This January, together we can rewrite the story of “Blue Monday”
— publicised as being the most depressing day of the year.
By connecting through gentleness, we will transform it into a day that restores connection, offers peace, spreads hope and joy.
'When your'e feeling down and blue its gentleness that'll get you through'.
19th January becomes
A day to slow down, reconnect, and rediscover the quiet strength we all carry inside.
Practical, experiential, creative, supportive and reflective free online and in person events. All our shared events are hosted by people whose lives and work embody the energy of gentleness. Each workshop will be inviting a deeper exploration of gentleness, with simple and meaningful ways to bring more of it into your life and thus the lives of others.
For inspiration, updates and resources leading up to Gentleness Day:
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Online Offerings
Yoga to Awaken the Heart of Gentleness with Diana Sampson
9.00-9.45am
A gentle practice to open Gentleness Day with intention. Suitable for all abilities, this session weaves together breathwork, mindful movement, meditation, and relaxation.
An Exploration of Gentleness with Denice Cartwright
10.30-11.15am
An audio-only session with gentle music and journal prompts for inner enquiry. This session will provide a quiet space for you to explore the practical strength of gentleness.
Soothing Self-Massage with Helen Prosper
12.00-12.45pm
Enjoy a moment of self- care as you are guided through a deeply relaxing and restorative face and head self-massage.
Art and Gentleness with Michaele Wynn-Jones
13.30-14.15
A fun and gentle workshop exploring creativity and expression through Neurographic Art. Using simple drawing techniques, flowing lines and soft shapes, we’ll playfully transform thoughts and feelings into calming, positive visuals. No experience is needed – we'll explore creativity in a relaxed, supportive space.
Sharing a Touch of Gentleness with Helen Prosper
14.30-15.30
A guided practice in giving and receiving a hand massage with another. An experience of shared connection through presence and gentle massage.
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A Gentle Qigong Practice for Energy and Calm with Lynn Gordon
16.30-17.00
This Qigong session offers a gentle yet powerful way to connect with your body, breath and awareness. Lynn has been practising Tai Chi and Qigong for over 40 years.
Coming Back to Our Senses with Gentleness with Mathilde Barbier
17.30-18.15
An exploration of how tuning into our senses with gentleness, can ease overwhelm and nurture inner steadiness.
Spotlight Talk: The Power in Gentleness with Ray Carbullido
19.00-19.45
Our Guest Speaker closes Gentleness Day 2026 with a talk about the role gentleness plays in healing and self-cultivation and how we can apply it in daily life. Ray is a martial arts expert, an artist and runs online trainings to cultivate well-being and vitality through focused practice.
1. ENTER OUR PHOTO COMPETITION 2nd -23rd January
2. SHARE A STORY
... when you were moved by gentleness. #gentlenessday
3. CREATE A SPACE TO MEET, WITH GENTLENESS
Share lunch with your work colleagues, a cup of tea with a neighbour, or a friend. ​Take time to listen to someone with your full presence - no fixing or rushing.
Start a conversation about what gentleness means to you
Notice something today that feels like gentleness
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn for inspiration and resources leading up to the day.
Share your own moments of gentleness using the hashtag #GentlenessDay.
Invite friends, family, colleagues, and schools to take part through gentle actions of kindness, conversations, and mindful pauses.
Help make January 19th a day that reminds the world that:
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Everyday Acts of Gentleness
A beautifully simple collection of ideas to bring more presence, calm and connection into your day.
Gentleness is not weakness. It is strength wrapped in peace.
It is the courage to stay open in a chaotic world, to meet difficulty without adding more harm, and the strength to slow down, when everything around us urges us to rush.
When we lean into gentleness, something shifts.
Our breath deepens,
our shoulders soften,
and we arrive fully in the present moment -
that precious place where connection happens.
Gentleness is both a soothing balm for ourselves, and the medicine our world needs to meet division, stress, and disconnection with courage and compassion.
When we choose gentleness, we recognise the shared humanity within us all.
Gentleness, like a diamond is multifaceted.
It has a unique energy, frequency and tangible qualities that can help us navigate a sometimes hostile and chaotic world.
💛 Join us on 19 January 2026 for #GentlenessDay and together let's be the change 💛
“Do not underestimate the power of gentleness.
Gentleness is strength wrapped in peace,
and therein lies the power to change the world.”
- L.R. Knost
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