Satya
The Yama we are focusing on this week is Satya, translated as truthfulness. Truthfulness involves honoring our own inner wisdom, being willing to expand our perspective and understanding, and being honest in our words and deeds. Just because something is true, however, does not mean it needs to be stated. Many years ago I read an article around the concept of right speech that offered the following questions to ask ourselves prior to speaking or writing: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary? I have found that pausing to ask myself these questions allows me to decrease lashing out in anger and to increase my ability to respond with compassion even in difficult situations. Engaging in Satya is a life long practice in which we may often fail, yet it is worthwhile to continue to notice when we have faltered and begin the practice again with gentleness and kindness for ourselves.
Tomorrow, 8/8, is the Lion’s Gate Portal which astrologically is believed to be an opportunity to open ourselves to high frequency energy connecting us to both our own spirits and the healing energy of mother earth. The number 88 represent abundance and prosperity, so it is a good day to tune in to inspiration, new ideas, and new understandings. Additionally, this Saturday is a Full Moon in Aquarius full of healing goddess energy to support us on our path.
Please join me this weekend for Saturday Morning Yoga at 8:30 AM MT as we pause, listen to our bodies, and care for ourselves with lovingkindness as well as for a Full Moon Sound Bath at 3:00 PM MT at Harmonist Sanctuary (either in person or virtually) as we offer ourselves time and space to rest our bodies and spirits. Additional dates for upcoming sound baths can be found below.
NEW! This fall I will be offering The Short Course in Mindful Self-Compassion via Zoom on Sunday afternoons. In this 6 session course you will learn to use the skills of mindfulness to develop the inner resource of self-compassion and enhance your capacity for emotional wellbeing. Early Bird pricing is available through September 15. More course details are available below and on the website. 12 hours of CEs available.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Full Moon Sound Baths
August 9, 3-4 PM
September 6, 3-4 PM
October 4, 3-4 PM
November 1, 3-4 PM
The Short Course in Mindful Self-Compassion
Sundays 10/12/25 - 11/23/25 12:00-1:30 PM MT (No class 10/26/25) via Zoom
Course Investment - $225 (Early Bird Price $200 if registered by 9/15/25)
Certificate for 12 Continuing Education (CEs) hours
Mindfulness for Educators Retreat - MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
June 13-17, 2026
Certificate for 35 Continuing Education (CEs) hours
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