The Morning Ritual
Lilly Macfarlane
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 Macfarlane sits down with teachers, artists, healers, and entrepreneurs to explore how their daily rituals help them stay grounded, clear, and aligned with their purpose. This podcast isn’t just for early risers or seasoned meditators. It’s for anyone curious about living with more presence, depth, and integrity. Rate, review & most importantly, enjoy! Let's connect! Don't be shy, please reach out on: www.lillybalch.com Instagram: @_themorningritual https://substack.com/@themorningritual
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Mar 2, 2021 • 13min
Transcend Stress with Deep Rest
Drop into a state of deep relaxation with this meditation inspired by the practice of Yoga Nidra, otherwise known as yogic sleep. This practice can be done in the morning or in the evening to aid in falling asleep. Schedule your FREE discovery call to discuss your wellness goals. Book here: https://calendly.com/lilly-balch/discovery-call ***The Morning Ritual is sponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.betterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual for 10% off your first month of therapy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Feb 22, 2021 • 11min
Cleanse & Clear Your Energy
Release anything you’ve picked up that doesn’t serve you or simply just isn't you. You will likely leave this meditation feeling lighter, freer, more energized, and connecting to yourself. Schedule your FREE discovery call to discuss your wellness goals. Book here: https://calendly.com/lilly-balch/discovery-call ***The Morning Ritual is sponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.betterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual for 10% off your first month of therapy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Feb 15, 2021 • 7min
Gratitude Power-Up
This is a power-up episode for you, to take a pause and reset with gratitude. I hope you enjoy! “Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” -Viktor Frankl Schedule your FREE discovery call to discuss your wellness goals. Book here: https://calendly.com/lilly-balch/discovery-call ***The Morning Ritual is sponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.betterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual for 10% off your first month of therapy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Feb 4, 2021 • 12min
Finding Ease through the Breath
Just as we release physical tension through movement, let us release energetic tension through the breath. This 10-minute meditation will leave you feeling relaxed and at ease. If you enjoy The Morning Ritual please consider sharing with a friend. Schedule your FREE discovery call to discuss your wellness goals. Book here: https://calendly.com/lilly-balch/discovery-call ***The Morning Ritual is sponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.betterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual for 10% off your first month of therapy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Jan 28, 2021 • 8min
A Moment to Recharge
When our focus is fixated on the external world it can leave us feeling depleted, take this time to focus your attention inward as a means to recharge and restore. If you enjoy The Morning Ritual, please rate, review, and/or share. Schedule your FREE discovery call to discuss your wellness goals. Book here: https://calendly.com/lilly-balch/discovery-call ***The Morning Ritual is sponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.betterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual for 10% off your first month of therapy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Jan 18, 2021 • 18min
Soften into Yourself
This meditation is an offering for you to relax into your authentic self, letting go of anything that isn’t you. We explore softening the front body, brightening the back, and allowing the heart to be courageous and open. If you’re enjoying these meditations and would like to see more please consider visiting my Patreon page- https://www.patreon.com/TheMorningRItual Schedule your FREE discovery call to discuss your wellness goals. Book here: https://calendly.com/lilly-balch/discovery-call ***The Morning Ritual is sponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.betterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual for 10% off your first month of therapy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Jan 11, 2021 • 10min
Mindful Self-Care
Carve out these few minutes to be easy on yourself; to practice kindness, compassion, and care. Relax, unwind, and reap the benefits of this short, sweet, mediation. If you enjoy The Morning Ritual, I would so appreciate it if you rated/reviewed/shared. Schedule your FREE discovery call to discuss your wellness goals. Book here: https://calendly.com/lilly-balch/discovery-call ***The Morning Ritual is sponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.betterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual for 10% off your first month of therapy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dec 31, 2020 • 10min
RESET pt 4: Planting Seeds (A Meditation for Manifesting)
This is part 4 of RESET, a meditation on planting seeds, an opportunity to manifest from your deepest values and desires. Feel free to join me for a live guided meditation today (12/31 at 12p EST). Details here: https://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=133370792631 I hope to see you there! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dec 30, 2020 • 11min
RESET pt. 3: Opening up to Inspiration
This is part 3 of RESET, a four-part series of releasing the old and opening up to the new, planting seeds of intention aligned with your authentic self. In today's episode, we will open up to some inspiration, open up to the idea of infinite possibilities, and expand the mind of what's possible. I hope you enjoy! Join me this Thursday 12/31 at 12p EST for a live guided meditation. Event details here: https://www.lillybalchyoga.com/eventsworkshops I hope to see you there! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dec 29, 2020 • 14min
RESET pt 2: Letting Go
Welcome back to RESET, a 4 part mini-series to release the old and open to the new, planting seeds of intention. Yesterday we observed, reflected, and cultivated a sense of acceptance, and today we let go of what no longer serves us. “In the process of letting go, you will lose many things from the past, but you will find yourself” Deepak Chopra. Join me this Thursday 12/31 at 12p EST for a live guided meditation. Event details here: https://www.lillybalchyoga.com/eventsworkshops I hope to see you there!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
