Let’s dance!

Written By Lisa Vratny-Smith

I have been enjoying the one minute dance party videos of Khadaura on Instagram that offer silliness, joy, and dancing as a way to release stress and be present in the moment. Dancing with abandon and letting go of expectations and judgements of ourselves is a simple gift we can give ourselves. Often we go through the motions of “appropriate behavior” due to the many layers of shoulds and should nots we have absorbed in our lives and forget that we can choose to do something different, to be different, and to listen to our own authentic voice. Dancing can offer us a sense of freedom and joy that transcends the responsibilities and realities of life. So I encourage you, as Corrine Bailey Rae sings,

“Girl, put your records on
Tell me your favorite song
You go ahead, let your hair down.”

LET’S DANCE!

Tomorrow is a New Moon in Aries bringing in “fiery energy, passion, inspiration and motivation for a deep reset, rebirth and new beginning.” (Lena from The Power Path) I had the good fortune to experience the cusp of this energy this morning as I enjoyed time with my retreat co-leader, Andra Brill. Let the spark of this energy shine brightly to illuminate your next steps and ground yourself with time in nature to support your inner balance.

Please join me this weekend via Zoom for Saturday Morning Yoga as we pause, listen to our bodies, and care for ourselves with lovingkindness. Please join me for the next Full Moon Sound Bath on May 2.

There are still a few spaces available in this summer’s Mindfulness Retreat for Educators, June 13-17 at Drala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. Space is limited, so sign up soon!

REGISTRATION OPEN! 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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