Yoga, Mindfulness & Body-Based Practices Interest Group
The Yoga, Mindfulness & Body-Based Practices Interest Group invites you to their June meeting
Program Overview
This is a free, member only session. Registrations are still Open.
Please join the Yoga, Mindfulness & Body-Based Practices Interest Group Community via OTA Connect here before registering.
OVERVIEW
This group aims to:
- Connect OTs across Asutralia who are interested in using yoga, mindfulness and body-based practices
MEETING DETAILS
TOPIC:
Yoga in Paediatrics: Connect, regulate, ground and play
PRESENTER:
Kahli Joyce & Kim Reese
DATE:
Monday 23 June 2025
TIME:
7:00pm - 8:30pm | NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, QLD
6:30pm - 8:00pm | SA, NT
5:00pm - 6:30pm | WA
MEETING PLATFORM:
This session will be run on the Zoom Webinar Platform. Registrants will be sent separate login details one business day prior to the session. Please check all email folders for this information.
REGISTRATION FEES & INFORMATION
OTA Member: Free
If you are a non member who wishes to attend please contact us to discuss your options.
Registrations close Thursday 19 June 2025,11.59pm AEDT
MEETING DOCUMENTS & RESOURCES
Agendas, resources and meeting minutes are available for members to download on the IG page once we have received these from the convenors. This meeting will not be recorded.
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DISCLAIMER
Any material, content, advice or resources shared and discussed at interest groups is general in nature and is used to guide peer discussion and support only. Occupational Therapy Australia encourages all participants to think critically and appraise the content for individual circumstances. Occupational Therapy Australia does not necessarily endorse content delivered in these formats and accepts no liability for any consequences resulting from adhering to the content shared at interest groups. All opinions expressed by the convenor or other participants are the opinions of those individuals and do not represent or reflect the views of Occupational Therapy Australia, its affiliates or employees.
Interest Group Participants
By registering to attend, participants agree to actively contribute and show respect to all other participants. We ask you to take personal notes and monitor the Interest Group webpage for meeting resources. Occupational Therapy Australia reserves the right to remove members from an Interest Group at its discretion.
Presented By
Kahli Joyce
Presenter
Kahli is the principal Occupational Therapist and Director of Stretchy Minds Paediatric Occupational Therapy. She is an incredibly passionate Occupational Therapist who loves to empower children, young people and families with the skills, confidence and knowledge to thrive in their everyday lives. Kahli predominantly works with children who are neurodivergent and/or have goals relating to motor planning and coordination, emotional regulation, anxiety management, executive functioning, self-esteem, and social confidence. Kahli is also a keen yogi and loves helping children and adolescents find their ‘zen’; she is a certified Adult and Kids Yoga teacher, with additional training in Trauma-Sensitive Yoga. Kahli regularly incorporates elements of yoga - including mindful movement, breathing strategies, guided mediation, and self-reflection - into regular occupational therapy sessions. Kahli has also co-designed and facilitated a general yoga program for children of all neurotypes, and delivered yoga to teens in schools. In her spare time, Kahli runs around after her toddler and fluffy groodle, and enjoys heading to a Vinyasa class!
Kim Reese
Presenter & Co-Convenor
Kim is a convenor for the OT Australia Yoga, Mindfulness, and Body-Based Practices Special Interest Group. With extensive experience as a paediatric occupational therapist and yoga instructor, she is dedicated to nurturing the growth and potential of every child. Kim blends the physical, mindful and playful elements of yoga with evidence-based OT practices to create dynamic, engaging sessions that foster self-regulation, self-efficacy, motor planning, playfulness, and a deep sense of joy. Outside of her professional life, Kim supports her two amazing boys through life's adventures and enjoys paddling, biking, running, and connecting with nature and others.