Imbolc/St. Brigid’s Day

February 1-2 is Imbolc and St. Brigid’s Day in the Celtic tradition honoring the halfway point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. We’ve reached the point in winter where we can really feel the lengthening of the days and enjoy those extra bits of sunlight in the late afternoon. This growing light reminds me of the Maori saying, “Turn your face toward the sun and the shadows fall behind you.” We can all get mired down in the gloom of winter’s dark, cold days, yet turning toward the light can give us hope. It might be physical light such as the sun or twinkle lights in our homes or it may be the light within ourselves and others that provides illumination allowing us to feel the promise of the coming spring.

February’s astrology provides some powerful opportunities for healing, motivation, and moving forward in our lives. One interesting note is that there are no planets in retrograde to slow things down. Additionally, today, February 2nd, is represented in numbers as 22, which is considered a Master Builder number providing energy for building partnerships and creating together. Explore more from Forever Conscious.

I have added another meditation on Insight Timer that comes from the Mindful Self-Compassion course called Affectionate Breathing. It is a lovely meditation that combines awareness of our breath with warmth and affection.

I would love for you to join me virtually for Saturday Morning Yoga this weekend as we take time to listen to our bodies and care for them with lovingkindness. Next Wednesday I’ll be leading the VEN SEW Event for School Social Workers on Cultivating Joy. Join us!

Thank you to those of you who completed the Wellness Opportunities Interest Survey If you haven’t had a chance yet, please take a few minutes to fill it out. Your input is essential assisting me in creating offerings that meet your needs as we move through the year.

Please explore upcoming opportunities below.

• SAVE THE DATES! Upcoming 2024 Full Moon Sound Baths

  • Virtual and in person options

  • $30 per person

    • February 24 - 3-4 PM MT

    • March 23 - 2-4 PM Spring Equinox Retreat

    • April 13 - 3-4 PM MT

• VEN SEW Event for School Social Workers

  • Virtual Social Emotional Wellness Series

  • 1x/month October - March (next Session 2/7/24 on Cultivating Joy presented by me!)

  • $75 for 6 sessions (recordings available for missed sessions)

  • 5% discount with the link above

Please feel free to practice with previous recordings of Saturday Morning Classes as well as Evening Chair Yoga on my Youtube channel. As a reminder my friend Kate is offering live Monday and Wednesday morning classes from katekelly.yoga.

May you be safe, may you be happy, may you be healthy, may you live with ease. ❤️ ~ Lisa