Daily mindfulness

Written By Lisa Vratny-Smith

These last few days of the year can often feel aimless and untethered. They are a wonderful opportunity for us to return to mindfulness practices in daily life to increase our sense of groundedness and presence in the moment. Engaging our senses in our daily activities is an easily accessible way to practice. Some ideas for practicing are noticing the scent of our soap or shampoo, tuning into the sensations of water running over our skin when washing or the texture of clothing, furniture, or bedding, savoring the first sip or taste of a beverage or bite of food, allowing our gaze to rest on an object or image and observe without needing to label or understand, or pausing to listen to the sounds around us. Try out some of these ideas or others you think of a few times a day, take a few deep breaths as you practice, and notice how the practice impacts you.

The shift into a new year brings energy for new beginnings and opportunities. I would love for you to join me next Saturday, January 3 from 3-4 PM at Harmonist Sanctuary for a New Year Full Moon Sound Bath as we release that which no longer serves us and set intentions for the new year. In person and virtual options available.

Dates for Full Moon Sound Baths for the winter and spring are below, so add them to your calendars! I will also be hosting a Spring Renewal Afternoon Retreat on March 28, 2026.

Mindful Self-Compassion 10 Week Course will run Wednesdays, February 11 - April 22, 2026 via Zoom from 6-8PM MT. Investment $500.

REGISTRATION is OPEN for my Spring Renewal Yoga Retreat for Women April 24-26, 2026. Treat yourself to a weekend of connection and renewal through yoga, meditation, time in nature, sound healing, and rest. Cost based on your room choice (options available on the website). Email lisa@findingthebalancewithin.com to reserve your spot.

Registration is open for next summer’s Mindfulness Retreat for Educators. Space is limited, so sign up early!

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. $20 off all individual sessions purchased in November!!

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 ♥️

Lisa Vratny-Smith
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