Healing often happens quietly.

A moment of calm after years of uncertainty. A deeper breath. A different response to stress. The confidence to try something new. These changes can be difficult to see, yet they can have a profound impact on someone's life.

The Invisible Made Visible began with a simple idea: could art help us show what is often difficult to put into words?

We invited participants in The Yoga Foundation's trauma-informed yoga programs to express what yoga means to them, in whatever form felt right.

What emerged was extraordinary.

Paintings, drawings, photographs, poetry and handmade pieces began arriving. Some tell deeply personal stories. Others capture a feeling, a moment or simply the joy of creating. For some participants, it was the first artwork they had ever made.

The invitation reached beyond our programs too, inspiring teachers and loved ones to create alongside them.

ARTISTS IN SUPPORT

We are deeply honoured to have the support of acclaimed Australian artists who have generously contributed their work to The Invisible Made Visible, helping us raise funds and awareness for The Yoga Foundation’s trauma-informed yoga programs.

Their donated works will be offered through our fundraising auction.

With the generous support of:

Wendy Sharpe · Frank Giacco · Ken Done · Jacqueline Balassa · Howard Arthur Tweedie · Michelle Hiscock · Ross Harvey

STORIES MADE VISIBLE

Created by participants, teachers and those touched by The Yoga Foundation’s community. Click each artwork to discover the story behind it.

 

THE WORK CONTINUES

The stories shared in this exhibition are part of something that continues every week.

Across Sydney and beyond, The Yoga Foundation provides free, trauma-informed yoga programs in partnership with community organisations supporting people experiencing trauma, disadvantage and adversity.

Funds raised through The Invisible Made Visible help us continue these programs, reach new communities and keep yoga accessible to people who may otherwise never have the opportunity to experience it.

Your support helps us provide yoga for women rebuilding their lives after domestic and family violence, people experiencing homelessness, people navigating mental health challenges, young women living in transitional housing, people recovering from addiction, older Australians, culturally diverse and refugee communities, and others facing barriers to accessing wellbeing support.

HOW TO SUPPORT

If something you have seen or read here has moved you, we invite you to help us continue this work.

Your support allows The Yoga Foundation to bring trauma-informed yoga to more people and communities, while keeping our programs free for those who need them.

Every contribution helps make more of this work possible.

Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.

DONATE TO THE YOGA FOUNDATION
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Questions

  • Funds raised through The Invisible Made Visible help us continue delivering trauma-informed yoga programs for people experiencing domestic violence, homelessness, social isolation and other forms of adversity.

    Your support also helps create opportunities for future participants, emerging teachers and community wellbeing initiatives.

  • Enjoy an afternoon of art, stories and connection. Explore deeply personal works created by participants in our trauma-informed yoga programs alongside artworks generously donated by acclaimed Australian artists.

    A selection of donated artworks will also be available through a fundraising auction, with bidding available both in person and online.

  • No. Guests are welcome to arrive anytime between 3:00pm and 4:00pm before the official welcome and opening at 4:00pm.

  • The entry fee helps cover the practical costs of running the exhibition, allowing additional funds raised through ticket sales, donations and the auction to directly support The Yoga Foundation's programs and community initiatives.

  • Two hours of free parking is available at Cammeray Square, with additional street parking nearby. The venue is also accessible by bus.

    Please note that the exhibition space is located upstairs and accessible via stairs only. If this presents a barrier, please contact us and we'll do our best to help you experience the exhibition in another way.