Joyful movement
Hello Friends!
I hope you are finding joyful ways to move your bodies despite the heat and smoky air. Summertime in our childhoods often meant running through sprinklers, riding our bikes, splashing at the pool, and getting into playful mischief. As we move into adulthood, our playfulness is often discouraged or we don’t feel we have time for it. Creating intentional time for play as well as taking advantage of spontaneous opportunities is a wonderful way to reclaim our childhood joy. I invite you to find opportunities for playful movement in your day from cartwheeling across the grass to racing to the end of the hallway or street to creating hair sculptures in the pool or shower to a 10 minute dance party. The possibilities are endless! Continuing to access and create joy through movement is an essential part of caring for our nervous systems and resisting the undertow of violence and oppression in our world.
It has been a while since we’ve had an opportunity for in person Backyard Yoga and I am excited to offer it tomorrow Friday, July 17 from 8:00-9:00 AM at my home in central Aurora. Please join me to practice under the rising sun as we reconnect with ourselves and nature. We may even try a few cartwheels!🤸🤸🤸
If you can’t make Friday’s class, please join me online for Saturday Morning Yoga this weekend at 8:30 AM MT, as we pause, listen to our bodies, and care for them with lovingkindness.
For my Birthday Month 🥳 I am offering a $20 discount on all individual Reiki and/or Sound Healing sessions purchased by 7/31/26. You can purchase and schedule your in person or virtual sessions with me at lisa@findingthebalancewithin.com.
Are you looking for a sense of clarity, a deeper connection to yourself, and a supportive community? Join our Circles of Audacious Wise Women. 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. Registration will be opening in the next week with an early bird discount!
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:
Full Moon Sound Baths (in person & virtual options)
August 8, 2026 3-4 PM MT
August 29, 2026 3-4 PM MT
September 26, 2026 *5-6 PM MT
October 24, 2026 3-4 PM MT
November 21, 2026 3-4 PM MT
Friday, July 17 from 8:00-9:00 AM
Address provided when registering
Circles of Audacious Wise Women
Sundays October 4, 11, 18, & 25
1-3 PM
Harmonist Sanctuary
Winter Solstice Mini-Retreat
Saturday, December 19
2-4 PM MT
Registration coming soon
Mindfulness for Educators Retreat
June 13-17, 2027
Drala Mountain Center
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 ♥️