A special event is being held in Bath on Sunday 22nd January to promote positive mental health and mindfulness.

'Soulful Sunday' is an afternoon of meditation that aims to dust off those New Year cobwebs and get everyone feeling much more hopeful about the year ahead.

Through the practice of kirtan yoga, people attending will be encouraged to take up mantra meditation – a practice originally from India but now popular throughout the world.

Nathan Hartley, who heads up the team at the Bath & North East Somerset Faith Foundation, is organising the event. He said:

"Life is often far too hectic. Work, family and other responsibilities rarely give us the opportunity to take time out for ourselves.

'Me time' is essential! If we don't look after ourselves what good are we to those around us?

Our Soulful Sunday event is an afternoon of blissful meditation that, through the practice of chanting and yoga, will be an oasis for anyone who comes along."

Bath's 'Soulful Sunday' will be held on Sunday 22nd January, 1pm – 3pm at Widcombe Social Club in central Bath (Widcombe Hill, BA2 6AA). As well as mantra meditation those attending will be treated to a free nutritious, vegetarian/vegan meal.

"We want to feed the body as well as the soul," added Nathan, "If our first Soul Sunday event goes well, we hope to organise these events regularly, free of charge, for anyone who want to attend."

For more details about Soulful Sunday email [email protected]

Soul Sunday is being funded by Westhill, an organisation that supports community initiatives that encourage social cohesion and tackling isolation across the UK.