Unbalanced AF

Ever set an intention, then get absolutely steamrolled by the day? Same. This short and grounding meditation is a soft landing for your nervous system—a way to slow down, reset, and come back to yourself. No perfection required. Just presence. If you've been caught in urgency or overwhelm, this one’s your quiet way back. We breathe, we notice, we begin again. Because sometimes the most powerfu...

Before you plan, respond, or reach for what’s next—this 7-minute morning meditation invites you to simply land. To come back to the steady, quiet place underneath the noise. This is a grounding practice for the in-between moments, when clarity is beginning to emerge but you’re not quite ready to move. You’ll reconnect with your breath, your body, and what feels most true right now—without rushing...

When you’ve taken time to slow down, to notice what’s really happening beneath the surface, a quiet kind of clarity begins to emerge. This meditation invites you to meet that clarity—not with pressure or urgency, but with presence. What are you ready to carry forward? What are you ready to release? There’s no need to have it all figured out. Sometimes just listening is enough. Because once you’ve...

We kick things off with love bombs for our BPY community—because yes, we really did cram two studios into one and somehow thrived. (Mostly. There were snacks. And maybe some tears.) Then we dive into the juicy stuff: Are you lying to yourself in the name of keeping the peace? Saying "I'm fine" when you're unraveling, nodding yes when your soul is screaming no? We ask the hard que...

Sometimes the loudest forces in our lives are the quietest ones—thoughts, beliefs, and emotional patterns running in the background, shaping how we move through the world without us even realizing it. This meditation invites you to pause, tune in, and gently question the internal voices influencing your choices and self-perception. Who said you have to be perfect? Who said you’re behind? This isn’...

When the world feels like a hard place, it can be tempting to shut down, numb out, or toughen up just to get through it. But in this morning meditation, we explore a different way. This practice invites you to soften—not as a sign of surrender, but as an act of strength. You’ll release tension, connect with your breath, and stay open in a world that often rewards the opposite. Softness doesn’t mea...

In a world that demands constant action, urgency, and control, it can feel almost radical to soften. This meditation invites you to do just that—not as a way to escape responsibility, but as a way to meet this moment with steadiness, clarity, and presence. Through gentle breath and awareness, you'll release the need to hold it all together and lean into the quiet support that’s always availabl...

We start this one hungry —literally. Join us for a classic sideways rant about forgetting to eat, hyperfocusing to the point of vanishing, and the sheer terror of stepping away when you're "in the flow." (Spoiler: you won’t actually lose your genius if you pause for lunch.) We get into the necessity of planning—and the beautiful chaos of when the plan blows up. Like “Free for All” ni...

What if you didn’t have to hold it all together? What if this moment could hold you ? In this soft and spacious meditation, you’re invited to lay it all down—the tension, the noise, the striving—and return to what’s always been beneath it: the quiet hum of being. Breathe gently. Soften completely. Let presence hold you. You’ll be guided through: 🌿 A settling of the body, like earth receiving rain...

✨ Expanding Presence: You are Not Separate ✨ This guided meditation invites you to go beyond the boundaries of your thoughts, emotions, and physical form—to soften into something much bigger: the space around you, your connection to everything, and the infinite awareness that holds it all. In this journey, you’ll explore: 🌬️ A gentle opening that shifts focus from the inner world to the outer sp...

What’s the Price of Being the Strong One? In this episode of Unbalanced AF , Cheryl and Jenna—two tired, type-A, firstborns—dig into the emotional toll of always being the capable one —the one who shows up, holds it all together, and still finds time to plant-based meal prep like a boss (or order from Greens + Grains like the regulars we are). We talk about what it means to be “strong” because we...

In a world that keeps us stuck in our heads—analyzing, planning, reacting— true presence isn’t about managing thoughts. It’s about feeling fully alive in this moment. This guided meditation invites you to shift out of the mind and into the body, connecting with the two ancient rhythms always with you: your heartbeat and breath. As you tune into these natural pulses, you’ll cultivate a deep sense o...

You know the drill—tight hamstrings, stubborn ego, and that one teacher always yelling, "Bend your knees!" But what if that cue isn’t just about your down dog? In this episode, we dive into samskaras—our deep-seated patterns—and how what we do on the mat is exactly what we carry off of it. From resisting help (even when our hamstrings are screaming) to repeating the same habits in life,...

7-Minute Guided Insight Meditation: The Changing Seasons of Emotion Just like the seasons shift from winter’s stillness to spring’s renewal, our emotions are always moving—arriving, staying for a time, and eventually passing. This short yet powerful meditation invites you to observe your emotional landscape with the same patience and trust you bring to the changing seasons. Through breath, visuali...

🎙️ Episode 1: "Most Challenging Moment in the Last 24 Hours?" Welcome to the Unbalanced AF podcast! Be patient with us as we come online—this first raw and unfiltered episode, recorded straight from the floor of our studio office, is a true window into the messiness of beginnings. In this episode, Cheryl and Jenna tackle the inevitable moments when we unintentionally annoy the people aro...

Releasing & Merging: Becoming the Flow We’ve been working with the imagery of the river and the leaves —watching thoughts drift by, learning to let them go. But what happens when we stop observing and start becoming the river itself? Today’s Meditation: Releasing the Leaves and Merging with the River This practice invites a deeper shift —moving from detachment to full immersion in the present...

Deepening Awareness: Observing the Flow of the Mind Thoughts come and go like leaves on a river—some drifting by unnoticed, others catching on rocks, swirling, pulling our attention. But what if we could simply watch them, without force, without control? Today’s Meditation: Deepening Awareness with the River and Leaves In this practice, we go beyond simply letting go. We pause and observe the thou...

Monday Meditation: Flowing Through Resistance Mondays come with their own kind of resistance—the weight of expectations, to-do lists, and the urge to push forward when we may not feel ready. But what if we approached Monday differently? What if, instead of resisting, we allowed ourselves to flow? Today’s Meditation: Following the Path of the Breath In this practice, we use the imagery of the river...

For the past few years, we’ve held a  7-minute morning meditation  as a daily anchor for our community, Balanced Planet Yoga. It’s a space to pause, breathe, and center before the day begins—whether you’re rolling out of bed or already deep into your morning routine. These sessions are designed to be  accessible, grounding, and transformative , offering a small but powerful ritual of stillness ami...

Working with the Breath: Flowing with the River Each morning, we come together in meditation—not to force a perfect stillness, but to learn how to flow with what is. Like a river, the breath moves energy through the body , bringing in fresh life— prana —and carrying away what we no longer need. This practice isn’t about forgetting or forcing change. It’s about acceptance. The river moves as it mov...

Why Letting Go is Essential Here’s a compelling description for Day 2 Guided Meditation: Letting Go with the River , incorporating the importance of releasing stress and trusting the flow of life : Life moves fast, and our minds are constantly holding on— to worries, past experiences, and the endless to-do lists that pull us in every direction. But true peace doesn’t come from control; it comes fr...

Why a Morning Meditation Practice Matters How you start your morning sets the tone for your entire day. A consistent morning ritual creates stability, reduces stress, and helps cultivate presence before the chaos begins. Science tells us that connection is one of the most important factors for a long and happy life —connection to ourselves, our breath, our purpose, and to each other. That’s why we...