About this session
A mindful creative experience where teams discover the art of zen garden design. Perfect for stress reduction, mindfulness practice, and artistic expression. Groups explore traditional Japanese garden principles while creating personal spaces that inspire daily moments of calm.
What your people take away
- Discover the philosophy and elements of zen gardens
- Experience traditional Japanese sand raking and patterns
- Learn mindfulness techniques through creative garden design
- Explore meditation practices with your miniature garden
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What’s covered
Creative Process
Design Elements
- Introduction to traditional zen garden design principles
- Exploration of stone placement and natural elements
- Understanding symbolism in Japanese garden design
- Discovering the art of minimal composition
Mindful Creation
- Guided practice in meditative sand raking patterns
- Exploration of mindful element arrangement techniques
- Introduction to contemplative garden maintenance practices
- Understanding the role of space in design
Event Details
Setup & Materials
- High-quality zen garden kits for each participant
- Selection of traditional stones and natural elements
- Professional Japanese raking and arrangement tools
- Comprehensive guide to zen garden symbolism
Space Requirements
- Comfortable workspace for mindful creation practice
- Calming environment for meditative learning experience
- Dedicated area for materials and inspiration
- Space for group discussion and sharing
Team Building Benefits
Mindfulness Practice
- Introduction to zen meditation through garden design
- Exploration of mindful breathing and movement practices
- Understanding stress reduction through creative focus
- Discovery of daily mindfulness ritual creation
Wellness Impact
- Learning to create moments of calm at work
- Understanding mindfulness in everyday environments
- Exploring techniques for workplace stress management
- Discovering benefits of regular meditation practice
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Zen Garden Design
How long is Zen Garden Design?
Zen Garden Design runs as 90 minutes or half day. You choose the length when you book. A 90-minute session covers Creative Process and Event Details. A half-day session adds Team Building Benefits.
Can Zen Garden Design be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Zen Garden Design?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Zen Garden Design to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.