Expanding Inward

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 registe...

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.trybetterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual  for 10% off your...

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. 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 e...

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 b...

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...

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 i...

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   Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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 m...

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 Bette...

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! Share this episode on Instagram and tag @themorningritualpodcast f...

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! Share this episode on Instagram and tag @_themorningritual for a chance to win a meditation coaching sessio...

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! Share this episode on Instagram and tag @themorningritualpodcast for a chance to win a meditation coaching session with me and...

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! Share this 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. Leav...

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 insp...

“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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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 int...

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...

This meditation is designed to focus and concentrate your mind before starting your work day. Want to schedule your free discovery call? Book here: https://calendly.com/lilly-balch/discovery-call  Interested in The Countryside Retreat this June? Learn more: https://www.wetravel.com/trips/3-day-restorative-countryside-weekend-retreat-lilly-balch-sophie-hardy-thurgarton-27260342   ***The Morning Rit...

This guided meditation takes you on a journey through the seven main energy centers of the body, also known as the chakras. Think of this as an exercise in getting to know each chakra, an important first step in bringing each energy center into balance. When our chakras are balanced we open ourselves up to greater health, vitality, freedom, and overall well-being.   Want to schedule your free disc...

As we transition from winter to spring it’s important that we ground down, balance our energies and find equilibrium within.   I’m so pleased to share this interview I had with London-based meditation teacher, Laurent Roure.   Want more information on Laurent? Check out his website at www.yogalaurent.com   Interested in your FREE discovery call? Book a session here: https://calendly.com/lilly-balc...

Take 5 minutes to relax, recharge, and connect to your internal strength. This meditation is designed to leave you feeling alert and aware yet relaxed at the same time. I hope you enjoy.  Want to schedule your free discovery call? Book here:  https://calendly.com/lilly-balch/discovery-call   Interested in The Countryside Retreat this June? Learn more:  https://36i7qbzyob4.typeform.com/to/CtwhRxiy...

Explore how slowing down and taking the time to do nothing can (ironically) make us more productive. If you’ve been feeling rushed lately, this episode is for you. I hope you enjoy! And if you do, be sure to rate, review and/or share.  Want to schedule your free discovery call? Book here:  https://calendly.com/lilly-balch/discovery-call   Interested in The Countryside Retreat this June? Learn more...

In today's practice, we explore how the breath (specifically the exhale) can help us calm down.   Schedule your FREE discovery call to discuss your wellness goals. Book here: https://calendly.com/lilly-balch/discovery-call   Interested in The Countryside Retreat this June? Learn more:  https://36i7qbzyob4.typeform.com/to/CtwhRxiy ***The Morning Ritual is sponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, acce...

Explore how inner visualization and breath can not only connect you to your energetic body but also work to clear and shift any stagnancy you find there. Schedule your FREE discovery call to discuss your wellness goals. Book here: https://calendly.com/lilly-balch/discovery-call   Interested in The Countryside Retreat this June? Learn more:  https://36i7qbzyob4.typeform.com/to/CtwhRxiy ***The Morni...

Navigate holiday stress and anxiety with this straightforward, mindfulness meditation. When we’re stressed out, we tend to get stuck in our heads and less so in our bodies. In today’s practice, we use the breath and our awareness of the body to release, let go and unwind. Want to connect? Reach out at lillybalch.com or @lillybalch on Instagram Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands