Wellness events to bring some zen to your silly season
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We’re in the sprint to Christmas, and if your diary resembles a game of Tetris, you may need a chance to chill.
We’ve rounded up some Canberra wellness events to bring some zen to your silly season.
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
Professional Dance Classes at Australian Dance Party
Join ADP company artists in weekly professional dance classes. They gather regularly with independent dance makers and professional artists for dance training, technique and networking.
Classes are offered in three levels: Open for anyone keen with no dance experience needed, just a groove in your heart and pep in your step; Mover for those ready and willing to move, maybe with a bit of movement training or yoga, open to doing technical class with a smile; and Advanced for dancers with years of training and experience, confident in a dance environment and ready for anything.
Multiple dates throughout December provide ongoing opportunities for professional development and community connection.
Monday 8 and 15 December | Australian Dance Party | australiandanceparty.com
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
Twilight Flow & Live Music
Held at sunset, overlooking the Mulligans Flat Nature Reserve, Twilight Flow & Live Music is a 90-minute immersive experience that fuses guided yoga-inspired movement with live music, crystal bowl soundscapes, and atmospheric lighting installations. As the sun dips below the horizon, the session transitions into a deeply meditative sound bath and a live musical performance — all designed to leave attendees feeling grounded, inspired, and connected.
With our back drop featuring the Australian bush at golden hour through Wildbark’s main hall, this is a one of a kind sensory immersion that blends movement, music, community, and nature into a transformative experience. You’ll begin with a Yin Yang flow combining grounding Yin shapes with invigorating Yang sequences. Expect a steady build of warmth, strength, and challenge before transitioning into softness, deep stretch, and release. As the movements slow, the body softens, and the sounds deepen.
Live musicians accompany the entire experience, building energy through the flow, to then guide participants into a fully immersive experience with meditative sound bath featuring crystal singing bowls and atmospheric lighting immersion, through projections across ths space, as the sun sets over the reserve. The session closes with a live performance from our incredible local musicians, creating a powerful and emotive finish.
Following the end of the session, guests are invited to stay for herbal tea, fresh fruit, conversation, and community connection under the night sky.
Sunday 14 December, 6:15 pm–8:30 pm | Wildbark, Throsby | movement-music-medicine.com
Breathwork & Sound Healing Journey
A transcendental healing session combining ancient and modern breathwork techniques with sound healing.
The session begins with 15 minutes of relaxing breathwork to reach a meditative state, followed by sound healing using native and meditative instruments including didgeridoo, crystal bowls, RavVast, Heaven & Earth flute, shamanic drum, Tibetan bowls, crystal pyramid, harmonic healing chimes and Koshi chimes. Each instrument offers specific vibration and function.
Participants can experience deep relaxation, improved immune system function, balanced nervous system, emotional release, reduced muscle tension and mental clarity. Attendees should bring mat, blanket, pillow and comfort items.
Sunday, 21 December | Soma Woman’s Wellbeing, 3 Dickson Place, Suite 2/3, Dickson | lawenhealingrituals.com
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
