Events
We know health can be a handful. So we’ve custom built our wellness hubs with only one goal in mind - to make every Tasmanian’s health journey a little easier.
We host a range of sessions, events, and activities for both our members and the community to attend. We also work with like-minded Tasmanian organisations to deliver programs. If you are interested in working with us in our space, get in touch at events@stlukes.com.au.
Please be aware that photography and/or filming may take place at these events and, by attending events, you acknowledge and agree that any images taken at the event may be used by St Lukes for promotional and marketing purposes.
Note that all event bookings completed through our third-party supplier, SimplyBook.me Ltd are non refundable. Click here for terms and conditions.
Our yoga sessions focus on improving your flexibility and mobility, balance and co-ordination.
Join long term instructors Sofia Quintero and Trisha Dunn for classes designed for all bodies and levels of experience.
St Lukes Run & Walk Club – prepare for the St Giles Burn
After a well-received 10-week program, the run/walk club is continuing and gives you the opportunity to train with like-minded people in a program that lets you get going from the fitness and experience level you are starting from.
Build up your stamina and technique, learn how to prevent injury and make running fun with individual attention from a personal trainer to help you progress from your starting point, with the option to sign up for the St Giles Burn on October 20th.
Drop in and out when it suits your schedule and meet at the front entrance of the new St Lukes building 93 Cimitiere St.
Mat Pilates
Mat Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on strengthening the core muscles, improving flexibility and enhancing overall body alignment.
Join Pilates teacher and Physiotherapist Lisa Barnett for this mat-based class for all abilities. A fun session to help improve your body awareness, core strength and control.
Yoga for Peace with teachers from The Yoga Loft Launceston
Come and explore breath, gentle yoga, flow yoga with sound bath, a special women's circle and Yoga Nidra meditation, through a series of free classes to inspire peace within and without.
9.00-9.45 Pranayama (breathing exercises)
10.00-11.00 Slow Flow Yoga
11.30-1.00 Flow Yoga and Singing Bowls
1.30-3.00 Women's Circle
3.15-4.00 Yoga Nidra
This free event is a part of the Tamar Valley Peace Festival program hosted at the St Lukes wellness hub.
To register for your session please email gillianpitt1963@gmail.com
Peace Festival Qi Gong
Join Chinese doctor and acupuncturist Nicholas Beasley for an ancient healing practice involving gentle movements, breathing techniques and self-massage suitable for all bodies at any age.
Through the harmonisation of the mind, body and breath, regulate the nervous system, enhance physical health and invigorate all levels of human experience.
This free event is a part of the Tamar Valley Peace Festival program hosted at the St Lukes wellness hub.
To register for this event please email; admin@wujimedicine.com
Inclusion and Diversity in Exercise - Information Session
Join Dr Katie-Jane Brickwood as we explore how individually tailored exercise allows for anyone and everyone to access the benefits of exercise. While an injury or disability can seem like a barrier to exercise, exercise really is for everyone, especially with the right resources!
This free event is a part of the Tamar Valley Peace Festival program hosted at the St Lukes wellness hub.
To register for this event please email info@bodyconnecttas.com.au
Stretch and Strengthen Exercise Session
This session is a mix of Pilates, yoga, general strength work using body weight and stretching.
Most exercises and stretches within this session have options for gentle through to more challenging levels with consistent cues to help people feel comfortable to work at their own level and achieve success.
Led by Megs from Fit’n’Kicking, an experienced instructor with over 30 years in the wellbeing industry.
This free event is a part of the Tamar Valley Peace Festival program hosted at the St Lukes wellness hub.
To register please email; fitandkicking@westnet.com.au
Pop Up Playgroup
We warmly invite you to share in a vibrant morning of joyful play, enriching activities and inspiring discussions at our Playgroup Tasmania Pop-Up Playgroup to celebrate the Tamar Valley Peace Festival 2024. This year’s theme is “Peace... It Starts with Me.” Come and be part of the celebration and experience the joy of peace together at Playgroup!
This free event is a part of the Tamar Valley Peace Festival program hosted at the St Lukes wellness hub.
To register for this event please email; admin@playgrouptas.org.au
Exploring Movement and Dance for Mental Health
The power of connecting to our bodies through dance offers a pathway to release, revitalise and restore. Join Cat Freeman in a dance workshop that will explore these ideas with the aims of finding inner peace and to deepen our relationships with ourselves and others. No dance experience necessary. Adult participants only.
This free event is a part of the Tamar Valley Peace Festival program hosted at the St Lukes Wellness Hub.
Sundarta Bollywood Performance
Enjoy a Bollywood dancing performance with Launceston based Bollywood group Sundarta.
This free event is a part of the Tamar Valley Peace Festival program hosted at the St Lukes wellness hub.
This is a walk in event, no bookings required.
Circle Dancing performance
Circle dancing is the oldest form of community dance celebrating the seasons, life, love and loss. To participate in a circle dance is like stepping into the shoes of someone from a different culture. These dances promote understanding and celebration of our differences and similarities. We welcome audience participation.
This free event is a part of the Tamar Valley Peace Festival program hosted at the St Lukes wellness hub.
This is a walk in event, no bookings required.
Ecstatic Dance Workshop
Ecstatic dance is designed to help you access a state of flow and connect with your innermost self. Surrounded by a welcoming community of fellow dancers, you'll be guided through a journey of movement and music, where you'll have the freedom to dance in whatever way feels most natural to you.
This free event is a part of the Tamar Valley Peace Festival program hosted at the St Lukes wellness hub.
To register for this event please email; ecologyofmovement1@gmail.com
Activate Kids 0-5
A fun active indoor play session for pre-school age children starting in the school holidays.
Designed and led by a qualified PE teacher with the focus on fun but with the goal of developing your child’s fine and gross motor skills, balance and confidence through a range of interactive and inclusive games and activities. Learn how you can use minimal equipment or household items to keep your child engaged and active at home, or the local park, or in the community.
Activate Kids 5-10
Want the kids to get active this school holidays? Join Megs for a fun active indoor play session specially designed for kids 5-10 years old.
Designed and led by a qualified PE teacher with the focus on fun but with the goal of developing your child’s fine and gross motor skills, balance and confidence through a range of interactive and inclusive games and activities. Learn how you can use minimal equipment or household items to keep your child engaged and active at home, or the local park, or in the community.
Intergenerational Circus Skills Playspace
Join SuperSillyUs Circus for an ALL AGES Circus Skills Play Space learning the basics of Poi, Juggling, Diabolo, Puppet play and more!
We encourage intergenerational play through skill sharing and games, building co-ordination and dexterity.
Family Music Fun with The Music Tree
Join The Music Tree’s parent/child class for toddlers, and preschoolers. Enjoy singing, dancing, instrument play, peek-a-boo, parachute fun, puppets, bubbles, captivating books and more. Our engaging, educational sessions are full of laughter and learning. Discover the joy of music together!