Embrace stillness

Written By Lisa Vratny-Smith

After a warm, sunny day today, winter is showing off her versatility this weekend by dipping us into a deep freeze providing the perfect opportunity for us to soak in the stillness and silence of winter. While I know life does not stand still for cold weather, I encourage you to gift yourself with some time to be still and silent with the weather. Let go of things that can wait for another day and snuggle up with a cozy blanket, a warm beverage, and a book, movie, nap, or all three!

Monday, January 20th is the beginning of Aquarius season, shifting us from the earthy, grounded focus of Capricorn to a lighter, more creative energy. Aquarius energy supports the awakening of our consciousness and can be quite healing. It is also the day we celebrate and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and reflect on how each of us can act in service toward the freedom of all people. For many of us there is also a heaviness to this day with the inauguration of a president whom we fear threatens the very legacy celebrated that day. While we cannot predict the changes that are to come, we can stand strong in the yogic principles of honoring all living beings and living lives of courage, honesty, and compassion.

Please join me for Saturday Morning Yoga as we move our bodies gently and care for them with lovingkindess.

Our first Winter Restorative Sound Baths in next Saturday, January 25 at Harmonist Sanctuary with both in person and virtual options available. The next opportunity will be February 22nd.

NEW! Spring Reflection & Renewal Mini-Retreat. Usher in spring with a reflective afternoon of nurturing and restoration on Saturday, March 29th from 1-4 PM. The afternoon will include an exploration of the energy of spring, journal reflections, gentle yoga, meditation, sound healing, yoga nidra, and Reiki.

There are still 2 spots left in a shared room at our Spring Renewal Yoga Retreat for Women in Fraser, Colorado next April. Gift yourself and/or someone else a nurturing weekend to find connection and renewal through yoga, meditation, time in nature, sound healing, and rest. I am so excited to guide you! Please let me know if you are interested.

EDUCATORS! The MINDFULNESS FOR EDUCATORS RETREAT will take place June 22 - 26, 2025 at Drala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. Registration will be opening soon. Discounted pricing will be available for all participants, new and returning. Let me know if you have questions.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Remember to check out the FTBW Gear page and order your Finding the Balance Within, LLC logo gear. I love mine! Get yours and join the fun!

I would love to offer you an individual or group Reiki and/or Sound Healing session to support your own wellness journey. Contact me for scheduling options - lisa@findingthebalancewithin.com. Gift certificates to share with others are also available.

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. I’d 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 ♥️

Lisa Vratny-Smith
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