For centuries, rituals have been used to bring order and clarity to daily activity. The Morning Ritual is a meditation podcast intended to do just that. Each episode includes a centering meditation to bring more ease, balance, and joy into your mornings, and ultimately into your lives. Please note, you don’t have to be a morning person or a meditator! This podcast is for all. Rate, review & most importantly, enjoy! Let's connect! Don't be shy, please reach out on: www.lillybalchyoga.com Instagram: @lillybalch
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Listeners of The Morning Ritual that love the show mention: lilly, start to my day, perfect way to start,The Morning Ritual podcast is a wonderful way to start each day with mindfulness and intention. Lily's calming voice and the variety of daily meditations make it a perfect addition to any morning routine. Whether you are new to meditation or have been practicing for years, this podcast offers short, easily digestible sessions that can be easily incorporated into your life. The accessibility of these meditations is one of the best aspects of the podcast. They are short but meaningful, allowing you to fit them into even the busiest of schedules. This makes it easy to establish a daily meditation practice and reap the benefits of starting your day in a focused and aligned state.
The guidance provided by Lily throughout each session is another great aspect of the podcast. For those who struggle with sitting in silence during meditation, her gentle guidance helps to keep you present and engaged. Each meditation explores different themes and techniques, ensuring that you never get bored or stuck in a rut. Additionally, there is time at the end of each session to extend your practice if desired, allowing you to customize your meditation experience to suit your needs.
One potential downside of The Morning Ritual podcast is that it may not be suitable for individuals who prefer longer or more in-depth meditations. While the short format makes it accessible for most people, those looking for longer mindfulness practices may find themselves wanting more substance from each episode. Additionally, some listeners may desire more frequent episodes as the current schedule does not provide new content on weekends.
In conclusion, The Morning Ritual podcast is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to incorporate meditation into their morning routine. Lily's soothing voice and the variety of guided meditations make it an enjoyable and accessible experience for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. The short format allows for easy integration into busy schedules while still providing meaningful moments of focus and alignment before starting your day. Despite some limitations regarding length and frequency of episodes, The Morning Ritual remains a highly recommended podcast for those seeking peace and mindfulness in their daily lives.
Penni Feiner and Geri Topfer, the dynamic co-founders of be.still, candidly delve into their journeys, discussing topics such as navigating social anxiety, conquering addiction, embracing the power of service, and mastering the art of living with vulnerability and courage. These ladies are walking the walk and I'm so grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from them. What we cover in today's episode: {2:10} About Geri and how she transformed her social anxiety into authenticity {8:00} When/where did Penni discover mindfulness and how she's navigating 40 years of sobriety {15:30} The power in giving back {33:15} What keeps these ladies balanced and living in alignment {37:00} “Same landscape, different eyes” and choosing how we respond to life. {46:05} Rapid fire questions. (Spoiler alert, Geri wakes up with a quad espresso!) Be.still provides customized mindfulness programming for innovative businesses prioritizing employee mental health. Their social impact partner, Kula for Karma, brings therapeutic yoga, meditation, and stress management programs to those recovering from mental health, trauma, and addiction challenges. Learn more about be.still and Kula for Karma here. Register for TMR's FREE 4-week series, ‘Into the Body' Join the community today! And if you haven't already, be sure to hit the subscribe button!
This practice is designed to give you an extra boost of support as we transition from summer to winter. Fall is a great time to uplevel our self-care. In today's episode we talk about: The importance of slowing down this season Demystifying self care Honoring our core needs Followed by a grounding meditation to check in with your wants and needs. Register for TMR's FREE 4-week series, ‘Into the Body' https://event.webinarjam.com/register/2/6y0k5f0 Join the community https://themorningritual.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profile And if you haven't already, be sure to hit the subscribe button!
Paulie Siegel, co-host of the hilarious and insightful podcast 'Shit Talking Shrinks,' shares with us her definition of ego and how to skillfully work with it. I'm so excited to share this conversation with you and hope that you find it just as nourishing as I did. Short on time? Skip ahead: {2:22} Paulie's definition of Ego {6:02} How to become less defensive {14:11} The ways in which our ego keeps us from meditating {17:40} Tapping into your divine masculine & divine feminine {21:56} Control and being okay with chaos {24:20} How to overcome Imposter Syndrome {29:15} Rapid-fire questions {31:45} Paulie makes fun of my morning baths Check out Shit Talking Shrinks and connect with Paulie here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/shit-talking-shrinks/id1664254764 https://www.instagram.com/shittalkingshrinkspodcast/ Let's Connect Join the community https://substack.com/@themorningritual or shoot me a DM on instagram @lillybalch And if you haven't already, be sure to hit the subscribe button!
Today it's just you and me, no meditation and no guests. What we'll cover: {2:10} Reintroduction to TMR and Lilly {4:15 } What ritual means to me {5:20} How to make the most of this seasonal shift from Summer to Fall {7:00 } Tips to refocus this Autumn Register for TMR's FREE 4-week series, ‘Into the Body' https://event.webinarjam.com/register/2/6y0k5f0 Check out Lilly's favorite Fall rituals to realign and refocus - https://www.lillybalch.com/fallrituals Let's Connect Email Lilly your questions at Hello@themorningritual.co or shoot me a DM on instagram @lillybalch And if you haven't already, be sure to hit the subscribe button!
Mantras are a wonderful way to help focus and calm the mind in meditation through repetition of a single word or phrase. Today's episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of therapy by going to www.trybetterhelp.com/themorningritual Enjoying The Morning Ritual? Please consider leaving a review, be sure to hit the subscribe button and connect with me on instagram @lillybalch for more.
Louie Schwartzberg and I talk about the power of gratitude and how it can be used as a catalyst for physical and mental well being. Louie's (director of Fantastic Fungi) newsest film, Gratitude Revealed, can be seen for FREE on The Louie Channel https://www.louiechannel.tv/ Check it out and connect with Louie here: https://www.instagram.com/louieschwartzberg/ Today's episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of therapy by going to www.trybetterhelp.com/themorningritual Enjoying The Morning Ritual? Please consider leaving a review, be sure to hit the subscribe button and connect with me on instagram @lillybalch for more.
This simple yet effective technique is an easy way to integrate deeper listening into your daily life. This meditation will leave you feeling present, connected to yourself and ready to connect more deeply with others. DOWNLOAD THE FREE 'Become a Beter Listener' Worksheet + 2 reflective prompts here: http://www.lillybalch.com/activelistening Today's episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of therapy by going to www.trybetterhelp.com/themorningritual Enjoying The Morning Ritual? Please consider leaving a review, be sure to hit the subscribe button and connect with me on instagram @lillybalch for more.
Mindfulness teaches us to sit with “not knowing” as a way to be more open and alive to the present moment. We can't possibly know what's going to happen in the next moment so we can make our lives a lot more enjoyable if we can embrace the unknown. Today's episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of therapy by going to www.trybetterhelp.com/themorningritual Enjoying The Morning Ritual? Be sure to subscribe and connect with me on instagram @lillybalch for more.
Want to suffer less? Sejal Shah and I dive into the root of most of our suffering (the ego) and how to transcend it for good. Connect with Sejal at https://www.instagram.com/sejalshah108 and get your FREE pass to the World Culture Festival here (https://wcf.artofliving.org/?utm_source=partner+email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wcf) Today's episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of therapy by going to www.betterhelp.com/themorningritual Enjoying The Morning Ritual? Be sure to subscribe and connect with me on instagram @lillybalch for more.
Balance out all the doing with 7 minutes of stillness. Moments of mindful stillness allow your body and mind to relax and all you to open up to our fullest, wisest self. Have any feedback? We would love to hear from you. Access the feedback form here. Today's episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of therapy by going to www.betterhelp.com/themorningritual Enjoying The Morning Ritual? Be sure to subscribe and connect with me on instagram @lillybalch for more.
Inspired by my recent conversation with CEO of Perform with Purpose, Ariel Naftali, this meditation explores the three questions you should be asking yourself to discover your purpose. This practice can be done seated, laying down or even walking! Have any feedback? We would love to hear from you. Access the feedback form here. Today's episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of therapy by going to www.betterhelp.com/themorningritual Enjoying The Morning Ritual? Be sure to subscribe and connect with me on instagram @lillybalch for more.
Ariel Naftali (CEO of Perform with Purpose) and I discuss the three pillars of your purpose map, imposter syndrome and practical steps to fulfilling your purpose. If you're seeking more purpose in your life this episode is for you!! Connect with Ariel at https://performwithpurposecoaching.com/ and book a call with her here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?appointmentType=19224529&owner=21563686 Today's episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of therapy by going to www.betterhelp.com/themorningritual Enjoying The Morning Ritual? Be sure to subscribe and connect with me on instagram @lillybalch for more.
How can meditation help you build self-confidence, know your worth and shed-self doubt? Listen in to find out. In today's episode we explore the importance of getting to know your inner-critic and how changing your relationship to your thoughts is KEY to building confidence. Download the FREE Inner Critic worksheet & journal prompts here: https://www.lillybalch.com/innercritic Today's episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of therapy by going to www.betterhelp.com/themorningritual Enjoying The Morning Ritual? Be sure to subscribe and connect with me on instagram @lillybalch for more.
“When our lives fall apart, we often feel broken, ashamed and deeply alone. What if you knew that, despite the uniqueness of your own experiences, each stage of the process was universal, that it was mapped out in a myth thousands of years old?” This is the premise of Carly Mountain's latest book, “Descent & Rising”. Carly is a psychotherapist, a psychosexual somatic therapist, breathworker and writer. In today's conversation we explore what the descent and rising is, what embodiment is and how to stay within your “window of tolerance”. Learn more about Carly and grab your copy of "Descent & Rising" here: https://carlymountain.com/ Enjoying The Morning Ritual? Be sure to subscribe and connect with me on instagram @lillybalch for more. The Morning Ritual is sponsored by AG1. Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to https://www.drinkAG1.com/THEMORNINGRITUAL
Most of us have trouble accepting ourselves just the way we are. However, self-acceptance is absolutely essential for living our healthiest, happiest lives. In today's episode we explore self-acceptance, why it's essential, and how it relates to meditation. I hope you enjoy! Download the FREE worksheet with journal prompts and my *hot tip* to cultivating more self-acceptance: https://www.lillybalch.com/selfacceptance Enjoying The Morning Ritual? Be sure to subscribe and connect with me on instagram @lillybalch for more.
Do you find yourself caught up in the busyness of life? Kathryn McCusker and I talk about navigating busyness, overwhelm and the pressure to constantly be ON. Kathryn opens up about the challenges of balancing a career, motherhood, social life and just being an adult with all sorts of responsibilities. I appreciate her honestly and openness and hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did. Learn more about Kathryn here: https://www.kathrynmccuskerkundalini.com/about-kathryn Kathyrn has two upcoming retreats: A Sicily women's retreat running 28 sept - 2 Oct & Greece running 4-8 oct. Learn more here: https://www.kathrynmccuskerkundalini.com/sicily-retreat Enjoying The Morning Ritual? Be sure to subscribe and connect with me on instagram @lillybalch for more. The Morning Ritual is sponsored by AG1. Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/THEMORNINGRITUAL. That's drinkAG1.com/THEMORNINGRITUAL. Check it out.
Release anything you've picked up that doesn't serve you or simply just isn't you. You will likely leave this meditation feeling lighter, freer, more energized, and connecting to yourself. Enjoy The Morning Ritual, please consider giving back by leaving a review :) ***The Morning Ritual is sponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.betterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual for 10% off your first month of therapy.
In today's episode, actor and meditation teacher Jeff Kober talks about the importance of setting intentions, being self centered versus centered in self, trasnceding ego, and how to shift out of a scarcity mindset. Learn more about Jeff here. Enjoying The Morning Ritual? Be sure to subscribe and connect with me on instagram @lillybalch for more. The Morning Ritual is sponsored by AG1. Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/THEMORNINGRITUAL. That's drinkAG1.com/THEMORNINGRITUAL. Check it out.
Enjoy this meditation led by Laurent Roure around doing less to receieve more. This is an exceprt from our recent conversation. Close out your summer and prepare for fall with the Countryside Retreat, running September 1-3rd in Nottinghamshire, UK. Learn more here. Laurent will be there leading a restorative yoga nidra class. You don't want to miss this! The Morning Ritual is sponsored by AG1. Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/THEMORNINGRITUAL. That's drinkAG1.com/THEMORNINGRITUAL. Check it out. Enjoy The Morning Ritual? Be sure to hit the subscribe button and connect on instagram @_themorningritual
The Morning Ritual joines forces with The Penny Drops Podcast to explore doing less. "Doing less enables us to confront our true nature, receive more, and learn from the experience.” In today's conversation, Laurent and I break down the seven tips to doing less and receiving more on both a physical and subtle level. Close out your summer and prepare for fall with the Countryside Retreat, running September 1-3rd in Nottinghamshire, UK. Learn more here. Laurent will be there leading a restorative yoga nidra class. You don't want to miss this! The Morning Ritual is sponsored by AG1. Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/THEMORNINGRITUAL. That's drinkAG1.com/THEMORNINGRITUAL. Check it out. Check out The Penny Drops Podcast here. Enjoy The Morning Ritual? Be sure to hit the subscribe button and connect on instagram @_themorningritual
The only constant in life is change and when we resist that we end up suffering. Let go of reistance and surrender to the ever changing nature of life. Register for TMR's (FREE) June Gathering here: https://36i7qbzyob4.typeform.com/to/iax0LIFQ?typeform-source=www.lillybalch.com Enjoying TMR? Rate, review, enjoy and as always feel free to reach out on Instagram @lillybalch. Discover more at www.lillybalch.com **TMR is sponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.betterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual for 10% off your first month of therapy.
In this episode we're joined by Day Schildkret, an artist, teacher and author of the bestselling book, ‘Morning Altars'. We explore the power of creativity, the importance of process over product, and the reality of impermanence. At the end of the episode Day shares 3 tangible tips to managing change, big or small. I hope you enjoy! Learn more and connect with Day at https://www.dayschildkret.com/ and on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/morningaltars/ Check out Day's Bestselling Books: Hello, Goodbye: 75 Rituals for Times of Loss, Celebration & Change https://www.morningaltars.com/hellogoodbye Morning Altars: A 7-Step Practice to Nourish Your Spirit Through Nature, Art and Ritual https://www.morningaltars.com/morningaltarsbook Sign up for the June Gathering (PURPOSE) here: https://36i7qbzyob4.typeform.com/to/iax0LIFQ?typeform-source=www.lillybalch.com Enjoying TMR? Rate, review, enjoy and as always feel free to reach out on Instagram @lillybalch. Discover more at www.lillybalch.com **TMR is sponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.betterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual for 10% off your first month of therapy.
Fear, we all experience it. Whether a fear is totally irrational or not, it can be incredibly debilitating and stop us from feeling good and living our best lives. Take these 15 minutes to transform any fear, doubt, worry or uncertainty into acceptance. Sign up for the June Gathering (PURPOSE) here: https://36i7qbzyob4.typeform.com/to/iax0LIFQ?typeform-source=www.lillybalch.com Enjoying TMR? Rate, review, enjoy and as always feel free to reach out on Instagram @lillybalch. Discover more at www.lillybalch.com **TMR is sponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.betterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual for 10% off your first month of therapy.
Let's go on a walk together. And not just any old walk...a mindful walk. A walking meditation is a fantastic way to connect the body and mind while you're on the go. Whether you hate sitting still to meditate or you simply don't have the time to sit still this is a great alternative that still cultivates present moment awareness. Enjoying TMR? Rate, review, enjoy and as always feel free to reach out on Instagram @lillybalch. Discover more at www.lillybalch.com **TMR is sponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.betterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual for 10% off your first month of therapy.
This episode was inspired by the widely known study ‘A Wandering Mind is an Unhappy Mind' (check out the study below). Let's slow down, focus the mind, and connect back to the present moment. Enjoying TMR? Rate, review, enjoy and as always feel free to reach out on Instagram @lillybalch. Discover more at www.lillybalch.com **TMR is sponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.trybetterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual for 10% off your first month of therapy. A Wandering Mind is an Unhappy Mind- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21071660/
Set the tone for your day with Poppy Delbridge, the Tapping Queen and the UK's leading tapper. Poppy and I talk about the power of tapping and how to use it to manifest the life that you want. I found this conversation super nourishing and am excited to share it with you all. Get her book ‘Tapping In: Manifest the life you want with the transformative power of tapping' and check her out @poppydelbridge. Learn more at https://www.poppydelbridge.com/ Join TMR's May Gathering! (It's free!) This virtual gathering is all about ENERGY and will leave you feeling inspired to live in a way that nourishes you! Register here: https://36i7qbzyob4.typeform.com/to/iax0LIFQ?typeform-source=www.lillybalch.com t
Mornings can be tough. This is a power-up episode to get you out of bed and ease into your day. Enjoying TMR? Rate, review, enjoy and as always feel free to reach out on Instagram @lillybalch. Discover more at www.lillybalch.com **TMR is sponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.trybetterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual for 10% off your first month of therapy.
Do you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? This practice is designed for the insomniacs of the world. Take time to care for yourself and prepare the body for deep sleep. Join TMR's May Gathering! (It's free!) This virtual gathering is all about ENERGY and will leave you feeling inspired to live in a way that nourishes you! Register here: https://36i7qbzyob4.typeform.com/to/iax0LIFQ?typeform-source=www.lillybalch.com Enjoying TMR? Rate, review, enjoy and as always feel free to reach out on Instagram @lillybalch. Discover more at www.lillybalch.com **TMR is sponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.trybetterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual for 10% off your first month of therapy.
Do you find yourself exhausted and depleted despite “doing all the right things”? Today's episode explores the hidden ways in which we can have more energy. **Hint: It's much subtler than food, exercise and sleep. Join TMR's May Gathering! (It's free!) This virtual gathering is all about ENERGY and will leave you feeling inspired to live in a way that nourishes you! Register here: https://36i7qbzyob4.typeform.com/to/iax0LIFQ?typeform-source=www.lillybalch.com Enjoying TMR? Rate, review, enjoy and as always feel free to reach out on Instagram @lillybalch. Discover more at www.lillybalch.com **TMR is ponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.trybetterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual for 10% off your first month of therapy.
Connect with your environment and drop into the moment in just five minutes through the experience of your five senses. This is one of my favorite ways to return to the present and simply notice things as they are. Rate, review, enjoy and as always feel free to reach out on Instagram @lillybalch. Discover more at www.lillybalch.com **TMR is ponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.trybetterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual for 10% off your first month of therapy.
Karen Lane is a London-based yoga instructor, Jazz Latin singer and voice coach. In today's episode she shares with us a more vulnerable side. Karen opens up about the grief she's been navigating as her daughters grow up and no longer need her as much. This conversation reminds us how important it is to carve out space and time to process our grief, regardless of how large or “small” it is. The conversation is followed by a meditation that invites you to be with what is- a reminder that we must let things be before we can let them go. Resources: Descent & Rising by Carly Mountain Connect with Karen here: https://www.voicemindbody.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/voicemindbodyuk/ Interested in her retreat? Check out all the info here: https://www.voicemindbody.co.uk/rising-woman-2023
Today we come back to our dear friend, the breath, to ground us into a state of relaxed presence. This breath technqiue is not only great for stopping anxiety in its tracks but for preventing chronic stress and overwhelm as well. Want to dive deeper into stress management, unlock the secrets to conquering stress and breaking the stress-cycle? Be sure to register for this month's FREE monthly gathering, From Stress to Serenity on Wednesday, April 26th at 12pm EST. Have any questions or requests? DM me @lillybalch ✨ Are you enjoying TMR? Be sure to hit the subscribe button, rate and review! **TMR is ponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.trybetterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual for 10% off your first month of therapy.
Whilst stress is a totally natural, normal, every day occurrence it can seriously get in the way and can eventually become chronic if we don't take action to alleviate it. But lucky for you…mindfulness can be a fantastic way to manage our stress and keep it at bay. Want to dive deeper into stress management, unlock the secrets to conquering stress and breaking the stress-cycle? Be sure to register for this month's FREE monthly gathering, From Stress to Serenity on Wednesday, April 26th at 12pm EST. Have any questions or requests? DM me @lillybalch ✨ Are you enjoying TMR? Be sure to hit the subscribe button, rate and review! **TMR is ponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.trybetterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual for 10% off your first month of therapy.
When we pause and welcome what is we are opening ourselves up to the present in a very honest way. This practice encourages you to bring your whole self into the moment and accept exactly what is. Want to connect? Find me @lillybalch and www.lillybalch.com ***The Morning Ritual is sponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.betterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual for 10% off your first month of therapy.
Meditation is a practice all about beginning again, remembering to come back to the moment, and remembering to come back to yourself. In today's practice, we use the breath as an anchor point and work to refocus and realign. ***The Morning Ritual is sponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.betterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual for 10% off your first month of therapy.
Spring is a great time of the year to unearth what's been shoved in the closet (literally & metaphorically) let it air out, cleanse, clean, and let go of the old. Enjoy this visualization meditation to cleanse and clear your energy. Let's connect at https://www.lillybalch.com Enjoy these meditations? Be sure to hit the subscribe button to stay up to date on latest episodes. TMR is sponsored by SEED and Betterhelp. Get 15% off your first month's supply of @seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic with code THEMORNINGRITUAL. Get 10% off your first month of Betterhelp by going to www.betterhelp.com/themorningritual
Happy spring! The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, and it tends to be a bit easier to get up and get moving this time of the year. With this rise in energy and movement and inspiration it's super important to root down and ground our energy so that we can stay steady, stable, and strong while we have that little springtime pep to our step. Enjoy these meditations? Be sure to hit the subscribe button to stay up to date on latest episodes. Get 15% off your first month's supply of @seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic with code THEMORNINGRITUAL.
Yoga Nidra, otherwise known as the art of conscious relaxation, takes you from a Beta brain wave state to an alpha brain wave state, essentially allowing you to rest at a place in between wakefulness and deep sleep. This is a wonderful practice to do before bed as a way to unwind or in the middle of the day for a quick reset. If you enjoy, please please rate/review/share. Want to connect or book in a FREE discovery call? Visit www.lillybalch.com TMR is sponsored by BetterHelp. Interested in trying therapy? Get 10% off your first month of Betterhelp by visiting www.betterhelp.com/themorningritual
Take time to soften the body, breath and mind into a more peaceful state. Want to connect or book in your FREE discovery call? Visit www.lillybalch.com TMR is sponsored by BetterHelp. Interested in trying therapy? Get 10% off your first month of Betterhelp by visiting www.betterhelp.com/themorningritual
Joy is a peaceful, open, steady, reliable emotion and lucky for us it can be cultivated! Joy arises when you make peace with yourself and find acceptance in the present moment. In this meditation we explore: Joy vs Happiness Qualities of a joyful mind Creating more inner space How presence is the foundation of joy Want to connect? You can find me at www.lillybalch.com Get 10% off your first month of Betterhelp by going to www.betterhelp.com/themorningritual
It's all too easy to fixate on our mistakes and feel consumed by something we've said or done. This way of thinking can make us feel heavy and drain our energy. Forgiveness is to remember our humanness and to accept our imperfections. Take a few minutes to put self-forgiviness into practice. Want to connect? Book in your free discovery call here. The Morning Ritual is sponsored by Betterhelp. Interested in pairing your meditation practice with traditional therapy? Simply visit betterhelp.com/themorningritual to get 10% off your first month of therapy.
Welcome to Part 4 of The Morning Ritual's Breathwork Series where we explore RESONANCE BREATHING, a breathing technique to increase Heart Rate Varliability (HRV- we'll touch on that). Up for the challenge? Try doing this practice daily for next 7 days straight and watch how it shifts! Take part in TMR's first ever GIVEAWAY! Sthis episode on Instagram and tag @themorningritualpodcast for a chance to win a meditation coaching session with me and a personalized meditation practice literally designed for you. Leave a review on your podcast app to double your chances! The Morning Ritual is sponsored by Betterhelp. Interested in pairing your meditation practice with traditional therapy? Simply visit betterhelp.com/themorningritual to get 10% off your first month of therapy.
Welcome to Part 3 of The Morning Ritual's Breathwork Series where we explore BOX BREATHING. A great way to slow down and manage our stress levels. Up for the challenge? Try doing this practice daily for next 7 days straight and watch how it shifts! Take part in TMR's first ever GIVEAWAY! Sthis episode on Instagram and tag @themorningritualpodcast for a chance to win a meditation coaching session with me and a personalized meditation practice literally designed for you. Leave a review on your podcast app to double your chances! The Morning Ritual is sponsored by Betterhelp. Interested in pairing your meditation practice with traditional therapy? Simply visit betterhelp.com/themorningritual to get 10% off your first month of therapy.
Welcome to Part 2 of The Morning Ritual's Breathwork Series. Get ready to explore the practice of alternate nostril breathing. Up for the challenge? Try doing this practice daily for next 7 days straight and watch how it shifts! Take part in TMR's first ever GIVEAWAY! Sthis episode on Instagram and tag @themorningritualpodcast for a chance to win a meditation coaching session with me and a personalized meditation practice literally designed for you. Leave a review on your podcast app to double your chances! The Morning Ritual is sponsored by Betterhelp. Interested in pairing your meditation practice with traditional therapy? Simply visit betterhelp.com/themorningritual to get 10% off your first month of therapy.
Welcome to Day 1 of TMR's Breathwork Series. This week we explore 4-7-8 Breathing, a fantastic way to calm an anxious mind and ground down into the present. Take part in TMR's first ever GIVEAWAY! Sthis episode on Instagram and tag @themorningritualpodcast for a chance to win a meditation coaching session with me and a personalized meditation practice literally designed for you. Leave a review on your podcast app to double your chances! Up for a challenge? Try doing this practice daily for next 7 days! Look out for part 2 launching next Monday!
Starting next Monday, January 30th I'll be launching a 4-part breathwork series. 4 weeks, 4 episodes, 4 different breathing techniques designed to bring you more clarity, focus, and a greater sense of calm while simultaneously teaching you easy, accessible breathing techniques that you can do anytime, anywhere. Mark your calendars and get excited. This 4-week breathwork series launches next Monday, January 30th.
Feeling depleted from a long to-do list, holiday gatherings, work deadlines and/or financial stress? Give yourself this time to check in and nourish yourself. This meditation explores how we can dinf harmony in giving and received. While giving is so important and fulfilling if we don't counterbalance that with receiving, we can find ourselves burnt out and depleted. Although this practice is inspired by the holidays, this meditation is great to do all year round. Enjoying The Morning Ritual? Please rate, review, and/or share! Interested in trying betterhelp? Simply visit betterhelp.com/themorningritual to get 10% off your first month of therapy.
“Permission to pause... because when we move half as fast, we notice twice as much”. In today's episode, Jenn Tardif, the founder of the mindful collective 3rd Ritual is here to guide you through a meditation to pause, reflect, and open up to a more abundant state of being. Want to connect with Jenn? Check out www.3rdritual.com
Slow down and enjoy this 15-minute moving meditation. I call this 'Morning Stretch' but this meditation could certainly be done in the afternoon as a reset or in the evening to prepare you for deep sleep. Do you find The Morning Ritual to be helpful? It would mean the world to me if you left a review, shared and/or rated the podcast. The Morning Ritual is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp is an online therapy service that easily matches you with a therapist to meet your specific wants and needs. If you're interested simply visit www.betterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual and you'll receive 10% off your first month of therapy! Want to connect? Simply visit www.lillybalch.com or @lillybalch on instagram.
This meditation uses a body scan to get you out of your head and back into your body. We also explore a technique called 50/50 which is a wonderful way to take mindfulness off the meditation cushion and into your life! The Morning Ritual is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp is an online therapy service that easily matches you with a therapist to meet your specific wants and needs. If you're interested simply visit www.betterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual and you'll receive 10% off your first month of therapy! Want to connect? Simply visit www.lillybalch.com or @lillybalch on instagram.
Stress is a normal, unavoidable, and (dare I say) necessary, part of life. While we can't get rid of it, we can change our relationship to it. In today's meditation we explore how to not get caught up in or overwhelmed by our stress. If you find these meditations help please rate, review, and/or share! It helps me more than you know. The Morning Ritual is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp is an online therapy service that easily matches you with a therapist to meet your specific wants and needs. If you're interested simply visit trybetterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual and you'll receive 10% off your first month of therapy! Want to book your FREE discovery call? Simply visit www.lillybalch.com