Abundance

Written By Lisa Vratny-Smith

The middle of summer continues to be a time of appreciating the abundance in our lives. I have been enjoying watching my husband share the abundance of his lovingly tended garden with our family as well as enjoying it myself. When we invest time and energy in the things we love to do, the reward of its success is all the more fulfilling. Each of us has something in our lives we want to nurture and grow. Figuring out how to make it a priority in the list of to dos in our lives can be challenging, but is essential for moving forward in our lives.

The energy of this week between last week’s Full Moon in Aquarius and next Wednesday’s New Moon in Leo and Total Solar Eclipse is a wonderful opportunity to contemplate what we want to grow and nurture going forward and what needs to be cut back and released. Lena from The Power Path describes the energy of the month of August as “Time for a New Story.” Next week’s eclipse along with the lunar eclipse later in the month contribute to this energy.

Additionally, Saturday, August 8 is the Lion’s Gate Portal represented by the numbers 88, which are associated with manifestation and abundance. More energy encouraging us to take action to into the lives we want to be living.

Yoga & Sound Healing

Please join me online for Saturday Morning Yoga this weekend at 8:30 AM MT, as we pause, listen to our bodies, and care for them with lovingkindness. And in the afternoon join me for our final Restorative Summer Sound Bath from 3-4 PM. In person and virtual options are available.

Women’s Circles

Are you a woman in perimenopause or menopause looking for a sense of clarity, a deeper connection to yourself, and a supportive community? Join our Circles of Audacious Wise Women. We will come together to honor our strengths and imperfections, all the versions of who we’ve been throughout our lives, and the inner knowing and accumulated wisdom that guides us as we move forward. The first group is scheduled October 4, 11, 18, & 25 1-3 PM @ Harmonist Sanctuary. Registration is open with an early bird discount if you sign up by September 1!

Self-Compassion

NEW! Would you like to nurture your inner self-compassionate voice and quiet your inner critic? I am offering a 6 session, self-paced Self-Compassion Meditation Course to support you. Each recorded session includes a short reading and a guided meditation designed to support your journey toward greater lovingkindness and compassion for yourself. Your purchase of the course offers unlimited access to the recordings.

NEW! The Short Course in Mindful Self-Compassion - Learn to use the skills of mindfulness to develop the inner resource of self-compassion and enhance your capacity for emotional wellbeing. In the course we will explore the research supporting the benefits of self-compassion and barriers that often prevent us from being kinder to ourselves. Through practices, exercises, and discussion we will nurture and strengthen our inner self-compassionate voices and learn to quiet and redirect our harsh inner critics.

Retreats

Next year’s Mindfulness for Educators Retreat is scheduled for June 13-17, 2027, so save the dates and your pennies. We would love to have you join us!

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, the latest is a Heartbeat Meditation. 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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