Fire Horse & Deer

Written By Lisa Vratny-Smith

I learned this week that while Tuesday heralded the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse in the Chinese Zodiac, Wednesday ushered in the Year of the Deer in the Mayan Sacred Calendar. While both represent similar energy - “freedom, movement, and authentic power,” Fire Horse energy is yang, while Deer energy is yin. The two energies can help bring balance to the transformational energy of this year. The Deer reminds us to start with stillness, observation, and mindfulness, while the Fire Horse spurs us to take action. Both are essential as we traverse these challenging times, reminding us to pause, watch, and listen and then act with integrity and intention. You can read this article from Elephant Journal for a deeper understanding.

Please join me for Saturday Morning Yoga via Zoom at 8:30 AM MT as we show up for ourselves on the mat and care for ourselves with lovingkindness. The next Full Moon Sound Bath is Saturday, February 28 from 3-4 PM at Harmonist Sanctuary either in person or virtually.

It is hard to believe that the Spring Equinox is only a few weeks away! Sign up now for my Spring Renewal Afternoon Retreat on March 28 from 3-5 PM at Harmonist Sanctuary.

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

COMING SOON! I will be offering the Short Course in Mindful Self-Compassion this spring. SCMSC is a 6 week adaptation of the full MSC course where you will learn to use the skills of mindfulness to develop the inner resource of self-compassion and enhance your capacity for emotional wellbeing. Tuesdays May 5 - June 9, 6-7:30 PM via Zoom.

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 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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