Organ donation

Written By Lisa Vratny-Smith

My apologies for the delay in getting this week’s email to you. It has been an emotional week leading up to a memorial for my nephew yesterday. As we reflected on his life and heard the stories of caring, love, and laughter that he brought to his friends and family, I was again reminded of the importance of how we shine our own light and show up for each other in the world. How our check ins, smile, laughs, and words of encouragement change people’s lives in ways may not know and cannot measure. My nephew was also an organ donor and his end of life donation immediately saved several lives and is contributing to research that will save the lives and improve the quality of life for many others. I am profoundly proud of his deep sense of empathy and caring that will carry on in the hearts of those who knew him and those who will benefit from his generosity. If you are not an organ donor yourself, I encourage you to consider it.

We are a week away from the Winter Solstice Mini-Retreat for Rest & Renewal on December 20 from 3-5 PM at Harmonist Sanctuary, Denver. Please join me for a restorative afternoon of Reiki infused restorative yoga, yoga nidra, and sound healing as we honor the shortest day of the year and its promise of returning light.

Dates for Full Moon Sound Baths for the winter and spring are below, so add them to your calendars! I will also be hosting a Spring Renewal Afternoon Retreat on March 28, 2026.

30% DISCOUNT through 12/19!Mindful Self-Compassion 10 Week Course will run Wednesdays, February 11 - April 22, 2026 via Zoom from 6-8PM MT. Investment $500.

REGISTRATION is OPEN 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.

DISCOUNT CODE “NEWYEAR26” CURRENTLY AVAILABLE! 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. $20 off all individual sessions purchased in November!!

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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