Winter solstice celebrated at Satsang Yoga in Launceston

Wednesday marked the Southern Hemisphere’s shortest day and longest night of the year, which means spring is almost in sight.

Some in Launceston chose to spend the evening at a solstice ceremony at Satsang Yoga.

The ceremony included a “healing circle”, yoga nidra, which is a type of meditation, a gentle yoga practice, and healing food.

“It’s a minuscule difference in the length of the day but it actually does make a big difference,” studio owner Kinga Kielar-Coe said.

“We’re connected to the seasons more than we realise.

“Hopefully everyone will get a wonderful night sleep and wake up truly ready for spring.”

Colour therapist Dee Arnold also worked with people during the ceremony.

“The solstice is such a wonderful time,” she said.

“It’s a natural time of the year when we want to go into our cave because of the cold and dark, but we’re also looking towards spring.”