Eight Canberra wellness events to help your end-of-year reset
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The end of the year brings it all: packed calendars, endless To-Do lists, emotions on overdrive, and a bone-deep exhaustion that won’t budge.
Consider these eight events your invitation to pause, reset and take a much-needed moment for yourself before the silly season chaos fully kicks in.
Move For Them: Canberra
Combining wellness with advocacy, this outdoor Mat Pilates class is all about doing good while feeling good. Raising awareness for domestic, family, and sexual violence while honouring those who have lost their lives to gender-based violence, Move For Them Canberra is inviting people to get moving in support.
Featuring a Mat Pilates class from Muse Pilates, coffee from local businesses and speakers sharing stories, knowledge, and messages of hope, all proceeds will go directly to helping victim-survivors.
Saturday 15 November, 10 am – 1 pm | Glebe Park, City | events.humanitix.com
Pilates & Sound Saturday
This rejuvenating Saturday morning Pilates session and Sound meditation will be held in the Brassey Gardens of Hale, making it a picturesque way to start your day.
Beginning with an energising Pilates workout to strengthen and centre your body, followed by a soothing soundbath experience designed to calm the mind and promote deep relaxation, the combination of mindful movement and healing sound offers the perfect way to reset and recharge.
Saturday 15 November, 8.30 am – 10.30 am | 10-14 Macquarie Street, Barton | eventbrite.com.au
Back to base wellness event
Join Breathsong by Kim for a nourishing Sunday afternoon retreat at The Gathering Place in Dickson. This compassionate space offers techniques to calm and regulate the nervous system, helping you manage stress, anxiety, grief, and health challenges.
Choose from a range of modalities, including Yin Yoga, Sound Bath, Boundless Breathwork, and Spirit World connection with renowned medium Karen Baldwin. Attend individual sessions or book the full afternoon pass to walk away with practical techniques you can use in everyday life.
Sunday, 16 November, 1 pm–6 pm | The Gathering Place, Dickson | events.humanitix.com
YOGA-W-ME
Head along to this outdoor yoga session for a 60-minute class designed for all skill levels. Taking place on the lawns of Pialligo Estate, water and a mat will be provided as instructors Yikky and Bronte take you through a flow.
Then, grab a free coffee or matcha, treat yourself to a Mr Munch Cookie and browse the extra goodies on offer. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just want to go along for the vibes, YOGA-W-ME offers a beautiful way to slow down, stretch, and make some friends.
Saturday 22 November, 8.30 am – 9.30 am | 18 Kallaroo Road, Pialligo | checkout.square.site
Sound Immersion & Meditation
Before Christmas comes, immerse yourself in soothing sounds and mindfulness practices to relax and rejuvenate your mind. Hosted by certified Sound and Meditation facilitator and teacher, Kristy, in this session, she will use the harmonious vibrations from instruments such as crystal singing bowls, drums and chimes to help you enter a meditative state that encourages deep rest, mindfulness, and tranquillity.
Helping people to cultivate a sense of calm and self-connection, reduce stress, enhance focus and improve sleep quality, you’ll relax, reset and recharge in the comfort of individual, luxe, organic cotton futons, blankets and pillows. All you need to do is arrive.
Friday 12 December, 7 pm – 8 pm | 10-14 Macquarie Street, Barton | eventbrite.com.au
Release, Receive & Radiate Astro-Yoga Circle
Set your intentions for 2026 in this Astrology and Yoga Circle. Hosted by Sally Barnard, you’ll be guided through a slow-paced yoga practice before drawing cards to discover what to Release, Receive & Radiate for the year ahead. Then, Sally will help you set your intention by anchoring it with a guided meditation and ritual candle.
Including hot spiced tea and Ayurvedic refreshments, all you need to bring is a journal and a pen.
Sunday 28 December, 9 am – 11.30 am | 253 Northbourne Avenue, Lyneham | eventbrite.com.au
The Summer Series
Dance Sculpt is going outdoors! You’ll be moving on your mat through a fusion of their three signature class styles – Pilates, dance-inspired movement, and music-driven flow. It’s fun, high-vibe, and open to all fitness levels. And it’s free!
Start your Sunday surrounded by movement, music, and community – the kind of energy that makes you want to grab your friends and carry it with you into the week ahead.
Take along a yoga or Pilates mat, water bottle, supportive footwear and make sure you wear comfortable clothing and sun-smart essentials.
Sundays, 9–10 am. Arrival from 8.30 am | Commonwealth Park East, directly opposite Sir Robert Menzies Statue, Parkes | msha.ke/thesummerseries
Plan ahead for…
The Hale Wellness Retreat
Why not start planning to prevent burnout in 2026 with Hale’s Wellness Retreat? With the option to choose a one- or two-day experience, every element of it has been curated to nurture both the body and the mind.
From nourishing cuisine designed to energise and restore, and workshops and practices that inspire lasting balance, you’ll be able to immerse yourself in sound healing, unwind in the sauna, steam room, or plunge pool, and indulge in a restorative spa treatment tailored to replenish your energy.
Friday 6 until Sunday 8 March, 2026 | 10-14 Macquarie Street, Barton | retreats.halehealth.com.au
