Gallery Art Meditation and Journaling Experience Mixer.

You are invited to a very special, one off event...

• Have been feeling stressed out lately?
• Would you like to enjoy in relaxation that is a bit different and that taps into your creativity?
• Are you someone who enjoys meditation and journaling? And you would really enjoy an activity that allowed you to do both at the same time?

If the answer is yes to all these then this unique event might just be of interest...

WHO IS THIS EVENT SUITABLE FOR AND WHAT WILL HAPPEN AT THE EVENT?
This event is for any adult men and women over 18. This event has three components to it:

• The Gallery Art Meditation
• Journaling
• Then a social mixer afterwards

✅We will meet up for the meet and greet at the designated meet up spot and head towards the art gallery. (The meet up point has been listed where we will all convene and then after 10 minutes move to the event venue which will only be disclosed on the day to attendees that have paid and turned up). This event is being held at a Gallery (entrance is free of charge) in the West End/Central London. You do not need to know anything about art to be able to attend.
✅The aim is to move through the gallery and head towards the art pieces that bring up a sense of calm or emotion in you. You are invited to bring your journal with you and write down what the specific art piece brings up for you. You can take a photo of the art work or just note the name of the artist and name of the art piece in your journal but the important thing is to sit with the painting in front of you and create a sense of calm and meditate on what comes up visually, emotionally and physically in your body. It is not about how many art pieces you can sit with, but rather being able to sit with 2-3 during the hour of the meditation/journaling and just notice the colours, shapes, etc... and what these bring up for you! The aim is to engage with all your senses when doing this. To heighten the experience of your senses you are welcome to bring a couple of fragrances that you can use on each wrist(optional) and /or something to touch (optional) while you are meditating on the art pieces. If you choose to go deeper you can imagine being the artist and how it would feel like to be painting or sculpting the art piece. There is no right or wrong way of doing this: it is simply getting in the flow of being present and aware, which is what meditation is all about.
✅Once we all meet up again at the end of the hour and head towards the cafe for the social mixer we will then get a chance to discuss what we journaled about (whatever each of us feels free to bring up) which always makes for fascinating,connecting conversations!
✅Each person is welcome to do the Gallery Meditation and Journaling hour by themselves or if you fancy partnering up with someone in the group you are welcome to do that too.
Ideal for adult men and women that want the chance to meet and chat with other likeminded people. If you're a creative person hoping to meet other creative people, then this event was curated with you in mind!

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU:

• A journal and a pen.
• Your mobile phone or camera(optional)
• Scented oil/fragrance (optional)
• Two different textured items (e.g. something soft and fluffy, something hard an textured. Optional)

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING:
This 3-in-1 experience is for anyone who wants to try a new way of destressing, in a creative space and also get the chance to meet some interesting new people as well.
Enjoy a couple of hours dabbling in some creative relaxation and then get chatting and hopefully make new friends...!

IMPORTANT TO KNOW:
🔔Please be aware that while this event is listed as free to RSVP on Meetup, it is not free to attend and will require a cash donation (minimum £10 per person) to be paid on the day of the event. Please be aware of this before RSVPing. If you prefer to pay on the day, you can do so, but if you prefer to RSVP and pay beforehand please do so on this link. Please note that only RSVP and maintain your RSVP on here if you are paying the cash donation on the day of the event. If you choose to pay before the event and RSVP on the other platform where payment to complete RSVP is required, then there will be no need to RSVP on here as well, as that will create a duplicate RSVP.
🔔Any extras like food and drinks will need to be paid for by attendees directly to the venue on the day of the event.
🔔If you'd like to know about more monthly run events like these being run by Connected Exclusive Events, check them out on here.

If you have any questions, get in touch...Hope to see you there!