Reconnect Space

Art is more than entertainment.

This article refers to creativity and the arts as being the “fifth pillar of health”.

Research has shown that the impact on our mental and physical health is huge.

Even at a purely physiological level, creative engagement has been linked to:

- Slowing of cognitive decline
- Reduction of heart disease risk
- Increased wellbeing

And the best part: you don’t need to be good at art to enjoy the benefits.

Read the full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/well/art-craft-physical-mental-health.html

How do you bring creativity into your days?

An Overlooked Prescription for Happiness This “fifth pillar of health” is often dismissed as entertainment.

I started the year facilitating a group workshop at the stunning Prana House. What a joy!

We started with a mindful tea ceremony facilitated by Deepa Ramakrishnan, transitioned into art therapy and community connection. We were also supported by Brooke Isabella Reid who welcomed everyone and helped to hold the space.

It was particularly lovely to see participants connect and work together to create a huge collaborative artwork.

I love seeing how these workshops bring out the childlike sense of play in people, giving them a space to slow down and create without any performance pressure.

Looking forward to many more wellbeing and team building workshops with Reconnect Space this year.

Start your year in a way that feels intentional, embodied, and creatively alive.
Manifest: The Art of Expansion is a 3-hour in-person workshop blending therapeutic artmaking, somatic practices, and intention-setting rituals.

Through mindfulness, movement, and creative expression, we’ll create space to connect with your body’s wisdom. You're invited to begin 2026 from a place of clarity, self-trust, and expansion.

What You’ll Experience

✨ Creative manifestation:
Use therapeutic art to express your inner vision, desires, and direction. No creative skill required.

✨ Somatic tools:
Gentle embodiment practices to ground, regulate, and help you feel into what’s ready to emerge.

✨ Intention setting:
Create meaningful, embodied intentions for the year ahead from a place of alignment.

✨ Community connection:
Share insights (if you wish) within a warm, supportive group space.

✨ A soulful beginning to 2026:
Leave with a renewed sense of purpose, creative energy, and calm.

All materials provided. No artistic skill required, just curiosity and a willingness to show up.

Take this time to expand into the year with creativity, embodiment, and intention.

Book your spot on the Prana House website EVENTS page! 🙏