About this episode

Julia Cartwright guides listeners through a relaxing breathing exercise and introduces the Body Scan with Permission practice.

Hey there, I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you're here with me today. You know, early morning moments like this—when the world's still quiet—they're precious. If you're listening to this on a Sunday morning, or maybe you're catching a breath before the week really picks up, I want you to know that taking this time for yourself isn't indulgent. It's necessary. So let's settle in together. Find a comfortable seat, somewhere that feels supportive. Maybe you're on your couch with coffee, or tucked into bed, or even in your car before the day begins. Wherever you are, that's exactly where you're supposed to be. Close your eyes gently, or soften your gaze downward. Let your shoulders drop away from your ears. Good. Now, let's start with something simple. Breathe in through your nose for a count of four, hold it for a moment, and exhale through your mouth for a count of six. That longer exhale is the secret sauce here—it signals your nervous system that everything's okay. Let's do that three times together. In for four... hold... and out for six. Again. In for four... and out for six. One more time. Beautiful. Here's the main practice I want to share with you today. It's called…

People in this episode

Host: Julia Cartwright

Topics covered

• relaxation
• breathing exercises
• mindfulness
• self-care
• body scan

Keywords

• relaxation
• breathing
• mindfulness
• self-improvement
• body scan

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