The Rose Gardens in Regent's Park are in full bloom throughout the summer.

Here are some simple, mindful sensory activities to add to a walk in among the roses.

Try a simple mindful awareness of 5 senses among the roses:

What colours can you see?

The closer we look, the more colours and shades we might notice in a single rose.

 

Notice the scents of different flowers.

 

Some faint, some so strong they suffuse the air. What do they remind you of? Childhood fragrances, soaps and perfumes, gardens or country walks?

If you can find some fallen petals on the ground, pick some up. Notice their textures and shapes.

 

What can you hear? The bees in the flowers? Nearby trees, birds, people in the park?

 

Imagine (but please don't try!) the tastes of roses – there are a surprising number of recipes containing roses, from sweets to salads to soups - let your memories or your imagination flow.