R&R with Ri: Guided Meditations for Anxiety, Stress and Sleep

Send us Fan Mail Hello friends, and welcome back.  This week we will be stepping into the heart of a mystical forest alive with the teachings of a wise spirit. As rays of light filter through the ancient branches of the forest, immerse yourself in a world where time stands still, and the Spirit of the Mist gently guides you to embrace the profound significance of living in the present moment. Let...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back.  For this week's meditation we will be enjoying a relaxing rainy Saturday morning with nowhere to be and nothing we have to be doing. We will simply enjoy the sounds of the rain (and sleeping in, of course) alongside our furry best friend. Sit back, relax, and let the gentle pitter-patter of raindrops wash away stress and anxiety, leaving you...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back.  Escape to the serene Tranquil Valley Farms in this soothing meditation designed to lull you into a peaceful slumber. Experience the calming sights and sounds of the countryside as we spend Halloween with friends, traversing a corn maze, enjoying some apple cider by the bonfire, and maybe even discovering a secret or two along the way. Perfect for...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back. This week, we will be practicing the transformative technique of 4-7-8 breathing. Join us as we explore the calming rhythm of breath, guiding you on a journey towards inner peace and mindfulness. This meditation practice will help you to sleep more soundly, reduce stress, and achieve a deeper sense of tranquility. It can even help reduce cravings! ...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back.  For this week’s meditation, we will be embracing the serenity of nature by going on an overnight retreat to a natural springs spa. Immerse yourself in the healing power of the water as you soak in the steamy springs and meditate on your day. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your time at the springs!  As always, thank you for joining me. Have a wonderful...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back.  No three things are more important to our mental and physical health than movement, mindfulness and gratitude. This week's guided meditation is a short exercise combining all three that you can use to start your day off on the right foot, or to give yourself a little pick-me-up during the day if and when you need it.  As always, thank you so...

Send us Fan Mail Hello friends, and welcome back. For this week’s meditation, we will be finding serenity through stillness. In today’s chaotic, busy world, we often forget to slow down and take time to just be. There is beauty and tranquility in stillness, we just need to pay attention from time to time.  As always, thank you so much for joining me. Have a wonderful, peaceful week and I’ll see yo...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back.  Memories are powerful experiences that shape how we see the world and even our own sense of self. Today, we will harness the power of our own happy memories, those treasured moments that bring a warm glow to our hearts, to cultivate feelings of relaxation and bliss that we can carry with us any time we choose.  Sit back, get comfortable, and let&a...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back. As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, join me on a soothing journey into the heart of autumn. I'll guide you through a meditation experience designed to help you embrace the beauty and serenity of the fall season. Imagine yourself surrounded by the warm hues of autumn leaves, the gentle rustling of trees, and the subtle scent of earth...

Send us Fan Mail Hello friends, and welcome back. The phrase “you are your own harshest critic” is often more true than many of us would like to admit. The world demands so much of us, but is important for us to take time to show love to ourselves, so this week we will be focusing on self-positivity by cultivating an attitude of positive self-talk and appreciation.  Sit back, get comfortable, and...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back. This week, we will be practicing mindfulness by a serene koi pond with an amazing mountain view.  Join me in this tranquil oasis, where the gentle ripples of water and the graceful movements of colorful koi fish provide the perfect backdrop for your meditation practice.  Let go of stress and find your inner calm as we explore mindfulness, relaxatio...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back.  Today, we explore the soothing embrace of nature's rhythm, helping you unwind, reduce stress, and reconnect with yourself. Our thoughts often flow through our minds as a raging river, bringing us stress and negative emotions, but with a little mindfulness we can slow these thoughts to a babbling brook and even to a quiet pond where we are fre...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back. Many of us find ourselves living either in the past or in the future, and we often forget to live the moment that we are in. For this week’s meditation we will focus on being more present by practicing grounding. Grounding helps us to be more in touch with the world around us, and provides a multitude of benefits to our minds and bodies. Among othe...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back. For today’s meditation, we will be taking a trip to a private tropical beach where we will release all of our anxiety and stress. We’re in no hurry and have no place to be. So sit back, get comfortable, and enjoy the sounds of the ocean. Ambience: ocean waves, seagulls, birds, dolphins, crickets. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: R&R with Ri is now on Buy...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back. Today we will be focusing on color. Color affects our mood in ways we often aren't aware of. Certain colors can make us feel at ease and relaxed while others can leave us stressed or anxious. Our goal for this meditation will be to identify colors that trigger positive and negative emotions, recognize how they affect us, and use the power of c...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back to Taking a Drive Part 2. This week we will be continuing our time-traveling 1950s road adventure to meet some friends at the drive-in movie theater where we will enjoy some delicious popcorn and a classic film double-feature. So sit back, get comfortable, and enjoy the ride!  Ambience: road noise, oldies, classic films, crickets, old time radio. As...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back. Today we're going on a drive back to the 1950s, when times were simpler and we were less distracted by technology. We might even make a little detour to a secluded lakeside for an afternoon picnic. So sit back, get comfortable, and get ready for a relaxing road trip that's sure to be an instant classic.  Ambience: car and road noise, oldi...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back.  This week we will be doing a meditation known as "trataka", or "gazing meditation", which involves fixing your gaze on an object for a certain period of time. Benefits of trataka include: reduced stress and anxiety, improved concentration, increased mindfulness, and getting better sleep. Some even say that it can improve eye he...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back. Often the most important time for us to take a break is when we feel like we have the least amount of time to give. When we are busy or stressed, we tend to spend what little time and energy we do have on others and none on ourselves.  So, this week’s meditation shares the importance of taking a break and taking care of you, even if you only have 5...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back.  It’s important to recharge our batteries every once in awhile. Today, we will be taking a break from work, chores, errands, or any other responsibility we may have, and walking down to the local cafe to enjoy our favorite beverage and some well-earned rest. So sit back, get comfortable and let’s relax for a few minutes together. The busy world can...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back. Last week we focused on forgiveness of the self, and we will be following that theme this week by extending  forgiveness to others. Did you know that harboring grudges or animosity towards another person can actually be hazardous to our health? Forgiveness is an important step towards healing and inner peace, but it often does not come easy. Today...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back. Sometimes the most difficult person for us to forgive is ourselves. Today we will focus on self-forgiveness for whatever may be troubling us as well as cultivating a healthy state of mind and allowing negative, destructive thoughts to leave us. When you forgive yourself, you set yourself free to truly flourish and become the best version of yoursel...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back. This week we will be focusing on the power of healing relaxation to reduce stress and promote healing in the body. So sit back, get comfortable, and let’s prepare to harness our inner healing. As always, thank you for listening and I’ll see you back here next week for a new meditation! Support the show Buy Us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back.  Today we will be taking some time to release our stress and anxiety and appreciate and love ourselves. Sometimes we all need a reminder that we are okay and that it is okay to forget our worries for awhile and recharge. As always, thank you so much for joining me and I hope you have a peaceful, stress-free week filled with prosperity. See you next...

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