Nurture your light

Written By Lisa Vratny-Smith

Hello Friends!

Today marks the end of the 10 darkest weeks of the year and next weekend marks the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Reflecting on this and the impact of light of various kinds in our lives I was reminded of the MLK quote,

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

As we witness the dark actions being perpetrated against so many across our country, it is imperative that we continue to nurture our own light and combine it with the light of others in order to vanquish the darkness. Whatever that looks like for you, whatever small or big way you are able to shine your light, please know it is important, essential, and powerful. Let us be the light in the darkness for each other.

Please 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.

The next Full Moon Sound Bath is Saturday, January 31 from 3-4 PM at Harmonist Sanctuary. Please join me for this opportunity to rest and soothe our bodies, minds, and spirits. I will also be hosting a Spring Renewal Afternoon Retreat on March 28, 2026.

There is still space available for my Spring Renewal Yoga Retreat for Women April 24-26, 2026. Treat yourself to a weekend of connection and renewal through yoga, meditation, time in nature, sound healing, and rest. Cost based on your room choice (options available on the website). Email lisa@findingthebalancewithin.com to reserve your spot.

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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