Lilly Macfarlane
Expanding Inward
For centuries, rituals have offered a sense of structure, meaning, and clarity in daily life. The Morning Ritual is a podcast devoted to exploring the power of daily practices. Here, we believe that transformation doesn’t happen in a single moment, but in the quiet, consistent choices we make every day. By showing up for ourselves through ritual, we learn how to show up more fully for our relationships, our work, our communities — and the world. Each week, host Lilly Balch sits down with teachers, artists, healers, and entrepreneurs to explore how their daily rituals help them stay grounded, c...
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Episodes
Be Still 12.10.2020 10:51
Today’s practice is all about finding stillness and inviting this stillness to replenish you. To feed you. Keeping in mind that the quieter you become, the more you hear. This episode is sponsored by Better Help, online therapy with licensed counselors, matched to meet your wants and needs. To get started and also help out this podcast, use our code, and get 10% off your first month of therapy. Vi...
Mindfulness: Breath and Body 09.10.2020 10:44
This mindfulness-based meditation practice uses body awareness and breath to set the tone for your day. If you enjoy these meditations be sure to rate, review, share, and connect with me @themorningritualpodcast! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Layers of Listening 07.10.2020 10:12
In today’s meditation, we get to practice deep listening. Carve out this time to listen to yourself with the same presence, gentleness, and compassion you would a loved one. You may come out the other side with a fresh perspective or at the very least a sliver of ease and relaxation. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Lean Back into the Moment 05.10.2020 12:20
We spend so much of our lives preparing for the future, planning, calculating, predicting, and expecting. While that most definitely serves a purpose, it can take us out of the moment. Use this time to 'lean back' into the present, to unwind and relax. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
At Ease in Body & Mind 02.10.2020 15:59
This meditation is a phenomenal way to encourage ease in both the body and the mind. I hope you enjoy and feel free to share your thoughts with me @themorningritualpodcast! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Calm & Clarity 30.09.2020 15:02
In today’s meditation, we use visualization to cultivate inner lightness, calm, and clarity. If you enjoy these meditations please consider donating on www. Patreon.com/TheMorningRItual . Otherwise, rate, review, & share! Feel free to connect anytime at instagram.com/themorningritualpodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Strength & Vitality 28.09.2020 15:39
Tap into your personal power and start your week with a sense of strength and vitality. In today’s meditation, we explore “ujjayi pranayama”, otherwise known as victorious breath as a means to connect to our core. I hope you enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Quieting the Monkey Mind 25.09.2020 15:01
Let’s explore the concept of the “monkey mind”, work to quiet the thoughts, and discover our innate peace within. If you enjoy these meditations please rate, review, share! Xx Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Shifting Perspective 23.09.2020 16:00
This meditation is an opportunity to shift your perspective on a certain situation or emotion that has you feeling stuck. As I’m sure you’ve experienced before, when we get wrapped up in negative emotions it really zaps our energy and clouds our thinking. Sometimes all it takes is a simple shift in perspective to open up to a new possibility, to bring about clarity, and potentially some inspiratio...
SOS Immediate Relief 21.09.2020 17:28
Needing some immediate relief? Carve out 15 minutes to unwind, relax, and recharge. If you are enjoying these meditations please consider donating at Patreon.com/TheMorningRitual Otherwise, rate/review/share! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Resilience in Unprecedented Times 18.09.2020 12:47
Since the pandemic kicked off I’ve tried to think of the perfect thing to say to relieve all fears, worries, stresses, to find the perfect quote or lead the most heartwarming meditations but the truth is there is no one size fits all cure. But what we can do is build up our resilience and develop the strength to overcome obstacles, to be able to see a brighter future, and navigate this ever-changi...
Return to the Present Moment 16.09.2020 10:38
“Life gives you plenty of time to do whatever you want to do if you stay in the present moment.” - Deepak Chopra. Shift from thinking to sensing in today’s body-centered meditation. If you enjoy these meditations please consider donating to my Patreon page. Otherwise rate, review, and/or share! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
All the Feels: A Meditation on Emotions 14.09.2020 12:47
Welcome back! Let us kick off season 4 with a meditation on emotions. For many of us, if not all, 2020 has been a rollercoaster of emotions. How may we create space from our feelings, to hold non-judgmental awareness of them? In today’s meditation, we explore just that. If you enjoy The Morning Ritual please consider making a donation on my Patreon page ! Otherwise, rate/review/share. Xx Advertisi...
Week Four: Mantra Meditation (August Challenge) 24.08.2020 6:09
A mantra is a word or phrase that is repeated during meditation. Through this use of repetition, we will work to focus and calm the mind in this week's episode. I challenge you to listen to this mantra meditation every day of this week and notice how your experience shifts. ***Mark your calendars! The Morning Ritual returns to its daily meditations next Monday, August 31st. In the meantime, r...
Week Three: Mindful in Minutes (August Challenge) 17.08.2020 8:13
It’s week three of our August challenge! Where we focus on observing the mind without judging the thoughts that arise. (Easier said than done!) The challenge is to repeat this episode every day and notice how your experience changes every time you listen. Let me know how it goes for you! Connect at lillybalchyoga.com or @themorningritualpodcast on Instagram. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcirc...
Week Two: Breathing into Presence (August Challenge) 10.08.2020 6:28
In the 2nd week of our August challenge, we use the breath as our anchor into the present moment. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Week One: Embodiment (August Challenge) 03.08.2020 8:34
Welcome to The Morning Ritual's August challenge! I will be posting new meditations every Monday designed to be repeated for the remainder of the week. The theme of week 1: embodiment. I hope you enjoy. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Meditation for Balance 31.07.2020 8:08
Today we return to an episode from season 1, a meditation all about balance. Explore how we create balance within and maintain it with a sense of present awareness. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Back to Basics 30.07.2020 8:06
Don't let the name fool you, this practice is for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. We are taking it "back to the basics" by refocused on a core part of our meditation practice: the breath. We anchor our awareness on the breath as a means to calm the mind and bring ourselves back into the present moment. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Spontaneous Gratitudes 29.07.2020 6:31
Start your morning with a positive perspective, inviting spontaneous gratitudes to arise without force. This quick meditation is an easy, accessible way to set the tone for your day. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
On Happiness + Joy 28.07.2020 8:02
Through the act of simply being let us tap into our innate joy within. I hope you enjoy! And if you do, please consider rating, reviewing, or sharing. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mindful Goal Setting 27.07.2020 5:55
Start your week off with mindful goal setting. We will use visualization to get clear on the micro-steps needed to reach our macro visions. It can help to grab a pen and paper for this one! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Stress Management Meditation 24.07.2020 11:26
Let us move through a few stress-reducing, anxiety-relieving, calming techniques to bring you back into the moment with a heightened sense of clarity and ease. If you haven’t already be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Unwind with Sound 23.07.2020 7:29
In today’s episode, we unwind into the moment through the use of sound. Donation-based online classes at lillybalchyoga.com Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2mmLUxHaI1FfUp5dAbEt8k?si=Ak-oWZ3vRoOpcBKj_j_QFg Sound Bath by Michelle Berc Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Letting Be 22.07.2020 8:54
We all understand the importance of letting things go, creating space for what truly aligns, but before we can let things go, we must let things be. In today’s meditation that’s exactly what we will practice. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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