Stillness
One of the things I enjoy most about the approach of winter is the opportunity for stillness. The natural world has turned inward and is resting and regenerating. The trees stand stark and steady, a visual reminder that stillness is a part of the seasonal cycle.
Prioritizing moments of stillness in our day can look like an intentional, conscious breath, observing or being in nature, or sitting in quiet reflection or meditation. Choose a moment of stillness each day that feels right for you and notice what arises as you build this gentle habit.
Sunday is a Full Moon in Gemini and is the last full moon of the year. It offers an opportunity to reflect on the breadth of our year and consciously release that which no longer serves us. Basking in the light of the full moon is a perfect opportunity for stillness, reflection, and release. Read more about this moon’s energy at Forever Conscious.
I hope you will join me this weekend for Saturday Morning Yoga as we balance our practice with stillness and movement in the energy of the full moon.
There is only one week left until the Winter Solstice Retreat for Rest & Renewal Saturday, December 21! Gift yourself with two hours of nurturing, restorative time as we practice restorative yoga, yoga nidra, and sound healing at Harmonist Sanctuary in Denver. Space is limited, so register soon!
As you plan your gifts this holiday season, please consider a gift certificate of yoga classes, retreats, or Reiki/sound healing treatments. Email me at lisa@findingthebalancewithin.com to make arrangements.
The next Mid-Week Morning Yoga class will be this Wednesday, December 18th. The class will be virtual and I would love for you to join me!
NEW COURSE OFFERING! I am honored to offer you all the opportunity to participate in the Short Course in Mindful Self-Compassion beginning in mid-January. Learn to use the skills of mindfulness to develop the inner resource of self-compassion and enhance your capacity for emotional wellbeing. Read more about the course by clicking the link and feel free to message me with any questions.
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Winter Solstice Retreat for Rest & Renewal:
December 21, 2024 2-4 PM
Harmonist Sanctuary , 4633 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80220
$50 per person
The Short Course in Mindful Self-Compassion (6 session course)
Tuesdays 5:30-7:00 PM via Zoom
January 14 - February 25, 2025 (no class 2/4)
$225 per person
Early Bird Pricing of $200 through 12/21/25
Spring Renewal Yoga Retreat for Women
April 25-27, 2025
2 shared room spots left
email Lisa@findingthebalancewithin.com to reserve spot
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