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We were delighted to host a wonderful mindful art workshop paint (and no sip) at a London-based staff wellness day for staff from the YMCA charity where the work is often emotionally demanding & the energy is giving! This workshop helped to create space for staff to pause, reconnect, and restore & give themselves what they give to others - that filling your cup is not a luxury—it’s essential. Set against the symbolic backdrop of the London skyline, the session invited staff t

We recently had the privilege of holding a fundraising sound bath in collaboration with Bradbury Fields, a charity dedicated to supporting blind and visually impaired people across Liverpool. It was an evening rooted in connection, accessibility, and the quiet power of shared experience—where sound became the bridge between individuals, regardless of how they perceive the world. About Bradbury Fields Bradbury Fields has long been a cornerstone of support for those living with

Over the bank holiday weekend, Flowstate CIC had the honour of hosting a series of free, family-friendly workshops at Broadway Shopping Centre as part of Interfaith Week. In a time where division can often feel louder than connection, this event offered something simple yet powerful: a space for people to come together, create, and share messages rooted in hope, kindness, and unity. Creating Space for Connection Across the weekend, families joined us to take part in a range

In a world that often feels fast, noisy, and disconnected, carving out space for stillness and creativity can feel like a luxury. Our recent virtual mindful drawing sessions —rooted in Zentangle-inspired techniques and free-flow doodling—offers something different: a gentle, accessible way to reconnect with ourselves and each other, no matter where we are. All you need is a phone, a pen and the desire to doodle! A Creative Space Without Barriers One of the most powerful asp

Mindful drawing is a simple, accessible way to reconnect with the present moment through mark-making. There’s no pressure to create something “good” or polished—this is about process over outcome. By focusing on the movement of the pen, the rhythm of the breath, and the sensation of drawing, you gently shift attention away from overthinking and into the body. It becomes less about art, and more about awareness. These sessions can be accessed from anywhere - all you need is a

As the evenings stretch longer and the light softens, we’re opening up space for something simple, grounding, and communal — outdoor yoga in Sefton Park, followed by a deeply nourishing sound healing savasana. These sessions are free / donation-based, created to be accessible, relaxed, and rooted in connection — to self, to others, and to nature. Why practice yoga outdoors? There’s something that shifts when you take your practice outside. The structure softens. The breath