
John Gustard (www.johngustard.com), a well known artist and teacher of painting in all media, including watercolour and oils joined us to offer his tuition to all who came along for this idyllic day out in Russia Dock Woodland.
Other free events this summer included nature walks, bat walks and night walks. There were also a number of community activities making bunting and mats for Meditation in the Park.
Kudanlini yoga and meditation
at Surrey Docks Farm, SE16 with Meditation in the Park organisers, Guru Kaur, John Woodhouse, and Hari Karam Singh.
www.YogaAtTheFarm.com
0779 055 6418
Classes: Kundalini Yoga, Meditation Class, and Breathe, De-stress, Relax
Free material and a membership course are both available online to help women deal with the stresses and challenges specific to them. It’s run by Guru Kaur, one of the organiser for Meditation in the Park. www.be-the-woman.com
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Learn more about getting involved in helping protect and expand our local green spaces. www.russiadockwood.ukfriends.com
Volunteering in this beautiful nature preserve is a great way to ward off stress, stay healthy and meet new people and it takes less time than you think.... Weekly Tuesday and Wednesday sessions and monthly Saturday sessions are available. Call Meditation in the Park organiser, Rebeka for more information.
020 7237 9175
Join Lucinda, one of the Meditation in the Park teaching team, at this SE16 venue for pregnancy yoga classes. Email her for more info at .
103 Lower Rd., Rotherhithe, London SE16 2TU
020 7237 3296
www.fusion-lifestyle.com/centres/Seven_Islands_Leisure_Centre
Classes: Hatha Yoga, Astanga Yoga, Kundalini Yoga
The Tanneries, 20 Crucifix Lane, London SE1
Website: www.globehouse.org
Classes: Astanga Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Shadow Yoga, Power Yoga,
Yin Yang Yoga
33 Manor Place, London SE17 3BD
Web: www.samye.org/london/
Tel: 020 77088969
Classes: Yoga, Introduction to Meditation, Puja

As featured in The Times, TimeOut, and LondonTown
"Meditation in the Park is a place for families and friends to come together and learn something new. It's a lovely day to chill and just be."
- Michelle Momsen, N1
"Brilliant day, lovely people. Couldn't believe everything was free! Will definitely come again next year. "
- Anonymous, SE16
"This is the third event my husband and I have attended, and we anticipate its arrival every year. It is run by wonderfully conscious people who seem to spread their light over everyone...We would not miss it for the world."
- Julia and Ret, SE16
"Meditation in the Park is the remedy to modern life in London. Step back from the rush, breathe, learn new things and meet (and make!) your community. "
- Lindsay, N4
"A simple way of solving some big life problems."
- Anonymous, N1 0JF
"Beautiful time-out from the hectic London we're so used to."
- Lisa, E14
"The event was well organized. There was something for everybody: kids, elderly, men, women.. We had a lot of fun, met lovely people and enjoyed the activities altogether!"
- Anonymous, SE16
"A very valuable learning experience. I am definitely going back when the next session comes up. "
- Arniel Habac, NW11 9LD
"A truly inspiring, enchanting, enjoyable day in a great location with lots to learn and reflect on. Simply wonderful! Keep it going!!"
- Muriel, UB7
"It was a beautiful day, so nice to see people relaxing and enjoying themselves, learning valuable techniques."
- Anonymous, SE16 2HS
"I would very much recommend meditation in the park- a lovely atmosphere and a great chance to try yoga or meditation for the first time, try a different version or just join in with a bunch of like-minded people."
- Karen Cain, TN14
"delightful and inspiring. great to have a break from consumerism etc."
- Rose, SE16
"Meet your friends and neighbours in lovely relaxed settings and see how much more friendly we really are! If we don't use our parks and participate we may not always have them."
- Alma Boulton, SE16
"I enjoyed the atmosphere... Meditation is a subject I wanted to learn more about and the extra events (eg cheesemaking) were well thought out and made for a relaxed and special afternoon. Well done everyone! "
- Louise Clement, SE17
"A well organised yet chilled, laid back event in a beautiful environment involving the whole community. Well worth a visit."
- michelle oconnor, SE16
"Enjoyable, relaxing, FREE, socialable, interesting, fantastic. Thank You to all the volunteers."
- Joan O'Connell, SE116EZ
"It was a good atmosphere. I overheard nothing scary or negative from the crowd and didn't feel any imposition to my heart or mind. It was relaxed and felt friendly and genuine - a lovely event in beautiful surroundings."
- Nancy Sarre, SE14 5TW
"A day of sunshine and peace in the middle of a busy life."
- Eddie Doherty, WV3 8LY
"To experience complete calm in a city like London is close to a miracle, and I could hear the blood in my veins and the heartbeat of my friends, the leaves and the peace were whispering to me all day."
- Ursula Dekker, SE23
"It was a really great experience which taught me how peaceful and positive it is to meditate with other souls."
- Aimee Alfieri, BN1 3RB
"Excellent group effort of the event, well coordinated, brought families together to spend quality time together engaging in the activities and learning about being with nature and at peace with all in a community."
- Dr. Rohinin Kapur, SE16 6QN
"Loved it - great classes, nice people, friendly relaxed atmosphere and food for thought! Many thanks for a wonderful day!"
- Leonie, E1W
"Meditation in the Park has a very special atmosphere - and you cant quite believe that something this good could be free and so enjoyable. It's a great way to get in touch with your spiritual side (everyone has one!)."
- Ian Morton, W1U 6BT
"The world of meditation seemed shrouded in mystery, complicated, and impossible to learn before the event. I'm so glad I went. I learnt the importance of breathing, could actually feel my stresses washing away and I learnt so much in a friendly, supportive and...not *too* alternative environment. A perfect beginners guide to relaxation and meditation. " - Catherine Hall, N1
"Excellent chance to get the family together, do something out of the ordinary and have the kids enthused about being out in the sun, doing yoga and learning. Brilliant as per last year. "
- Nicola Hobbs, SE8
"Bringing the community together. Getting to know your neighbours."
- Linda Manley, SE16 7DH
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