The Stress Release Rinse: Let Your Golden Light Flow

The Stress Release Rinse: Let Your Golden Light Flow

June 29, 2026 · 3 min

About this episode

Julia Cartwright guides listeners through a meditation practice called the Stress Release Rinse to alleviate stress and tension.

Hey there, I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you're here with me today. You know, it's a Monday morning in late June, and I'm willing to bet that if you're tuning in right now, something's got a little grip on your shoulders, maybe a knot in your chest. Maybe it's work piling up, or that endless scroll of things you feel like you should be doing. So I want you to know, you're in exactly the right place. Today, we're going to practice something I like to call the Stress Release Rinse, and I promise it's going to feel like a cool glass of water on a hot day. Let's start by getting comfortable, wherever you are. You don't need to sit in any fancy position. Just find a spot where your spine can be tall and your shoulders can actually relax. Go ahead and close your eyes if that feels good, or just soften your gaze downward. Take a moment and just notice what you're carrying right now. Don't judge it. Just acknowledge it. That tension is real, and we're going to work with it. Now, let's begin with three deep breaths together. Breathe in through your nose for a count of four, hold it for a gentle pause, and exhale through your mouth like you're fogging a mirror. One more time. In…

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