23/09/2022
A whole day of Mindfulness, creativity and relaxation
During this day retreat we will discover how our natural capacity for mindfulness can pave the way for greater flow of creativity in ones work as a 'Creative' but also expanding into all aspect of life.
We will learn what mindfulness is and how it operates in both formal formal mindfulness meditation and informal practices such as morning pages journalling and mindful walking. We will do yoga, partake in an art session , eat together, go on a mindful walk and Finish the day with with deep relaxation (Yoga Nidra)
**PLEASE NOTE**
Flow Space is a social enterprise wellness centre which exists to help everyone in the community to flourish. Full price for the retreat is £120 but we offer 3 free and 3 assisted places in all of our activities which have a maximum capacity of 15. If you would like to join us but are struggling in some way please get in touch with Barney at info@theflowspace.co.uk and I will sort something out.
Your hosts:
Georgie Mason
Georgie Mason is a boat-dwelling, nature-loving artist originally from Suffolk, now working from her studio at Stepney City Farm in London. She has exhibited internationally including at the Royal Academy and the Museum of Goa, and is currently midway through a Masters in Fine Art at City and Guilds. Georgie also has over ten years' experience as an art guide, hosting workshops at her studio for individuals and groups, as well as for teams such as Zoopla, DeepMind and Something & Nothing. She is passionate about teaching art as a form of mindfulness, and making creativity accessible to everybody.
www.georgiemason.co.uk
*Barney Hosking*
Barney is co-founder and director of Flow Space, a practicing artist and a mindful based cognitive therapy teacher. He loves bringing people together to share the joys of making art and mindfulness. Previously an affordable art studio provider at Ridley Road studios in Dalston, he now lives and works between Dalston and North Norfolk.
www.barnabyhosking.com
Day retreat schedule:
9.30am Meet and greet
10.00 Yoga with Flow Space teacher
11.00 Mindfulness meditation with Barney
10.30. Tea break
12.00 Mindfulness for Creativity Psycho-education workshop with Barney
1.00pm Lunch at Kappa Vegan Ethiopian restaurant of Bradbury St. (£10 extra)
2.00. Art experiential session with Georgie Mason
4.30 Tea break
5.00. Yoga Nidra with Barney
5.30/5.45pm Finish
Its the day you never knew you needed!
We look forward to welcoming you:)
Georgie, Barney and the Flow Space team
ps. Please bring stretchy clothes for yoga and mucky clothes for art sessions :)
