Sagittarius new moon

Written By Lisa Vratny-Smith

This week many of our friends and neighbors are celebrating Hanukkah and its celebration of light amidst the darkness. They are doing so with heavy hearts as we continue to face and process violence on many fronts both at home and abroad. Through our words and actions we can contribute to peace and community building or we can contribute to hatred and violence. We each make choices every day to build the world we want to live in. I encourage you to be the light of kindness, understanding, acceptance, and joy, to honor and value every life, and to do the good in front of you each moment of each day. Let us close out this year as we mean to begin the next.

Friday is the final New Moon of 2025 in the constellation of Sagittarius. While all new moons are opportunities to set new intentions, this particular new moon offers the energy of Sagittarius’ bow and arrow to target our intentions toward a specific goal. Read more at Forever Conscious and The Power Path.

Sunday is the Winter Solstice bringing us the longest night of the year before we welcome the slow return of the light throughout the winter months. There are still a few spots left for Saturday’s Winter Solstice Mini-Retreat for Rest & Renewal 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.

I would also love for you to 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.

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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