Yoga Dance marks winter solstice in Truro

e longest night of the year will be celebrated with meditation and movement during a Winter Solstice Yoga Dance.

“It’s starting to get really dark and cold, and we need something like dance to shake that o a bit,” said Mandi Arnold, who runs OnLine Yoga and Ayurveda, which is hosting the event, this Friday.

“ is is a way to nd energy and have some fun. It’s energizing and joyful.”

e event is open to all ages and will begin with guided meditation and warm-up movements, led by Jenny Blacklock.

is is followed by more spontaneous dance, to music that includes primal beats and rhythms.

“Nobody talks during this, and people move however the music makes them feel,” said Arnold. “ ey can lie down on the oor and feel the music if they like. ey’re in their own space, but with other people.”

After the dancing concludes, people usually chat and talk about their experience.

“It’s certainly good exercise, and I nd it brings a lightness and joy into my day and evening, and beyond,” said Arnold.

Cost is $20, although that will be waived if someone can’t a ord it. People can register for the event by emailing mandiarnold1972@gmail.com but preregistration isn’t necessary. No yoga or dance experience is needed to take part.

e Winter Solstice Yoga Dance will take place in Room E of the Douglas Street Recreation Centre Friday, Friday Dec. 21 from 7-9 p.m.