Aparigraha
This week’s yama is Aparigraha, translated as non-grasping or non-hoarding. In western culture we are encouraged to have all the latest things and lots of them, so practicing Aparigraha can often feel quite challenging. When we feel driven or compelled by our need to have “things,” it can be a signal for us to check in with ourselves about what is beneath our desires. Mindfulness practices such as pausing and taking a breath or two before taking action can support us in our practice to resist the impulsive, reactive actions and respond thoughtfully or delay our gratification. When we have too much, we become focused on maintaining or protecting what we have, often grasping greedily rather than experiencing what we have with gratitude and practicing letting it go when it no longer serves us. Remembering that we are enough as we are regardless of the things we have is an essential part of practicing Aparigraha.
This weekend is a New Moon in Virgo, also called the Dark Moon. Lena from The Power Path shares that the energy of this new moon is about restarting and reinventing, especially the things that may not be working in our lives. It is an opportunity to plant seeds of creativity for the future and to see what arises as we move forward into the upcoming eclipse season.
Please join me this weekend for Saturday Morning Yoga at 8:30 AM MT as we pause, listen to our bodies, and care for ourselves with lovingkindness. The next Full Moon Sound Bath will be on Saturday, September 6.
NEW! This fall I am offering The Short Course in Mindful Self-Compassion via Zoom on Sunday afternoons. In this 6 session course you will learn to use the skills of mindfulness to develop the inner resource of self-compassion and enhance your capacity for emotional wellbeing. Early Bird pricing is available through September 15. More course details are available below and on my website. 12 hours of CEs available.
EDUCATORS! Registration is open for next summer’s Mindfulness Retreat for Educators. Space is limited, so sign up early!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Full Moon Sound Baths
September 6, 3-4 PM
October 4, 3-4 PM
November 1, 3-4 PM
The Short Course in Mindful Self-Compassion
Sundays 10/12/25 - 11/23/25 12:00-1:30 PM MT (No class 10/26/25) via Zoom
Course Investment - $225 (Early Bird Price $200 if registered by 9/15/25)
Certificate for 12 Continuing Education (CEs) hours
Mindfulness Retreat for Educators - Registration is open!
June 13-17, 2026
Certificate for 35 Continuing Education (CEs) hours
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 Chakra Clearing Sound Bath. 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 ♥️