(Minghui.org) Two neighborhood forums on health and wellness were held in Hackney, London in June 2026. Falun Dafa practitioners were invited to introduce the spiritual practice to attendees.

A community forum in Shoreditch Park on June 17 focused on supporting families with young children and those with special educational needs. In addition to many young parents, the event was attended by early childhood education experts, speech therapists, family social workers, and other professionals.

Practitioners introduce Falun Dafa at the community forum in Shoreditch Park. (Minghui.org)

The organizers scheduled 20 minutes for practitioners to introduce Falun Dafa and teach the exercises. Local residents tried the exercises by following the practitioners and said they felt refreshed afterward.

Jayne brought her daughter to the event. She said managing the household and caring for her children was highly stressful, so she began meditating four years ago. “Meditation brings me inner peace; otherwise, I wouldn’t know how to cope with the stress,” she said.

She hoped to pass this practice on to her daughter, so she could learn good habits from an early age. When Jayne heard that the exercises are taught for free in Victoria Park every week, she was happy to take a flyer and said she would bring her daughter to learn the practice.

Practitioners were once again invited to participate in a health forum organized by the London Fields Community on June 30. This time, the organizers specifically scheduled a 45-minute session to allow residents more time to learn the exercises despite their busy schedules.

Residents learn the Falun Dafa exercises at London Fields Community health forum. (Minghui.org)

Many residents who wished to continue practicing Falun Dafa asked where and when practitioners met to do the exercises.

Community manager Sandra said she received feedback, “Residents who participated gave excellent feedback. After trying it myself, I also felt that the Falun Dafa exercise session added a wonderful element to the day’s activities.”

Forum Coordinator: Positive Impact to Health

Lola, the forum coordinator, explained that the Hackney community prioritizes residents’ physical and mental well-being. In addition to conventional medical support, they sought to introduce holistic wellness activities that help alleviate stress and promote mental health, so they invited Falun Dafa practitioners to participate in the community forums.

Lola said she wants more residents to try the exercises so she invited the practitioners to join the Summer Fun Day in August.

She initially met practitioners when they were teaching the exercises while she was taking a walk in East London’s Victoria Park. After she read a flyer and talked with practitioners, she decided to learn the exercises.

After her first session, she wrote, “The entire meditation experience was delightful, and I was warmly welcomed by everyone. The practitioners patiently guided me through the movements and answered my questions afterward; I felt relaxed and safe, and I became convinced that continuing to practice would have a positive impact on my overall physical and mental well-being.”

She later invited practitioners to introduce Falun Dafa in her community. After the event, she reiterated that the Hackney community project aims to offer residents activities that support mental health and stress relief, and that the Falun Dafa practice session was particularly popular. Residents participated enthusiastically and expressed interest in learning more about this type of meditation activity.

Residents Try the Exercises

Veryan at the London Fields Community health forum (Minghui.org)

Veryan, a staff member who saw practitioners demonstrate the exercises at the previous event and was determined to try them this time, and said, “It was fascinating to learn about energy and how to maintain one’s own energy. It felt great practicing outdoors together. When I focused on the movements, I stopped dwelling on other things and I simply followed along quietly. I felt my shoulders loosen up, and I felt completely relaxed.”

Judy who had just tried the exercises excitedly said, “I could feel the energy. I love it!”

Lincoln, who is a massage therapist, was too busy attending to residents to join the exercises. However, he told practitioners he practiced Falun Dafa in the past and he wished to begin going to the practice site again.

After community volunteer Anne did the Falun Dafa exercises she said, “It felt very peaceful.”