Grounding in our bodies

Written By Lisa Vratny-Smith

Yesterday’s full moon energy has had an interesting ungrounding affect on me. I have found myself missing steps in activities that I normally do by rote and have had to be more consciously mindful to make sure I am actually doing what I need to. It has been a reminder that we often go through our lives on automatic pilot without paying much attention to what we are doing or what is going on around us.

Today I’ve been grounding myself by practicing tuning into the sense of touch. Feeling the gentle caress of the water on my skin as I swam laps, the dry warmth of a towel on my skin, the sharp briskness of cold air in my lungs, and the loving pressure of a hug from my niece. Each of these sensations brought me back to the moment and back to myself, reminding me that my body can be a consistent, grounding presence when I actively tune into it. In these chaotic times engaging in brief mindfulness practices throughout the day is an essential part of caring for ourselves.

I hope you will join me for Saturday Morning Yoga this weekend as we tune into our bodies and care for them with lovingkindness.

Our next Winter Restorative Sound Bath is next Saturday, February 22 at Harmonist Sanctuary. Please join me either in person or virtually to gift yourself time for rest and healing.

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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