Come To Your Senses with Mary Lofgren

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All around you, enchantment is whirring and stirring. The books stacked at your bedside, the lemon on your kitchen counter, the coat rack that holds your comings and goings—all dwellings of the holy, prayers in plain sight. My experience of enchantment is that it is less an escape into fantasy and more a deepening of intimacy. This is why I'm so excited to gather and bring you a free new work...

It’s my birthday! Today I turn 45. 44 was a big year.  I moved across the country.  (Image I is on one of my cherished walks through the California hills, close to where I live in the Bay Area.)  The Sanctuary celebrated its first birthday!  There have been new friends, new challenges, new adventures. I am so very grateful for our connection.  It's so meaningful to know that there are folks o...

Happy September dear one! As autumn begins to unfurl the first ribbons of her golden cape, this episode is a chance to take a breath, usher in some breathing room, and relax into the richness of what's to come. You'll hear a devotional piece of my personal writing; a tribute to the fabulous, fierce fronded, beauty of the leek. A new season of pleasure, presence, and possibility awaits. H...

Have you ever noticed how, when you’re bone tired or overstimulated, your mind craves something extravagant, like a two-hour massage, a pint of ice cream, or a week in Italy? And yet, what the body often longs for is something more simple. Something nourishing that doesn’t intensify, but simply satisfies.  Welcome to the art of being satisfied .  In this episode I’ll show you how to recognize when...

"The world is full of magic, silently waiting for our senses to grow sharper." W.B. Yeats.  There is certain sweetness in surrendering to a sofa, drizzled in a patch of afternoon light. Lounging is the art of striking up a romance with time itself. In this episode, we’ll wander through the pleasures of the lounge, how to not get bored and revert to scrolling when you lounge, cultivate a...

Today’s episode sheds golden hour light on how to savor the ripe, radiant season of late summer. Together, we’ll explore: The energetic and emotional qualities of late summer Why this time of year can feel both deliciously abundant and strangely bittersweet Rituals to help you savor the sweetness of the season through your senses and your spirit How to align and reconnect with your seasonal nature...

Today's episode is a special peek behind the curtain of The Sanctuary community, where in August we're enjoying a month of mastering The Art of Beauty Ritual. Come snuggle up in my salon for a cozy, big-sister-style audio love note on how to make your relationship to beauty more radiant, resplendent, sacred and satisfying. The Sanctuary is open now through August 7th - click here to join...

In this episode, we time travel through Mesopotamian body paint, ancient offerings of scented jasmine, to love letters sealed with a kiss of scent. This episode will inspire you to indulge in  beauty ritual as an expression of adornment, healing, anointing and empowerment.  LINKS FROM THE SHOW: Join The Sanctuary: Open Now for One Week Only!   Beauty: The Invisible Embrace by John O’donohue La Sed...

In this episode we explore the “what” and the “how” a life worth swooning over. Swooning: an experience so rich and deliriously lovely it can knock you flat. From the crunch of a perfect French fry to the voluption of bamboo sheets, you'll hear stories, practices, and reflections to help you melt into presence and fall in love with life through your senses. LINKS FROM THE SHOW  Salt Fat Acid...

Beyond the wispy gowns and filtered photos, this episode offers a fresh, grounded look at what it means to embody a multifaceted expression of feminine energy. We’ll explore how these qualities show up in all of our lives (no matter your gender identity), why they’re often misunderstood, and how nature can teach us to honor the wholeness interwoven between the two.  Simple examples, soulful storie...

In this episode, you'll explore the art of creating more quiet in your life, without needing to retreat to a cabin in the woods or swear off technology forever. You’ll discover three simple, soft practices that invite more peace into your days and spaciousness into your mind. From small sensory rituals to bold moves to clear space, these practices will help you soften the edges of armor and r...

Cuddle up for this love letter to the hidden histories and secret lives of flowers.  We’ll explore how blooms have been used to heal, inspire, and communicate since time began,  You’ll also gather creative, practical ideas for bringing more of the beauty and abundance of flowers into your home and heart. This episode will leave you with a bouquet of timeless wisdom, healing beauty, and creative ki...

Tiny rituals are what create the drumbeat of our week, and the heartbeat of our lives. In today’s episode, you’ll discover: The story of one of my greatest inspirations—and his beautifully simple approach to life My favorite rituals for closing the day and transitioning from doing to being The most reliable Monday ritual I know of to cut through the noise and reconnect with what matters most for t...

Gather round the fire today while Mary shares three vivid, unexpected moments that brought her back to life after losing her inner spark.  You'll hear crackling stories featuring tassel twirling, hospital glam, and the healing power of everyday sensuality.  🌹 Download Five Minutes of Velvety Presence A complimentary practice to drop back into your body and awaken your senses.

Meeting overwhelm with productivity methods is a well worn path.  But do you ever feel like that path is just a wagon rut that just takes you in circles?  What if the answer isn’t about getting better at handling overwhelm, but instead, finding a deeper presence with your body to unhook from it altogether? In this episode of Come To Your Senses, I’m weaving you a tale that includes mid-day naps in...

New Everyday Sensualist Workshop:  https://marylofgren.com/workshop  What does it mean to be a sensualist? In this episode, we answer that question with real, simple, beautiful examples of how to make your living from your senses not just an escape from everyday life, but the heart and soul of it.  🌹 Download Five Minutes of Velvety Presence A complimentary practice to drop back into your body an...

The Renaissance was a time of discovery, beauty, and full-bodied celebration of the senses.  It was also, let’s be honest, a horrendous time of patriarchal oppression and violence, where unless you were a wealthy white man in a powdered wig, you were likely left out of the party, or even crushed beneath its weight.  What would it look like to create an everyday renaissance? One that reclaims beaut...

Who needs a weekend retreat when you've got chocolate, an open window and Spanish guitar? In this episode, you'll discover how tiny moments of pleasure—just five minutes long—can shift your energy, rewire your nervous system, and transform your day. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Join The Sanctuary Want List - Opening Soon  Episode 171: The Sensualist's Guide To Welcoming Spring Episode: It...

I’m thrilled to welcome my own beloved Tantra teacher, Lindy James —a woman whose grounded presence and wisdom have deeply influenced my understanding of sensuality, safety, and embodiment. We get into: What Tantra practices teach about being fully present in the body, to experience more of life A practical model for knowing and speaking boundaries with clarity and kindness Small ways to reconnect...

Yesterday I stepped outside my front door to the most delicious sensation. After many months of my body bracing for the chill that greeted me each time I opened the door, this day was different. The air was soft and warm. I felt no need to cover my skin. In fact, I felt a yearning to melt into the warmth that greeted me, and dance with the dappled light streaming through the trees.  As the earth b...

Who knew that red lipstick could carry such depth and history? Join me in celebrating this iconic staple of feminine and feminist power.   Whether you're a cherry chapstick beginner or a ruby lipped renegade, you'll find something to love in this episode.  LOT'S OF JUICY SHOW NOTES & LINKS - CLICK HERE 🌹 Download Five Minutes of Velvety Presence A complimentary practice to drop...

This season inside The Sanctuary , we’re exploring the richness of simple luxury.  But while the world is quite literally on fire, you might be asking yourself: “Who gives a fig about luxury?” I hear you—I’ve been wondering the same. Luxury is often defined as fancy yachts, velvet rops and designer everything, but settle in with me for a moment on this velvet pouf of a thought: What if luxury was...

Explore how to guide your nervous system beyond a state of reactivity, and into a state of alignment with your deep desires. Link to join the mastermind: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/sanctuary-woty 🌹 Download Five Minutes of Velvety Presence A complimentary practice to drop back into your body and awaken your senses.

In today's episode, I’m spilling the Lady Grey on how to turn down the volume on bettering yourself in the new year (because you’re already pretty great), and align your intentions with what helps you most radiantly be yourself.  P.S.   If you’re ready to take this practice of seducing your dreams to a deeper level, join my Word of the Year Mastermind —a small group study to anchor your inten...