Here’s what to expect at this event.

Everyone is welcome! Please contact events.plus@qagoma.qld.gov.au in advance of the program if you have any accessibility needs or queries about the event. Find out more about Accessibility at QAGOMA and planning your visit.

Participation and content

• You are welcome to come with a friend or by yourself. Many people attend the Gallery solo.
• No experience is required. These sessions are designed for all abilities, body types, and levels of flexibility. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, our expert facilitator will guide and support you throughout the session.
• These sessions are trauma-informed and includes the following principles:
  • The facilitator (Kathie) does not move around the room or physically adjust participants.
  • This is an invitational style of practice; choices are offered so you are empowered to move in ways that suit you.
  • Your personal experience throughout the practice is explored at your pace.
• We recommend that you bring your own yoga mat, but we have a limited number available for you to borrow if you forget.
• Yoga blocks will be supplied.
• At the beginning and end of the session, there may be a short meditation – you can close your eyes or keep them open (whatever you feel comfortable with).
• We recommend that you remove your shoes for the session (but it’s not compulsory).
• You are welcome to take breaks or step out of the session at any time.
• The option to practice using a chair is available. Please ask a staff member if you require a chair.
• These sessions focus on wellbeing and may touch on the theme of mental health. QAGOMA is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. Advice given in these sessions are general in nature.
• We ask all attendees to be kind, respectful and courteous to all participants, speakers and staff at this event. This program will be monitored by QAGOMA staff to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our attendees, speakers and staff.

Sensory aspects

• This event has a capacity of 25 attendees.
• The facilitator will use an amplified microphone.
• Background music will be played during the event. If this may affect your ability to attend, please email events.plus@qagoma.qld.gov.au so we can ensure the session is accessible for you.
• We try our best to minimise sound in the space, but sometimes there might be low level noise from a nearby artwork or the sounds of the Gallery.
• The floor surface may vary depending on the location of the session (wood or concrete). Additional mats can be supplied upon request.
• No screens or projections will be used during the event.
• The Gallery air conditioning is set to 21°C to conserve the artworks.
• Depending on the location of the session, the space might be dimly or brightly lit (you may choose to wear sunglasses).
• The bathrooms have sensor lights that activate as you enter.

Companion Cards

We accept Companion Cards. A Companion Card is issued by the Queensland Government for those with a disability and a need for attendant care support. The ‘Companion’ ticket type is only valid for your companion to gain complimentary entry. A General Admission or QAGOMA Member ticket is required for the Companion Card holder to access this event. A valid companion card number is required to be supplied upon booking.