5-minute meditation
Gallen-Kallela's 'Lake Keitele'
Take a moment to soak in the serenity of this tranquil Finnish lake
Join Christina Bradstreet from our Learning team for a slow look at Gallen-Kallela's Lake Keitele.
We recommend finding a quiet spot and watching on 'full screen' to get the most out of the experience:
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This meditation was inspired by Jon Kabat Zinn's lake meditation.
Learn about the painting's context and symbolism, and about Finnish artist, Akseli Gallen-Kallela.
5-minute meditations are supported by the John Armitage Charitable Trust.
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