Health and Wellbeing

Victoria Harbour Ride2Work Community Breakfast

Calling all Melbourne city workers: join in the commuter revolution next Wednesday, October 16 and treat yourself to a free breakfast and a host of giveaways at the Victoria Harbour Ride2Work Community Breakfast!

Just follow the Capital City Bicycle Trail through Docklands (following your nose to the free coffee van!) and you can’t miss it! The event will take place in the heart of Victoria Harbour, on the corner of Harbour Esplanade and Bourke St. There are stacks of giveaways and freebies including:

Victoria Harbour is providing free Bakers Delight products and free Australian bananas;

Free coffee courtesy of the Rapha Coffee Cart;
Massage, physio assessments and bike fitting from Pinnacle Health;

Three x $100 shopping vouchers at Harbour Town Shopping Centre are being given away;
Bike name engraving and security tips from Victoria Police and the Bicycle Patrol Unit; and
A bike mechanic will be on hand to provide bike repairs thanks to Bike Force Docklands.

Visit www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/amcs for more information.

Free Yoga and Zumba at Fed Square

Yoga and Zumba at Federation Square aims to promote exercise during lunchtime as the perfect opportunity to get active.

No experience is necessary. Just bring your enthusiasm down to Federation Square early in the New Year. Brief descriptions of the programs include:

Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what the Zumba program is all about. An exhilarating, effective, easy to follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness party that is moving millions of people towards joy and health.

Yoga sessions will place emphasis on safe, thoughtful movements, promoting a sense of kinesthetic awareness. Stretching and postures will focus on controlled breathing aimed to improve key health areas of core strength and flexibility. Take a break from the busyness of city life and incorporate meditation and tranquility into your day.

Visit www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/amcs to register or to find out the program times and dates.

Free Tai Chi classes in the heart of Melbourne City

Start each week feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and energised with Tai Chi, the Chinese martial art that promotes health and relaxation.

Join expert instructors from Tai Chi Australia for a free class every Tuesday morning at Federation Square.

Exercise your mind, body and soul in this inspiring location.

When: Every Tuesday, 7.30am - 8.30am

Where: Main Square (the atrium if weather is poor)

Price: Free – no bookings required

Visit www.fedsquare.com/events/tai-chi/