Asteya
As we are living in a time where an extremely small number of people hold the most of the wealth in the world while millions of others go without minimal basic needs, the concept of this week’s yama, Asteya, is quite relevant. Asteya is translated non-stealing and responsibility, including not stealing material items and wealth from others as well as time, energy, ideas, etc. Practicing asteya leads us to take on the responsibility of reflecting on what we truly need, to be mindful in what we purchase and ask of others, and to increase our awareness of how our words and behaviors impact others so we are not stealing their joy, strength, confidence, or wealth.
We can also practice asteya in regards to ourselves. Stealing our own joy and confidence through our harsh inner critic, judgement, and unrealistic and unattainable expectations of ourselves in a common challenge, especially for those raised in western culture. If you are interested in developing skills to treat yourself more gently, please explore the information about The Short Course in Mindful Self-Compassion below and on my website.
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.
NEW! This fall I will be 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.
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 for Educators Retreat - MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
June 13-17, 2026
Certificate for 35 Continuing Education (CEs) hours
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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 ♥️