Local mental health literacy organisation Read the Play has joined forces with Active Geelong, Kardinia Park Stadium Trust and major partner Plan Group to deliver an exciting new event for World Mental Health Day.
The inaugural ‘Serenity in the Stadium’ event will see up to 2,000 people take to the field at the iconic GMHBA Stadium on Thursday 10 October, 2024, for a one-hour yoga session as the sun rises over the stands.
Read The Play General Manager Michelle Gerdtz, said that Serenity in the Stadium would provide a myriad opportunities for the Geelong community to get involved in World Mental Health Day.
“This event will allow workplaces to engage their employees in a meaningful way, schools to introduce a new initiative that promotes physical activity, sporting clubs to advocate for mental health awareness and support, and friends to connect before work, said Ms Gerdtz.
“We believe we can bring together a community of people who are passionate about movement, linking mental health and physical activity. We know that the practice of yoga is beneficial for many reasons including mind-body connection, stress reduction, improved mood, mindfulness, physical activity and social connection, and we are thrilled to have Sally Ferris from Wonder Yoga lead the session.
“We are extremely grateful for this exciting collaboration with Active Geelong, and for the generous support of our major partners, especially Plan Group. The aim is for this to become a flagship event, one that the Geelong community looks forward to each year.”
Active Geelong Chair Dr Hugh Seward, said that the event was a great initiative that would bring the community together in the name of mental health and physical activity.
“Physical activity is preventative medicine for good physical and mental health”, said Dr Seward.
“Active Geelong’s advocacy for physical exercise is ‘everyone, every day’ and we’re excited that this event will offer an opportunity for a large group of people to enjoy the physical and mental benefits of exercise together.”
Spaces for this event are limited, so we encourage early booking to secure your spot.
Tickets are available now at www.serenityinthestadium.com.au. Use code ‘KPST10’ at checkout for a 10% discount.
