13:50

14:35

August 7, 2024

Miners who do Yoga for Wellbeing and Longevity

Perspective
Maintenance Stage
Day 01

A journey from the harsh underground mining environment to the busy streets of India. An ex-soldier and underground miner has augmented his hi-vis and hard hat with a yoga mat and ancient wisdom. Join Shane as he shares his mission to add this ancient tool to the way we approach men’s mental health, specifically in the blue-collar industries.

In this session you will learn about how he drew inspiration for his own struggles to tackle the taboo topic of men’s mental health in the mining and construction industry, by offering a safe place and familiar face for men to practice yoga for the first time.

  • Suicide rates are at an all-time high in mining.
  • Addressing the root cause and hitting the topic head.
  • Breaking down the stigma of working-class men doing yoga.
  • Developing a safe place for men.
  • Yoga as a preventative, maintenance & complementary therapeutic tool.
Topics:

Declining Mental Health and Well-being of the Maintenance Workforce

Speakers

Shane Butler
Shane Butler

Mt. Isa Underground Miner and Founder

Aquarius Yoga

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