Winter Solstice Celebration at the ArtBeast
As you go about your life on Dec. 21, take a moment to stop, reflect and consider the fact that due to the earth's tilt on its axis, you are experiencing the shortest day, and hence, the longest night of the year. Termed the "Winter Solstice," societies throughout history have ritually welcomed this astronomical phenomenon in celebration.
In modern cultures, these gatherings are still valued for emotional and spiritual comfort — giving people something to look forward to at the darkest time of the year, while also serving as a reminder to connect back to the earth’s rhythms. This is the goal of Jennifer Riley, a CMT, reiki master and certified yoga instructor who teaches eco-yoga for kids at the ArtBeast studio.
This Sunday, ArtBeast will be hosting a family-oriented workshop and ceremony in celebration of the solstice. In this interactive gathering, children and their parents will partake in a “village celebration.” This, Riley explains, is an earth-based gathering that incorporates both elements of community and the planet, which inherently provides a deeper understanding of the self.
Event details:
Sunday, Dec. 20, 2 to 4 p.m.
2226 K St.
916-441-1233 (RSVP is appreciated)
Sunday, Dec. 20, 2 to 4 p.m.
2226 K St.
916-441-1233 (RSVP is appreciated)
Free for members
Non-members: $3 per person, + $8 admissions fee (second adult per family is free)
Non-members: $3 per person, + $8 admissions fee (second adult per family is free)