About this Event
Spend some time in nature and queer community with Rainbow Mind!
October 8th is Stonewall's Rainbow Laces Day, when we raise awareness about the exclusion of LGBTQIA+ people from sport, and create safe spaces for our community members to participate and move freely.
This year we're putting a mindfulness spin on the 'colour hunt' TikTok trend, as a way to practice bringing our awareness to the present moment. All while moving our bodies around one of London's prettiest parks.
Our Mindful walks offer a safe, welcoming LGBTQIA+ space for you to connect with others, engage all of your senses and learn about mindfulness. It's a great opportunity for us to take a moment away from the stresses of day to day life, be in nature, and practice being mindful and aware in support of our mental and physical wellbeing.
This walk will also involve a creative activity - colour seeking and photography!
Key information:
📍 We will meet at the Bonner gate entrance to Victoria Park at 5:00pm, on the bridge overlooking the canal. Nebula will be there to meet you!
🕰️ We plan to be together from 5:00pm until 6:30pm, but we will take into consideration the weather and the size of the group, so please be aware that the walk may finish early.
👋 We will finish the walk at the same place we started – the Bonner gate entrace to Victoria Park.
🌱 During the walk, you'll be introduced to mindfulness and invited to join Nebula from Rainbow Mind in a mindfulness exercise, focused on tuning into our present experience.
🍁 The rest of the walk will be spent exploring and sensing the world around us. You'll be invited to keep your eye out for things of all colours in the space and use your phone to take at least 9 photos during our walk at the end you will have created a rainbow grid in your camera roll.
👣 Our route will be easy, non-strenuous, and wheelchair accessible. Please let us know if there might be any support you need or if you have any advice from your GP about not participating in gentle walking/movement.
💧 Please remember to wear comfortable shoes and bring anything you might need for the walk, such as a bottle of water!
This session is not a mental health crises support service. If you need more immediate crisis support, please see below for further information.
LGBT Switchboard: 0800 0119 100
LGBT Foundation (advice , support and information) 0345 3 30 30 330
Galop National LGBTQ+ National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 999 5428
Galop London LGBTQ+ Helpline: 020 7697 4081 (Hate Crime & Sexual Violence)
Mindline Trans+: 0300 330 5468
The Samaritans: 116 123 or 0800 073006 (24/7)
More about Move with Pride
Move with Pride is a series of movement and wellbeing sessions in East London from Rainbow Mind. These FREE sessions are designed to help you improve your physical and mental health, and are specifically created for and led by LGBTQIA+ folks.
Activities range from Mindful Walks and Open Water Swimming, to Yoga and Dance, Guided runs and more. Follow our Instagram @rainbowminduk to find out when and where the next session will be, or sign up to receive emails from us!
Event venue & nearby stays
Victoria Park, Bonner Gate, London, United Kingdom
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