Embrace joy
For the last year I have been preparing for tomorrow, my last day as a full time employee of Aurora Public Schools. Retiring after 30 years is a big decision and one I am so grateful I made. I have had a wonderful career working with amazing students, families, and staff. My work has helped me to grow in ways I could have never imagined in 1994 and I appreciate all the joys and challenges that have brought me to this moment. While I have a long list of things I want to do, I am realizing that I truly need to let myself rest deeply this summer and beyond. I have written often this year of rest and restoration and how essential it is to our well-being. I plan to create space not only for me to rest, but also for all of you to join me in restful, healing opportunities. Stay tuned!
Today is a Full Moon in Sagittarius, also called the Flower Moon. The energy of this moon is about embracing our sense of joy, playfulness, and adventure and feels like the perfect energy for starting this next leg of my journey. We can all tap into this energy by setting our intentions to seek out and acknowledge joy, even in the midst of challenges or difficulty. My sister shared this wonderful article from Elephant Journal that goes deep into the astrology and energy of this full moon and the transits surrounding it. You can also explore the intuitive astrology of Forever Conscious.
This weekend we will play with the Full Moon energy in our Saturday Morning Yoga class via Zoom. Please join me to pause, listen to your body, and care for it with lovingkindness.
There are still a few spaces still available at the Mindfulness for Educators Retreat at Drala Mountain Center, June 17th-20th. Andra and I are really looking forward to the retreat and would love to have you join us as we explore the concepts of intuition and self-compassion through our mindfulness practices. Please share with any educators you know!!
We are one month away from our Summer Solstice Healing Circle. Please join me and my friend Michelle Colarelli on June 22 for a nurturing afternoon as we welcome the energy of the Summer Solstice with astrology, movement, Yoga Nidra, and Reiki infused sound healing. Space is limited so sign up soon!
Please explore upcoming opportunities below.
Mindfulness for Educators Retreat (see flyer below)
Drala Mountain Center - in-person
June 17-20, 2024
See link for cost and registration. Scholarships available
Summer Solstice Healing Circle (see flyer below)
June 22, 2024 - 2-4 PM MT
$50 per person
SAVE THE DATE! Upcoming 2024 Sound Baths
Virtual and in person options (see flyer below)
$30 per person
July 20 - 3-4 PM MT
August 17 - 3-4 PM MT
As always feel free to practice with previous recordings of Saturday Morning Classes as well as Evening Chair Yoga on my Youtube channel. You may also enjoy a growing variety of meditations I have available on the Insight Timer app that you can access for free. Iād appreciate your offering a rating on the meditations as well. Additionally, my friend Kate continues to offer live online classes Monday and Wednesday mornings from katekelly.yoga.
May you be safe, may you be happy, may you be healthy, may you live with ease. ~ Lisa