Autumnal equinox

Written By Lisa Vratny-Smith

Welcome to Autumn! This week was the autumnal equinox balancing light and dark, holding on and letting go. As we bring the outward abundance of summer to a close and begin to turn inward we once again begin the cycle of releasing that which no longer serves us. Nature is a wonderful mentor for this practice, turning its energy inward to prepare for the coming winter and letting go of the parts that aren’t needed for the new season. As we grow and cycle through each season we too need to release beliefs and behaviors that keep us stuck in old patterns, finding our own inner balance in this new season.

This Saturday is a Full Moon in Aries. As the first full moon after the equinox it is known as the Harvest Moon. Staying grounded while opening ourselves up to new possibilities will be an important aspect of navigating this energy. Read more at The Power Path.

Yoga & Sound Healing

I would love for you to join me for Saturday Morning Yoga this weekend 8:30 AM MT as we pause, listen to our bodies, and care for them with lovingkindness.

I will also be hosting a Full Moon Sound Bath Saturday afternoon, from 5-6 PM, where we will relax and soak in the energy of the Full Moon. Join me in person or virtually.

Women’s Circles

LAST WEEK to sign up for Circles of Audacious Wise Women!

What happens when the roles that have defined you begin to shift—and you finally have space to ask, “What do I want the next chapter of my life to look like?” Join our Circles of Audacious Wise Women to reconnect with what still feels true, question what no longer fits, and connect with other women asking the same questions. 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.

Self-Compassion

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.

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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