Weekday Wellbeing Art, Mind & Body

Weekday Wellbeing: Art, Mind & Body, facilitated by Yasuyo Uehara in the ‘North by Northwest’ exhibition / Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane / July 2023 / Photograph: K Bennett, QAGOMA

Weekday Wellbeing: Art, Mind & Body, facilitated by Yasuyo Uehara in the ‘North by Northwest’ exhibition / Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane / July 2023 / Photograph: K Bennett, QAGOMA / View full image

When

Where

Gallery of Modern Art

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible

Admission

  • General Admission

    $20.00

  • QAGOMA Member

    $16.00

  • Companion

    Free
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About

Busy mind? Unwind from the stresses of the day and recharge for the rest of your week at this gentle stretch and guided breathing mindfulness session.

Practice quieting the mind, while immersed in art and the tranquil surrounds of the Gallery after dark. Guided by Yasuyo Anne Uehara, holistic counsellor, and life-long meditator.

Enjoy the benefits of attending this mid-week mindfulness session:

  • Calm the over-thinking and worrying mind
  • Experience mindful presence, access your intuition, cultivate compassion and gratitude
  • Invest in your physical and mental wellbeing
  • Empower yourself with knowledge about the benefits of practicing mindfulness, breath and movement
  • Engage with art in a relaxed and special after-hours atmosphere when the Gallery is closed, with an opportunity to view the 'Gone Fishing' exhibition from 5.30 – 6.00pm, before the session commences

This program is repeated monthly, each session will have a similar structure but will offer different guided practices.

What to expect

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 access 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 and events solo
  • No experience is required. The session is appropriate for both beginners, as well as new and returning attendees, you’ll be guided by our expert facilitator – who is there to support you
  • The session is a seated mindfulness experience that will involve some light stretching, however it’s not an exercise class – so movement will be gentle
  • You don’t need to bring anything, but we suggest that you wear comfortable and loose clothing

Sensory aspects

  • You will be provided with a supportive floor chair with a back or a high chair with a back
  • The facilitator will use an amplified microphone and background music may be played
  • 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 Gallery can get a little chilly as the temperature is set to 21 degrees for the preservation of the artwork, so bring a shawl or a light jacket
  • We recommend that you remove your shoes for the session (but it’s not compulsory to)
  • You will be invited to close your eyes at times. This is a choice and eyes can remain open. Your comfort is most important
  • This event has a capped capacity of 25 attendees
  • No screens or projections will be used during the event, and the lighting in the space is dimly lit

We accept Companion Cards. 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.

Yasuyo Anne Uehara / Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane / July 2023 / Photograph: K Bennett, QAGOMA

Yasuyo Anne Uehara / Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane / July 2023 / Photograph: K Bennett, QAGOMA / View full image

Yasuyo Anne Uehara, MA

Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, Neuropsychotherapist, Counsellor, Stress-Anxiety-Depression Management Expert

Yasuyo has been a counsellor for nearly two decades and shares the science of mental wellness and the ancient practices of breathing, movement, and mindfulness that support healing the physiological and emotional wounds that are captured in the nervous system. Yasuyo is a dedicated practitioner that has her spirituality at the centre of her life, valuing presence, love, and intuitive living.

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