Relax And Unwind With The Wellbeing Within Program At The Immigration Museum
Enjoy free programs every Wednesday.
Whether you’re working, living, or visiting the city, you might have moments when the hustle and bustle of the CBD feels just a bit too much. The Immigration Museum is launching a new wellness program in September, that will help you slow down and take a breath. Explore free meditation, movement, sound healing and more from Wednesday September 14 to Wednesday November 30.
Wellbeing Within at Immigration Museum
Take a moment to relax in the middle of the work week at the Immigration Museum. Every Wednesday, there will be a range of morning, afternoon and evening activities that will help you reset and connect with yourself, your community and the wider world around you. Wellbeing Within will take place during spring, with a different program each month.
As part of the September program, a selection of the activities were developed specifically for women and girls, and is supported by major partner VicHealth. This will tie in with ‘This Girl Can’ Week, which runs from Monday September 12 to Sunday September 18.
Here is the program for September:
Mindful Mornings
Date: September 14, 21 and 28
Time: 8am – 8:45am
Start your day with guided morning meditations led by Dr Nurin Veis, the September meditator in residence. Nurin is an accredited yoga, Himalayan breathwork and meditation teacher with over ten years of experience in Vedic mantra-based meditation.
This Girl Can Plaza Dance
Date: September 14
Time: 12:30pm – 1:15pm
Embrace the choreographed moves of Chinese Square Dancing, led by Melbourne’s original dancing aunties. This troupe of local women is credited with bringing guangchang wu to Melbourne over ten years ago. Plaza dancing is a great way for people of all ages, particularly women, to exercise, socialise and connect.
This Girl Can Tai Chi
Date: September 14
Time: 5:30pm – 6:15pm
Tai Chi is known to stimulate energy generation and promote unity of mind and body. This customised movement workshop will support your mental and physical health and wellbeing. It will be led by Helen Simmonds, an experienced Tai Chi and Qigong practitioner and teacher who embraces women of all ages and abilities. Helen will be supported by assistant instructors Anne and Kathy.
Sound Healing
Date: September 21 and 28
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Led by holistic wellness practitioner Abby Lee, you’ll enjoy a deeply relaxing listening experience. This will combine Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, gongs and other instruments to create immersive healing vibrations.
Fluid Movement
Date: September 21
Time: 12:30pm – 1:15pm
During your lunch break, calm your mind with Tai Chi led by Lily Sun, an expert Wushu, Tai Chi and Qigong master with over 40 years of teaching experience across China and Australia.
Liquid Dance
Date: September 28
Time: 12:30pm – 1:15pm
Balance the natural energy within your mind, body and spirit with lunchtime Qigong. Once again, Lily Sun will lead this wellbeing session.
These events are free to attend. However, bookings are essential. The October and November program will be announced next month.
Practical information
Wednesday September 14 to Wednesday November 30
Free!