Celebrate World Meditation Day on December 21, 2025!

From the Art of Living Foundation:

On the Longest Night, Find the Light Within

The winter solstice is the darkest day of the year—and the moment the Sun begins its return North. For centuries, people have gathered on this night to pause, reflect, and remember what matters.

This year, you’re invited to join millions around the world for a guided meditation led by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar—a global peace ambassador who has spent 40+ years helping people find calm in the chaos. 

The news cycle that never stops. The to-do list that never ends. That low hum of anxiety so constant you almost forgot it wasn’t normal.

You’re not imagining it. 43% of Americans felt more anxious this year than last. Many of us are running on fumes, short on sleep, and quietly craving something we can’t quite name.

Maybe it’s stillness. Maybe it’s permission to stop. Maybe it’s the feeling of not being alone in this.

Meditation isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about coming home to yourself—even just for a few minutes.

And something beautiful happens when we do that together. 

In Seattle, join an in person gathering for group meditation on the Winter Solstice: tiny.cc/wmdsea

Can’t be there in person? Join from your living room, your bedroom, wherever you are. You’ll still be part of something global. 7AM PST [Save Your Spot]

Meditation and mindfulness are essential to connecting more deeply to place. If you are looking for ways to feel more connected to your self and surroundings, meditating with others might be helpful!