Ishvara pranidhana

Written By Lisa Vratny-Smith

Hello Friends!

This week we are exploring the final Niyama, Ishvara Pranidhana, translated as dedication to the highest. It is about turning to and honoring the sacred in our lives, in whatever form that takes for each of us. I associate moments of awe and wonder with Ishvara Pranidhana. Whether it is the inspiring view of the sun setting over the ocean or mountains, the bright blue sky contrasted against a tree full of golden leaves, the joy filled smile and laughter of child, or the synchronicity of a group of women finding community and support where none had been before. The sacred shows itself in a myriad of ways and we each interpret it in a manner that works for us. Slowing down and being present in the moment, taking time for quiet and solitude, and integrating all of the practice of yamas and niyamas allows us to catch those glimpses of the sacred, honor them, and explore how they inform our lives.

Monday will bring a Super Full Moon in Aries, also known as the Harvest Moon. The energy of this super moon offers time and space for reflection and the continuation of our autumnal practice of letting go of that which no longer serves us. It is an opportunity for practicing discernment and honing in on the spaces where we still need to take action. Learn more at The Power Path or Forever Conscious.

We will work with the energy of this Supermoon in our online Saturday Morning Yoga class as well as a Full Moon Sound Bath, which you can attend in person or virtually. Please join me!

Registration for the full 10 week MSC course ends Friday afternoon, 10/3. Sign up ASAP if your are interested - Mindful Self-Compassion 10 Week Course. Registration for The Short Course in Mindful Self-Compassion closes October 10. Both courses are offered online.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for an in person Winter Solstice Mini-Retreat for Rest & Renewal on December 20 from 3-5 PM at Harmonist Sanctuary, Denver.

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.

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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