Meditation to self-defence: Free wellness workshops to hit Cairns

Cairns is set to get a boost of endorphins over the weekend with a series of free wellness workshops, covering everything from sound meditation to self-defence in the city.

Resilience coach Jasmine Grundy prepares for Centacare FNQ's Wellbeing Weekend.

Cairns is set to get a boost of endorphins over the weekend with a series of free wellness workshops covering everything from sound meditation to self-defense in the city.

Centacare FNQ will host its inaugural Wellbeing Weekend on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10 at the Tanks Arts Centre in Edge Hill.

The workshops will kick off on Saturday, offering a range of health-boosting classes, including Connection to Self with Sound Meditation, Drumming Circle and Self-Defence for Everyday Confidence.

Centacare FNQ Drumming Circle. Picture: Paul Furse

Centacare FNQ mental health and wellbeing manager Nathan Lee said he was “excited” to deliver the free workshops promoting creativity and mental health.

“Wellbeing and wellness are a state of physical and emotional health often taken for granted until they decline or disappear,” Mr Lee said.

“Our team consists of mental health and wellbeing experts, many of whom lead weekly workshops and programs at our Thomas Street Wellbeing hub.

“Visitors to the Tanks are invited to immerse themselves in a day dedicated to wellbeing and developing wellness through art, movement, music, meditation, along with acquiring skills in self-defence and self-empowerment.

“If you, or someone you know, is interested in wellness and developing skills and coping strategies for mental health, I encourage you to come along and register online.”

Alongside the workshops, the Tanks will showcase a series of artworks produced from Centacare FNQ’s art therapy program.

“These works provide a powerful glimpse into how creativity supports healing and mental wellbeing,” a Centacare spokesperson said.

Wellbeing Weekend sessions can be booked through the Centacare FNQ Facebook page.

Originally published as Meditation to self-defence: Free wellness workshops to hit Cairns