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/@themorningritualThe Morning Ritual is produced by The Space (London).
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Apr 23, 2020 • 6min
Still Body, Still Mind
In today's episode, we carve out a few minutes to be present in stillness. I find that stillness brings perspective. As we settle back into the moment it allows us to remember what’s truly important and to essentially zoom out. I invite you to take a moment to zoom out, so to speak, and find a fresh perspective. "True intelligence operates silently. Stillness is where creativity and solutions to problems are found." - Eckhart Tolle. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Apr 22, 2020 • 7min
Quiet the Mind
This meditation is designed to quiet the racing mind. I advise lying down for this meditation so grab a pillow, get yourself comfortable and, most importantly, enjoy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Apr 21, 2020 • 6min
Meditation for Focus
Nadi Shodhana, or “alternate nostril breathing,” is a simple yet effective breathing technique to both calm and focus the mind. Nadi meaning channel and Shodhana cleansing, this breath is designed to re-center you and clear the mind. I hope you enjoy! 1:05 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18700626Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Apr 20, 2020 • 6min
Breath Centered Awareness
Focus the mind and calm the body with this simple breath awareness meditation. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Apr 17, 2020 • 8min
Unwind into the Moment
Take a few minutes out of your day to unwind, de-stress, and come back to the present moment. This meditation can be done at any time, anywhere...just watch as the stress and tension melt away. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Apr 16, 2020 • 8min
Leaning into Fear
We are taught to move away from fear when in reality, we must lean into our fears in order to release them. Just as a loved one or trusted friend may express their fears to us, we must step back, listen to and hold compassion for our own. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Apr 15, 2020 • 6min
The Gift of Presence
Give yourself the gift of attention through deep listening. In today's meditation, we listen to the breath, body, and mind. Enjoy these five minutes of presence. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Apr 14, 2020 • 7min
Stress Relief
Meditation and mindfulness are one of the most effective ways to combat stress and bring us back to the present moment. Numerous studies have shown how mediation can actually reprogram the brain's capacity to manage stress. Let us chose not to fall victim to life’s stressors and instead, savor the pleasures of life as they occur. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Apr 13, 2020 • 8min
Creating Balance
Today’s episode is centered around balance. Explore how we create balance within and maintain it with a sense of present awareness. I hope you enjoy!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Apr 12, 2020 • 5min
Cultivate Happiness
Far too often we focus on the negatives in life, and although our brains are wired that way to protect us, we can reprogram that pattern and generate more positivity through our meditation practice. Tune into this 5 minute guided meditation to promote greater feelings of positivity and joy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
