Winter solstice

Written By Lisa Vratny-Smith

The Winter Solstice is almost upon us and I am excited for the opportunity to honor it with you through our Saturday Morning Yoga class as well as the Winter Solstice Retreat for Rest & Renewal. There are only a few retreat spaces left, so sign up soon!

Autumn for me has been a time of reflection, connection, rest, and letting go. I have had the opportunity to listen to the rhythms of my body, mind, and spirit and follow their lead. I have consciously let go the of expectations I have held for myself over that past few decades with gratitude for what they have provided along with the doors that may open through letting them go.

Today a dear friend reminded me that when we feel stuck it is often because of the stories we tell ourselves that we don’t have any other choices, that we must endure. There is no shame or blame in these perspectives as they are the soup we have all marinated in throughout our lives in our families, our communities, and our cultures. However, we can be a light in the darkness for ourselves and others by remembering that even within difficult situations we have options. We can examine the words we speak to ourselves, question them, challenge them, and find new ways to honor who and where we are and how we got here. We can notice the beauty and wonder of the universe, remember that we are part of that beauty of wonder, and walk in the word knowing our own worth.

As the darkest, longest night of the year approaches, may we look into our own darkness and allow our inner light to shine brightly. May we give ourselves permission to release that which no longer serves us, creating space to grow, to become the next version of ourselves. May we allow inspiration to germinate through the winter, preparing for the coming spring and all the abundance that life has to offer. May we step into our own joy and revel in its wonder. ☀️

*********************************************************************************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.

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:

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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