Phoenix Garden Events
Building Connections, Growing Wellbeing
We are delighted to announce that The Phoenix Garden has been awarded £2,950 by the Central District Alliance (CDA) to deliver our new Building Connections, Growing Wellbeing programme.
Running August 2026 to January 2027, the programme will offer six free lunchtime sessions and six free Sunday Health & Wellbeing events, giving local residents, workers and visitors the opportunity to relax, connect with others and enjoy the many wellbeing benefits of spending time in nature.
Designed especially to support older people, women and those who may face financial or educational disadvantage, the sessions will combine gentle, accessible wellbeing activities with the peaceful surroundings of the garden. Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, improve your physical wellbeing, meet new people or simply enjoy time outdoors, everyone is welcome.
Research shows that spending time in green spaces can improve both mental and physical health. Through this programme we hope to help more people feel happier, healthier and more connected to their local community.
We are extremely grateful to the Central District Alliance (CDA) for making this programme possible through their generous funding. Their support will enable us to bring people together, improve wellbeing and strengthen community connections in the heart of central London.
Friday, 12:00-14:00
August 7th
12:00-12:40 & 13:00-13:40 – Flute & whistle soloist
Relax and enjoy restful melodies from Scotland and Ireland.
August 14th
12:00-12:30 & 13:00-13:30 – Sound bowls
Meet me under the walnut tree.
Bring a salad bowl,
I’ll bring a singing bowl.
Perhaps a gong, or two,
but surely some bird song, twittwoo!
A lunchtime meditation
In the vegetation,
The Gong Master Strikes
August 21st
14:00-14:45 Daoyin and Mindfulness
Ancient Chinese movements designed to stretch soft tissue and open joints to improve posture, breathing and circulation, with focused intent to help promote co-ordination, calmness and concentration.
15:00-15:45 Tai Chi for Beginners
Graceful, flowing movements that increase flexibility and body strength plus a host of other benefits including improved balance, release of physical and mental stress and a greater sense of inner peace, confidence and groundedness.
August 28
12:00-12:45 Qi Gong
Qi Gong uses gentle poses and breathing patterns to promote a healthy flow and reduce stagnation of qi. Proper flow of qi can help the body engage its own healing processes. Regular practice helps maintain strength, flexibility, and balance, by improving overall body strength, core muscles, and aerobic conditioning.
13:00-13:45 Tai Chi
Gentle, flowing form of exercise that combines slow, mindful movements with deep breathing to improve balance, flexibility, strength, and overall wellbeing.
September 4
14:00-14:45 Daoyin and Mindfulness
Ancient Chinese movements designed to stretch soft tissue and open joints to improve posture, breathing and circulation, with focused intent to help promote co-ordination, calmness and concentration.
15:00-15:45 Tai Chi for Beginners
Graceful, flowing movements that increase flexibility and body strength plus a host of other benefits including improved balance, release of physical and mental stress and a greater sense of inner peace, confidence and groundedness.
September 11
14:00-14:30 & 15:00-15:30 – Sound bowls
Meet me under the walnut tree.
Bring a salad bowl,
I’ll bring a singing bowl.
Perhaps a gong, or two,
but surely some bird song, twittwoo!
A lunchtime meditation
In the vegetation,
The Gong Master Strikes
