We invite all families of current and former serving veterans to a relaxing family yoga session

Who is this free activity for and why?

Has your loved one ever served in the ADF? Are you connected to defence service in any way? Whether you’re the partner of a current or former serving ADF member, a veteran spouse, parent, adult child or a widow of a veteran, we warmly invite defence and veteran families to join us for a yoga session at Yoga Peace Australia in North Parramatta on Saturday 31 May 2025, brought to you by our Wellbeing Program.

Families of veterans and war widows make unique sacrifices during and after service. They balance the many demands of supporting a family, navigating grief and loss, relocations or adjustments, deployments or other absence from home, transition out of service or caring roles due to illness or injury. 

Social connection, peer support and self-care are at the core of our wellbeing activities. We acknowledge that veteran families may face barriers in developing and maintaining peer connections due to the unique nature of defence life, increasing their risk of social isolation and loneliness. The purpose of this activity is to encourage the families of veterans to focus on self-care and expand their social network by connecting with like-minded peers.

Yoga session

Defence and veteran families are warmly invited to come together for a relaxing family yoga session. Facilitated by Annie Tran of Yoga Peace Australia, this yoga session allows participants to unwind and experience the benefits of yoga in a supportive, fun, and stress-free environment.  

Ages 3 years + welcome to attend. All children are to remain under the care of their parent or guardian at all times. 

All mats and props are provided, just wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel and water on the day. There is free parking at the front and rear of the shop and nearby free street parking. 

Indemnity Waiver 

By registering to participate in this activity, you acknowledge that certain inherent risks exist in relation to the use of YOGA PEACE AUSTRALIA’S facilities. These risks include, but are not limited to, loss or damage to personal property, injury due to slipping, falling, collision, use of equipment, and equipment breakdown or failure. In your own right and on behalf of each of your guests, acknowledge that you have read and fully understand the terms and conditions and accept the risks involved. 

You hereby: 

Indemnifies FAMILIES OF VETERANS GUILD and its staff from all claims and liabilities (whatsoever in nature) arising in connection with the event (including, but not limited to, the conduct of the client’s guests at the event); 

And releases FAMILIES OF VETERANS GUILD and its staff from any claims or actions (whatsoever in nature) that may be instituted in connection with the use of the venue by the client and the client’s employees and guests, except to the extent that such claims and liabilities were caused, or contributed to, by a negligent or wilful act or omission of FAMILIES OF VETERANS GUILD. 

There is no cost for this activity. Your yoga session will be covered by Families of Veterans Guild. 

Previous attendees to Wellbeing activities said “I truly appreciate the opportunity to join this family activity. It was a great way to bond with my loved ones while also getting to know other families and sharing some quality time together.”

Event information

• Location: Yoga Peace Australia, 142 Victoria Rd North Parramatta NSW 2151.

• Date and Time: Saturday 31 May 2025 – 11.40am – 12.40pm.
  

• Registrations: Open NOW. Registrations close 26 May.

• Cost: FREE for families of veterans.

Registration is a must, places are limited. Register below or call us on 02 9267 6577. For more information, please email wellbeing@fov.org.au.

ADF families in Canberra are invited to join this free yoga session

Are you the partner of a current serving ADF member, a veteran spouse, parent of a veteran, adult child of a veteran, a widow, or connected to Defence in another way? We warmly invite families of veterans to join us for a yoga session in Canberra on Friday 8 November 2024. 

Families of veterans can sometimes experience overwhelm when balancing the demands of supporting family, the impact of ADF service and/or in caring roles due to illness, injury and transitions. Social connection is at the core of our wellbeing events. In addressing social isolation and loneliness, we acknowledge that veteran families may face barriers in developing and maintaining peer connections due to the unique nature of Defence life. The purpose of this event is to encourage the families of veterans to engage in self-care activities and expand their social network by connecting with like-minded peers. 

Enjoy a gentle yoga experience 

Defence and Veteran Families are invited to come together for a yoga session. Join Eli Haski, owner of Canberra Yoga Space for a gentle practice of yoga. We will breathe, bend, stretch and strengthen together to open up the body and let blood, heat and energy flow. This accessible practice will help your to open up chest and hips, relax neck and shoulders, soothe your back and strengthen your belly. We will bring it all together at the end with a long relaxation meditation so that you can feel relaxed, rejuvenated and deeply rested. The class will end with tea and light refreshments. 

Wear comfortable clothing and bring along a water bottle and a hand towel to place over soft props. Please note that the yoga studio is up a flight of stairs and participants would need to be able to get up and down off the floor with ease. Please advise us at the time of booking if you have injuries or problems with movement, kneeling or hands and knees position. 

There is no cost for this event. Your yoga class and light refreshments will be covered by Families of Veterans Guild. 

Previous attendees to Wellbeing events said “I just wanted to express my gratitude for being able to connect with such a wonderful group of women. It was such a great opportunity to do a self-care activity and get to know some of the other attendees at the same time.” 

Event information

• Location: Canberra Yoga Space, Level 1, Suite 6/13 Botany Street, Phillip ACT 2606 
  

• Date and Time: Friday 8 November 2024, 10am – 12pm 
  

• Registrations: OPEN NOW. Registrations close 1 November 

• Cost: FREE for families of veterans

Registration is a must, places are limited. Register below or call us on 02 9267 6577. For more information, please email wellbeing@fov.org.au.