Letting go of old stories
Hello Friends!
This past week I had the pleasure of holding space on retreat for 13 beautiful souls with my dear friend, Andra Brill. While my focus in leading retreats is offering an opportunity for others to turn inward and explore what arises, I had my own epiphanies arise quite spectacularly this week. One of those was around the stories we tell ourselves about our lives that may or may not be true and that may apply to some people but not all. These stories color how we perceive and process situations and can end up increasing our suffering rather than easing it. On retreat I discovered I could pause and breathe enough to recognize some very old stories that were true in some situations, but not nearly as universal as I had been telling myself. Letting go of those stories was tremendous shift in my perspective and weight off my heart. As we move toward the Summer Solstice this weekend, it is a wonderful opportunity to release old stories and patterns from our past that are no longer serving us and open ourselves to the possibilities in the abundance of summer.
Please join me online for Saturday Morning Yoga this weekend to honor the shift into summer as we pause, listen to our bodies, and care for them with lovingkindness.
I am looking forward to hosting my next Restorative Summer Sound Bath on Saturday July 11 3-4 PM MT in person at Harmonist Sanctuary or virtually. Please join me to restore your body, mind, and spirit with the healing vibrations of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and more.
SAVE THE DATES! My dear friend Andra Brill and I are starting a new opportunity leading Circles of Audacious Wise Women. These will be spaces for women to honor their inner knowing, accumulated wisdom, and personal strengths to find connection and purpose in the wise woman phase of their lives. The first group is scheduled October 4, 11, 18, & 25 1-3 PM @ Harmonist Sanctuary. More information on registration will be coming soon.
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)
June 6, 2026 3-4 PM MT
July 11, 2026 3-4 PM MT
August 8, 2026 3-4 PM MT
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 ♥️