Tube strike: 'Meditation bus' launched in London to de-stress commuters after Underground chaos

Meditation bus: Commuters can have a more relaxing journey to work
JEFF MOORE
Chloe Chaplain10 January 2017

A “meditation bus” will be driving around London from today offering commuters a more relaxing journey to work.

After a day of travel chaos caused by the 24-hour Tube strike, the Meditation Om the Move vehicle is offering free sessions whilst driving them to-and-from work.

The unconventional bus aims to “bring a touch of serenity to London’s public transport” and is the first of its kind in the UK.

The double-decker has been converted to include aromatherapy oils, healthy snacks and juices and has even been decked out ingreen, yellow and purple - colours thought to decrease stress.

Meditation: The bus aims to bring calm to the London commute
JEFF MOORE

Passengers will be given noise-blocking headphones to help them “shut out the noise of the city and focus on their meditation”.

Meditation: The bus has been decked out to create a relaxing space
Lululemon

The bus, launched by sports clothing company Lululemon to mark the opening of its Regent Street store, will have meditation and yoga experts on-board to run sessions.

A Lululemon spokeswoman said the bus was designed to combat the “chronic stress” that can be caused by travelling on transport for more than 20 minutes.

Meditation: The bus will be driving around London all week
JEFF MOORE

She added: “And as anyone that’s ever taken public transport in London can testify, it is not typically a soothing experience.

The bus service is running until January 15 – for specific journey routes and to register visit the event’s site.

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