mindful relaxation: feel calmer & cooler in less than 10 minutes!
Being grounded and relaxed, open and present, is not a fixed state. It is something that we learn to come back to over and over again. This is where our practice becomes a tool for us in our daily lives. This short yet potent practice is key for refreshing ourselves and bringing ourselves back all day long.
If you’re seeking a short practice that will help you feel more grounded, open, and calm, I invite you to try this 8-minute progressive relaxation practice. You’ll squeeze and release areas in your entire body, beginning at your feet and moving up, so you can let go of excess stress and tension, and feel a palpable sense of ease.
This quick reset tool and the expanded offerings of my Everyday Restorative online retreat, will help you to come back again and again and to relax more in your life today, tomorrow, and for years to come. You can always come back.
Reflection / Journal Prompts
In your journal, after your restorative practice, take a moment now for reflection and introspection.
A Little + Often = A Lot
Consider the phrase above, and reflect on the following questions:
What can I do each day to feel how I want to feel?
How will I do it?
If I forget to do it, or feel defeated, I will invite myself to begin again by _______.
I know I’m not trying to achieve a static state, but a practice. Therefore, I will remind myself _______.
Are you seeking more practices to cool off and savor the rest of the summer?
new august practice series:
sweet, slow, & oh so cool
This brand-new 3-part pre-recorded practice series is crafted for late summer's invitation to simplify, slow down, and restore your rhythm.
🌱 AVAILABLE NOW – Root to Rise:
Ground the Hips & Free the Pelvis
Create a sturdy foundation through the lower body while releasing what weighs you down.
🌊 August 21 – Melt Into Support:
Unwind the Spine & Soothe the Back
Surrender into deep spinal release to calm your system and reconnect with inner flow.
🌬️ August 28 – Lighten the Load:
Release the Shoulders & Neck
Let go of tension you didn’t realize you were carrying and reconnect with breath and buoyancy.