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!

This is the first of four episodes to rest, releasing the old and opening up to the new. This isn’t about putting pressure on yourself to set wild goals for the new year. Rather, this is a process of realizing what is worth releasing and setting the foundation for a fresh start. Essentially, planting seeds for the new year. In today's episode, we focus on laying down fertile soil through observation, reflection, and acceptance. 

Kristin guides us through a journey back to the body and reminds us of our innate wisdom and our built-in resilience. A much-needed meditation as we say farewell to a challenging year.  She also shares her go-to trick for grounding and centering.

Kristin is the program director of Kula for Karma, the impact partner of Be Still, a company the two of us work with to bring meditation and mindfulness to the workplace. For more information on Kula for Karma and/or Be Still check out https://www.bestill.me/social-impact-partner

Sonja takes us through a heart-centered meditation and goes on to explore a key element of love...showing up. Showing up for one another, for our work, and to ourselves. We hope this meditation brings you more peace and connection during these challenging times. Be sure to check her work out at www.sonjasurya.com

In metta meditation, we direct lovingkindness toward ourselves and then expand that compassion outwards to include our loved ones and ultimately all beings everywhere. Start your week off with this refreshing medi and be sure to rate, review, or share if you enjoy! 

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In honor of US Thanksgiving, let’s discuss and meditate on gratitude…and what gratitude looks like in 2020. We must trigger our relaxation response, soften the body and mind in order to open up to feelings of appreciation. How can we hold space for exactly how we feel and still open up to gratitude? 

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Balance out all the doing with 7 minutes of stillness. Moments of mindful stillness allow your body and mind to relax and all you to open up to our fullest, wisest self.

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I had the great pleasure of interviewing Julie Wald, mother of three and founder, CEO, and Chief Wellness Officer of Namaste Wellness. Julie starts us off with a gorgeous meditation and then she dives into practical tools to keep us sane this holiday season and redefine what the holidays look like in 2020. Check out her new book Inner Wealth here. 

Check out Namaste Wellness and connect with Julie at https://www.namastewellness.com

Use this time to recenter, rejuvenate, and re-energize. An opportunity to take in the energy that you need. We’ll use breathwork and visualization to bring you back to center. If you enjoy these meditations please consider rating, reviewing, and/or sharing! Connect @themorningritualpodcast.

Change is the only constant we have. Embracing impermanence allows us to adapt to the new and release the desire to control. Use this time to open to the present and accept all the ebbs and flows.