Holding our own hearts

Written By Lisa Vratny-Smith

Hello Friends!

On this day after Thanksgiving I am reflecting on the joy of gathering with those I love and sadness of missing those who were elsewhere or who are no longer with us. Consequently, my heart feels both full and aching. I am practicing being with my emotions, breathing in and breathing out, letting smiles bloom and tears fall as they rise. Allowing ourselves the full range of what is encompassed in the present moment is often difficult both due to societal and family expectations as well as the demands of our lives. Holding myself in my own heart is a gift I am offering myself today. I hope you can take a few moments to do the same.

Next Thursday is a Super Full Moon in Gemini. The energy of this full moon continues the theme of autumn and its diminishing light by encouraging us to reflect on those patterns, behaviors, and cycles that we no longer want to carry with us. I invite you to join me December 6th at the Aveda store in the Cherry Creek Mall for a free sound bath experience to soak up this energy. Drop in anytime between 1-3 PM for a few moments of respite, a warm cup of tea, and a little pampering.

Please to 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.

FINAL DAYS! November Reiki Special: $20 discount for all individual Reiki and Sound Healing sessions (in person or virtual) purchased in November. Schedule a session for yourself or purchase a gift certificate for someone else by contacting me at lisa@findingthebalancewithin.com.

Join me for a Winter Solstice Mini-Retreat for Rest & Renewal on December 20 from 3-5 PM at Harmonist Sanctuary, Denver for a restorative afternoon of Reiki infused restorative yoga, yoga nidra, and sound healing.

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.

30 %DISCOUNT ENDS 11/30! Mindful Self-Compassion 10 Week Course will run Wednesdays, February 11 - April 22, 2026 via Zoom from 6-8PM MT. Investment $500/30% discount ends 11/30.

EDUCATORS! 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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