We have all heard of group meditation events, and later this month one will happen at a uniquely different venue – a gallery, with the AG Leventis Gallery in Nicosia putting together something special. On September 14, and one Wednesday a month until Christmas, it invites older teenagers and adults to a guided meditation amongst its artwork.

This new programme will launch with a one-hour session at 6pm on September 14, led by museum educator Theodora Demetriou. “How can a work of art help us to find peace in our souls and reframe our thoughts? How can it inspire our emotions and provoke feelings of happiness and satisfaction? We suggest a meditation inspired by the paintings of the AG Leventis Gallery,” says the gallery team.

“Let’s relax and allow the colours, objects and shapes to take us on a journey to a new world where the power and light of the soul shape our reality. It’s time to leave behind our worries and allow the magical world of art to take us to new destinations. During the programme, participants will have the opportunity to learn interesting information about the chosen painting, followed by a short guided meditation inspired by it. In the end, participants will share their experiences through painting and writing.”

Each monthly event will focus on one painting and September 14’s piece is Claude Monet’s The Seine at Jeufosse near Vernon. The art meditation events to follow will take place on October 12 with a piece by Telemachos Kanthos, on November 16 with a piece by Giannis Moralis and finally on December 14 with art by Giorgos Pol. Georgiou.

Meditation with Art

One-hour session, guided meditation inspired by the gallery’s art. Led by museum educator Theodora Demetriou. September 14, October 12, November 16 and December 14. A.G. Leventis Gallery, Nicosia. 6pm-7pm. €10. For ages 15 and above. Reservations needed. Tel: 22-668838. [email protected]