Breathwork : Watercolour painting through sensing breath

I've collaborated to run a series of workshops with Holly Drover, who is a Doctoral researcher with The Leicestershire Health Inequality Improvement Programme which aims to work with the diverse population of Leicestershire which is ethnically and culturally diverse population to improve health outcomes. Holly's project titled “Breathlessness perceptions of under-represented groups to develop a culturally tailored symptom management intervention” will address the need for culturally appropriate respiratory rehabilitation in the UK. Breathlessness is currently treated by a one-size fits all model and this project will work with individuals impacted by breathlessness and design an intervention that meets their needs.
Holly has invited me to design and deliver a visual art workshop with two groups of participants who form part of the research study. The workshops will take place in April 2024 at the Leicester University Botanic Gardens and will involve connecting to the breath using our senses and  the natural world through walking in the gardens.