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.
