You may remember our uber popular Yoga Amongst The Carrots sessions with Steve Sedgwick at Food Is Free Green Space a few years back. This is a twist on that! Here’s some flashback pics…

Transform your Sunday evenings to unlock peace, wellbeing, balance and re-energize yourself with the teachings of Ballarat’s own Kate Gerritsen, (bio below), in the harmonious grounds of Barkly Square, (or indoors at Barkly Square if weather not good). Please meet in outer courtyard at back of Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council, and follow the chalk signs down the stairs to the event which takes place on the lush green lawn at Specimen Vale behind Barkly Square.

TICKETS PER SESSION ARE $12.

OR…

ALL 4 SESSIONS PACKAGED 10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE TO SECURE YOUR SPOT EACH WEEK – GUARANTEED (OFFER ENDS 1 FEB, 2026)

Enjoy yoga in an all-inclusive, non-judgmental zone in amongst the calming green garden setting.

Kate will guide you through an hour of restorative yoga: ideal for beginners & advanced alike. Please wear comfortable clothing. Yoga mats supplied (or BYO). For those prone to mozzie bites, BYO mozzie deterrent.

Kids welcome but need to be mindful of noise and disruptions. Kids under 12 free entry: no need for ticket.

If you have a pre-existing injury/illness we need to be aware of please advise upon entry to event to Kate, or email lou@foodisfree.com.au to discuss at least 24 hrs prior to event.

BIO:

Introducing your yoga teacher, Kate Gerritsen…

Kate is a yoga teacher based on Wadawurrung Country in Ballarat, Victoria.

Kate began practicing yoga in 1998, regular practice eventually inspired her to undertake teacher training from 2020 onwards.

She is deeply interested in both the physical and emotional benefits of yoga.

How might we practice yoga to energise, calm, heal and to open ourselves to new possibilities? How can we stay curious about ourselves in this practice?

Kate promotes regular somatic practices (even a few minutes a day!) which will allow us to experience improved flexibility and mobility, nervous system regulation and greater self-awareness.

She gently guides asana using a trauma-informed approach and encourages practice in a way that is kind, compassionate and appropriate for each student – taking into account energy levels, injuries, emotions and current life circumstances.

Kate has taught yoga before at Barkly Square for our friends at Ballarat East Neighbourhood House. We are thrilled to have her running our sessions!