5 Invigorating Health and Wellness Events Around Australia & NZ – August and September

There are plenty of amazing health and wellness events coming up on the Australian & New Zealand calendar. To improve your health and wellbeing, support local businesses, or meet other like-minded people, come along to one of the following events!

Mindfulness Yoga – 14th + 17th of August, 7th + 18th of September: South Brisbane, QLD

Held amongst the gorgeous artwork at the Queensland Art Gallery, Mindfulness Yoga is a twice-monthly event to nurture your wellbeing and be at peace with yourself in gorgeous surrounds. Groups will be taken through beginner-friendly yoga exercises, and can start the day in the midst of some glorious artworks. If you are an art lover and yoga fanatic, this is an event not to be missed!

Winter Wellness Series #2: Wellbeing for the Mind, Body and Spirit – 16^th August: Hawthorn, VIC

Part two of a three-part winter wellness series, this event hosted by Be Well Hawthorn looks into several tools and techniques to ensure balanced and healthy spirits and minds. Our emotional, physical and mental state often dictates how we act each day in our different spheres of influence, so it is crucial to be equipped to allow ourselves to thrive. Find out how to do so by coming along to the Winter Wellness Series, find out more about the event here.

Nan Tien Health & Wellbeing Market – First Saturday of the month: Unanderra, NSW

A market focusing on holistic health and wellness products, sustainability and happiness? Sounds like the market of our dreams! Come to Unanderra on the first Saturday of every month to experience the Nan Tien Health and Wellbeing Market! Featuring free meditation, Tai Chi and mindfulness session, this market should be next on your list of markets to visit. Support local artisans and small businesses by paying a visit the next time you’re in town.

Deep Rest – Restorative Yoga For Optimal Wellbeing – 20^th August: Mossman, NSW

Pause, replenish and rest at this restorative yoga session. Move away from your constant state of “doing” and morph, with the help of breathwork and mindful awareness, into a state of “being”. Comfortably relax and let go of everyday stressors in this calming, unwinding restorative yoga session led by senior yoga teacher Fiona Donohoe-Bales. Book your spot at the link here.

Winter Wine & Wellness – 2^nd September: Cowaramup, WA

Get your friends together for the first ever Winter Wine & Wellness event at Body & Spine Co. Enjoy some nibbles and delicious wine while you learn from our team of health practitioners in a comfortable, fun environment. Spend the evening with friends old and new, and be in the running to win some incredible prizes! Don’t miss out, get your tickets here.

Taupo Wellbeing Market 2022 – 17 & 18^th September – Taupo, NZ

The future of wellness is at the Taupo Wellbeing Market! Find out more about how you can live a healthier, happier life with workshops on natural therapies, stress-free living, wellbeing, health and organics. There are over 40 stalls to discover, featuring fair-trade and organic products, free health checks and treatments, eco-friendly gifts, herbal remedies, health food, yoga and readings. Find out more about the Taupo Wellbeing Market, and other upcoming wellbeing markets around New Zealand, here.

Replenish your soul and make a difference to others by attending and participating in any of these awesome events!

By Sarah Panther