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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May 12, 2020 • 13min
Loving-Kindness Meditation with Dana Slamp
“Peace is our birthright”. Dana Slamp, Director & Founder of Prema Yoga Institute in NYC, reminds us of our innate peace within in today's meditation. Sit back, get comfortable, and find ease with Dana as she leads us through a heart-warming loving-kindness meditation. Learn more about Dana and Prema Yoga Institute here: https://www.premayogainstitute.com/Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
May 11, 2020 • 9min
Mindful Monday- Set the tone for your week
Let us ground down into the present, look inwards, and set the tone for the week ahead. If you are enjoying these meditations please rate, review and/or share! XxOur Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
May 8, 2020 • 9min
Meditation for Self Love
Today let us meditate on self-love. One of my favorite definitions of self-love is defined by clinical psychologists, Deborah Khoshaba, as “a state of appreciation for oneself that grows from actions that support our physical, psychological and spiritual growth. Self-love is dynamic; it grows by actions that mature us.” Through stillness, present awareness, and mindful intention let us connect to our innate sense of self-compassion and love.Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
May 7, 2020 • 8min
Return to Center
In stressful times our natural response is to react in one of two ways, we either shut down or become hyperactive. Some of us even fluctuate between these two states in one day. Let us use this time to return to our center, cultivate a sense of relaxation, and tune into our strengths. If you enjoy these meditations please consider donating at https://www.patreon.com/TheMorningRItual (all proceeds go to content creation) If you cannot donate, then please share! Thank you all! xxOur Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
May 6, 2020 • 8min
Creating Space Within
In today’s episode, we work to create more space within. That internal space gives us the opportunity to experience and process our thoughts, emotions, joys, stressors on our own terms, without being influenced by external sources. That space within is where healing, rest, peace occurs. Let’s work to find space within through extending, expanding, and lengthening our breaths. I hope you enjoy. Join in for a midday meditation every Wednesday at noon. More info here: https://www.lillybalchyoga.com/online-yoga I look forward to connecting!Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
May 5, 2020 • 25min
Finding Ease with Karen Nourizadeh
The Morning Ritual is excited to announce its first special guest to the podcast, former NYC litigator turned meditation goddess, Karen Nourizadeh. In today's episode, we get a sneak peek into Karen's intro to mindfulness, advice for new meditators, and a beautiful, soothing meditation. We hope you enjoy! Connect with Karen at https://karennouri.com/about/. Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
May 4, 2020 • 7min
Mindful Breathing
Let's go back to the foundation of our meditation practice, watching the breath. This 5-minute episode is a simple yet effective way to ground you into the moment. I hope you enjoy!Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Apr 30, 2020 • 8min
Inner Calm
In today's episode, we use a combination of mindfulness and breathwork to release stress and cultivate a sense of inner calm. From that state of peaceful presence let us set an intention for the rest of your day. Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Apr 29, 2020 • 7min
Meditate on Joy
Through presence and intention let's explore cultivating joy. By connecting to our innate joy within we can open up to the present in amazing ways. So I hope you enjoy and if you're craving a longer meditation, I'll be leading 20-minute midday meditations every Wednesday at noon. Simply click the link on my website to join: https://www.lillybalchyoga.com/online-yogaOur Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Apr 28, 2020 • 6min
Mantra Meditation
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 today’s episode. I hope you enjoy! *The Morning Ritual officially launched a month ago (!) and to celebrate I’ve added a bonus episode for you called “An Evening Extra”, so if you’re needing a deep reset in the middle of your day or to unwind later tonight definitely check that out and return to it as often as you need!Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
