Ep 72: Mindfulness Moments - Guided Visualization & Body Scan, with Coach Michelle Quirk of Mindful Marathon

Welcome to Mindfulness Moments. This will be a recurring series  on the Mindful Marathon Podcast where Coach Michelle shares simple mindfulness practices you can return to whenever you desire. In this episode, you’ll be guided through two gentle practices designed to help you reconnect with your body and settle your nervous system, whether you’re on an easy run, out for a walk, or winding down before sleep. These practices are not about performance or fixing anything. They’re an invitation to slow down, notice, and breathe, especially during times when life feels heavy or overwhelming. In this episode, you’ll experience: A guided reflection you can use during a time-based run or run/walk, allowing effort and presence to lead instead of pace or distance A guided body scan you can practice while moving slowly or lying down, helping to release tension and support rest You can return to these practices anytime: When your mind feels busy When your body feels tense When you want to move with more awareness Or when you simply need a pause Running and movement can be a refuge, a way to come back into your body and to protect your peace. My hope is that these Mindfulness Moments offer you a small pocket of calm you can carry into the rest of your day. *** Coach Michelle practices a variety of mindfulness techniques with her 1 on 1 clients, and also at her retreats. To be the first to know when registration opens for the next retreat, hop on the VIP waitlist here: https://mailchi.mp/9db5f7f1130c/retreat  Learn about her coaching services: https://mindful-marathon.com  Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mindful.Marathon *** The information contained in this podcast is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should consult your primary care physician before undertaking any fitness regimen or exercise, which can pose serious health risks if undertaken or performed improperly. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in the videos is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/advanced practice provider. ***