About this Event
Mindfulness, Movement & Sound: A Restorative Start to Your Festival Day
Building on the success of previous years' Saturday morning mindfulness and wellbeing sessions, begin your day at the Marylebone Music Festival with a restorative experience designed to ground, energise, and reconnect. Led by mindfulness and sound therapist Rehana Rafiq Lee from Mindful ReSpace, this one-hour session blends mindfulness, gentle Qigong movement, and sound therapy using singing bowls and koshi chimes to create a calming and nourishing atmosphere. Set within the unique, natural surroundings of the festival, it offers a chance to slow down, reset, and arrive with intention, whether for a full day of music, or a moment of stillness in the heart of West London.
What to expect
- Guided mindfulness and breath awareness
- Gentle Qigong movement to awaken the body
- Relaxation through sound and vibration using singing bowls and koshi chimes
- No prior experience is necessary, just a willingness to be open and receptive to the experience.
- A calm and welcoming environment suitable for all levels
Session format
To support a high-quality experience, active participation will be limited to a smaller group.
- A £5 donation ticket to the charity to guarantee a place and actively participate (up to 30 people)
- Free access — available for those who wish to observe and enjoy the atmosphere from the wider space
- Please arrive 10 - 15 mins prior to the start time so you can settle into your space comfortably time wise.
Guidance note
Qigong is suitable for most people—just listen to your body, adapt or skip anything that doesn’t feel right, and rest when needed.
Sound therapy is generally relaxing and beneficial, though those with certain conditions—such as pregnancy, epilepsy, metal implants, heart concerns, serious mental health conditions, or hearing sensitivities—should take care and avoid sitting too close to the bowls. If at all unsure please speak to a health professional.
By attending, you’re confirming that you’ve understood this guidance and will take care of your own wellbeing, listening to what feels right for you.
What to bring
You don’t need any special equipment—wear unrestrictive, comfortable clothing. Soft-soled shoes or bare feet are ideal. You may wish to bring a yoga mat to stand on for Qigong, and to use if you’d like to lie down during the sound therapy. A blanket can also be helpful to keep you warm and comfortable during meditation or sound therapy.
About Mindful ReSpace
Rehana Rafiq Lee is a qualified mindfulness teacher (MBSR), yoga teacher and sound practitioner whose work integrates meditation, yoga, qigong, and sound therapy to support overall wellbeing, balance, and embodied awareness. With a background of over 25 years working in the television and creative industries, she brings a grounded and practical understanding of stress, resilience, and the need for accessible wellbeing practices in everyday life.
Drawing on guided meditation, gentle movement, and instruments such as singing bowls and koshi chimes, Rehana creates carefully held experiences that help regulate the nervous system and foster a sense of calm and connection. She works with a range of individuals and groups, including those in high-pressure creative and professional environments, offering sessions, workshops, and group experiences that are both restorative and accessible. Her approach is inclusive and trauma-informed, with a focus on meeting people where they are and creating supportive spaces for reconnection through breath, movement, and sound.
Rehana is the founder of Mindful ReSpace, through which she offers mindfulness, movement, and sound-based sessions designed to support wellbeing, relaxation, and reconnection. She works with individuals, groups, and organisations, offering sessions and workshops both in-person, online and in professional settings.
For more information on her sessions see her website www.mindfulrespace.com or email [email protected]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Manchester Square, 9 Manchester Square, London, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 6.13
