195 episodes

For centuries, rituals have been used to bring order and clarity to daily activity. The Morning Ritual is a meditation podcast intended to do just that. Each episode includes a centering meditation to bring more ease, balance, and joy into your mornings, and ultimately into your lives. Please note, you don’t have to be a morning person or a meditator! This podcast is for all.

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The Morning Ritual Lilly Balch

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.8 • 366 Ratings

For centuries, rituals have been used to bring order and clarity to daily activity. The Morning Ritual is a meditation podcast intended to do just that. Each episode includes a centering meditation to bring more ease, balance, and joy into your mornings, and ultimately into your lives. Please note, you don’t have to be a morning person or a meditator! This podcast is for all.

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

    Dana Slamp on What it Means to Recognize the Divine Within

    Dana Slamp on What it Means to Recognize the Divine Within

    In today’s episode Dana Slamp talks about divinity and what it means to have a non-transactional relationship to the divine. Dana shares her recent experience of the divine mother and how that has changed her mindset completely. 
    Write in your questions for us to address in part 2 to lillybalch@gmail.com 
    Meanwhile, you can find Dana at danaslamp.com and learn more about Prema Yoga Institute here. 
    RESOURCES: 
    Splitting - Here is an article with additional information on splitting.
    Bhakti Yoga - For more information on Bhakti Yoga, here is an article. 
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    • 38 min
    Meditation: Caring for your WHOLE self

    Meditation: Caring for your WHOLE self

    In today's practice we invite our WHOLE self into this moment, caring for all the layers of our being. This meditation will leave you feeling grounded, relaxed and supported.
    Thank you for listening to The Morning Ritual. If you haven't already be sure to hit the subscribe button for more. Enjoying the podcast? Leave a review below!
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    • 13 min
    Merging Spirituality & Business with Kara Ladd

    Merging Spirituality & Business with Kara Ladd

    Kara Ladd is an award-winning multimedia entrepreneur & journalist known for her catalytic storytelling, purpose-driven thought leadership and boutique consultancy. In today's conversation, Kara and I talk about breaking the binary between spirituality and business, the daily rituals that help us prevent burnout and how to live with more alignment and intention.
    Learn more about Kara here.
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    • 45 min
    Meditation: What is an ‘open heart’?

    Meditation: What is an ‘open heart’?

    Today’s episode is a guided meditation exploring what it means to live with an open heart. How can we release the weight and pressure of life and feel into an expansive, free, warm and open heart?
    You can find the journal prompts that go with today's practice here.
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    • 16 min
    How your mindset affects your physical health with Dr. Chiti Parikh

    How your mindset affects your physical health with Dr. Chiti Parikh

    Dr. Chiti Parikh, co-founder of the Integrative Health and Wellbeing at NewYork-Presbyterian in collaboration with Weill Cornell, has dedicated her life to combining the best of eastern and western medicine. In today’s episode we dive into the power that our mind has over our physical wellbeing, the seven ancient health secrets, mindful eating, and the future of holistic health in a western healthcare system.
    Learn more about Dr. Chiti Parikh here.
    *ANNOUNCEMENT: The Morning Ritual's February Gathering will be held on Wednesday, February 28th at 12pm EST. Grab your ticket here. TMR's monthly gathering is FREE for our paid subscribers on Substack. Join our Substack community for free access.
    You can also find TMR on Instagram, TikTok, & Youtube.


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    • 42 min
    Meditation: Learn to Respond, Not React

    Meditation: Learn to Respond, Not React

    Today's practice is all about responding versus reacting to life. Mindfulness allows us to see the space between stimulus and response and gives us the power to choose our response. I hope that you enjoy today's practice.
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    • 13 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
366 Ratings

366 Ratings

janelaine13 ,

Beautiful Invitation to Practice

Meditation can seem daunting, but Lily’s approach is welcoming and supportive. If you are wanting to sustain a practice in busy times, or begin a meditation routine, this podcast will be a gift for you.

Rosemarylol123 ,

Wonderful to calm down

I have been having a lot of anxiety and stress lately so this podcast got me energized and happy for the day !!

marisolco ,

Piece of morning sunshine

I have been a follower for years now and discovered this show when I needed more “sunshine” in my life. Anxiety ridden, brought on by the pandemic, menopause and a tragic loss of a family member- Lilly thank you for my morning rituals throughout.

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