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This is Balanced Roots Podcast, I am your host Katie Quade, an ex-advertising exec turned lifestyle retreat expert. This is the podcast that will inspire, calm, invigorate and guide.
Universal love is available to each of us. Get present to let old stories and tapes fade to the background gives us access to discovering the love and rhythm of life we want for ourselves.
Worry and Fear opponents of love. What if we loved ourselves more to trust? Trust that what will be, will play out the way it’s meant to be? When we trust. we let go of fear.
Allowing you to respond to sensations with mental calmness, composure, and ease. Where can you relax in the tightness and uncertainty and shift your vision to surrender?
Trust each step of the process and each part of your journey. What we want to have happened is the bigger picture, trusting each step will guide us through a journey to learn and grow by accepting what is at the present moment.
Alternate breathing practice that reduces stress, anxiety, and balances the nervous system. I am mantra to set the intention for the day as a way of being.
Our ego makes everything conceptual – it protects our inner child. Meditation is a tool to cultivate self-attunement, so we distinguish between ego and self.
We invite you to find time in a quiet space today. Take 30 minutes to yourself to settle in, clear your mind, and come out on the other side feeling triumphant.
In one of our longer meditations, we invite you to get into a comfortable position. We will begin with a reading and move through a body scan through our centerline. Your center is a place that you can trust; it connects your body, mind, heart & soul. It connects truth, your inner voice, and the divine.
Let us take you to your favorite place, a place that brings you light and joy. What does it look like? What does it smell like? How does it make you feel? Let's go there.
Practicing a body scan meditation brings focus to your mind, shifts your attention from negative thoughts, reduces anxiety and stress - and creates a connection from mind to body, bringing you into the present moment.
Observe sound and sensation. Watch your mind without judging, labeling or commenting. Watch as your thoughts arise and pass. Notice when your mind feels clear, and centered - your breath connected to your thoughts.
How do you feel after 5 minutes of focusing solely on your breath? The rise and fall of your chest, the in and out of your breath.
Where can you relax in the tightness and uncertainty and shift your vision to surrender - dropping everything you know, and welcoming uncertainty?
Become more aware of the sensations of your body as a whole. What can you feel? What can you become more aware of?
Bring yourself to present day, how do you create space to feel timeless throughout your day? You are the architect of your time and schedule, you get to be the creator to bring in more timelessness.
When do you feel most alive? Your inner aliveness begins with your breath. Inner aliveness cultivates energy to awaken your body. Breathe with us today.
Getting clear on life is really hard, especially in the midst of a murky, unclear world.
Stepping out of your comfort zone and focusing on bringing a new energy and awareness throughout your body.
It’s so easy to be distracted in our daily lives; to run from one thing to the next. Today’s meditation will help you focus on being present.
Welcome to Balanced Roots podcast, we’re so glad you are here! We welcome you to our community and follow along our imperfect journey.