Yoga and Meditation

Yoga is a gentle but effective way of increasing physical strength and flexibility while also calming our minds and emotions.

Join Praseetha Chatoth for half an hour of chair yoga, at 12. pm, every Wednesday in the courtyard of Ward 3 and 4 at Northern Hospital Epping.

Chair yoga is a gentle, low-impact way to engage in yoga without getting onto the floor. It’s particularly beneficial for those undergoing cancer treatment, as it helps increase mobility and promotes relaxation.

Praseetha has worked as a wellness consultant using yoga as a therapy in chronic conditions. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences from Bangalore, India. She currently works as a Clinical Pharmacy Technician at Northern Health.

Praseetha will also conduct a one-hour meditation session, at 9 am commencing this Saturday, 6 April 2024, at the same venue.

There is limited capacity for both sessions, so enrol early by emailing: wellahead@nh.org.au

Volunteer Program

Volunteers assist in a variety of roles including administrative support within our health service, fundraising initiatives and visiting patients. Knitting and crocheting is another volunteer activity, both to create gifts for patients and for fundraising. Our volunteers also assist patients in woodworking activities at the Old Blokes Shed at Bundoora Centre.

For more information or queries, please email volunteer@nh.org.au.

Northern Health Community Choir

Research suggests that singing results in a range of positive physical, mental health, emotional, and wellbeing outcomes and leads to greater cognitive reserves as we age.

The Northern Health Community Choir is an inclusive forum, that welcomes membership not only from our staff but also members of the local community.

There is no prerequisite to join the choir. It includes a range of singers from people who sing in the shower to those who have performed in their church choirs. They perform an eclectic mix of music, building on the Northern Health values of Safe, Kind, Together and look for opportunities to support significant days and events, such as Harmony Day, Reconciliation Day, RUOK Day, Northern Health’s memorial services and ANZAC Day. Their repertoire for Christmas and the festive season is fun and inclusive.

Currently, Northern Health Community Choir rehearses at Northern Health, Epping, every Wednesday at lunchtime (12.30 until 1.30) and Friday morning (8.30 until 9.30). However, in 2024, additional times and venues may be added if there is sufficient interest.

To register your interest or to find out more, contact Alison Davies at Alison.Davies@nh.org.au