Channel your inner Zen on World MS Day

21 May 2021

You don’t need to be a yoga master to channel your support into World MS Day at Southern Downs Regional Council’s free community yoga sessions on Sunday 30 May 2021.

The theme for this year’s World MS Day is Connections and Council has connected with The Yoga Partnership and MS Queensland to host the following inclusive and accessible events:

• Warwick: Leslie Park, Sunday 30 May 2021 @ 9.30am – 10.30am
• Stanthorpe: Weeroona Park, Sunday 30 May 2021 @ 3pm – 4pm

Southern Downs Councillor Cynthia McDonald invited the community embrace the theme and connect together to share activities that support MS awareness.

“More than 25,000 people in Australia live with the debilitating effects of multiple sclerosis and on average more than 10 Australians are diagnosed with this crippling disease every week,” Councillor McDonald said.

“It is only through support and awareness about this disease that valuable research can continue towards finding a cure. In 2021 MS Research Australia contributed $2.9 million to assist 20 scientific research teams to investigate, manage and treat MS.

“Given this disease touches so many lives in our community, it is important on 30 May that we show our support for all those effected. Don a red shirt to create a visual display of connection and enjoy a free yoga class on us for a great cause.”

World MS Day brings the global MS community together to share stories, raise awareness and campaign with everyone affected by multiple sclerosis and to celebrate global solidarity and hope for the future.

Connections is the global theme that aims to build community connection, self-connection and connections to quality care.

Please bring a mat, towel or chair to the yoga sessions in Warwick and Stanthorpe and wear red to support this World MS Day.

Register your attendance via The Yoga Partnership website by clicking on the link for either the Stanthorpe or Warwick event: https://theyogapartnership.com.au/world-ms-day-yoga-classes-qld/.