside Centre, Lakeside Centre, London, SE2 9AN, United Kingdom, Saturday 7 November 2026, 11:00.

- Price: Free
- Venue: Lakeside Centre, Lakeside Centre, London, SE2 9AN, United Kingdom
- With: Chris Brock
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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.

## Dates

- Saturday 7 November 11:00 — Lakeside Centre, Lakeside Centre, London, SE2 9AN, United Kingdom

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