Lessons of the equinox
I am so grateful to have spent the last week honoring the changing of the season with dear friends from our Harmony Yoga days and a couple of new ones as well. The opportunity to balance movement and stillness, community and solitude, socializing and introspection truly mirrored the lessons of the equinox. We spent a lot of time at the beach observing and experiencing the power of the ocean as well as its soothing and healing qualities. On my last day as I stood at the water’s edge watching the waves, I thought, “even the ocean rests between each wave.” It was like watching the earth breathe as the waves flowed in and out, another reminder to balance action and rest and that our strength to act comes from the pause in between.
This time between last week’s full moon and lunar eclipse and next week’s new moon and solar eclipse can feel a little wobbly. Grounding practices of movement, rhythm, and breath work can help us to find our center and steady us. Warm beverages and foods can also help to pacify the Vata energy of the season. You can learn more about the Libra New Moon and Annular (ring of fire) Solar Eclipse from Forever Conscious.
I hope you will join me this weekend for Saturday Morning Yoga live online as we pause, listen to our bodies, and care for them with lovingkindness.
SAVE THE DATE! I had the pleasure of visiting the Harmonist Sanctuary yoga studio today and will be hosting an afternoon retreat there on Saturday December 21st to welcome in the Winter Solstice. It is a beautiful and unique space that I am excited to share with you all. More details to come!
Remember to check out the FTBW Gear page and order your Finding the Balance Within, LLC logo gear. I love mine and will be sporting it tomorrow on the final day of the conference. 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.
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