About this Event
Winter Solstice Sound Bath: Rest Through the Shortest Day of the Year
Gather in stillness as the light is shortest.
Overview
Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Nikka Yuko Bunka Centre, Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, Lethbridge
The winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, is only days away. Early darkness, cold air and a full December calendar can leave the body tired and the mind busy. This sound bath is a quiet, practical pause in the calm of the Japanese Garden: a warm room, slow sound and permission to rest before the season picks up speed.
Tune In to the Longest Night
When the days are short, rest matters more. Sound gives your nervous system a simple way to slow down without having to do anything.
Surrounded by crystal singing bowls, deep gongs, Tibetan brass and soft chimes, you will be guided through a gentle acoustic journey. The low, steady tones help calm the nervous system, quiet mental chatter and ease tension in the body.
Come to rest. Come to reflect. Come home to your center.
What You Will Experience
- Deep Rest: Let physical and emotional tension soften as slow waves of sound guide you into restorative stillness.
- Reflection: Use the stillness of the year's longest night to look back, let go of what you don't need to carry, and set a calmer pace.
- Warmth and Clarity: Leave feeling grounded, lighter and ready for the weeks ahead.
Your Cozy Sanctuary
The body cools as it relaxes, so please bring what you need to make a comfortable nest: a yoga mat or padded sleeping pad, a warm blanket, a pillow or bolster, an eye covering and a water bottle. Wear warm, loose layers.
Reserve Your Space
Space is limited to keep the room calm and intimate. Book your spot today, step out of the rush, and spend the shortest day of the year in restorative sound at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden on December 12.
Event venue & nearby stays
Nikka Yuko Bunka Centre, 835 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Canada
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